UT Martin hopes to raise $300,000 in one day
MARTIN, Tenn. -- "The old adage of 'it's better to give than receive' is very, very, very true," William Blankenship, a UTM alumnus, said. The University of Tennessee at Martin set…
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5 charged with drug possession in Weakley County
WEAKLEY COUNTY, Tenn. -- Five people are facing drug charges in Weakley County this week. The Weakley County Sheriff's Office confirmed a man was arrested Sunday after drugs were found during his…
Suspect in Gibson shooting turns himself in
GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A man wanted in connection with a shooting in Gibson last week is in custody. Gibson County Sheriff Paul Thomas confirmed Braxton Hill, who was wanted in connection…
Rural Tennessee Gubernatorial Forum features four contenders
JACKSON, Tenn -- The Rural Tennessee Gubernatorial Forum was held in the Hub City, Tuesday night. Although there are several candidates running for governor, residents from across the state had an opportunity…
Boys and Girls Club of Jackson host annual Steak and Burger Dinner
JACKSON, Tenn.--An annual fundraiser brings out kids and adults alike to enjoy dinner together, with a twist. It was the Boys and Girls Club of Jackson's annual Steak and Burger Dinner…
Police: Juvenile faces two counts of attempted murder following shooting
DYERSBURG, Tenn.--A Dyersburg juvenile is facing two-counts of attempted murder charges after a shooting early Saturday morning. Police say a 23-year-old victim was being treated for multiple gunshot wounds at a Dyersburg hospital, but was later taken to Regional One…
Families and friends gather to remember young man shot and killed at Jackson gas station
JACKSON, Tenn.--Families and friends gathered Tuesday night at a local gas station to remember a young man who was shot and killed. More than 40 people held candles at the Marathon gas…
Man charged with murder in Haywood Co. homicide appears in court
HAYWOOD COUNTY, Tenn. -- A man charged with first-degree murder appeared Tuesday in General Sessions Court. Darell Davis, 29, of Brighton was in court for a preliminary hearing to face charges including first-degree murder and aggravated robbery. However, Tuesday's proceedings were…
Metal detector to add new layer of security at Madison Co. Courthouse
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Madison County Courthouse will soon have increased security. "It's just a precautionary more than anything else," Madison County Budget Chairman Doug Stephenson said. Monday night, Madison County commissioners approved…
Pest control experts discuss how to protect your home
JACKSON, Tenn. -- With the warmer months, you may need to check for unwanted pests around your property. "As soon as the weather gets warm especially be on the lookout, 'cause that's…
Watch gubernatorial forum live from Lane College on WBBJ-TV
JACKSON, Tenn. — The Rural Tennessee Gubernatorial Forum will take place at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 17, at Lane College. WBBJ-TV will air a live broadcast of the debate from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday on WBBJ ABC and…
4th suspect charged in deadly shooting of Bolivar HS student
HARDEMAN COUNTY, Tenn. -- Another suspect is arrested in connection with a homicide at a Bolivar restaurant. Taylor Robinson, 18, is charged with first-degree murder in the death of an employee at…
Kentucky man faces rape charges in connection with 2 Chester Co. teens
PADUCAH, Ky. -- A Kentucky man faces several felony charges in connection with two female teenagers who had been reported missing from Chester County. Joshua Meyer, 29, of Paducah is charged…
Madison co. commissioners talk budgeting, courthouse security, and jail expansion
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn -- The Madison County Board of Commissioners met Monday night as they prepare for a new fiscal year. County commissioners are working hard to create a balanced budget…
Two tourism grants totaling more than $105,000 announced for area
JACKSON, Tenn.--Crockett and Madison Counties are receiving two tourism enhancement grants from the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development and the Department of Tourism, totaling more than $105,000. The grants include, $35,000 for the town of Alamo for wayfinding signage,…
