Residents speak out after Cedar Grove cemetery vandalism
CEDAR GROVE, Tenn. -- A piece of history now sits in pieces. The Palestine Church Cemetery in Carroll County was vandalized over the weekend, leaving the community wanting answers.…
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Benton Co. Ethics Committee presents audit findings
CAMDEN, Tenn. -- The Benton County Commission met for their monthly meeting, Monday evening. Most of the meeting was dominated by a report from the audit committee that was less-than-glowing.…
West Tennesseans gather to help family hoping to adopt
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Music and praise filled the air at Northside United Methodist Church. The Monday night concert had a very special meeting, especially for one family. It was a fundraiser…
"Best Buddies" matched for a lifetime of friendship
MEDINA, Tenn. -- It was a night that dozens of students will never forget, as they found a new friend. The South Gibson High School Best Buddy Chapter held its…
Man charged with contributing to delinquency of a minor involving gun count
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Michael Allen Smith Junior faces two separate charges after police say he tried to get away with illegally having a loaded gun by giving it to a…
Tenn. nonprofit says Volunteer State is No. 1 for accidental shootings
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A Tennessee nonprofit group says the Volunteer State is leading the nation in the number of unintentional shooting deaths. As recently as this past weekend, a shooting that…
2 charged in Weakley Co. break-in
WEAKLEY COUNTY, Tenn. -- Two people are in custody, charged in a break-in last Friday morning near Martin. Bradley Wiles, 41, of Union City…
Jackson nurse practitioner charged with simple assault
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A Jackson nurse practitioner was charged Monday morning on a count of simple assault. According to court papers, the charge against Jeffery Young Jr. stems from a Sept. 1 incident when a…
Woman in custody on assault, theft charges after photo airs on news
JACKSON, Tenn. -- With the help of a WBBJ viewer, a woman is in custody on shoplifting and assault charges. Vivian Nicole Gray went before a judge Monday.…
Accused gunman faces attempted murder charge in restaurant shooting
JACKSON, Tenn. -- An accused gunman was charged Monday with attempted murder in a recent shooting. Authorities say Quewlyn Mays pulled a .22-caliber revolver on…
Woman back in custody after failure to appear on 2nd-degree murder charge
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A woman recently added to Madison County's most wanted list is back in custody. Norma Barnett was added to that list last week after…
Madison County leaders hold monthly commission meeting
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Madison County leaders met Monday to discuss topics ranging from new positions, repairs and helping a local scout. For nearly two months, the Madison County historian position…
Woman charged with disorderly conduct after disturbance at shoe store
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A woman is facing charges of disorderly conduct and resisting arrest following a Sunday afternoon incident at a north Jackson shoe store. Court records…
World's smallest heart pump helping West Tennessee patients
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Heart disease is the leading cause of death for men and women in the country, but health experts are hoping a device will help change that.…
Puttin’ for the Pets raises money for Jackson-Madison Co. Humane Society
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Golfers hit the links Monday for a good cause. The 18th annual Puttin’ for the Pets Golf Tournament took place at Jackson National Golf Course. Proceeds from…
