UPDATE: Jackson police say a woman who had been reported missing has been found and is safe. Earlier story: JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson police are searching for a woman to verify her well-being. Police identified the woman as 26-year-old Danielle…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- The Tennessee State Fire Marshal's Office is warning flood victims to take precautions around electricity to avoid fires. According to a news release, homes in flooded areas where the power was shut off need to be…
DOWNTOWN JACKSON, Tenn.-- The Jackson-Madison County School Board met with concerned parents, teachers and students on Thursday night. The turnout for the school board meeting was so large it had…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Students spoke at city hall during Thursday's school board meeting on how a local program has impacted their lives. The program called "Do the Write Thing"…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- One local college played host to some special guests who highlighted their visit with music Thursday. The United States Air Force Band of Mid-America performed at Jackson…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Local businesses were recognized and honored Thursday at the Jackson Chamber's annual awards ceremony. West Tennessee Hearing and Speech Center won the award for Nonprofit of the Year. "We…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson-Madison County School Board Chairman Kevin Alexander says the concerns in the community about the school board voting were based on confusion. "What has gone on the…
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- One company is making a major investment in the Hub City. "This new investment of 50.1 million dollars will provide a building expansion that's 15% larger and…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Community members stopped by a local school to encourage high school students. Tanya Rivers' son James, a student at Liberty Technology Magnet High School, died last month after an…
MARTIN, Tenn. -- The University of Tennessee at Martin will participate in the new UT Promise financial aid program, which will allow students with a family household income under $50,000 to have fees and tuition paid in full. UT System…
PEKIN, Ill. (AP) -- The father of a man accused of killing four people at a Tennessee Waffle House is facing a weapons charge in Illinois. Jeffrey Reinking was charged in Tazewell County Circuit Court on Thursday with unlawful delivery…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- Gov. Bill Lee says his school voucher plan will now cost $125 million over the next five years in his pursuit to allow more parents to use state funds to pay for their children's private education.…
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) -- Former Florida Agriculture Commissioner Adam H. Putnam has been named CEO of the conservation group Ducks Unlimited. Putnam replaces Dale Hall, who will remain until his retirement June 30. Putnam said in a news release from…
UPDATE: The tornado warning for Hardin County has been canceled. Earlier alert: Alert from WBBJ: Tornado Warning for Hardin County in TN until 1:15 p.m. Watch our live coverage at www.wbbjtv.com/live
JACKSON, Tenn. -- An automotive manufacturer is making a big investment in their Jackson plant. Toyota Bodine announced Thursday morning that they will invest $50.1 million in their Jackson facility. They also will create 13 new jobs in the Jackson…
