Runners participate in 'Splash and Dash' 5K
JACKSON, Tenn -- A local group raises tens of thousands of dollars for a good cause. The Therapy and Learning Center of Jackson held it's 5th annual Splash and Dash 5K…
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Pat Brown School of Dancing hosts 53rd annual dance recital
JACKSON, Tenn -- Students show off their hard work at their annual dance recital. The Pat Brown School of Dancing held their 53rd annual recital. The theme was "Let's Get Social." Students…
Man accused in death of Dickson County deputy now charged in case
DICKSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The man accused of killing a Dickson County Sheriff's Deputy Wednesday is in custody and has now been charged in his death. Steven Wiggins, the man accused of killing Sgt. Daniel Baker, was captured early Friday…
"Relay for Life" event kicks off in Brownsville
BROWNSVILLE, Tenn. -- One of the world's largest grassroots fundraising movements, 'Relay for Life' mobilizes communities to celebrate people who have battled cancer. Friday, the Brownsville community came together for their Relay for Life event. Attendees honor cancer survivors but…
6th annual Hatchie Bird Fest kicks off with opening reception
BROWNSVILLE, Tenn -- Hundreds of bird lovers from across west Tennessee will be in Haywood County this weekend taking part in an event that will bring out nature enthusiast from…
Small fire to blame for Downtown Jackson power outage
JACKSON, Tenn.--A small fire is to blame for the power outage in downtown Jackson. Leaders with Jackson Energy Authority say the fire started in the underground system. JEA says 6-8…
Leadership Jackson Alumni Association presents Judy Renshaw Scholarship
JACKSON, Tenn.-The Leadership Jackson Alumni Association presented the Judy Renshaw Leadership Jackson Alumni Association Scholarship Friday. Three local high school students from the Jackson-Madison County area received $1500 scholaships each. The qualifications…
Pop-up concert and car show takes over downtown streets
JACKSON, Tenn.--Jackson Downtown Development hosted the first ever pop-up concert and a car show Friday night. The concert was held at Fox Park across from City Hall. Some of the cars shown…
Residents react after suspect in deputy's death arrested
DICKSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- After a nearly three day manhunt, the man accused of killing Dickson County Sheriff's Office Sgt. Daniel Baker was taken into custody this morning in Hickman…
Flash flood prompts road closures in south Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Flash flooding closed streets Friday in south Jackson. Heavy rain made roads look more like rivers in the Bemis community. "Everything is flooded right here," Betty Sigler, a…
Henderson woman says she has a personal connection to Hawaii
JACKSON, Tenn. -- It was a mispronunciation that prompted Gayle Cox to call WBBJ. "Kiluahea is the longest running active volcano in the world," Cox said. Her family lived in Hawaii…
Humboldt police investigate copper wire theft
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- Humboldt police are investigating the theft of more than $20,000 in copper wire. According to a news release, a contractor in Humboldt reported a large quantity of copper wire had been stolen. The release says the wire…
United Way honors volunteers and businesses
JACKSON, Tenn. -- "We're here to celebrate United Way and a year of success," Judy Long, Chairman of the United Way Board of Directors, said. West Tennessee businesses came together…
8-year-old girl drowns in Crockett Co. pool
CROCKETT COUNTY, Tenn. -- Crockett County Sheriff Troy Klyce has confirmed a 8-year-old girl, reported missing Thursday night, has died after apparently drowning in a pool. Deputies arrived on the scene at 8:06 p.m. after receiving a call, according to the…
Man accused of killing Dickson County sheriff's deputy in custody
DICKSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The man accused of a killing a Dickson County sheriff's deputy is in custody, according to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation. The agency made the announcement on Twitter around 8 a.m. Friday. Agents said Steven Wiggins…
