UT Martin prepares for guns on campus law to take effect
MARTIN, Tenn. -- One week from Friday some employees will legally be able to carry guns on campuses at Tennessee’s public colleges and universities. Starting July 1 some full-time faculty…
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Dyer Hometown Memories Celebration starts tomorrow
DYER, Tenn. -- City Lumber of Dyer owner Reed Scott Wright said, "when you grow up in these small towns everybody has their memories." The hometown memories tour is hoping to bring out hundreds…
Hundreds of day campers play basketball in annual wellness shootout
JACKSON, Tenn.-- Hundreds of day campers took over the Oman Arena Friday to battle it out in an annual basketball tournament. For the past eight years campers at various day camps…
Local colleges will see lowest tuition increase in 33 years
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Board of Regents approved the lowest increases in undergraduate tuition since 1983. The University of Memphis will see the lowest increase for the 2016-2017 academic year at…
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…
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.…
