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…
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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…
University School of Jackson holds Veterans Day program
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The University School of Jackson is celebrating Veterans Day a little early. The school held a program Wednesday for its middle and high school students to honor local…
3 murder suspects in Milan shooting appear in court
MILAN, Tenn. -- Three men face charges of murder and attempted murder after a Milan man is dead. Lawrence Douglas, Lillo Harrell…
Miss Tennessee visits Jackson school
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson Christian welcomed a Tennessee celebrity to their school Wednesday morning. Reigning Miss Tennessee Grace Burgess told the children she believes in dreams and achieving them.…
Student removed from Liberty Tech for having handgun at school
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Officers removed a student Wednesday morning from Liberty Technology Magnet High School for having a handgun inside the school, according to the Madison County Sheriff's Office. The…
West Tenn. voters have mixed reaction to Trump win
JACKSON, Tenn. -- West Tennessee voters have mixed reactions about Donald Trump’s win over Hillary Clinton on election night. Trump’s victory surprised some voters. “I didn't expect Donald Trump…
