TDOC officers hit streets to keep children safe on Halloween
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Officers with the state of Tennessee worked Monday to protect the public from a different type of predator on Halloween. "The main thing [is] to just…
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Pleas, deals & trials for former Gibson Co. Sheriff's Office employees
TRENTON, Tenn. -- Several former employees of the Gibson County Sheriff's Office returned to court Monday, all accused of crimes committed under former sheriff Chuck Arnold's administration. The co-defendants, initially…
Former Jackson first lady passes away at 104
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Twins Jerry and Jack Smith say losing their mother is hard but knowing she made an impact on Jackson is what keeps them going. "This certainly is…
Officers in Gibson investigate shooting death
GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Officers in the city of Gibson are investigating after a person was found dead from a gunshot wound. Authorities say family members found the body Monday afternoon at…
City golf course to be leased out to new management
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A golf course owned by the city of Jackson is taking on new management Tuesday morning if approved by the City Council. The owners of Jackson National…
PE teacher at Milan Elementary charged with DUI, assaulting officer
GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A PE teacher at Milan Elementary School was arrested this weekend and charged with DUI and assaulting an officer. A traffic…
State leaders break ground on new solar farm welcome center on I-40
HAYWOOD COUNTY, Tenn. -- Drivers along Interstate 40 soon will have another place to stop while traveling on the highway. "Christmas has now arrived in Haywood County," County Mayor Franklin Smith…
Judge rejects plea deal for Jackson man charged in business break-ins
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A judge rejected a plea deal Monday for a man accused of breaking into several Jackson businesses. “I'm not willing to accept the plea under those circumstances,”…
Jackson Police Dept. shares Halloween safety tips
JACKSON, Tenn. -- As part of wishing everyone a happy and safe Halloween, the Jackson Police Department has provided a list of safety tips. 1. First and most importantly, watch out for one another and work together as a community…
Photo Gallery: Halloween pet pics from WBBJ viewers!
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Pumpkin Smashing day on Donnell Farm
JACKSON, Tenn. -- With the month of October coming to an end, many pumpkin patches are about close for the season. But not without a boom. Folks took advantage of the 10 acres of…
Hundreds fill ballpark for 3rd Annual Praise in the Park
JACKSON, Tenn. -- About 30 local churches gathered at the Jackson ballpark for the 3rd Annual Praise in the Park Sunday "Just enjoy yourself, this is not a program this…
First Baptist holds community Trunk-or-Treat event
JACKSON, Tenn.-- Trunk-or-treaters took advantage of another afternoon spent grabbing sweets and wearing costumes Sunday. Hundreds of families filled the parking lot of First Baptist church for their annual Halloween celebration.…
Madison Co. couple celebrate 75 years of marriage
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A Madison county couple seem to know the secret to decades of successful marriage. On October 26th Dorothy and Phillip Dougan reached a milestone 75 years of marriage. Sunday…
West Tennessee family upset after a teenager is involved in a hit and run
DYER, Tenn -- A father is in search of answers after he said his son was the victim of a hit and run Friday afternoon. The family is offering a $500…
