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National Vanilla Cupcake Day sweetens the week

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Dessert lovers, this one's for you. Get ready to indulge, because it's National Vanilla Cupcake Day! According to nationalcalendarday.com, cupcakes date back to 1796 when a recipe notation in "American Cookery" said to bake a cake in a…

Judge allows mental evaluation for rape suspect

McNAIRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- A former correctional officer charged with rape appears before a judge Thursday morning. The charges stem from an alleged cell phone video. James Fitzgerald is charged with…

Area church honors veterans with special ceremony

JACKSON, Tenn.-A special event for veterans was held Wednesday night in Jackson brings out more than 120 people. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints honored veterans from throughout the…

AARP recognizes local veterans

JACKSON, Tenn.-Local veterans received a treat Wednesday at the monthly meeting of the AARP. For the third year in a row, the group honored the veterans of the organizations. Each service…

West Tenn. politicians weigh in on Trump's victory

JACKSON, Tenn. -- With Tuesday's historic election in the books, WBBJ spoke with West Tennessee politicians about what Trump's election means for the country and for our area. "But the people…

Local voters react to alcohol decisions

BOLIVAR, Tenn. -- The votes are in, and a variety of wine and liquor referendums across West Tennessee all passed Tuesday. Residents say they credit that to the high voter…

Miss Tennessee visits Jackson school

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson Christian welcomed a Tennessee celebrity to their school Wednesday morning. Reigning Miss Tennessee Grace Burgess told the children she believes in dreams and achieving them.…

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