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Joint debrief on winter storm response
JACKSON, Tenn. -- After residents of Jackson and Madison County voiced their concerns on the road conditions following the recent storm, leaders met to discuss plans for the future. We…
City of Jackson’s Black History Month celebration kicks off
JACKSON, Tenn. -- February is Black History Month and to celebrate, one community gathers to start the month off right. The City of Jackson celebrated the start of Black History Month at City Hall with a proclamation by Mayor Scott…
President Trump approves Tennessee’s Major Disaster Declaration
President Trump has approved Tennessee’s Major Disaster Declaration made by Governor Bill Lee.
Madison County Solid Waste Convenience Center schedule Feb. 7
All Madison County Solid Waste Convenience Centers will be open on Saturday, February 7 from 7 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Power bills expected to rise significantly following winter storm, utility company shares advice
Many customers will be seeing a sharp increase in their power bills after last month's storm. And one company shares a surprising way they prepared beforehand.
Woman speaks to WBBJ after carport collapses onto her
After the recent winter storm, several structures have faced damage across West Tennessee and one woman is speaking out about her experience.
See a pothole? Officials share how to report it, remind drivers to watch for construction
With the winter thaw comes the dreaded potholes. They pose a risk to driver safety and can be costly.
Residents raise awareness for 'National Wear Red Day' in downtown Jackson
Friday, the American Heart Association hosted a National Wear Red Day breakfast in downtown Jackson to kick off American Heart Month and increase awareness for the dangers of heart disease and stroke.
New traffic signal at US 412 and Old Bells Road
The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) contract crews will finalize the installation of a new signal at the intersection of U.S. 412 and Old Bells Road in Madison County.
Sparklight awards $3,500 grant to Salvation Army of Dyer Co.
Individuals and families facing crises will get relief from a $3,500 grant awarded to The Salvation Army of Dyer County by Sparklight® through its Charitable Giving Fund.
Madison County leads joint debrief on winter storm response
Madison County Mayor A.J. Massey convened a joint debrief meeting Thursday afternoon with area leadership to review the response to the recent winter weather event and identify opportunities for improvement moving forward.
Jackson-Madison County Schools to resume classes Monday, Feb. 9
Jackson Madison County Schools are set to resume classes Monday following a large winter storm.
Tennessee Highway Safety Office reminds citizens that 'fans don’t let fans drive drunk'
According to Tennessee’s Integrated Traffic Analysis Network (TITAN), there were 84 drunk-driving crashes statewide during Super Bowl weekend in 2025 and four drunk-driving fatalities.
Rusty's TV and Movie Car Museum nominated for Best Pop Culture Museum
Rusty’s TV & Movie Car Museum is officially in the running for Best Pop Culture Museum in the USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards, putting Jackson, Tennessee in the national spotlight.
