Hardin Co. firefighters investigate suspected arson
HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn. - Hardin county firefighters say they're investigating a suspected arson, according to a post on the department's Facebook page. Firefighters say they worked with the…
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Officers give tips on holiday shopping safety
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Now that we have officially entered the holiday shopping season, Jackson police say there are a few ways you can keep your Christmas from falling into the hands of a grinch. "You don't want to make anything an…
Family says stabbing victim alert after being stabbed more than 100 times
SEE ALSO: ‘Heartbroken’: Legal battle ends for Pathways stabbing survivor JACKSON, Tenn. -- A woman who was stabbed Thursday in an incident at a Jackson mental health clinic is awake and alert, according to her sister. The woman, who is…
'Tis the season for live Christmas Trees
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- It's part of what makes Christmas, Christmas. Many are setting up their Christmas trees Friday evening, and we have some tips on how to pick out the perfect Christmas tree. While the crowds are hitting the…
Black Friday draws large crowd for beginning of holiday shopping season
JACKSON, Tenn. -- It's the day after Thanksgiving, meaning people all over the country are hitting the stores and websites for those Black Friday bargains. "I'm ready to get in there. It's cold," one shopper said. Friday was the first time for…
West Tenn. Healthcare releases statement after officer-involved shooting
JACKSON, Tenn. -- West Tennessee Healthcare has released a statement following an officer-involved shooting Thursday at one of their facilities in Jackson. As WBBJ previously reported, a man later identified as Don Fitzgerald White, 45, was shot by a Jackson…
UPDATE: Suspect dead after stabbing and officer involved shooting
JACKSON, Tenn -- Tense moments in west Jackson on a day America paused to give thanks. "We don't want to be out here on Thanksgiving, so it's just a tough time," Jackson Police Chief Julian Wiser said. Thursday, the Jackson Police…
Black Friday shoppers get headstart on holiday with 'Gray Thursday'
JACKSON, Tenn.-Hundreds of people were waiting outside local stores, Thanksgiving Day to get an early start on their Black Friday shopping. One of them, the JC Penney store in the Old Hickory Mall opened its doors at 3, Thursday afternoon…
THP: Two-vehicle crash claims life of Gibson County man
CARROLL COUNTY, Tenn.- A two-vehicle crash in Carroll County claims the life of a Gibson County man. According to the Tennessee Highway Patrol, the crash happened Wednesday around 10:30 p.m. on Highway 70, just west of Huntingdon. Investigators said the…
Gold's Gym host 12th annual turkey day 5K
JACKSON, Tenn -- Hundreds of west Tennesseans gathered for a Turkey Day 5K before indulging in Thanksgiving dinners. For the past 12 years, Gold's Gym has hosted the 5K run. Owner of Gold's Gym, Steve Roten said the race started as…
Councilman Dodd and his fellowship serve and deliver Thanksgiving meals
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Thanksgiving is a national holiday known for bringing together friends and family over a good meal. But many West Tennesseans do not have the opportunity to be around friends and family, or the ability to afford or…
Stabbing suspect dies after officer involved shooting
JACKSON, Tenn. -- TBI Special Agents are investigating the circumstances surrounding an officer-involved shooting in Jackson Thursday around 12:45 p.m. Preliminary information indicates the suspect, Don Fitzgerald White, 45, was being treated at Pathways Behavioral Health Services in Jackson, when…
Police: Stabbing turns into officer-involved shooting at hospital
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson Police Chief Julian Wiser said a patient stabbed a healthcare worker Thursday afternoon at Pathways Behavioral Health Services. Police said when they were called to the scene, the situation resulted in an "officer-involved shooting." Both the…
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…
"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…
