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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…

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…

Trump says he will not apologize for posting racist video of Obamas: ‘I didn’t make a mistake’

President Donald Trump’s racist social media post featuring former President Barack Obama and his wife, Michelle Obama, as primates in a jungle was deleted Friday after a backlash from both Republicans and Democrats who criticized the video as offensive.

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.

Luigi Mangione speaks out in protest as judge sets state murder trial for June 8

Luigi Mangione spoke out in court against the prospect of back-to-back trials in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.

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 3500 Charitable Giving Fund Grant To The Salvation Army Of Dyer 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.