Author: WBBJ Staff

160th West Tenn. State Fair opens its gates

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The gates of the 160th West Tennessee State Fair opened Tuesday. Fair officials cut the ribbon on the annual event at 5:15 p.m. and the gates opened fifteen minutes later. Once again the fair is at the…

Humboldt Boys & Girls Club takes trip to Sky Zone

HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- Kids in the Boy & Girls Club chapter in Humboldt got a rollicking treat Tuesday as the group took a trip to Sky Zone Jackson. The kids were rewarded with the trip because their progress reports were…

Mugshots : Madison County : 09/21/15 – 09/22/15

The people in the gallery to the left were booked into the Madison County Jail between 7:00 a.m. on 09/21/15 and 7:00 a.m. on 09/22/15. Their inclusion only indicates they were booked into the jail and does not indicate guilt…

Florida to pick starting QB against Tennessee later in week

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) - Florida's starting quarterback against Tennessee will be decided later in the week. Although redshirt freshman Will Grier played the entire game at Kentucky, a 14-9 victory Saturday, coach Jim McElwain hasn't committed to giving Grier a…

Football state rankings heading into Week 6

The Associated Press' Top 10 teams in each of Tennessee's six Division I non-financial aid classifications and in the combined Division II financial aid classification as selected by Tennessee AP-member sportswriters and broadcasters. With first-place votes in parentheses, records through…

Mugshots : Madison County : 09/18/15 – 09/21/15

The people in the gallery to the left were booked into the Madison County Jail between 7:00 a.m. on 09/18/15 and 7:00 a.m. on 09/21/15. Their inclusion only indicates they were booked into the jail and does not indicate guilt…

Mugshots : Madison County : 09/17/15 – 09/18/15

The people in the gallery to the left were booked into the Madison County Jail between 7:00 a.m. on 09/17/15 and 7:00 a.m. on 09/18/15. Their inclusion only indicates they were booked into the jail and does not indicate guilt…

UTM men’s basketball unveils 2015 schedule

[gtxvideo vid="noWt78zS" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/noWt78zS.jpg" vtitle="Skyhawks Basketball”] Year two of the Heath Schroyer era at the University of Tennessee at Martin begins against a Big 12 powerhouse. The Skyhawks men's 2015 basketball season tips off against Oklahoma State on Nov.…

Update: Missing Humboldt man located, is safe

HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- Police say a Humboldt man reported missing has been located in New Mexico and is safe. Billy Rainey had been reported missing since Wednesday afternoon.

Charlie Pittman files motion to withdraw guilty plea

[gtxvideo vid="js9iCQdw" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/js9iCQdw.jpg" vtitle="Pittman Files Motion PKG”] JACKSON, Tenn. -- A new development emerges in what many thought was a closed murder case. Former Union University student Charlie Pittman said he wants to take back his second-degree murder…

Mugshots : Madison County : 09/23/15 – 09/24/15

The people in the gallery to the left were booked into the Madison County Jail between 7:00 a.m. on 09/23/15 and 7:00 a.m. on 09/24/15. Their inclusion only indicates they were booked into the jail and does not indicate guilt…

Caught on camera: Man robs Gibson Co. store at knifepoint

[gtxvideo vid="iPShThaf" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/iPShThaf.jpg" vtitle="Rutherford Armed Robbery PKG”] RUTHERFORD, Tenn. -- A Gibson County grocery clerk was robbed at knifepoint early Tuesday morning as he was opening up for business. The entire act was caught on camera, which investigators…

Mugshots : Madison County : 09/22/15 – 09/23/15

The people in the gallery to the left were booked into the Madison County Jail between 7:00 a.m. on 09/22/15 and 7:00 a.m. on 09/23/15. Their inclusion only indicates they were booked into the jail and does not indicate guilt…

South Side’s Barford commits to Arkansas

Former South Side standout Jaylen Barford is done turning away schools. The junior college guard at Motlow State in Tennessee committed to Arkansas on Tuesday. "When I was on campus, it felt right," Barford said about the coaching staff and…

Mugshots : Madison County : 09/24/15 – 09/25/15

The people in the gallery to the left were booked into the Madison County Jail between 7:00 a.m. on 09/24/15 and 7:00 a.m. on 09/25/15. Their inclusion only indicates they were booked into the jail and does not indicate guilt…

Man wanted for ramming gate at Discovery Park surrenders to officers

[gtxvideo vid="EawosBtU" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/EawosBtU.jpg" vtitle="Discovery Park Vandalism Arrest”] UNION CITY, Tenn. -- After a day on the run, a man wanted for ramming a gate at the Discovery Park of America turns himself in to deputies. Officers said Ty…

‘Remember Me Thursday’ event reflects on abandoned, forgotten animals

[gtxvideo vid="EeDz85wA" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/EeDz85wA.jpg" vtitle="International Night Of Remembrance”] JACKSON, Tenn.-A world-wide event known as 'Remember Me Thursday' was held around the world. It is a time set aside to remember animals who have lost their lives without the benefit…

Lane motivated to break streak during home opener

[gtxvideo vid="XyGr2bh1" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/XyGr2bh1.jpg" vtitle="Lane Home Opener PKG”] EAST JACKSON, TENN. - It's an exciting time for Lane College's football team. The Dragons play their first of three home games on Saturday, but not against a favorable opponent. Lane…

Federal agents sifiting through charred rubble of Hardin County church

[gtxvideo vid="g8J6kQBi" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/g8J6kQBi.jpg" vtitle="Ward Church Fire Update”] HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn.-State bomb and arson investigators as well as agents with the ATF combed through the rubble of Ward's Apostolic Church in rural Hardin County, Wednesday. The small church burned…

High school football state rankings after Week 6

The Associated Press' Top 10 teams in each of Tennessee's six Division I non-financial aid classifications and in the combined Division II financial aid classification as selected by Tennessee AP-member sportswriters and broadcasters. With first-place votes in parentheses, records through…

Mugshots : Madison County : 09/25/15 – 09/28/15

The people in the gallery to the left were booked into the Madison County Jail between 7:00 a.m. on 09/25/15 and 7:00 a.m. on 09/28/15. Their inclusion only indicates they were booked into the jail and does not indicate guilt…

Hooked On Science: Teflon Tape Secret Message

Teflon Tape Secrete Message INGREDIENTS · Teflon Tape · Pen · Ruler INSTRUCTIONS STEP 1: Cut 4 inches of Teflon tape. Attempt to stretch the Teflon tape lengthwise without breaking the tape. Using the ruler, measure the length of the…

“Spirit of Freedom” to touchdown in Dyersburg

DYERSBURG, Tenn.-A historic plane will touchdown in Dyersburg Tuesday afternoon. The "Spirit of Freedom" is a restored cargo plane that was part of the Berlin airlift in 1948 and was restored in 1992. Organizers said they hope to tell the…

Cause of death revealed after body was found in downtown building

[gtxvideo vid="TkMIWzK2" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/TkMIWzK2.jpg" vtitle="K McCalister COD”] JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson police confirmed how a man found inside an abandoned downtown building died. Investigators said an autopsy by the state medical examiner's office showed Kenneth McCalister, 53, died of…

Woman accused of trying to sell stolen video game consoles online

[gtxvideo vid="taOS5ACd" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/taOS5ACd.jpg" vtitle="Marino Agg Burglary”] JACKSON, Tenn.-In Jackson City court Monday, Andrea Marino was arrested after police said she tried to sell stolen video game consoles and controllers on Facebook. Court documents showed Marino was accused of…

Man on the run from McNairy County caught in MS

[gtxvideo vid="j2MOAbVz" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/j2MOAbVz.jpg" vtitle="Ramer Suspect Search”] MCNAIRY COUNTY, Tenn.-Deputies in McNairy County confirmed a Ramer man on the run after an exchange of gunfire with another man is now back in jail after being arrested in Alcorn County,…

Union City Water Restored

[gtxvideo vid="CokFLa9h" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/CokFLa9h.jpg" vtitle="UC Water Update PKG”] UNION CITY, Tenn. -- Many residents are excited to hear that it is now safe to drink from their faucets. The Union City Water Department lifted a 'boil water' alert that…

UU holds ‘Remember Me’ walk for homicide-loss survivors

JACKSON, Tenn.- A remembrance event by Union University to honor those lost to homicide and crime. Union's annual "Remember Me" Commemorative Walk was held on campus, led by school president, Dr. Dub Oliver. Alongside the event, special prayers of blessing…

Grizzlies host annual Media Day

[gtxvideo vid="rKDmPf2b" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/rKDmPf2b.jpg" vtitle="Grizz Media Day”] MEMPHIS, Tenn. - The Memphis Grizzlies hosted their annual media day on Monday. On Tuesday, the team packs their bags for training camp in Santa Barbara, California. Last year's training camp was…

Arkansas, Tennessee desperate to salvage seasons

[gtxvideo vid="bkgpVBUV" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/bkgpVBUV.jpg" vtitle="Vols Move On”] FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) - Bret Bielema didn't sleep well Saturday night upon his return home following a third straight loss, dropping him to 11-18 in his three seasons as Arkansas coach. It…

Man accused of causing thousands in damage at Union City car wash

[gtxvideo vid="PCYbpwA0" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/PCYbpwA0.jpg" vtitle="UC Vandalism”] UNION CITY, Tenn. -- Authorities in Union City arrested a man accused of causing thousands of dollars of damage to a local business. Investigators say Michael Young has been arrested for failing to…

Man arrested, charged with drug violations

[gtxvideo vid="MrBetCly" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/MrBetCly.jpg" vtitle="Martin Drug Arrest”] MARTIN, Tenn.-A man is under arrest after authorities said they found more than 200 prescription pills on him. Martin police said Cary Reynolds, 47, was intoxicated and staggering in and out of…

Mugshots : Madison County : 09/29/15 – 09/30/15

The people in the gallery to the left were booked into the Madison County Jail between 7:00 a.m. on 09/29/15 and 7:00 a.m. on 09/30/15. Their inclusion only indicates they were booked into the jail and does not indicate guilt…

USJ unveils new strength & conditioning facility

[gtxvideo vid="7CiiHtxJ" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/7CiiHtxJ.jpg" vtitle="USJ Ribbon Cutting”] JACKSON, Tenn. -- University School of Jackson revealed their highly anticipated new strength and conditioning facility Tuesday. The newly renovated facility cost the school more than $100,000 to complete. The renovation included…

Crockett County mourns death of former deputy

[gtxvideo vid="5iK9mZWL" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/5iK9mZWL.jpg" vtitle="Deputy Killed Reaction PKG”] CROCKETT COUNTY, Tenn. -- Members of the Crockett County Sheriff's Department are stunned with the tragic news that one of their former deputies were killed in a car accident late Monday…

Williamson first player to have jersey retired under Morris

[gtxvideo vid="48t6E4ks" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/48t6E4ks.jpg" vtitle="Avery Williamson Jersey Retired”] MILAN, Tenn. - Jeff Smith, John Fisher and Earnest Fields are part of an elite fraternity in Milan. The former high-school football standouts are the only Bulldogs to ever have their…

Mugshots : Madison County : 09/28/15 – 09/29/15

The people in the gallery to the left were booked into the Madison County Jail between 7:00 a.m. on 09/28/15 and 7:00 a.m. on 09/29/15. Their inclusion only indicates they were booked into the jail and does not indicate guilt…

Madison County deputy dies in overnight wreck

[gtxvideo vid="qjPcTPDl" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/qjPcTPDl.jpg" vtitle="MCO Deputy Killed PKG”] MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Law enforcement across West Tennessee mourn the loss of one of their own after a Madison County deputy was killed in a car accident Monday night while…

THP: 1 dead following one-vehicle crash in Gibson County

[gtxvideo vid="hUrmRtg2" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/hUrmRtg2.jpg" vtitle="Trenton Wreck”] TRENTON, Tenn. -- A Trenton man is dead after a single-vehicle accident early Monday evening. Members of the Tennessee Highway Patrol confirmed in a report that Kiefer Robinson, 22, was not wearing his…

Mugshots : Madison County : 09/30/15 – 10/01/15

The people in the gallery to the left were booked into the Madison County Jail between 7:00 a.m. on 09/30/15 and 7:00 a.m. on 10/01/15. Their inclusion only indicates they were booked into the jail and does not indicate guilt…

Investigators on the scene at west Jackson apartment

[gtxvideo vid="nF3hZ9W2" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/nF3hZ9W2.jpg" vtitle="Old Hickory Scene”] JACKSON, Tenn.-Investigators with the Jackson Police Department spent Wednesday night on the scene at an apartment in west Jackson. Police were on the scene for several hours at a duplex in the…

Cardinals rout Pirates, clinch 3rd straight NL Central title

[gtxvideo vid="PdeQsmqR" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/PdeQsmqR.jpg" vtitle="Cards vs Pirates”] PITTSBURGH (AP) - The St. Louis Cardinals are back in a familiar spot: on top of the NL Central looking down at everyone else. Jason Heyward's third-inning grand slam powered the Cardinals…

Marshals capture fugitives wanted in two states in West TN

JACKSON, Tenn.-Two fugitives, both wanted out of other states, were found in Tennessee. Wednesday, U.S. Marshal Jeff Holt announced the capture of Joseph and James Burskirk, 21 and 29 years old, respectively. The two were captured in separate incidents over…

Two house cleaners charged with theft of expensive ring

[gtxvideo vid="O47pqNyC" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/O47pqNyC.jpg" vtitle="UC Recovered Ring”] UNION CITY, Tenn.-A pair of house cleaners are charged with a $10,000 ring being stolen. Officers determined Judy Crawford and Jeffery Scales, picked up the ring, and tried to sell it September…

UTM announces 2015 HOF Class

[gtxvideo vid="wMecDCiX" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/wMecDCiX.jpg" vtitle="UTM Hall Of Fame”] The University of Tennessee at Martin revealed their 2015 Hall of Fame Class on Wednesday. This year's inductees include former athletic director Phil Dane (2000-13), soccer standout Dani Myrick-Devore (2002-05), former…

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