Local cafe helps students with special needs
MILAN, Tenn. -- The Bulldog Cafe opened in late 2018 and is run by the work-based learning program at Milan High School, along with the school's special education students. "When he finally has to…
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Animal rescue organization shares pet firework safety tips
JACKSON, Tenn. -- With the Fourth of July in just a few days, it's important to practice pet safety with your furry friends. Pets are often driven to run away when the sounds of…
Mayor Scott Conger takes oath of office
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The mayor's office was full of friends and family Monday morning as Scott Conger prepared to take the oath of office. "It felt great, a little overwhelming walking in, but…
West Alley BBQ & Smokehouse opens Vann Drive location
JACKSON, Tenn. -- West Alley BBQ and Smokehouse opened their new location Monday morning with a ribbon cutting. The restaurant officially opened their Vann Drive location. Restaurant co-owner Christian Brantley says what started…
Madison Co. commissioners approve 2019-2020 budget
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Because late notice was sent out to approve Madison County's budget, a special-called meeting was held Monday, July 1, the day the budget needed to be approved. "We…
3 injured in boating accident on Tennessee River
DECATUR COUNTY, Tenn. -- Three people were injured Saturday in a boating accident on the Tennessee River. The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency says the accident occurred around 8 p.m. Saturday near the Rivers Edge community on Kentucky Lake. Reports…
2 killed in weekend crash in Hardeman County
HARDEMAN COUNTY, Tenn. -- Two people, including an 8-year-old girl from Jackson, were killed in a Saturday afternoon crash near Toone. The three-vehicle crash occurred around 4 p.m. on Highway 100 near the Old Toone Road intersection, according to a…
2 killed, 2 injured in Saturday crash in Chester County
CHESTER COUNTY, Tenn. -- Two people were killed and two more injured after a crash Saturday afternoon on Highway 22 in Chester County. The Tennessee Highway Patrol says a 9-year-old boy and a 48-year-old man were killed in the crash.…
Local pastor launches organization to help prevent addiction
JACKSON, Tenn. - "When I got myself sober and clean, I went to the hospital and got cleaned up. I stayed there for 198 days in Mufreesboro, Tennessee," said Pastor Ronald Benton. Pastor Benton is the president of Benton Future…
Church celebrates huge milestone; 50 year old time capsule opened
RUTHERFORD, Tenn. - It was a big day of celebration Sunday for the First Baptist Church in Rutherford as they celebrate 150 years. “We have had a service," said Pastor Zach McCain. "We brought in Brother Mark Warren. He was…
Reports of crime on Tennessee campuses increase
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The number of offenses reported on a school campus in Tennessee has grown by 13.9 percent from 2016 to 2018. In a study released by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation,…
Local basketball camp welcomes over 50 kids
JACKSON, Tenn. - The Kendall Anthony Basketball Camp brings kids ages 8 to 18 together for a good game of basketball. Kendall Anthony is a state championship winner and professional basketball player. "It's been a great experience for me," Anthony…
Local woman writes book about experience as officer
JACKSON, Tenn. - A local woman held a book signing for her book. The author, CJ Wilkinson, held a book signing inside the Jackson-Madison County Library Saturday for her new book called 'Inside the Cook County Jail.' Wilkinson says it took…
Person resists arrest in fast food restaurant parking lot
JACKSON, Tenn.--A witness called WBBJ Friday night to report there were gun shots and a man on the ground surrounded by police officers with guns drawn. As of midnight, police and ambulances were still…
The 'King Beez' headlines The Amp's fourth music series concert
JACKSON, Tenn. -- This year The Amp is offering the public 10 free shows in their summer music series, and people from all across West Tennessee are showing up. "It's an awesome thing. I'm…
