School system holds career fair to fill open positions
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County School System held a career fair Tuesday to fill upcoming open positions in the fall. "Our goal is to make sure that we have a certified…
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Authorities respond to fire at Jackson manufacturing plant
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Authorities responded to a fire at a local manufacturing plant on Monday evening. The Jackson Fire Department was dispatched to Conagra Brands on Pinnacle Drive around 9:02 p.m. on March 21. A total of ten units responded…
New diner opens in former Brownsville post office
BROWNSVILLE, Tenn. -- A historic building in Brownsville is now a restaurant. The building was once the Brownsville post office in 1935 and a furniture store in the 70's. And now it is…
TBI: Tennessee woman dead after officer-involved shooting
MADISONVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Officials say a Tennessee sheriff’s deputy trying to serve an arrest warrant exchanged gunfire with a suspect who was later found dead inside a residence. The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office said in a statement that deputies…
New devices work to keep Tennessee River clean
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- A network of devices is being installed across Tennessee to help keep waterways clean. The Tennessee Department of Transportation has partnered with Keep the Tennessee River Beautiful and others to deploy a network of Seabin devices.…
The Ned to host Caleb Minter for Friday concert
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A West Tennessee native is returning to the Hub City for a concert this week. Caleb Minter is an independent pop/soul/R&B artist originally from Bolivar, Tennessee. Minter says he got…
Gov Lee: State is 'willing to work' with Titans on new stadium
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Gov. Bill Lee says his administration is “willing to work” with the Tennessee Titans as they plan for a new stadium. However, the Republican on Monday held off committing to any specific dollar amount that the…
Three months after tornado, demo continues in Dresden
DRESDEN, Tenn. -- Three months after a tornado struck a local town, their recovery has only just begun. "The tornado traveled along the backside of those buildings and destroyed every building on that…
JMCSS to host annual career fair on Tuesday
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Grab your best blouse or suit and tie! The annual Jackson-Madison County Career Fair for the school system is happening on Tuesday. The career fair is for the upcoming 2022 to 2023 academic year. They are looking…
Medical group invests new equipment in Decatur County
DECATUR COUNTY, Tenn. -- A medical group in Decatur County invested in some new medical equipment so that residents can breathe easier. Decatur County Emergency Services purchased two Defibtech Lifeline arms that are CPR devices. Garry Ross, operations manager for…
Family creates retreat for all combat veterans
SPRINGVILLE, Tenn. -- Residents across West Tennessee came together to support the Darkhorse Lodge, a nonprofit retreat for combat veterans young and old. The Catherwood family, leaders of the organization, say the…
South Carroll Utility District lifts boil water notice
CARROLL COUNTY, Tenn. -- The South Carroll Utility District has lifted its boil water notice. The notice was first issued over the weekend due a water main break, which also resulted in low water pressure. Find more local news here.
Tennessee bill targets 'obscene' books in school libraries
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Proposed legislation from Rep. Scott Cepicky is aiming to restrict "obscene" materials in schools. The bill has three parts, Cepicky says. “In Title 39, there’s a part there that gives an exception to the possession of pornographic…
Jackson pledges to decide cases 'without fear or favor'
WASHINGTON (AP) — Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson has told senators that she will defend the Constitution and decide cases “without fear or favor” if she is confirmed to the Supreme Court. [field59_video account="WBBJ" key="1dea2124cbe6f8cb31fb2b14d85cb6aa351f879e" vtitle="Jackson pledges to decide cases 'without…
Reese Witherspoon acquires film rights to Dolly Parton novel
NEW YORK (AP) — With some support from her friend Reese Witherspoon, Dolly Parton is looking to be a movie star again. Parton is teaming with Witherspoon’s Hello Sunshine media company for an adaptation of the best-selling novel she co-wrote…
