Pest control experts discuss how to protect your home
JACKSON, Tenn. -- With the warmer months, you may need to check for unwanted pests around your property. "As soon as the weather gets warm especially be on the lookout, 'cause that's…
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Former first lady Barbara Bush dies at age 92
HOUSTON (AP) -- Former first lady Barbara Bush has died. She was 92. A family spokesman says she died Tuesday. The snowy-haired Mrs. Bush was one of only two first ladies who was also the mother of a president. The…
Watch gubernatorial forum live from Lane College on WBBJ-TV
JACKSON, Tenn. — The Rural Tennessee Gubernatorial Forum will take place at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 17, at Lane College. WBBJ-TV will air a live broadcast of the debate from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday on WBBJ ABC and…
4th suspect charged in deadly shooting of Bolivar HS student
HARDEMAN COUNTY, Tenn. -- Another suspect is arrested in connection with a homicide at a Bolivar restaurant. Taylor Robinson, 18, is charged with first-degree murder in the death of an employee at…
Tennessee lawmakers fuming over new assessment test problems
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- Tennessee's student assessment test has had more problems, and state lawmakers are fuming. State education officials announced on Tuesday that there appears to have been a deliberate attack on the computer system of the company that…
Kentucky man faces rape charges in connection with 2 Chester Co. teens
PADUCAH, Ky. -- A Kentucky man faces several felony charges in connection with two female teenagers who had been reported missing from Chester County. Joshua Meyer, 29, of Paducah is charged…
Madison co. commissioners talk budgeting, courthouse security, and jail expansion
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn -- The Madison County Board of Commissioners met Monday night as they prepare for a new fiscal year. County commissioners are working hard to create a balanced budget…
Two tourism grants totaling more than $105,000 announced for area
JACKSON, Tenn.--Crockett and Madison Counties are receiving two tourism enhancement grants from the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development and the Department of Tourism, totaling more than $105,000. The grants include, $35,000 for the town of Alamo for wayfinding signage,…
Dashcam video shows intensity of house fire that left two firefighters injured
GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn.--Dash cam video from the Gibson County Fire Department shows a Friday night house fire that injured two firefighters. The Gibson County Fire Department responded to the fire on…
Commercial Bank and Trust promotes new assistant vice president
JACKSON, Tenn.--Commercial Bank and Trust Company announces a New Assistant Vice President. Tina Dillingham has been promoted to Assistant Vice President, Operations Manager. Community President Monte Jones says Dillingham has been with the bank since opening in 2006. Dillingham says…
Gubernatorial forum is Tuesday at Lane College
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Four Tennessee gubernatorial candidates will be at Lane College Tuesday night for a community forum. "We're the largest city between Memphis and Nashville, and it's imperative we take a…
WRAP wants people to 'Start by Believing' sexual assault survivors
DYERSBURG, Tenn. -- Libraries are a place to gain knowledge on any subject, and Monday the subject was sexual assault awareness. "It's important to raise awareness because it is happening in…
TWRA crew searches for alligator in Haywood County
HAYWOOD COUNTY, Tenn. -- Another alligator has been found in West Tennessee. The alligator was spotted in Haywood County after reported sightings from a local family. The Haywood County game warden says he…
Local pastors, city councilman hold prayer after deadly weekend shooting
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Local pastors and a Jackson city councilman are coming together to pray. City Councilman Johnny Dodd hosted a prayer Monday afternoon after Sunday's shooting. Dodd said the group wanted…
Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day is this weekend
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The city of Jackson is preparing for Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day. The event will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, April 21, at 112 Union Avenue…
