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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…

Body discovered in Benton County house fire

BENTON COUNTY, Tenn. -- There is nothing left of a home that once stood on Rosebud Ridge in Sugar Tree. "The sheriff's office received a call this morning about…

TDOT talks gas tax proposal with local leaders

JACKSON, Tenn. -- If Gov. Bill Haslam gets his gas tax increase, get ready for construction in Jackson and Madison County. Tennessee Department of Transportation Deputy Commissioner and Chief Engineer…

TBI releases latest 'Crime on Campus' report

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Crimes including assault and fraud are up at college campuses across Tennessee, according to the newest Tennessee Bureau of Investigation Crime on Campus report. Cases of assault were up more…

Lexington City Schools closed Friday, March 17, due to illnesses

LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- Lexington City Schools will be closed Friday, March 17, due to illnesses. School officials say an increasing number of flu and strep throat cases at Caywood Elementary and Lexington Middle School are to blame for the closures.…

TBI on scene of officer-involved shooting in Alamo

CROCKETT COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is at the scene of a Thursday afternoon officer-involved shooting in Alamo. Sheriff Troy Klyce has confirmed that someone was injured in the shooting. He said no deputies were injured. The…

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