Crisis intervention team graduates 19 new responders
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A new class of first responders hit the streets of West Tennessee Friday as 19 men and women of the Jackson Police Department and the Madison County Sheriff's…
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Family speaks 1 year after son was killed by Jackson officer
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Family and friends gathered Friday to mark a somber anniversary of a deadly confrontation between their loved one and a Jackson police officer. "I am the father of…
U.S. Marshals arrest fugitive in Hardin County
HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn. -- U.S. Marshals arrest a fugitive suspected in an assault near Saltillo earlier this week. Joel Jackson was arrested late Thursday afternoon at a home on Citizen Street…
UtiliTees Golf Classic donates to Dream Center
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A group that helps women and families who are down on their luck gets a boost for their efforts. Representatives from the West Tennessee UtiliTees Golf Classic donated $1,500 to the Dream Center. The donation consisted of…
Evergreen Club thanks sheriff's dept. with 700 cookies
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Local law enforcement officers were honored Friday — one chocolate chip at a time. Fourteen ladies from the Evergreen Club baked, bought and brought around 700 cookies to…
Black Caucus hosts poverty symposium in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- State lawmakers gathered Friday in Jackson to shine a light on poverty. The Tennessee Black Caucus of State Legislators organized the symposium. Speakers discussed how poverty relates to…
Update: Henderson fire captain cleared of assault charge
CHESTER COUNTY, Tenn. -- An assault charge against a captain at the Henderson Fire Department has been dropped. William Acred was arrested Monday on a count of aggravated assault, according to…
Inmate mistakenly released, turns himself in
TRENTON, Tenn. -- Gibson County deputies said an inmate, who has been on the run for two days, is now back in custody. Andrew Beard turned himself in to deputies…
Boys & Girls Club 'Windows of Hope' campaign is under way
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The race to raise tens of thousands of dollars for the Boys & Girls Club of Jackson began Thursday night. The annual Windows of Hope campaign is now…
Washington-Douglas Headstart holds annual health fair
JACKSON, Tenn. -- One local school held their seventh annual health fair Thursday afternoon for students and their parents. Washington-Douglas Headstart hosted a health fair including multiple community businesses to raise…
Madison Co. nonprofit unveils new website thanks to donation
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local nonprofit unveils its new website they were able to make thanks to another nonprofit here in the Hub City. The Court Appointed Special Advocates of Madison…
Marine recruiter in Henry Co. charged with statutory rape
PARIS, Tenn. -- The sheriff's office has charged a U.S. Marine recruiter with statutory rape by an authority figure. Sgt. Steven Joseph Schwartz, 26, of Paris is accused of engaging in…
Trenton teacher named statewide Educator of the Month
TRENTON, Tenn. -- A West Tennessee teacher received a big honor this week. CaRae Sewell, one of WBBJ's Educator of the Week winners, now has the honor for a whole…
New aldermen sweep Selmer's election results
SELMER, Tenn. -- Three new aldermen will take leadership in Selmer at the beginning of 2016. Nicky Atkins, John Austin and J.T. Hawkins won three of the seats by beating…
Martin woman facing child abuse charge
WEAKLEY COUNTY, Tenn. -- A 6-year-old child is recovering from injuries that investigators say were caused by a Martin woman. Martin police, DCS and the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation worked…
