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Crew of fatal US military crash included Alabama father and several from Ohio
2+ hour, 26+ min ago (656+ words) A pilot from Alabama had just been promoted to major in January and had been deployed less than a week when the refueling aircraft he was aboard'crashed in Iraq'this week, killing him and five others, his brother-in-law said Saturday. Alex…...
Jet fuel prices are rising. That could make summer flights more expensive
4+ hour, 51+ min ago (747+ words) Jet fuel prices are rising as the war in the Middle East disrupts global oil supplies, putting cost pressure on airlines as the busy summer travel season approaches. Experts say it's not a question of if airfares will go up,…...
Candidate Jerri Green continues state tour in Ripley, Dyersburg and Whiteville
7+ hour, 54+ min ago (119+ words) Candidate Jerri Green continues state tour in Ripley, Dyersburg and Whiteville'wbbjtv.com Candidate Jerri Green continues state tour in Ripley, Dyersburg and Whiteville INCLUDES NEWS RELEASE FROM CAMPAIGN OF JERRI GREEN Leading Democrat for Governor Jerri Green Continues State Tour…...
Pet of the Week: Chelsea
8+ hour, 18+ min ago (210+ words) This week's Pet of the Week from Tipton County Animal Shelter is Chelsea. Meet Chelsea, our sweet momma who is READY for her forever home! Chelsea is a beautiful 1 to 2-year-old mixed breed lady and approximately 45 pounds. She did an…...
Miraculous ending for a student after driver ignores school bus stop sign
19+ hour, 37+ min ago (410+ words) BELLS, Tenn. " Investigators are asking for help following what could have been a fatal incident involving a local student. What happens next has investigators asking for the public's help and it was all "caught on camera'. On February 9, around 4:59 in…...
McNairy County breaks ground on new freestanding emergency room
1+ day, 54+ min ago (249+ words) McNAIRY COUNTY, Tenn. " McNairy County leaders broke ground Friday on a new freestanding emergency room, the first emergency care facility in the community since the county's hospital closed nearly 10 years ago. Community leaders and project officials said the facility will…...
Jury finds Darrell Davis not guilty in retrial for 2017 killing of Tyion Taylor
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (125+ words) Jury finds Darrell Davis not guilty in retrial for 2017 killing of Tyion Taylor'WBBJ TV Jury finds Darrell Davis not guilty in retrial for 2017 killing of Tyion Taylor HAYWOOD COUNTY, Tenn. " Darrell Davis, who was convicted in the 2017 murder of Tyion…...
David Swift files civil rights lawsuit alleging wrongful prosecution in wife’s death
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (158+ words) DYERSBURG, Tenn. (WMC) " David Swift has filed a federal civil rights lawsuit against Dyer County, Sheriff Jeff Box, District Attorney Danny Goodman and multiple sheriff's office investigators, alleging he was wrongfully prosecuted in connection with the death of his wife,…...
'Men on the Move Tour' visits Alexander Elementary School
1+ day, 35+ min ago (139+ words) JACKSON, Tenn. " Jackson City Councilman Johnny Dodd hosted the "Men on the Move Tour," a community outreach effort to encourage and support young children. The tour included a meet-and-greet at Alexander Elementary School early Friday morning. Dodd invited men from…...
Educator of the Week: Jessica Brockman
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (400+ words) DECATURVILLE, Tenn. " It's time now to recognize our Educator of the Week, brought to you by the Tennessee Education Lottery. Jessica Brockman is a kindergarten teacher at Decaturville Elementary School. She tells us how a teacher inspired her at young…...