Local volunteers collect donations for Oklahoma wild fire victims
HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn. -- Americans are known for coming together in emergencies and times of dire need and this tragic situation in Oklahoma has proven to be no different. One Hardin…
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TBI releases 2017 'Crime in Tennessee' report
NASHVILLE -- The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation released its 2017 "Crime in Tennessee" report Friday, revealing a slight overall increase in reported instances of crime in the most recent reporting year. The annual study compiles data reported from each law…
Jackson-Madison Co. EMA to host church security workshop
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Congregations can now prepare better for emergencies. Jackson-Madison County Emergency Management Agency Director Marty Clements will hold a workshop this weekend. The workshop is available for faith-based…
Tennessee Special Olympics
For information on the Tennessee Special Olympics, visit www.specialolympicstn.org.
Jackson Amphitheater to kick off 2018 season May 4
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson‘s Amphitheater at the Market is set to kick off the 2018 season May 4. The Amp is located in downtown Jackson behind the West Tennessee Farmers’ Market. Eleven free performances are planned for the second season: 5/4…
UT Martin hopes to raise $300,000 in one day
MARTIN, Tenn. -- "The old adage of 'it's better to give than receive' is very, very, very true," William Blankenship, a UTM alumnus, said. The University of Tennessee at Martin set…
'Stop the Bleed' campaign aims to save lives in emergencies
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A nationwide campaign is underway to help teach ordinary people how to respond in emergencies. From terrorism to mass shootings to car accidents, victims can die within minutes from uncontrolled bleeding. The Stop the Bleed program teaches…
Watch gubernatorial forum live from Lane College on WBBJ-TV
JACKSON, Tenn. — The Rural Tennessee Gubernatorial Forum will take place at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 17, at Lane College. WBBJ-TV will air a live broadcast of the debate from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday on WBBJ ABC and…
Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day is this weekend
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The city of Jackson is preparing for Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day. The event will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, April 21, at 112 Union Avenue…
TV shows rescheduled for Tuesday gubernatorial debate in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Rural Tennessee Gubernatorial Forum will take place at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 17, at Lane College. WBBJ-TV will air a live broadcast of the debate from 6:30 p.m. to…
Candlelight vigil brings awareness to child abuse
Brownsville, Tenn -- The Brownsville community came together Saturday to light a candle for anyone who may have suffered or is suffering from child abuse. Event organizers say recent child abuse cases across…
Pet of the Week: Meet Kenny
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Kenny is a Staffordshire Terrier who is around three-years-old. He is potty and kennel trained but would rather not be kenneled. He was saved from Memphis…
Jacob Barker Music Festival underway in downtown Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The third annual Jacob Barker Music Festival kicked off Friday evening in downtown Jackson. The two-day festival brings attendees from all over West Tennessee. All proceeds will go…
How to become an organ donor
For information on how to become an organ donor, visit donatelifetn.org.
Special agent warns parents of apps kids may be using
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Many adults admit to not being technologically savvy, which is okay, until it prevents them from being aware of what their children may be up to. Officials…
Report shows which produce most & least likely to have pesticide residue
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Spinach, sweet bell peppers and strawberries; these are all fruits and vegetables found to be most contaminated with pesticide residue, according to a recent report. "Does it surprise…
Jackson Children & Teen Theatre announces auditions for 'Cinderella'
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Attention all theater lovers — the glass slipper may be the perfect fit for you! A local theater is casting auditions for a children's favorite. The Jackson Children and Teen Theatre's auditions for "Cinderella" will take place April…
Mobile Veterans Center information
To learn more about the Mobile Vet Center, click here. Their hotline number is 1-877-927-8381.
Early voting in Madison Co. primaries starts this week
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Early voting for the Madison County local Republican and Democratic primaries will begin Wednesday and will continue through April 26. The early voting site will be at the Madison…
Gov. Haslam announces appointees to UT Board of Trustees
NASHVILLE -- Gov. Bill Haslam on Monday praised the passage of the University of Tennessee Focusing On Campus and University Success (FOCUS) Act, legislation that restructures the UT Board of Trustees to improve governance of the UT system and establishes…
