3+ mon, 2+ day ago   (455+ words) JACKSON, Tenn. (WBBJ) - Starting July 1 of this year, there are several new laws in Tennessee that range from tightening immigration rules to giving property owners more power to protect what’s theirs. During the 114th General Assembly, state lawmakers passed several bills…...

3+ mon, 4+ week ago   (189+ words) JACKSON, Tenn. (WBBJ) - Tennessee has launched a program for families of National Guard service members, allowing the guard to present a Tennessee state flag alongside an American flag during military honors. All National Guard service members with at least a…...

4+ mon, 14+ hour ago   (202+ words) NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WBBJ) – The Tennessee District Attorneys General Conference announced Wednesday the launch of Project Safe Tennessee, a new initiative informed by data to highlight innovative, evidence-based strategies to combat violent crime and strengthen public safety across the state. Data…...

5+ mon, 1+ week ago   (1093+ words) WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service announced Friday tax relief for individuals and businesses in Tennessee affected by Winter Storm Fern that began on Jan. 22, 2026. These taxpayers now have until May 22, 2026, to file various federal individual and business tax returns and…...

5+ mon, 1+ week ago   (285+ words) BOLIVAR Tenn. — A long-serving legislator announces his retirement. After more than 25 years of serving the state of Tennessee in District 80, Representative Johnny Shaw is closing out more than two decades of politics. He is also the first African American to…...

5+ mon, 1+ week ago   (235+ words) Tennessee Supreme Court assigns judges to replace Madison County’s Mark Patey WBBJ TV Tennessee Supreme Court assigns judges to replace Madison County’s Mark Patey JACKSON, Tenn. — A rare move from Tennessee’s highest court effectively sidelining a Madison County general sessions…...

5+ mon, 2+ week ago   (321+ words) JACKSON, Tenn. — A bill that would legalize cannabis in Tennessee and use the revenue to fix roads is once again up for discussion in the state capitol. The “pot for potholes” bill, proposed by Sen. Heidi Campbell and Rep. Aftyn…...

8+ mon, 3+ week ago   (88+ words) ‼ Several new bills and laws in Tennessee are set to go into effect in January 1st. Here's a look at what changes to expect. New laws taking effect in Tennessee on January 1 Several new bills and laws in Tennessee are set…...

8+ mon, 3+ week ago   (383+ words) Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security Commissioner Jeff Long and Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) Colonel Matt Perry welcomed the newest graduating class of Tennessee State Troopers... Tennessee Highway Patrol graduates 32 state troopers NASHVILLE, Tenn. — On Dec. 17, Tennessee Department of…...

9+ mon, 4+ week ago   (474+ words) Memphis, TN – United States Attorney D. Michael Dunavant is pleased to announce the appointments of four Assistant United States Attorneys (AUSAs) for management and supervisory roles within the U.S. Attorney’s Office of the Western District of Tennessee. United States Attorney…...