Small fire to blame for Downtown Jackson power outage
JACKSON, Tenn.--A small fire is to blame for the power outage in downtown Jackson. Leaders with Jackson Energy Authority say the fire started in the underground system. JEA says 6-8…
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Leadership Jackson Alumni Association presents Judy Renshaw Scholarship
JACKSON, Tenn.-The Leadership Jackson Alumni Association presented the Judy Renshaw Leadership Jackson Alumni Association Scholarship Friday. Three local high school students from the Jackson-Madison County area received $1500 scholaships each. The qualifications…
Pop-up concert and car show takes over downtown streets
JACKSON, Tenn.--Jackson Downtown Development hosted the first ever pop-up concert and a car show Friday night. The concert was held at Fox Park across from City Hall. Some of the cars shown…
Residents react after suspect in deputy's death arrested
DICKSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- After a nearly three day manhunt, the man accused of killing Dickson County Sheriff's Office Sgt. Daniel Baker was taken into custody this morning in Hickman…
Flash flood prompts road closures in south Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Flash flooding closed streets Friday in south Jackson. Heavy rain made roads look more like rivers in the Bemis community. "Everything is flooded right here," Betty Sigler, a…
Henderson woman says she has a personal connection to Hawaii
JACKSON, Tenn. -- It was a mispronunciation that prompted Gayle Cox to call WBBJ. "Kiluahea is the longest running active volcano in the world," Cox said. Her family lived in Hawaii…
Humboldt police investigate copper wire theft
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- Humboldt police are investigating the theft of more than $20,000 in copper wire. According to a news release, a contractor in Humboldt reported a large quantity of copper wire had been stolen. The release says the wire…
United Way honors volunteers and businesses
JACKSON, Tenn. -- "We're here to celebrate United Way and a year of success," Judy Long, Chairman of the United Way Board of Directors, said. West Tennessee businesses came together…
8-year-old girl drowns in Crockett Co. pool
CROCKETT COUNTY, Tenn. -- Crockett County Sheriff Troy Klyce has confirmed a 8-year-old girl, reported missing Thursday night, has died after apparently drowning in a pool. Deputies arrived on the scene at 8:06 p.m. after receiving a call, according to the…
Man accused of killing Dickson County sheriff's deputy in custody
DICKSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The man accused of a killing a Dickson County sheriff's deputy is in custody, according to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation. The agency made the announcement on Twitter around 8 a.m. Friday. Agents said Steven Wiggins…
Trenton community honors shooting victim Marlon Anderson with prayer vigil
TRENTON, Tenn -- The Trenton community is mourning the loss of a young man gone too soon. Over Memorial Day weekend, 21-year-old Marlon Anderson was gunned down. Family and friends who…
Manhunt continues for gunman after deputy shot, killed
DICKSON COUNTY, Tenn. — Following the arrest of one person in connection to the slaying of a middle Tennessee deputy, the search continues for a man who investigators call a person of interest. Authorities are considering the suspect armed and…
Agenda review held for upcoming city council meeting
JACKSON, Tenn.--Jackson city council members gather for their agenda review meeting, Thursday. The agenda review gives city leaders a chance to go over items ahead of their monthly council meeting. Mayor Jerry…
Roundtable discussion held to talk substance abuse
ALAMO, Tenn.--In Alamo Thursday night, people gather for a roundtable discussion. The topic was how to talk about substance abuse. The event called Faith and Recovery, and was held at the Alamo…
Community prepares for annual Relay for Life event
BROWNSVILLE, Tenn.--People celebrated life at a luncheon, Thursday in Haywood County. The 22nd Haywood County Relay for Life kicked off at the Boys and Girls Club in Brownsville. Survivors shared their…
