Back to school on wheels: Union City boy with rare disorder knows no limits
UNION CITY, Tenn. -- We introduced you to Hudson Hayes earlier this year. He is a 6-year-old living with a disorder that no one else in the world has been diagnosed…
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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…
University School of Jackson holds Veterans Day program
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The University School of Jackson is celebrating Veterans Day a little early. The school held a program Wednesday for its middle and high school students to honor local…
3 murder suspects in Milan shooting appear in court
MILAN, Tenn. -- Three men face charges of murder and attempted murder after a Milan man is dead. Lawrence Douglas, Lillo Harrell…
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.…
Student removed from Liberty Tech for having handgun at school
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Officers removed a student Wednesday morning from Liberty Technology Magnet High School for having a handgun inside the school, according to the Madison County Sheriff's Office. The…
West Tenn. voters have mixed reaction to Trump win
JACKSON, Tenn. -- West Tennessee voters have mixed reactions about Donald Trump’s win over Hillary Clinton on election night. Trump’s victory surprised some voters. “I didn't expect Donald Trump…
Update: Fire chief says blaze at grain bin in Obion Co. is under control
OBION COUNTY, Tenn. -- Fire crews are on the scene of a grain bin fire at a company near Kenton. The fire started Wednesday morning inside a grain bin…
West Tenn. election results roundup
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Below is a list to find results from elections around West Tennessee.
Medina Mayor Vance Coleman wins re-election
MEDINA, Tenn. -- Incumbent mayor of Medina Vance Coleman has been re-elected, according to final but unofficial results. Coleman faced two challengers — Piper Jenkins, a…
West Tenn. votes 'yes' on alcohol referendums
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Voters in several West Tennessee cities had the opportunity this election to vote on alcohol referendums, and all of the measures passed. Residents of Henderson approved both liquor by the drink and package stores, according to final…
Kustoff wins Tennessee's 8th Congressional District
MEMPHIS (AP) -- Former U.S. Attorney David Kustoff has won the open seat representing Tennessee's 8th Congressional District, defeating Democrat Rickey Hobson. Kustoff became the favorite in the heavily Republican district…
