Rotary Club guest speaker shares father's WWII story
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Rotary Club held its monthly meeting, but this meeting paid a special tribute to those who served our country. The Veterans Day program featured song…
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TikTok prank leads to Jackson woman's arrest
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Monday night, one woman scared her family and loved ones with what they thought was a real call for help. Jackson police were notified of a call from concerned…
Turtles in demand as pets, leading to a spike in poaching
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Swimming in two plastic bins inside a brightly lit and sterile quarantine room at a Rhode Island zoo, 16 quarter-sized turtle hatchlings represent a growing worry for conservationist Lou Perrotti. Lou Perrotti,…
Slavery rejected in some, not all, states where on ballot
Voters in four states have approved ballot measures that will change their state constitutions to prohibit slavery and involuntary servitude as punishment for crime, while those in a fifth state rejected a flawed version on the question. The measures approved Tuesday…
Water treatment plant gets upgrade
LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- Lexington's Water Treatment Plant is getting a much needed upgrade. The L.T. Pie Hay Filter Plant in Lexington is a surface water plant. This plant is one of four…
First responders, military battle in two separate blood drives
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Two blood drives have first responders and branches of the military competing against their own. LIFELINE Blood Services says both the 2nd Battle of the Armed Forces and the Battle of the Badges are underway. The Battle…
Two-vehicle crash left 6 injured on Sunday
MARTIN, Tenn. -- Multiple people were injured during a crash on Sunday, according to the Martin Police Department. In a report released on Wednesday, the department stated that two vehicles were traveling along West Peach Street around 5:20 p.m., one…
St. Mary's students celebrate those who served ahead of Veterans Day
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Local students raised their voices in honor of those who served our country. "Today we are celebrating our veterans," said Joann Wormer, Principal of St. Mary's Catholic School.…
JTA launches annual food drive, free rides for canned food donations
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Transit Authority is giving back to the community. And to do that, they are asking for canned food donations. Wednesday and Thursday, those that ride the…
Jackson police: Minor struck by vehicle while crossing street
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A minor was transported to a medical facility in Memphis after being struck by a vehicle, police say. According to the Jackson Police Department, the incident occurred around 7:33 p.m. Tuesday night in east Jackson. JPD says…
Tropical Storm Nicole forces evacuations in Bahamas, Florida
MIAMI (AP) — Tropical Storm Nicole is forcing people from their homes in the Bahamas and it threatens to grow into a rare November hurricane in Florida on Wednesday. It already has shut down airports and prompted an evacuation order…
Free flu shots offered Wednesday at local health departments
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Free flu shots are being offered Wednesday, November 9 at health departments all across Tennessee. The "Fight Flu '22" event encourages all Tennesseans over 6 months old to…
Tennessee Republican lawmakers hold onto majority
Find more local Election Night results at wbbjtv.com/election NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee Republican lawmakers were poised to maintain majority control inside the state's General Assembly. All 99 House seats and 17 of the Senate's 33 seats were on the…
District 25 Senator Ed Jackson wins reelection
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The race for the Tennessee Senate District 25 has now ended. Republican nominee Ed Jackson has secured the seat for the District 25 once again. Jackson has served two previous…
Chris Todd secures seat in state House of Representatives
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The race for the Tennessee House of Representatives District 73 has ended. Republican nominee Chris Todd has secured the seat of District 73. Todd has served two previous terms for a total of four years. Todd says…
