Officials urge caution when rebuilding after flood
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Just as West Tennessee begins to dry out from drenching rains and in some cases damaging flood waters, a warning. As you begin making repairs, officials said make…
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Police investigate stabbing along Cloverdale Street
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson police remain tight-lipped about an investigation into what they said was a stabbing along Cloverdale Street, Wednesday night. Just before 9 p.m., a number of officers were seen working in the area of east Jackson. Neighbors…
JMCSS Policy Committee discusses possible dress code changes
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County School Board's Policy Committee met Wednesday to discuss possible changes to the student handbook. "Our policy should be tight, but not so tight…
Madison Co. Election Commission certifies Presidential Preference Primary results
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The March 1 Presidential Preference Primary has now been certified. Members of the Madison County Election Commission met Wednesday morning to take a look at the votes cast and info on those casting the ballots. The commission also…
Congressional hopeful Brian Kelsey announces support for field office in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A state senator seeking the congressional seat being vacated by Congressman Stephen Fincher has announced his support for keeping a congressional field office in Jackson. Brian Kelsey, a small…
Boys & Girls Club celebrates 'Kick Butts Day' to discourage smoking
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Boys & Girls Club of Jackson is making big strides to discourage youngsters from smoking. It's called National Kick Butts Day. Kids gathered at Allenton Heights Wednesday afternoon…
Renter says apartment management ignores termite problem
DYERSBURG, Tenn. -- A termite infestation inside an apartment bedroom has the tenant fed up. After a month of trying to get apartment management to address the problem, she has reached out to WBBJ for help.…
Madison Co. Sheriff's Office warns of scam phone calls
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The sheriff's office is warning residents about what they say are scam phone calls claiming to be collecting fines for missed jury duty. Numerous citizens have…
Hardin County Schools roll out new app for buses
HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn. -- Hardin County bus drivers and transportation officials are putting a new app to the test. Durham Bus Services handles the school system's bus routes…
Jackson businesses prepare for St. Patrick’s Day crowds
JACKSON, Tenn. -- As St. Patrick’s Day approaches, businesses in the Hub City are gearing up for the crowds and festivities. Mulligan’s Restaurant and Bar plans to serve Irish…
Schools across state take part in virtual college fair
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Colleges and universities from across the state are joining Wednesday afternoon for the TN Pathway Day Online College Fair. The virtual fair is an opportunity for anyone interested in going to college to learn all they need…
Tennessee Senate Speaker Ramsey announces he won't run again
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- Senate Speaker Ron Ramsey, a leading figure in the Republican takeover of all three branches of Tennessee state government, says he won't run for re-election this year. The Blountville auctioneer became the first Republican speaker of…
Bid to hike Tennessee smoking age to 21 snuffed out in House
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - An effort to raise Tennessee's smoking age from 18 to 21 has been defeated in the state House. The bill sponsored by Republican Rep. Bob Ramsey of Maryville failed to receive a motion in the House…
Bill would require students to use bathroom of birth sex
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - A bill that would require transgender students to use bathrooms that match their sex at birth is gaining momentum in the Tennessee legislature after passing in a House subcommittee. The bill is advancing despite opposition from…
BlueCross donates $1M to Tennessee's Imagination Library
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee is donating $1 million to the state's Imagination Library to help grow the program that provides a free book every month to children from birth to age 5 at no cost to…
