Paris celebrates National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week
PARIS, Tenn. -- This week is National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week, and one local shelter celebrated in a special way. "Today [Thursday] from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., we're waiving all…
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Thelma Barker Elementary holds Veterans Day program
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Thelma Barker Elementary School celebrated Veterans Day early with a parade on Thursday to honor those who have served. Veterans walked through the halls of the school as…
MTSU 'True Blue' tour visits Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- For one night only, Middle Tennessee State University's True Blue tour stopped in the Hub City. MTSU came to town to share with students and parents all the campus has…
National Vanilla Cupcake Day sweetens the week
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Dessert lovers, this one's for you. Get ready to indulge, because it's National Vanilla Cupcake Day! According to nationalcalendarday.com, cupcakes date back to 1796 when a recipe notation in "American Cookery" said to bake a cake in a…
New Red Cross mobile app helps members of military, local veterans
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A new mobile app created by the American Red Cross is available to assist members of the military, veterans and their families. With the "Hero Care" app, users can access…
Judge allows mental evaluation for rape suspect
McNAIRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- A former correctional officer charged with rape appears before a judge Thursday morning. The charges stem from an alleged cell phone video. James Fitzgerald is charged with…
Crews respond to 2nd afternoon house fire in north Jackson
NORTH JACKSON -- Crews responded to a house fire in north Jackson Thursday afternoon shortly after fighting another fire in a nearby neighborhood. Fire officials say the fire has been extinguished…
RAW VIDEO: Firefighters battle blaze at north Jackson home
NORTH JACKSON -- A home appears to be destroyed after firefighters battle a Thursday afternoon blaze in north Jackson.
Student suspended after toy gun found at Jackson Careers & Technology School
JACKSON, Tenn. -- For the second day, a gun scare takes place inside a Jackson-Madison County school. "As a parent, I would have picked up my children because of what…
Trial date set for suspect in Vanderbilt rape case, now on Lane College roster
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - A June trial date has been set for the third of four former Vanderbilt football players charged in the rape of an unconscious female student. Brandon Banks' trial was set for June 19 during a Thursday…
Back to school on wheels: Union City boy with rare disorder knows no limits
UNION CITY, Tenn. -- We introduced you to Hudson Hayes earlier this year. He is a 6-year-old living with a disorder that no one else in the world has been diagnosed…
Area church honors veterans with special ceremony
JACKSON, Tenn.-A special event for veterans was held Wednesday night in Jackson brings out more than 120 people. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints honored veterans from throughout the…
AARP recognizes local veterans
JACKSON, Tenn.-Local veterans received a treat Wednesday at the monthly meeting of the AARP. For the third year in a row, the group honored the veterans of the organizations. Each service…
West Tenn. politicians weigh in on Trump's victory
JACKSON, Tenn. -- With Tuesday's historic election in the books, WBBJ spoke with West Tennessee politicians about what Trump's election means for the country and for our area. "But the people…
Local voters react to alcohol decisions
BOLIVAR, Tenn. -- The votes are in, and a variety of wine and liquor referendums across West Tennessee all passed Tuesday. Residents say they credit that to the high voter…
