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First responders hold car seat safety check

WEST MADISON COUNTY, Tenn.-First responders held a special event Friday at the Madison County Fire Department . Le Bonheur Children's Hospital was the host of the event. First responders were able to correctly install child car seats as well as…

Judge Daniel Breen to assume senior status

JACKSON, Tenn.-The chief judge for the U.S. Western District of Tennessee is honored Friday before he officially assumes senior status. As of midnight Friday, Judge Daniel Breen will become Senior…

Chief says recent shootings due to gang activity

Jackson, Tenn -- Jackson police responded to reports of gunfire in the 300 block of West King Street around 12:35 p.m., Friday. According to Jackson Police Chief Julian Wiser, one person was injured.  His condition was not immediately made public.…

One lane of traffic is closed on south-bound 45 bypass

Jackson, Tenn. – Steve Bowers, spokesman for JEA, has informed WBBJ that a dump truck containing used restaurant grease and wood chips malfunctioned and spilled its contents on the south-bound lanes of the Highway 45 bypass approaching Airways Blvd. JEA…

Midtown Jackson homes damaged by gunfire

JACKSON, Tenn. --Gunfire hits two homes in midtown Jackson. Jackson Police say they responded to 2 shots fired calls Thursday night: one around 6:00 p.m. and one around 9:00 p.m. on Burkett Street and King Street. Investigators say 2 homes…

Lexington City Schools closed Friday, March 17

LEXINGTON, Tenn. --Lexington City Schools are closed on Friday, March 17, to an increase of illness. School officials says classes will resume after Spring Break on Monday, March 27.

Suspect dies in Crockett Co. officer involved shooting

CROCKETT COUNTY, Tenn. -- We now know the suspect shot by an officer in Crockett County Thursday afternoon has died. According to the TBI, Rodney Hess, 36, was shot by a Crockett County deputy a little after 2 p.m. He later died…

Jackson Chamber hosts awards ceremony

JACKSON, Tenn.-The Jackson Chamber hosted its annual award ceremony to honor local businesses and volunteers, Thursday. Hundreds attended the celebration that honored emerging businesses and those big and small in the Hub City. The chamber said it hopes to showcase…

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