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How to Prepare for the Storm

JACKSON, Tenn. -- As severe weather moves in, first responders say being prepared is the key. One of the biggest risks people take during severe weather is not being ready. As severe weather season is in full swing, first responders…

Kitchen Fire Puts Man in Hospital

PARIS, Tenn. -- A man in Henry County is hospitalized after a kitchen fire early Sunday morning. The Paris Fire Department says a man is being treated for smoke inhalation after trying to fight his stove on fire. This was…

Wounded Warriors Go Hunting

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. -- The after-affects of war oftentimes get overlooked as soldiers return from the battlefield and have a tough time when they get back. Soldiers say the Wounded Warrior Project has completely changed…

Keep Jackson Beautiful Boasts Over 200 Volunteers

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. -- Volunteers made their way through the streets of East Jackson Saturday, to clean up the city. In efforts to celebrate 'Keep America Beautiful', City Councilman Harvey Buchanan and volunteers cleaned the…

Jabari Greer Helps Parents In Need

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. -- A West Tennessee Athlete and NFL football star, Jabari Greer, came to Jackson Saturday. He hoped to help parents with Pampers. Greer and his mother collaborated with the Salvation Army for…

East Jackson House Fire Being Investigated

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn.-Jackson firefighters are investigating what caused a house fire in east Jackson Friday evening. The fire department got the call of a house on fire in the 70 block of Holland Avenue just…

Students Recognized for High Scores on ACT

This video is no longer available. CARROLL COUNTY, Tenn.- Some very smart high school seniors from Carroll County were honored this week for their academic achievement. 10 students were recognized during a luncheon for scoring a 29 or better on…

Whiteville Students Witness Mock Crash Scene

This video is no longer available. WHITEVILLE, Tenn. -- Students at Whiteville Elementary witnessed quite a sight on Friday, as first responders set up a mock crash scene in the front lawn of the school. Officers staged this mock crash…

Pope Panthers Best WBBJ Meteorologist Tom Meiners

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. -- Are you smarter than a Pope Panther? Fourth and fifth grade students teamed up Friday to take on Jackson Mayor Jerry Gist and WBBJ's own Tom Meiners. This war of wits…

Jackson Christian School Gets New Harmony Director

NORTH JACKSON -- Jackson Christian School has employed Leigh-Ann Davis to serve as director of the Harmony program. Davis comes to Jackson Christian with more than 14 years of experience in special education. Launched in 2003, Jackson Christian‘s Harmony program…

North Side High School Principal Resigns for Chester County Job

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson-Madison County School System Superintendent Verna Ruffin announced Friday afternoon that Ricky Catlett, principal of North Side High School, has resigned and will be accepting a position with Chester County High…

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