Man able to escape fire that destroyed his home
CHESTER COUNTY, Tenn.-Monday's high winds fueled a fire in Chester County, destroying a man's home. Fire officials said the call went out just before 5 p.m. The homeowner, 77-year-old Mickey Sadler…
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Man who suffered cardiac arrest after local marathon meets those who saved him
JACKSON, Tenn. — Bill Akin has completed 15 marathons, but he said crossing the finish line at the Andrew Jackson Marathon in March was hands-down his most memorable. "I…
EMA director says weekend flooding is reminder to be prepared
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A round of severe storms pushed into West Tennessee this weekend, downing trees and electric poles in some parts of the state. Jackson-Madison County EMA Director Marty Clements says Madison…
Henderson Co. Fire Department adds 6 new stations
HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Henderson County Fire Department begins a new chapter, opening six new stations. "We still got some more equipment to get and set…
Man charged in 2016 police chase faces new counts
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A man accused of leading police on a chase last summer now faces additional charges. Originally charged with leading police on…
Board members continue work on budget for upcoming school year
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Local school leaders come together Monday to work on one of the final versions of their budget for the next school year. Budget Committee Chairman Wayne Arnold tells us they're…
Nutrition leaders check out Liberty Tech's ag program
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Nutrition directors from across West Tennessee gathered Monday at Liberty Technology Magnet High School to learn more about how the students are taking agriculture education to the next level. [field59_video key="506582a1f4deeab8d16366e27160be5e2d062966" account="WBBJ" playlist="" pid="wMQlYtLM" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/J6PXXbLJ-120.jpg?cachebust=1493682202023" vtitle="Green Acres Field…
McNairy County encourages shopping local during 'Small Business Week'
McNAIRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- It's National Small Business Week, and McNairy County is aiming to drive customer traffic into their rural community. "It all hinges around supporting those small…
Police investigate afternoon shooting in east Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Police are investigating a Monday afternoon shooting in east Jackson. Police are looking for man in connection with the shooting that took place around 12:40 p.m. in the…
Mayor's breakfast kicks off 37th annual Trenton Teapot Festival
TRENTON, Tenn. -- The 37th annual Trenton Teapot Festival is in full swing, and residents are excited for a week of activities. The mayor's prayer breakfast brought the community together Monday…
Man charged with sharing woman's nude photo on Facebook
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A man accused of sharing a woman's nude photo on Facebook is now facing charges. Brandon Boles shared the nude photo of…
Tennessee lawmakers plan to OK $37B budget this week
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- Tennessee lawmakers plan to pass the state's annual $37 billion budget this week. House and Senate members are required by the state constitution to pass a balanced spending plan every year, and enacting that legislation is…
Trenton holds Annual Teapot Festival
TRENTON, Tenn. -- The 525 teapots encased at City Hall in Trenton are the inspiration for the Teapot Festival they host every year. "You think, well a teapot is a teapot, but…
Local church host Health Expo
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local church encourages the community to get knowledgeable about their health. Marantha 7th Day Adventist Church of Jackson hosted its annual Health Expo. Attendees registered as they walked…
TDOC performs surprise checks on high risk sex offenders
JACKSON, Tenn. -- They're making a list and checking it twice. "In Jackson there are around 170 high risk sex offenders." Director Jeremy Buckelew said. The Tennessee Department of Correction can conduct…
