MOSCOW (AP) — The Kremlin says Chinese President Xi Jinping is supporting Russian President Vladimir Putin in his push to get Western security guarantees precluding NATO’s eastward expansion. Putin and Xi spoke on Wednesday as Moscow faces heightened tensions with…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local company brought the shopping mall to the kids on Wednesday. The Bank of Jackson brought over 200 coats for students at Washington Douglas Headstart. The drive happens every…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Tennessee's leaders say they are raising the pay for new correctional officers. A news release from the Governor's Office says effective Thursday, there will be a competitive 37% salary increase for new Tennessee Department of Correction correctional…
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A grandmother of two children found malnourished has been convicted and sentenced to life in prison. A news release says that a jury convicted Priscilla Ann Barnett, 57, of first-degree murder, murder during the perpetration of…
JACKSON, Tenn. — The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed an additional death and another 83 cases of COVID-19 in Madison County. The department says a 80-year-old woman died on Dec. 10 due to complications from COVID-19. The total…
SELMER, Tenn. -- The City of Selmer officially swore in their first female mayor, Sherry Inman. Inman says she is ready to start this new challenge and she has a lot of vision and dreams for the city. She…
MAYFIELD, Ky. (AP) — An employee of the Kentucky candle factory where eight workers were killed by a tornado says a supervisor threatened her with written disciplinary action if she went home early because storms were approaching. [field59_video account="WBBJ" key="83700b4542934e059eba484530404d504f86b64e"…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- South Side High School Auto Technology students are getting the chance to add to their expertise. The Jackson-Madison County School System says the school received two…
UPDATE: JACKSON, Tenn. -- Mayor Scott Conger confirmed during a Facebook Live on Wednesday that the lease is now only $50,000 a year instead of the proposed $70,000. The term is for eight years instead of 10. You can find…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local class is hosting an open house on Thursday. The culinary class at Liberty Technology Magnet High School will host its Holiday Open House, offering free food and giving guests a chance to talk with students…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Malesus United Methodist Church is hosting its annual Live Nativity. The church says the outdoor scene will be acted out…
UPDATE: As of 5 p.m. Wednesday, the American Red Cross says shelter locations include Beech River Airport at 1600 Mt. Arafat Road in Darden and Kenton First Baptist Church. The shelter in Obion closed at noon on Dec. 15. EARLIER STORY:…
HENRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- A Community Fund has been established by the Paris-Henry County Chamber of Commerce. The Chamber says the fund was setup to help with tornado relief efforts following Friday's storms. The National Weather Service says the tornado…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson team of the U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force in the Western District of Tennessee has been honored for their efforts during a 2020 standoff. The team was awarded the 2020 Uncommon Valor Award during…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Police Department is investigating a Tuesday morning shooting that left one with "serious injuries." According to JPD, officers were notified around 11 a.m. of a possible shooting near the 100 block of Lincoln Circle.…
