Runners lace up for annual "Glow Out 5K"
JACKSON, Tenn.-Hundreds of Hub City runners laced up their sneakers Thursday night with hopes of getting one step closer to finding a cure for cancer. For the second year in a…
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Milan Police map crimes in their community
MILAN, Tenn. -- A West Tennessee police department is using new technology to give residents a better understanding of crime in their community. Using high-tech data and mapping officers said it…
Motorcycle, SUV collide in late afternoon crash
JACKSON, Tenn.- A man was taken by ambulance to a hospital Thursday afternoon after a motorcycle and a SUV collide. The crash happened just before 6 p.m. along Passmore Lane. Officers said …
Chief Meteorologist Tom Meiners gets visit from his biggest fan
JACKSON, Tenn. -- One of WBBJ's own got a heartwarming visit Thursday afternoon at the station. Chief Meteorologist Tom Meiners met his biggest fan, 7-year-old Anna Willis. Anna was decked out…
Area Relief Ministries executive director resigns
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A longtime leader at a local nonprofit has turned in her resignation. After a decade of service, Lisa Peoples has resigned as executive director of Area Relief Ministries.…
Red Cross honors local heroes with annual luncheon
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The American Red Cross honored local heroes Thursday in downtown Jackson. The Mid-West Chapter of the American Red Cross hosted this year's "Heroes Luncheon" at the Carl Perkins…
Jackson high school grows produce to feed Madison Co. students
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Teresa Crouse has been teaching agriculture to students at Liberty Tech since the school opened its doors. "Everything we grow out here during the school year is…
New counseling law gets mixed reviews
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Counselors have mixed opinions after Gov. Bill Haslam said he signed a bill into law that allows mental health counselors to refuse treatment based on their religious or personal…
Jackson man charged with throwing newborn puppies in dumpster
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A man is facing eight counts of aggravated animal cruelty after police say he threw a bag of newborn puppies in a dumpster outside a Jackson business. Ined…
U.S. Marshals capture man wanted on attempted murder, kidnapping charges
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The hunt for a man wanted on attempted murder and kidnapping charges came to an end Wednesday night at a Jackson motel. U.S. Marshals captured Anthony Allen,…
Homeowner recalls moments truck plowed through 2 homes
JACKSON, Tenn. -- "It shook everything," Robin Taylor said as she recounts a homeowner's nightmare. "You could hear him coming." In a shocking sight, neighbors rushed to catch a glimpse…
Fire breaks out at vacant home in East Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn.-- Fire breaks out at a vacant home on N. Hays Avenue in East Jackson. The call came into firefighters at 5:55 a.m. Thursday. Firefighters say the fire was under control in roughly 3 minutes and appears to have…
Thousands return for 63rd annual "World's Biggest Fish Fry"
PARIS, Tenn. -- A West Tennessee tradition like none other kicked off Wednesday night for the 63rd year in a row. Once a year Paris, Tennessee becomes the Catfish Capitol…
Police investigate after truck slams into 2 south Jackson homes
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson police are investigating after a truck slammed into two south Jackson homes Wednesday night. Around 9:40 p.m., police received a call for help after a truck ran into a house in the 30 block of Watlington Road.…
Dyersburg police investigating numerous car break-ins
DYERSBURG, Tenn.-Dyersburg police are investigating a string of car burglaries at multiple locations this week. On Monday, police responded to seven vehicles break-ins. All of cars had been their side window…
