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One-of-a Kind Debate Coming to Bolivar

This video is no longer available. BOLIVAR, Tenn.- The city of Bolivar will be hosting a one-of-a-kind debate in July, housing three major races under one roof. Candidates in the races for the Democratic and Republican primary, Tennessee governor, U.S.…

Bradford Police Chief Fired

This video is no longer available. BRADFORD, Tenn. -- Bradford Police Chief Scott Combs has been fired, according to the city attorney. WBBJ reached out to the City of Bradford and received this statement from Terri Crider, the Bradford City…

Secret Sex Tapes Shown During Woolfork Criminal Trial

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn.- Testimony began Wednesday in the criminal trial of former Madison County Sheriff David Woolfork. Woolfork's former mistress and alleged victim, Deputy Sharon Sangster, was on the stand for more than 4 hours.…

Plea deal considered in teen's murder-arson case

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) - Prosecutors are mulling a plea agreement for a Memphis-area teenager charged as an adult with setting a house fire that killed his mother. Shelby County Criminal Court Judge James Lammey scheduled a June 5 hearing Wednesday…

Career Coaches Assist Local Job Seekers

This video is no longer available. NORTH JACKSON -- Wednesday, the jobless in Madison County, got hands on help in their search for work. The Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development brought its mobile career coach to the north…

Police: Nearly $29,000 Worth of Items Stolen From Car

This video is no longer available. EAST JACKSON -- Police are hoping newly released surveillance footage will help catch two people accused of stealing nearly $29,000 of items. On May 21, police were called to the parking lot of the…

Ammonia Leak at Local Plant Concerns Residents

This video is no longer available. EAST JACKSON -- Neighbors were advised to stay indoors and employees evacuated out of a building, after an ammonia leak at Pinnacle Foods, Wednesday morning. A call went out at around 9 a.m. reporting…

West Tennessee Locations May Get National Recognition

This video is no longer available. BROWNSVILLE, Tenn. -- Two historic areas in West Tennessee are one step closer to possibly being added to the National Registry of Historic Places. According to leaders with the Tennessee Historical Commission, the state…

Brownsville Police Department Introduces New K9 Officer

This video is no longer available. BROWNSVILLE, Tenn. -- The Brownsville Police Department has a new officer, but he's a bit furrier than the rest of the staff. Troll, a K9 officer, was recently added to the department after graduating…

Juror Dismissed During Day 2 of David Woolfork Trial

This video is no longer available. DOWNTOWN JACKSON -- Testimony began in the criminal trial for former Madison County sheriff David Woolfork on Wednesday morning. One of the big issues is a possible harassment claim against the victim in this…

Healthwatch: Exercise for Seniors

WEST JACKSON -- The awareness for senior citizens to stay active through exercise is on the rise. What are the benefits for seniors in developing and maintaining an exercise program? Meet local senior citizen Sandra McKnight. When it comes to…

Mobile Career Coach Visits Hub City

JACKSON, Tenn.- There is good news if you need help finding a job or maybe just someone to look over your resume. The Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development's Mobile Career Coach will be at the Jackson-Madison County Library…

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