Inmate mistakenly released, turns himself in
TRENTON, Tenn. -- Gibson County deputies said an inmate, who has been on the run for two days, is now back in custody. Andrew Beard turned himself in to deputies…
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Nearly 10 locals named Mr. Football semifinalists
Nine West Tennessee athletes learned they were being considered for the Tennessee Titans Mr. Football Awards on Thursday morning. USJ's offensive lineman Trey Smith, Trinity Christian Academy's Andrew Goldsmith, Union City's lineman Jamison…
Boys & Girls Club 'Windows of Hope' campaign is under way
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The race to raise tens of thousands of dollars for the Boys & Girls Club of Jackson began Thursday night. The annual Windows of Hope campaign is now…
Washington-Douglas Headstart holds annual health fair
JACKSON, Tenn. -- One local school held their seventh annual health fair Thursday afternoon for students and their parents. Washington-Douglas Headstart hosted a health fair including multiple community businesses to raise…
Madison Co. nonprofit unveils new website thanks to donation
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local nonprofit unveils its new website they were able to make thanks to another nonprofit here in the Hub City. The Court Appointed Special Advocates of Madison…
Marine recruiter in Henry Co. charged with statutory rape
PARIS, Tenn. -- The sheriff's office has charged a U.S. Marine recruiter with statutory rape by an authority figure. Sgt. Steven Joseph Schwartz, 26, of Paris is accused of engaging in…
Trenton teacher named statewide Educator of the Month
TRENTON, Tenn. -- A West Tennessee teacher received a big honor this week. CaRae Sewell, one of WBBJ's Educator of the Week winners, now has the honor for a whole…
New aldermen sweep Selmer's election results
SELMER, Tenn. -- Three new aldermen will take leadership in Selmer at the beginning of 2016. Nicky Atkins, John Austin and J.T. Hawkins won three of the seats by beating…
Martin woman facing child abuse charge
WEAKLEY COUNTY, Tenn. -- A 6-year-old child is recovering from injuries that investigators say were caused by a Martin woman. Martin police, DCS and the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation worked…
Veterans Day events kick off Friday in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Veterans Day is not until next week, but people across West Tennessee plan to celebrate starting Friday. Malesus Elementary will honor veterans Friday at a celebration. Up…
