JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson-Madison County School Superintendent Dr. Marlon King met with the county finance committee, discussing the school system's finances. King discussed the federal money they received from the…
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Madison County Sheriff's Office is warning residents of scam calls regarding stimulus checks. The sheriff's office says residents are receiving calls from individuals claiming to be from a local bank, telling the resident that they…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Gov. Bill Lee announced Thursday that Huntington resident Maj. Gen. Tommy H. Baker will serve as commissioner of the Department of Veterans Services, according to a news release. The move is effective immediately, according to the release.…
BOLIVAR, Tenn. -- The founder of a local organization, along with the mayor, visited Bolivar Central High School Thursday. Choate Engineering Performance founder Cass Choate and Bolivar Mayor Julian McTizic visited the school, sharing with seniors the job opportunities the…
MEDINA, Tenn. -- LIFELINE Blood Services is heading to Medina to help a local child in his battle against cancer. During a blood drive on April 29, $10 will be donated to the family of Brett Wyatt for every unit…
MCKENZIE, Tenn. -- Bethel University is aiming to get back to what it says is "near-normal operations" this fall. Bethel says this plan includes returning to in-person classes as a default, as well as bringing back campus events and activities.…
UPDATE (9/13/23): According to a crash report from the Jackson Police Department, tests revealed Melecia Cherry had both marijuana and cocaine in her system, as well as a blood alcohol content of .12. An investigation revealed the vehicle was traveling…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson State Community College has announced plans to host a vaccination event on Wednesday, April 21. The drive-through vaccinations are scheduled from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the gymnasium parking lot on the main campus of…
HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Hardin County Sheriff's Office is searching for a missing woman. Meagan Gammill, 30, was last seen April 10 in Hardin County. Gammill is about 5-feet, 5-inches tall and about 140 pounds with multiple tattoos. She…
PARIS, Tenn. -- The Paris-Henry County Chamber of Commerce has announced the Tennessee River Jam will be back this summer. "Music is part of our culture in Henry County," said Mayor John Ridgeway. The four day music festival will feature…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed another Madison County resident has died due to COVID-19 complications. The health department says an 86-year-old woman died April 12 due to COVID-19 complications. A total of 232 Madison…
MARTIN, Tenn. -- The suspect and victim involved in a shooting in Martin have been identified. WBBJ previously reported that the Martin Police Department responded to a possible shooting Wednesday afternoon on North…
HENRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- A Henry County man is arrested and charged in connection with an investigation into a murder-for-hire plot, according to a release from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation. An investigation…
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- If your destination takes you along Interstate 40 east or west bound, there's upcoming road work you need to be aware of.Until further notice, inside and outside lanes on…
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Madison County Sheriff's Department spent a long afternoon discussing the funds required to meet their needs. The Madison County Commission's budget committee met on Wednesday…
