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As pro-school voucher group purchases $1M in TV ads, Tennessee’s GOP primaries to decide its future
Two years ago, Maryville Republican Bryan Richey pulled off a major upset, taking down a seven-term incumbent while raising a fraction of the money his opponent did. The seemingly grassroots campaign was anything but, as groups supporting school vouchers and charters boosted Richey with over $140,000 in independent advertisements. The...
Shop tax free and local this weekend
CLAY COUNTY-Residents here and all across the state can save nearly 10% on qualifying clothing, school supplies, and computers this weekend. And community leaders are encouraging the public to shop locally during the State of Tennessee’s annual sales tax holiday, which take’s place Friday through Sunday. “People should...
Back to School Bash to be held in Jackson August 3
JACKSON, Tenn. — As the school year approaches, a free community event will offer numerous opportunities for local students. A Back to School Bash will be held Saturday, August 3 at T.R. White Sportsplex – located at 304 Hays Avenue in Jackson. From 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.,...
POLL: Which closed Hub City restaurant do you miss the most?
Gone, but not forgotten: The legacy of some former restaurants in the Jackson area live on our memories — but which one do you miss the most? After asking for submissions on social media, we’ve narrowed the list to a Top 25. Cast your vote below and tune in to WBBJ 7 at 10 Friday night, July 26, to see the final results on-air.
Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency officers assist K-9 Unit training
Chattanooga, TN – According to the state officials, Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency Officers Fletcher and Holt recently assisted the K-9 Unit during their training sessions. Their support and collaboration were instrumental in advancing the team’s skills with this advanced training. Their contribution was greatly appreciated in helping to...
THP competing for America’s Best Looking Trooper Cruiser
For the past 10 years, American Association of State Troopers (AAST) holds a Best Looking Trooper Cruisers Contest, and for its 11th annual contest, Tennessee Highway Patrol has a contender. No offense to Ford Explorer fans, but the 2023 Dodge Charger is a much better looking patrol car. For the...
Man stabs woman after trying to 'holler at' her, police say
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - A man attacked a woman after she refused his interest, according to the Memphis Police Department (MPD). MPD said that 29-year-old Delvontay Malone approached a woman near a middle school on South Bellevue Boulevard around 4:20 a.m. on Tuesday, July 23. The woman told police that Malone approached her and said he wanted to "holler at" her, but she refused his advances.
Good Samaritans help rescue 5 injured in crash with overturned ambulance
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - An ambulance overturned in a three-vehicle crash Wednesday morning, injuring five people. One woman is in critical condition; three men and another woman are in non-critical condition. The crash happened on Humphreys Boulevard, not far from Baptist Memorial Hospital, just after 10 a.m. First responders and...
Musk promises to deliver ‘the world’s most powerful AI’ by later this year
Tesla CEO and Twitter/X owner Elon Musk announced Monday that his AI startups, xAI, had officially begun training its Memphis supercomputer, what he describes as “the most powerful AI training cluster in the world.”. Once fully operational, Musk plans to use it to build “world’s most powerful AI by...
Mavrick Miller, son of former Memphis Grizzlies' Mike Miller, commits to High Point basketball
Mavrick Miller — who won a state championship at Houston High School while playing for his father and former Memphis Grizzlies sixth man Mike Miller — has committed to High Point basketball. Mavrick Miller graduated from Houston in 2023, then enrolled at Tennessee Prep Academy, a post-grad prep school in Memphis. As a senior,...
WEATHER 7-25-2024 Rains Taper Off
More pop-ups as we get into the weekend than widespread. Sunday we will see rain chances on the rise again. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8am, then a chance of showers between 8am and 10am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 88. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
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