Locally owned businesses prepare for Black Friday
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Locally owned businesses said they are stocked and ready for Black Friday. “This is a busy time, and we love it,” business owner Calista Joyce said. Many customers…
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Henderson police seek man they say bought $300 in cigarettes with stolen card
CHESTER COUNTY, Tenn. -- Henderson police are asking for help identifying a man they say used a stolen credit card to buy over $300 worth of cigarettes. Police say the man bought five cartons of cigarettes totaling $316 on Oct.…
WBBJ anchor Keli McAlister & husband welcome baby boy
JACKSON, Tenn. -- It's going to be a special Thanksgiving holiday for a longtime member of the WBBJ family. WBBJ anchor Keli McAlister and her husband, Tyreece Miller, have shared the first photos of their new son, Reece McAlister Miller. The…
Man charged with attempted murder in Trenton shooting
GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Police have arrested a man on an attempted murder charge in a recent shooting outside a shopping center in Trenton. Glenn…
1 injured in early morning shooting in east Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Police are investigating an early morning shooting in east Jackson. Investigators say it happened near Caldwell Place and Ridgemont Drive. Police say a man showed up at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital around 1 a.m. Wednesday with a gunshot…
Sheriff Mehr holds final community meeting for '16
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Madison County Sheriff John Mehr held his final community meeting for the year. It took place Tuesday evening at Englewood Baptist Church in north Jackson. Mehr talked…
Farm owner asks for help finding missing horse
HAYWOOD COUNTY, Tenn. -- A farm owner is desperate to find a lost member of the barnyard family. Mayheim is a Tennessee Walking Horse who cannot find her only filly, Skittles. "I would love…
ComeUnity Cafe celebrates 3 years with special dinner for volunteers
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Marking three years of work at the local ComeUnity Cafe, volunteers were treated like guests Tuesday night with a dinner. During the past three years, more than…
Where to find a last minute holiday meal
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Thanksgiving. A day of graciousness, togetherness, and good eating. But if you're one of the many West Tennesseans who are surprised by the realization that Thanksgiving…
School bus accidents raise concerns among parents
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Two serious accidents involving school buses struck the state of Tennessee in a span of just four days. A crash near Nashville on Friday was followed by…
'Front Porch' restaurant in Bells treats workers, friends & volunteers with meal
BELLS, Tenn. -- Hundreds come to a Bells restaurant for a free Thanksgiving lunch. The Front Porch in Bells was crowded Tuesday as more than 300 workers, friends and volunteers all…
Henry Co. Sheriff's Office, local pastors create church safety DVD
HENRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- Experts say that crimes against churches has increased in recent years, and one local sheriff's office is working to make sure their local congregations are safe. Church…
IRS says beware of email scam
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The IRS is warning taxpayers to be on the lookout for an email scam. The IRS on Tuesday says they have gotten numerous complaints about emails containing fake CP2000 notices from the year 2015. The emails appear to…
Jackson Police Dept. offers safety tips for holiday shoppers
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Along with wishing everyone a happy Thanksgiving, the Jackson Police Department has offered a list of safety tips for holiday shoppers. The department's Criminal Investigations Division offers the following safety tips as we enter the holiday shopping…
Madison Co. Sheriff's Department welcomes new K-9
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A new deputy is joining the Madison County Sheriff's Department. His name…
