City takes action against Bemis Mill contractor
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The city of Jackson says negligence has caused them to take action against a company hired to safely tear down a century-old mill. The site of the…
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"Putting on the Gospel" comes to Hub City with festival of praise
JACKSON, Tenn.-Hundreds were in downtown Jackson Wednesday night for a festival of praise. Multi-Grammy award winner Fred Hammond, Hezekiah Walker, Karen Clark Sheard and other artists, performed in front of a huge…
Henderson lawyer to appear on "Jeopardy!"
HENDERSON, Tenn.-A lawyer from Henderson will have his time in the spotlight on Thanksgiving Day. Jay Johnson will be a contestant on the hit game show, "Jeopardy!" Johnson said the contestants do not get…
Shoppers, retailers ready for early Black Friday sales
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Despite Wednesday's rain showers, grocery store parking lots were filled as people finished buying last-minute items for Thanksgiving dinner. "Well I needed a few extra little things," shopper…
Where to volunteer and enjoy free Thanksgiving dinner
JACKSON, Tenn. -- "It's amazing to me to see God work through such an amazing amount of people here to meet the needs of those less fortunate, Dan Ward, volunteer…
Butterball offers turkey tips via text message
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Butterball is now accepting your dinner-related questions via text. Thanksgiving cooks can now text their questions to 844-877-3456 until Nov. 24. The Turkey Talk-Line for phone calls is open until Dec. 24 and is, as always, 1-800-288-8372.
Madison Co. Fire Dept., state Fire Marshal offer Thanksgiving cooking safety tips
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. --With Thanksgiving just around the corner, many people are prepping for the big meal Thursday, and local fire officials are doing what they can to keep you and…
Lexington Police Department sponsors 'Shop With a Cop'
LEXINGTON, Tenn. — If you see a blue light shining on someone's front porch this season, it may be more than just a holiday decoration. The Lexington Police Department…
Don't want to shop this Friday? Here are some other options
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Lifeline Blood Services is getting ready for donors to take time on Black Friday to give back to the local community. Workers load up buses hoping shoppers…
Police make arrests in 2015 arson at Jackson golf course
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Police have announced three arrests in a 2015 fire that caused extensive damage to a golf course pro shop building. Aiden Mitchem, 19, Skylar Reis, 19, and…
UPDATE: Officials say Gibson Co. home destroyed in afternoon fire
GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. --A total loss in Milan…
Locally owned businesses prepare for Black Friday
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Locally owned businesses said they are stocked and ready for Black Friday. “This is a busy time, and we love it,” business owner Calista Joyce said. Many customers…
Henderson police seek man they say bought $300 in cigarettes with stolen card
CHESTER COUNTY, Tenn. -- Henderson police are asking for help identifying a man they say used a stolen credit card to buy over $300 worth of cigarettes. Police say the man bought five cartons of cigarettes totaling $316 on Oct.…
WBBJ anchor Keli McAlister & husband welcome baby boy
JACKSON, Tenn. -- It's going to be a special Thanksgiving holiday for a longtime member of the WBBJ family. WBBJ anchor Keli McAlister and her husband, Tyreece Miller, have shared the first photos of their new son, Reece McAlister Miller. The…
Man charged with attempted murder in Trenton shooting
GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Police have arrested a man on an attempted murder charge in a recent shooting outside a shopping center in Trenton. Glenn…
