JACKSON, Tenn. -- No votes were taken at Friday's special-called Madison County Commission meeting, but the county commissioners still spent over an hour discussing building a new Pope Elementary School and going…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Isaac Lane Elementary second grade teacher Dr. Calandra Williamson has worn a different t-shirt every day, representing a lesson in Black History. Thursday, she wore her sorority letters, Delta…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Madison County's financial management committee is taking the first official steps to bring in a major attraction to Jackson. "This is one of the biggest things we've done in…
HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn. -- Monday night, Hardin County Emergency Management were called to rescue someone who walked into the floodwaters near Pickwick Dam. "It was a close call. He could have easily…
SHARON, Tenn. -- It's the Week of Kindness at Sharon School in Weakley County. Second graders wrote Valentine's notes but they weren't for each other. The notes will be paired with a…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- West Tennessee was a winter wonderland Friday morning, and with several schools out, it was the perfect time to get out and play. Whether it was throwing snowballs, making snow…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- According to the Tennessee Department of Health, 10 children have died from the flu this season in Tennessee, including one in West Tennessee. Now school districts across the area…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The new Madison County finance director is working to clean up the county’s finances, but she’s reached a roadblock. “Their response was, 'thanks, but no thanks,’” Karen Bell, Madison County…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson Central-Merry High School, Madison Academic Magnet High School, Pope Elementary School and the Madison County Sheriff's Office lawsuit are all tightening the county's purse strings. "We can't spend all…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A few days ago a $440,000 home in north Jackson was almost move in ready. It featured perfectly staged furniture, stainless steel appliances and other high-end items. "It was all nice…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Madison County Commission is looking to be more objective in the way they give nonprofits money. "Should the county commission be supporting nonprofits?" Frank McMeen, president of the West Tennessee…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Just six days after being shot in the stomach, Immanuel Chism appeared Jackson City Court. He was shot while allegedly breaking into someone's home. "He admitted that he and…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The third piece of the puzzle might be coming together for the public-private partnership to build two new schools in Jackson. "Once these projects are built, Madison is built,…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- One of Jackson's largest churches is breaking away from its heritage. Sunday night, Northside United Methodist Church voted to leave the denomination. Attorneys said the vote was an overwhelming 93.8…
DECATUR COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Decatur County Sheriff's Office spent Sunday night and Monday morning searching for Johnny Cruse. Cruse is wanted in connection to a pursuit with the Tennessee Highway Patrol…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Taliyah Talley is a senior at North Side High School in Jackson. She spends her mornings at school, but in the afternoon she goes to work through the LOOP…
DECATUR COUNTY, Tenn. -- Debris littered the ground and water used to put out a house fire was starting to turn to ice as investigators walked around the Cody Lane home. "We received…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- New schools, juror's pay and nonprofits could be affected because of past or present lawsuits involving the Madison County Sheriff's Office. "It hurts the morale," said budget committee chair Doug…
MEDINA, Tenn. -- One state representative is once again trying to make traffic cameras illegal in Tennessee. Rep. Andy Holt from Dresden has introduced a bill meant to ban unmanned traffic cameras. "They…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A foundation created to help Jackson-Madison County students and teachers is being revived. The Education Foundation was originally born out of the lawsuit that decided who funds Jackson-Madison County…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A week ago, we first told you about a renter in Hardin County who was told a Tennessee law she thought applied to her did not. Now it's catching…
To see the petition to change renters' rights in Hardin and McNairy counties, go to this link: Renters Rights in Hardin & Mcnairy Counties! Take a stand for your Renters Rights!
JACKSON, Tenn. -- According to the State of Tennessee, human trafficking is the second-fastest growing criminal industry, just behind drug trafficking. The average age? Only 13 years old. "West Tennessee has a…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Andrew Jackson Elementary School students are improving their math skills exponentially. Just last year, students like some of Leana Greene's kindergartners, were ranked a one out of five on…
JACKSON, Tenn.-- For the 10th year, the Jackson Area Business and Professional Women are recognizing 20 of the most influential women in West Tennessee. "We're looking for women who serve as role…
UPDATE: Darlene Thurman has dropped the lawsuit she filed against Mark Alexander, claiming mold in her home made her sick. Alexander allowed Thurman to stay in the home he evicted her from…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Hundreds of aspiring health professionals were at Jackson State Community College this week for their Health Occupations Students of America competitions. "We have over 60 competitions here. These students…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- At Tuesday's city council meeting, certified public accountant Matt Wood discussed last year's audit for the City of Jackson. "We had multiple findings. Most of them dealt with our…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Christ Community Health Services, based out of Memphis, is expanding to east Jackson. "We will be offering primary care for medical services. In the first year of operation, we'll…
DECATUR COUNTY, Tenn. -- There is new information in the shooting of a bald eagle in Decatur County. "It's terrible," said Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency wildlife officer Brant Luker. The TWRA says on…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Thursday morning, the Madison County budget committee met with the Madison County financial management committee to discuss their low general fund balance. "I think we have about $8 million, but…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Runners got a jumpstart on their New Year's resolutions on Wednesday's brisk New Year's Day. "We have a wide range of abilities," said Lift Wellness Center Director Miki Martin.…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Save those receipts! There are few things you need to know if you plan on returning any of your Christmas gifts. Whether it doesn't fit, isn't your style or you…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- At this point, Christmas may be feeling more like a deadline than a holiday. It's the final countdown to get your holiday packages in the mail. "We are really, really busy," said UPS store owner Sandy Naiak. At the…
SAVANNAH, Tenn. -- A Country Christmas has been a tradition for more than 30 years in Hardin County. Almost 200 middle school students went shopping at the Savannah Walmart Wednesday morning, and it…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Only six months into the fiscal year, tensions about the budget are already rising for the Madison County Commission. "We're at their mercy," Sheriff John Mehr said. The county…
ALAMO, Tenn. -- A community came together to buy more than $90,000 in Christmas presents. This weekend, parents of 675 kids are Christmas shopping at the National Guard Armory in Crockett County.…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- In the past few weeks, there have been multiples threats at local high schools. Two weeks ago, a threat was reported at Scotts Hill High School. Then, Tuesday, another…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Three days after a woman was shot in the arm on Old Hickory Boulevard, Jackson police confirmed at least one of their officers was shot at near the same…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A woman shares her terrifying experience over the weekend, when she says she was shot while running errands. Caroline Woodruff, grandmother of seven, said she had a normal day at…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A Medal of Honor recipient visited his former school. Medal of Honor recipient and retired United States Marine Corps Cpl. Kyle Carpenter returned to Hardin County High School Friday morning. "To…
UNION CITY, Tenn. -- A local animal control officer is speaking out after three puppies are abandoned. "What it looked like is, someone just drove by and dropped them right by the entrance…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County School Board is hoping to find a new superintendent by April 1. Before the search process begins, the school board and the Tennessee School Board Association want your help. "Starting tomorrow morning at 10…
SAVANNAH, Tenn. -- Savannah is preparing for another year of Christmas on Main. For several years, organizers have hosted the event featuring Santa and Mrs. Claus, reindeer and other holiday events on the town square. This year, they are focusing…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Justin Graves appeared in Jackson City Court Tuesday morning and has been charged with leaving the scene of an accident involving the death of a Jackson woman. "Mr.…
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- Thousands of dollars in merchandise was stolen after two people smash the windows of a Humboldt business Monday morning. "Over the course of 25 years, it's at least seven…
HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Highway Patrol is giving up their holiday to make sure you make it to yours. The Tennessee Highway Patrol says in 2018, there were 46 crashes on Interstate…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- With holiday shopping upon us, law enforcement have some reminders for shoppers. "It's a rough time of the year because thieves know that police and law enforcement are covered up with…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The public impeachment hearings for this week have ended, and people are still talking about it — or rather not talking about it. Some say coworkers are like family.…
SAVANNAH, Tenn. -- A year ago, a family reached out to WBBJ, desperately asking for prayers after their little boy was born with serious medical complications. Sutton Lackey was born at 23 weeks,…
