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Area crime sweep nets dozens of arrests

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A law enforcement sweep Wednesday led to dozens of arrests across the six-county area that makes up the 26th and 28th State Judicial Districts. During the operation, 39 people were arrested for various state violations ranging from firearm and…

Local small-business owners recognized at Jackson Chamber

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Three small businesses doing big things in Jackson received awards Thursday. The Tennessee Small Business Development Center recognized owners at the Jackson Chamber. “It's very motivational,” Diana…

Storms, high winds sweep through West Tenn.

CROCKETT COUNTY, Tenn. -- A line of storms brought high winds and some damage Thursday morning in West Tennessee. WBBJ viewer Sharon Hayes sent us photos of damage including a downed tree along Highway 54 in Alamo. Stay tuned to…

Order of protection filed against former JPD officer, dismissed

JACKSON, Tenn.-A temporary order of protection filed against former Jackson Police Sergeant Peaches Nesbitt was dismissed Wednesday. The order was filed by a local mother who accused Nesbitt of grabbing her young daughter at Walmart, last June, after another encounter…

JMC school board holds budget meeting Wednesday

JACKSON, Tenn.-Fresh off Tuesday night's school board meeting, where some capitol expenses were approved, the Jackson-Madison County School Board held a budget meeting Wednesday morning. The top, Wednesday, the school system's five-year plan for capitol improvements. The school budget committee…

Physical activity requirements changing for grades K-6

JACKSON, Tenn. -- May is National Physical Fitness and Sports Month, but how active are our kids? The State Comptroller's Office released statistics after researching physical activity in Tennessee's public schools. Currently,…

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