JFD respond to fire inside duplex
JACKSON, Tenn.--Firefighters responded to a small kitchen fire inside a duplex on Westmoreland Place Sunday night. When crews arrived, smoke could be seen coming from inside the home. Firefighters told WBBJ…
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Annual Mudfest remembers Noah Chamberlin
SOUTH JACKSON-- For nearly a decade, our community has come together to raise money and get a little muddy. So despite a few showers in the forecast hundreds traveled down to South…
Protesters gather outside Target
JACKSON, Tenn -- A group of protesters made their way outside of a local Target Saturday morning, objecting to their new bathroom policy. Armed with signs with sayings such as 'Target's values are…
Beatles tribute band takes stage in Chester County for fundraiser
HENDERSON, Tenn.-The "Nowhere Band", a complete Beatles tribute band from Florida took the stage Friday night at Chester County Middle School to raise money for the Henderson Arts Commission. The band…
Madison Co. Sheriff's Dept. investigating reported suicide attempt at jail
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn.-Officials with the Madison County Sheriff's Department are investigating a reported suicide attempt at the county jail. According to Public Information Officer Tom Mapes, CJC guards were making rounds…
Neighborhood gets answers from leaders about area cleanup
PARIS, Tenn. Residents in Paris say they are tired of the eyesore in their neighborhood. Residents said they have had enough with the overgrown lots, dilapidated houses, trash and wild…
Gov. Bill Haslam visits West Tenn. to talk rural economic growth
HUNTINGDON, Tenn. -- A full house watched as Gov. Bill Haslam signed the "Rural Economic Opportunity Act" Friday morning in Huntingdon. "The economy is humming," Haslam said in his opening remarks. "More Tennesseans…
BBQ contest comes to downtown McKenzie this weekend
McKENZIE, Tenn. -- One West Tennessee city's downtown square will be filled with the sweet smell of barbecue this weekend. The BBQ & Blues on Broadway cooking contest will feature pit masters from…
McKenzie re-opens farmers market on town square
McKENZIE, Tenn. -- McKenzie's farmers market is back in business after years of absence from its downtown square. The city opened the doors to the new market Friday evening. City officials say…
Library's annual Book Sale fundraiser kicks off in downtown Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Thousands of discounted books are up for grabs, and all sales go to a good cause. The Jackson-Madison County Library is hosting its annual Book Sale at the downtown…
Leadership Jackson awards scholarships to local standout students
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Five Jackson-Madison County students were celebrated Friday for going above and beyond what is asked of them in the classroom. The Leadership Jackson Alumni Association presented each of the students…
Storms cause power outages in Crockett, Obion counties
UPDATE #2 — Gibson Electric Membership Corporation reports that crews have restored power to all customers as of just after 5 p.m. UPDATE #1 -- Gibson Electric Membership Corporation reports around 4:30 p.m. that power has been restored to most of the affected…
Prosecutor says change in gang law could cut sentences for some convicts
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A change in how Tennessee prosecutes gang members could put criminals out on the street sooner. The district attorney’s office said the new statute could potentially affect dozens…
Milan police seek man in armed robbery
MILAN, Tenn. -- Police are asking for help from the public in finding a man wanted in an armed robbery. Desmond Stewart, 18, of Milan is wanted in connection with an armed robbery that…
Fire, death under investigation in Savannah
HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn. -- A fire and death on Cherry Street in Savannah are under investigation. "The burned remains of an unknown individual were discovered in the charred remains of…
