Pet of the week: Farris
JACKSON, Tenn. -- This is Farris! He's a sassy 6-month-old mixed breed puppy. He loves everybody including cats. He has a wonderful personality and you can't help but love him.…
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Man injured in shooting outside north Jackson McDonald's
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Police Department say they responded to a shooting at the McDonald's located on North Highland Avenue. Officials confirm one man was shot outside the restaurant around 11…
Madison Co. Fire Department responds to house fire on Perry Switch Road
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Madison County Fire Department responded to their fourth cold weather related house fire Friday evening. Officials say the fire was at a home on Perry Switch Road…
Shooting in Brownsville kills 19-year-old; Police search for suspects
BROWNSVILLE, Tenn. --Brownsville Police confirm they are investigating an overnight shooting that left one person dead. Officials tell WBBJ they got the call around 1:30 a.m. Saturday morning and found 19-year-old…
Combined Mega Millions, Powerball jackpots surpass $1 billion
JACKSON, Tenn -- The Mega Millions jackpot now stands at an estimated $450 million. The Powerball, soaring to over $500 million will be announced Saturday night. Friday night, the Mega Millions…
James "Super" Wolfe to be inducted into TN Radio Hall of Fame
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Local radio legend James "Super" Wolfe is being inducted into the Tennessee Radio Hall of Fame as part of the Career Class of 2018. Wolfe began his radio career as…
Local rescue agency asks for help with fosters during cold winter season
HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn. -- Due to the unseasonably cold weather in West Tennessee, animal rescue agencies have been feeling more of a squeeze lately. They've had to give extra attention to foster…
Gist, Harris discuss infrastructure needs & transportation at First Friday Forum
JACKSON, Tenn. — Madison County and the City of Jackson mayors outline their vision for the new year at the First Friday Forum. "2017 was challenging, and sometimes a disappointing year for…
Firefighters fight more than fires during the winter months
ALAMO, Tenn. -- A vacant home went up in flames Thursday night in Alamo. Our cameras were there as firefighters battled not just the fire, but the cold at a home on Park…
Family and friends remember former FHU President
HENDERSON, Tenn. -- Former Freed-Hardeman University President Dr. E. Claude Gardner passed away Sunday. "My father died when I was 12 and a half, so Dr. Gardner was a great example…
Local restaurants expect big crowds for first Titans playoff in 9 years
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Titans will head to the playoffs this weekend for the first time in nine years. Local businesses said they expect big crowds for the game. Staff…
3 inmates, 2 others charged in contraband conspiracy
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Three Madison County jail inmates and two women are charged after allegedly bringing in and conspiring to bring cell phones into the Madison County Criminal Justice Complex. Evading arrest, drug possession with intent,…
Woman charged after $16,000 in merchandise stolen from Sears
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A woman is charged in connection with a theft from Sears, with more than $16,000 in merchandise stolen from the North Jackson store. Takeea Douglass, 25, is charged with theft of property over $10,000. According to court…
Tennessee's suicide rate hit record high in 2016
NASHVILLE -- Tennessee's suicide rate hit a record high in 2016, according to a news release from the Tennessee Suicide Prevention Network. In any given day, three people in Tennessee die by suicide, according to the release. While the suicide…
TDOT announces upcoming lane closures on 45 Bypass at I-40
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Department of Transportation has announced lane closures coming Monday and Tuesday for the 45 Bypass at the Interstate 40 overpass. There will be temporary lane closures from…
