Armed officer now patrols Jackson City Hall
JACKSON, Tenn.-Jackson City Hall now has an armed police officer patrolling the halls. About three weeks ago, Mayor Jerry Gist said Jackson Police Captain Sammy Brit formerly commander of the…
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Local school board member spends 10 days volunteering in Dominican Republic
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Educators across the country come together to help build schools for children in impoverished countries through Lifetouch Memory Mission. Jackson-Madison County School Board member Bob Alvey spent 10 days…
Local BBQ icon shut down after fire seriously damages building
MARTIN, Tenn. -- One local landmark is closed after a fire claimed the majority of the building earlier this week. Fire officials say the blaze at Damron's Barbecue and Meat Company appears…
Crockett Co. high school security video captures tornado
CROCKETT COUNTY, Tenn. -- Surveillance video from cameras at Crockett County High School show the force of the tornado that tore through the area of Alamo Tuesday afternoon. The force of…
Family cares for dog whose owner was injured in wreck caused by tornado
ALAMO, Tenn. -- It's home sweet home, for now, for Bubba the boxer after his owner, Chuck Duett, had to leave him behind after a wreck during Tuesday's tornado. "I wasn't paying…
Henry Co. Sheriff's Office to host deer meat giveaway
HENRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- One local jail is serving their community, one deer at a time. The Henry County Sheriff's Office is hosting another deer meat giveaway starting at 9 o'clock Friday morning.…
Jackson businessman Brad Greer announces run for Congress
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Local businessman Brad Greer announced Thursday that he will run for the congressional seat being left vacant by Stephen Fincher. Greer, 47, of Jackson, announced in a prepared release that he has joined the 8th Congressional District Republican…
USJ basketball coach works to instill life lessons
JACKSON, Tenn. - Each week in February in honor of Black History Month, WBBJ will highlight someone making a significant impact on our community. This week we talk to a local basketball…
Jackson library hosts activists from historic Memphis sanitation strike
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Two sanitation workers who were working in Memphis during the time that Martin Luther King Jr. was killed continued their visit to the Hub City on Thursday. Baxter Leach and…
Jackson police car towed after wreck while responding to call
DOWNTOWN JACKSON -- A Jackson police cruiser was towed after a wreck while responding to a call Thursday afternoon near downtown. The two-vehicle wreck occurred beneath the underpass at the intersection of East Chester and South Royal streets. There was no word…
Crockett Co. school leaders to make decision on resuming classes
CROCKETT COUNTY, Tenn. -- School officials plan to decide Friday whether Crockett County High School and Middle School students will return to class Monday. Director of Schools Bobby Mullins said that…
Preschool students ride JTA bus to honor civil rights activist
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Preschool students rode a Jackson Transit Authority bus on Thursday to honor civil rights activist Rosa Parks on her birthday. Students sang spiritual songs and held signs…
'Tow To Go' offers safe ride for impaired drivers on Super Bowl Sunday
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Once again, AAA will offer free 'Tow to Go' rides for Super Bowl Sunday. The service is offered to members and non-members in Tennessee, Florida and Georgia. Some…
Police: Couple on crime spree spotted in Milan
MILAN, Tenn. -- A couple on the run for days after being accused in a multi-state crime spree may have found their way to West Tennessee. Police said they were…
Civil rights activists from historic strike pay visit to Hub City
JACKSON, Tenn. -- February is Black History Month, and Jackson State Community College kicked off its festivities with a reception for two participants in one of Martin Luther King Jr.'s last events. The Black…
