JACKSON, Tenn. - A local woman held a book signing for her book. The author, CJ Wilkinson, held a book signing inside the Jackson-Madison County Library Saturday for her new book called 'Inside the Cook County Jail.' Wilkinson says it took…
JACKSON, Tenn.--A witness called WBBJ Friday night to report there were gun shots and a man on the ground surrounded by police officers with guns drawn. As of midnight, police and ambulances were still…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- This year The Amp is offering the public 10 free shows in their summer music series, and people from all across West Tennessee are showing up. "It's an awesome thing. I'm…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local restaurant held a special event Friday evening. Owners of West Alley BBQ and Smokehouse, located on Vann Drive, held their VIP Night, where guests were invited to a fundraiser, with proceeds going to the West…
BENTON COUNTY, Tenn.--Three juveniles escaped while handcuffed this afternoon in Benton County and now have been captured. Benton County Sheriff Kenny Christopher says they were being transported from a Memphis Detention Center. Authorities say they jumped out of the van…
JACKSON, Tenn. - Friday was the last day at work for the Madison County Finance Director. A retirement party was held inside the Madison County Finance Department conference room in honor of retiring finance director Mike Nichols. A shadow box…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson police responded to a crash Friday afternoon involving a pedestrian. Police say the crash happened around 12:45 p.m. at the intersection of South Highland Avenue and East Chester Street, when a person crossed the road in…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- With Independence Day less than a week away, there are few safety tips you should know to keep you and your family safe. Madison County Fire Marshal Don Friddle says one…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The man accused of barricading himself inside a west Jackson home before pulling a sword on police officers faces a judge. Billy Charles Howell, 40, is charged with two counts of aggravated assault on a police officer,…
JACKSON, Tenn.--"Lightning Source is a part of Ingram Content Group, that already has a location here. So, the fact that they're expanding here shows that Jackson is a place that supports companies, has a pro business environment for them, and…
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation released two new studies Friday on two topics: crimes on school campuses and domestic violence-related crimes in the state. In a news release, the TBI says the studies both use data submitted through the Tennessee…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- It is getting down to the wire for the Madison County Commission to approve the 2019-2020 budget, and requests are still being made. “There was a motion brought up on our…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Highway Patrol is investigating a crash Friday afternoon on Interstate 40 near Vann Drive. The crash was first reported around 2:45 p.m. near the 80 mile marker westbound. THP says the crash involved a tractor-trailer…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency will be participating in Operation Dry Water from July 5 through July 7. Operation Dry Water is a national initiative for agencies to target boating under the influence through awareness and enforcement,…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A Middle Tennessee-based company is investing about $22 million to build a new facility in West Tennessee. Lightning Source, a La Verge-based company, plans to build their fifth U.S. facility in Jackson, creating an estimated 150 jobs…
