Arrest made after multi-hour standoff in Henderson
HENDERSON, Tenn -- The Henderson Police Department confirms they made an arrest after a man barricaded himself inside a home off Frankie Lane in Henderson Saturday night. Authorities told WBBJ on…
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JMCSS hosts parent information meetings
JACKSON, Tenn.-- Saturday morning, the Jackson-Madison County School System hosted the first of many parent information meetings. Parents and their students filled the auditorium at Jackson State to learn more about middle…
Organization unmasks shame for special needs children
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A newly-formed nonprofit in the Hub City took to downtown Jackson to raise awareness and "unmask the shame" for special needs children. Masked philanthropists walked the red carpet…
'Puppy Bowl' raises money for humane society
CARROLL COUNTY, Tenn. -- With the big game just a day away, some of Carroll County's best pups took to the field Saturday to help raise money for a local…
Mardi Gras parades through downtown Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Saturday morning, kids in Jackson got to shut down parts of downtown for a Mardi Gras celebration. Thanks to Jackson Downtown Development Corporation, kids and their parents were able to…
Union's Edge program kicks off a new semester
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A special get-together for the Edge program at Union University helped kick off the second semester of the program. Edge students, along with their mentors and parents made…
Woman jailed on murder charge in death of Marion County boy
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (AP) - Authorities say a 30-year-old woman has been arrested on charges of murder and child abuse in the death of her boyfriend's son. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation…
Former Super Bowl players in Jackson reminisce experience
It's been a while since Ed 'Too Tall' Jones, Jabari Greer and Artis Hicks have played in a Super Bowl. That doesn't mean their memories are faint. "All the…
New "PhaZZers" save sheriff's office thousands
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A change in weapons for Madison County deputies is expected to save taxpayers thousands of dollars. The department is replacing their tasers with a generic brand, which they…
Dozens gather to march against crime in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn.-Dozens of concerned citizens gathered in east Jackson Friday to march against crime. The group of men, women and children formed a prayer circle before their march through the East Pointe Apartment Complex. Organizers said the goal is to…
"Live at the Carnegie" showcases Jackson's musical heritage
JACKSON, Tenn.-A concert series kicked off Friday night with a celebration of Jackson's musical heritage. "Live at The Carnegie" brought a priceless collection of antique guitars back to life. As the…
Debut of stars kicks off masquerade ball
JACKSON, Tenn.-It was a debut of stars Friday night at the New Southern Hotel in downtown Jackson. Two special needs children walked the red carpet ahead of Saturday night's Masquerade Ball…
THP increasing patrols for Super Bowl weekend
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Law enforcement is teaming up this weekend to keep drivers safe on Super Bowl Sunday. Across the state last year, six Tennesseans lost their lives, five due to drunken driving…
Comptroller's report finds 16 issues in McNairy County
McNAIRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- A 197-page report reveals more than a dozen issues of money management in McNairy County government — issues ranging from purchasing procedures to cash overdrafts and poor…
National Wear Red Day raises awareness of No. 1 killer in women
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Friday is National Wear Red Day for women to raise awareness against the No. 1 killer in women. According to the American Heart Association, one in three women die from heart disease or stroke per year. Hundreds in Jackson sported…
