731 Day event returns to JSCC
JACKSON, Tenn. --Jackson State Community College held their second annual 731 Day event. The event was created last year when 731 Day was on Saturday, but this year it falls on…
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HCMC announces new officers and scholarship recipents
HENRY COUNTY, Tenn. --Local medical center's volunteer program welcomes new officers and announces scholarship recipients. According to information received from Henry County Medical Center, their Volunteer Auxiliary has recently announced new officers and awarded 2022-2023 scholarships. The following were…
Lottery players hope to win big during Friday's Mega Millions drawing
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The thought of winning money, and lots of it, is on the minds of people as they line up at local businesses to participate in the Mega Millions…
SUV, semi-truck involved in crash in Madison County
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- There was a large presence of first responders at the scene of wreck Friday evening. Our crew at the scene on Country Club Lane in north Madison County, where an SUV and 18-wheeler were both seen…
Marshals locate man who allegedly cut ankle monitor
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The U.S. Marshals Service says it located a man who removed his ankle monitor. The news release says that Jonathon Goodrum, 35, was being monitored in Obion County when he allegedly removed his monitor. Marshals say that…
Local business holding uniform giveaway for JMCSS students
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local business is giving back to the community. 3061 Graphix Co. will be hosting a community giveback event, and they will be giving one free school uniform to the first 100 customers. The set will come…
Missing Mississippi teen found in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A missing Mississippi 15-year-old was found in Jackson on Friday. U.S. Marshals say that the teen had been missing from Crystal Springs, Mississippi since Sunday. Marshals say that the suspect, Jeffery Lane, 31, of Jackson, allegedly threatened…
2022's tax free weekend has shoppers in the stores
JACKSON, Tenn. -- It's the first day of tax free weekend 2022, and shoppers are already hitting the stores. It's the one time of year that Tennesseans have the opportunity to…
Six-year-old sworn into law enforcement family
DYERSBURG, Tenn. -- The Dyersburg Police Department swore in an important new officer. Six-year-old Charlie Penrose was diagnosed with leukemia at just one years old. "We kind of spent…
WBBJ says 'goodbye' to reporter/anchor Diamond Williams
The WBBJ team is saying "goodbye" this week to reporter and anchor Diamond Williams. From the field to the anchor desk, Diamond has helped tell the stories of the West Tennessee community for the past two years and has become…
Former Hardin County Road Superintendent indicted on two counts
HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn. -- Former Hardin County Road Superintendent Steven Cromwell has been indicted on two counts after an investigation by the Tennessee Comptroller's Office. A news release states that an investigation…
Martin police address shooting at MTD Products, seek 2 additional suspects
MARTIN, Tenn. -- The Martin Police Department confirms one man was arrested following a shooting at MTD Products on Monday. 27-year-old Anthony Hogard was taken into custody after allegedly…
Woman recognized for efforts to stop gun violence
UNION CITY, Tenn. -- One local woman was recognized for her work in raising awareness to help curtail gun violence. Thursday evening at Discovery Park of America, Union City…
Groups celebrate uplift of Jackson home
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local resident's home was celebrated after receiving a home energy efficient upgrade offered by local energy companies. Through a partnership between Tennessee Valley Authority and Jackson…
Lawsuit filed to get additional staff for Henderson Co. Sheriff's Office
HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A West Tennessee sheriff's office is suing the county. "The litigation is not for him. His salary, like every sheriff's in the state, is set by the…
