Reports of crime on Tennessee campuses increase
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The number of offenses reported on a school campus in Tennessee has grown by 13.9 percent from 2016 to 2018. In a study released by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation,…
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Local basketball camp welcomes over 50 kids
JACKSON, Tenn. - The Kendall Anthony Basketball Camp brings kids ages 8 to 18 together for a good game of basketball. Kendall Anthony is a state championship winner and professional basketball player. "It's been a great experience for me," Anthony…
Local woman writes book about experience as officer
JACKSON, Tenn. - A local woman held a book signing for her book. The author, CJ Wilkinson, held a book signing inside the Jackson-Madison County Library Saturday for her new book called 'Inside the Cook County Jail.' Wilkinson says it took…
Person resists arrest in fast food restaurant parking lot
JACKSON, Tenn.--A witness called WBBJ Friday night to report there were gun shots and a man on the ground surrounded by police officers with guns drawn. As of midnight, police and ambulances were still…
The 'King Beez' headlines The Amp's fourth music series concert
JACKSON, Tenn. -- This year The Amp is offering the public 10 free shows in their summer music series, and people from all across West Tennessee are showing up. "It's an awesome thing. I'm…
Local restaurant holds special fundraiser ahead of new location's grand opening
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local restaurant held a special event Friday evening. Owners of West Alley BBQ and Smokehouse, located on Vann Drive, held their VIP Night, where guests were invited to a fundraiser, with proceeds going to the West…
Three juveniles escape detention center, captured 4 hours later
BENTON COUNTY, Tenn.--Three juveniles escaped while handcuffed this afternoon in Benton County and now have been captured. Benton County Sheriff Kenny Christopher says they were being transported from a Memphis Detention Center. Authorities say they jumped out of the van…
Retirement party held for Madison County finance director
JACKSON, Tenn. - Friday was the last day at work for the Madison County Finance Director. A retirement party was held inside the Madison County Finance Department conference room in honor of retiring finance director Mike Nichols. A shadow box…
1 injured in crash near downtown Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson police responded to a crash Friday afternoon involving a pedestrian. Police say the crash happened around 12:45 p.m. at the intersection of South Highland Avenue and East Chester Street, when a person crossed the road in…
Fire experts share firework safety tips
JACKSON, Tenn. -- With Independence Day less than a week away, there are few safety tips you should know to keep you and your family safe. Madison County Fire Marshal Don Friddle says one…
Man charged in barricade, officer-involved shooting appears in court
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The man accused of barricading himself inside a west Jackson home before pulling a sword on police officers faces a judge. Billy Charles Howell, 40, is charged with two counts of aggravated assault on a police officer,…
Publishing company announces expansion of services
JACKSON, Tenn.--"Lightning Source is a part of Ingram Content Group, that already has a location here. So, the fact that they're expanding here shows that Jackson is a place that supports companies, has a pro business environment for them, and…
TBI releases reports on school crime, domestic violence
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation released two new studies Friday on two topics: crimes on school campuses and domestic violence-related crimes in the state. In a news release, the TBI says the studies both use data submitted through the Tennessee…
Madison Co. Commission meets to discuss budget, retains attorney
JACKSON, Tenn. -- It is getting down to the wire for the Madison County Commission to approve the 2019-2020 budget, and requests are still being made. “There was a motion brought up on our…
Tractor-trailer truck involved in Interstate 40 crash
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Highway Patrol is investigating a crash Friday afternoon on Interstate 40 near Vann Drive. The crash was first reported around 2:45 p.m. near the 80 mile marker westbound. THP says the crash involved a tractor-trailer…
