Jackson police find guns in woods behind home
JACKSON, Tenn. - The Jackson Police Department makes a surprising discovery while conducting a search. Jackson police along with a K-9 officer Echo located several guns hidden in the woods behind a home…
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Statement from Harley-Davidson regarding its affiliation with Union City dealership
Tuesday, a spokesperson with Harley-Davidson released a statement regarding dealer owner, Russell Abernathy who allegedly made questionable Facebook posts: "Racism, hate or intolerance have no place in our world including within the Harley-Davidson community, employees, dealers or riders. We recently…
TN Dept of Safety adjusts operations to continue offering services
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- As businesses and agencies attempt to reopen, many have shifted how they serve customers. One of those is the Tennessee Department of Safety's Driver's Services Division. Due to COVID-19,…
Airport authority director discusses COVID-19's impact on local flights
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Some in the airline industry are starting to see a slight rebound. Steve Smith, Executive Director of the Jackson-Madison County Airport Authority, spoke to WBBJ about the trends they're seeing.…
Gov. Lee responds to Black Lives Matter movement in Tennessee
NASHVILLE -- Governor Lee is starting to have conversations with people across the state as Black Lives Matter protests continue. "I value those voices, I hear them, and listen to them. We…
Governor Lee, TN health department provide statewide update on COVID-19
NASHVILLE -- With rising numbers of cases, the commissioner for the Tennessee Department of Health gives an update on COVID-19 across the state. Monday we saw 451 new cases of COVID-19 in…
City of Jackson eliminates 23 positions amid budget cuts
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The City of Jackson has confirmed 23 additional positions are being cut in the midst of ongoing budget concerns. Those positions include: Administrative Specialists in the Building and Codes, Health and Sanitation, Jackson Police Department Central Records…
Texas man charged after body found in Kentucky Lake
PARIS, Tenn. -- A Texas man is in custody after a body was found in Kentucky Lake north of the Tennessee state line Saturday. Jeffery Rogers, of Arlington, Texas, is charged with abuse of a corpse and tampering with evidence,…
36,303 COVID-19 cases confirmed in TN, 542 deaths, 2,336 hospitalizations
The Tennessee Department of Health confirmed a total of 36,303 cases of COVID-19 in the state on Tuesday, June 23. In addition, 542 people have died and 2,336 have been hospitalized. Another 24,068 have recovered. The Tennessee Department of Health…
Jackson City Council passes Fiscal Year 2020-2021 budget 8-1
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson City Council passed the 2020-2021 Fiscal Year budget 8 to 1 Tuesday. Ross Priddy was the only councilman to vote no. "Just in the time to…
Hardin County to hold annual firework show on July 4
HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn. -- Tour Hardin County announced in a news release Monday the annual 4th of July Fireworks Show will be held on Saturday, July 4 at dark. “We are excited to be able to co-host the celebration along with…
Dyersburg man charged with carjacking, assault in Monday incident
DYERSBURG, Tenn. -- A Dyersburg man is in custody after allegedly assaulting a woman on Reynolds Street Monday. Police say a Dyersburg police officer was heading home from his shift when he saw a woman being punched near a car…
Tennessee offering high school equivalency exams online
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee has started offering high school equivalency exams online, another option while many in-person testing locations remain closed due to COVID-19. The state Department of Labor and Workforce Development says the online testing option began Monday…
Three new cases of COVID-19 confirmed; 208 total patients
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Three new cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed in Madison County, bringing the total number of cases to 208, according to the Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department. The health department says the three newest patients are: a…
Martin police investigating multiple vehicle burglaries
MARTIN, Tenn. -- The Martin Police Department is investigating a string of vehicle burglaries over the last three weeks. Police say the incidents involve the thefts of firearms from unlocked vehicles. Police are reminding residents to remove valuable items from…
