Vowell heads to Peabody High School
TRENTON, Tenn. -- North Side High School’s former head football coach, Tab Vowell, resigned from coaching at the 'Reservation' at the end of the 2015-2016 school year, but now he is heading…
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Lightning strikes home in east Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn.-- Lightning hits a home early Friday morning. Jackson police say the home, located on Hackberry Lane in east Jackson, was struck around 4:25 a.m. Friday. WBBJ Reporter Victoria Taylor spoke with the homeowners, who say lightning struck cast…
Young girl on bike injured when hit by car, driver not cited
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A scare in east Jackson, Thursday evening, as a young girl was hit by a vehicle while riding her bicycle. Police said the collision happened around 7 p.m.…
Farm to Fork dinner hosted at West Tennessee Farmer's Market
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Dining and entertainment were on the menu at the West Tennessee Farmer's Market, Thursday evening. Dozens attended the "Farm to Fork" event, which highlighted local farmers and agriculture.…
Madison Co. Sheriff's Office wins Battle of the Badges
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Battle of the Badges trophy has a new home for the next year, as the Madison County Sheriff's Office is awarded the coveted prize, Thursday. The…
NAACP showcase men who are great cooks, while promoting healthy eating
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Dinner was free for those who took advantage of the NAACP's unique event Thursday evening. Dubbed "Men Who Are Great Cooks," the organization showcased the culinary skills…
Supreme Court hands down ruling on DUI blood tests
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The U.S. Supreme Court handed down a sweeping ruling Thursday over what officers can and can't do when they stop drivers suspected of being drunk or under the…
Case dismissed for 2nd man charged in Memorial Day shooting
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The second of two men charged in a Memorial Day shooting in Jackson saw his charges dismissed during a Thursday hearing. Tychicus Randle's case was dismissed because a witness was…
Man charged in deadly shooting has case sent to grand jury
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A man accused in a deadly shooting outside a west Jackson apartment complex appeared Thursday in court. Cornelius Jones had his preliminary hearing in Jackson City Court. Three witnesses testified…
Hearing reset for man accused of nearly running over Jackson officer
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A hearing was reset Thursday for a man accused of nearly running over a Jackson police officer. Michael Cole is accused of nearly running over a Jackson police officer after…
Milan boutique gives donation of new clothes to Dream Center
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Women at the Dream Center got a special delivery Thursday morning. The center receives donations often, but these gifts were extra special — brand-new clothes donated by the Corner Boutique in Milan.…
State warns of fire risk during hot, dry weather
JACKSON, Tenn. -- With below-average rainfall for the month of June and the Fourth of July Holiday just around the corner, the State Division of Forestry has a warning about fires. Officials say the…
UPDATE: U.S. Marshalls arrest man wanted out of Benton Co.
BENTON COUNTY, Tenn. --U.S. Marshalls arrested a man Thursday evening wanted on forgery charges after an afternoon of searching through the woods. Brandon Cherry…
Crockett Co. burglary suspect appears in court
ALAMO, Tenn. -- A Jackson man accused of breaking into multiple homes in Crockett County appeared Thursday in court in Alamo. Jamarcus Hudson is charged with nearly 30 counts, including aggravated…
Nonprofits offer assistance to help with burden of high utility costs
JACKSON, Tenn. -- As temperatures soar into the 90s, utility bills could head into the hundreds. Local nonprofits say they already are seeing an increase in the amount of residents asking for…
