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Union University's President Announces Plans to Step Down

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. – Union University President Dr. David S. Dockery called a faculty and staff meeting, Tuesday, to discuss administrative changes. Dr. Dockery has been Union University's President since 1995 and said that he…

Henderson County Deputies Make Arrests in Gun Thefts

This video is no longer available. HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. – Deputies with the Henderson County Sheriff‘s Department have arrested several suspects who they said were involved in a gun theft ring. Robert Walters III, 18, Michael Mchorris, 18, John Winslow,…

JEA Prepares For Possible Outages

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. - Jackson Energy Authority is preparing for the possibility of bad weather. JEA crews and contractors have their electric trucks gassed and ready for problems that may be caused by ice in…

Wednesday School/Business Closings (01.16.13)

Augustine School - Closed Wednesday Alamo City Schools - Closed Wednesday Bells City Schools - Closed Wednesday Benton County Schools - Closed Wednesday Bradford Special School Dist. - Closed Wednesday Carroll Academy - Closed Wednesday Carroll County Schools - Closed…

Ice Photo Gallery: 01.15.13

Viewer submitted photos of the icy weather, Tuesday evening are in a gallery to the left. You can email us your photos by sending them to news@wbbjtv.com. You can also post photos or videos anytime in the YouNews section of…

West Tennessee Healthcare Partnering With Vanderbilt

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. - Vanderbilt University Medical Center and West Tennessee Healthcare is joining forces for a joint venture to bring more health services to our area. The agreement doesn't change ownership of Jackson-Madison County…

State of Tennessee Declares State of Emergency

NASHVILLE, Tenn. - The State of Tennessee has declared a State of Emergency, as of 4 p.m., CST, on Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2013, due to freezing rain and icy conditions in West and Middle Tennessee, and because of the possibility…

JEA Crews Preparing for Inclement Weather

Jackson, Tenn. - Jackson Energy Authority crews are preparing today for possible inclement weather. JEA crews and contractors make every effort to maintain JEA‘s lines through regular tree trimming and maintenance so that the system is as prepared as possible…

Man Arrested After Shooting Into Passing Truck

JACKSON Tenn. - A North Jackson man has been arrested for aggravated assault and reckless endangerment, after he allegedly shot out the windows of a passing truck in his neighborhood. Police said Tyler Rushing, 20, was home with his sister…

Tuesday Late Morning/Afternoon (01.15.13) Closings

Obion County Schools - Closing at 2:00 p.m. Carroll County Schools-Closing at 11:15 a.m. Crockett County Schools-Closing at 11 a.m. Benton County Schools-Closing at 11:30 a.m. Alamo City Schools-Closing at 11 a.m. Union University-(Jackson and Germantown Campuses) Closing at 12…

First Responders Prepare For Possible Icy Roads

JACKSON, Tenn. – Workers with the Madison County Emergency Management Agency is loading their trucks with generators and other equipment just in case first responders need an extra hand during our icy conditions. "(We‘re) contacting the fire departments and law…

Security Guard Accused of Defiling Jewish Artifacts

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. - A war veteran in West Tennessee faces serious charges of crimes against members of the Jewish community. Jackson police arrested Justin Shawn Baker, 24, and charged with vandalism between $60,000 and…

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