JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed another Madison County resident has died due to COVID-19 complications. The health department says an 86-year-old woman died April 12 due to COVID-19 complications. A total of 232 Madison…
MARTIN, Tenn. -- The suspect and victim involved in a shooting in Martin have been identified. WBBJ previously reported that the Martin Police Department responded to a possible shooting Wednesday afternoon on North…
HENRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- A Henry County man is arrested and charged in connection with an investigation into a murder-for-hire plot, according to a release from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation. An investigation…
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- If your destination takes you along Interstate 40 east or west bound, there's upcoming road work you need to be aware of.Until further notice, inside and outside lanes on…
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Madison County Sheriff's Department spent a long afternoon discussing the funds required to meet their needs. The Madison County Commission's budget committee met on Wednesday…
BROWNSVILLE, Tenn. -- Community leaders came together in Brownsville to sign a Sexual Assault Awareness Month proclamation. The proclamation was created to let the community know leaders are standing behind and supporting the victims of sexual assault. The proclamation…
MARTIN, Tenn. -- Martin police are investigating a shooting that lead to one woman being injured. In a news release, police say that officers responded to the 200 block of North Lindell Street around 4 p.m. over a possible shooting.…
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Madison County Fire Department will join the city of Jackson Fire Department in participating in a statewide "Front Porch Fire Prevention" campaign canvas on Saturday. The canvas is sponsored by the State Fire Marshal's office…
CROCKETT COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has made an arrest in a Saturday night shooting in Crockett County. The agency announced 40-year old Kenny Evans, of Alamo, has been arrested and charged with one count first-degree murder…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Public Education Coalition responded to Gov. Bill Lee's budget proposal Wednesday. The group consists of school leaders, educators and others involved in public policy. They held a public meeting, calling on the governor to increase…
TRENTON, Tenn. -- A drive-through COVID-19 vaccination event is scheduled for this weekend in Gibson County. The event is scheduled for Saturday, April 17 from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the Gibson County Fairgrounds. The vaccinations are free, and…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local college is stepping up to stop violence against women. "The more we spread the message and the more we become apart of that change, the more likely that…
MARTIN, Tenn. -- The largest fundraiser of the year for the University of Tennessee at Martin is bringing in hundreds of thousands of dollars. "Thank you, thank you. Welcome to UT Martin Jeopardy," announced UT Martin Chancellor Keith Carver. UT…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Miss Tennessee Volunteer Pageant will return to Jackson this summer, following a cancellation due to COVID-19 last year. The pageant is set to begin at the Carl Perkins Civic Center on June 16, with…
DYERSBURG, Tenn. -- Two Dyersburg State Community College alumni were honored with the Outstanding Alumni Award. Dyersburg State says Kenyata Jones, of Humboldt, and Shaun Lehmann, of Dyersburg, were given the award on April 1 during its annual spring conference.…
