Contact info for missing service dog
If you have information about the service dog missing from a Madison County family, email the owner at solutionsofjackson@gmail.com or the WBBJ newsroom at news@wbbjtv.com.
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TDOT salt truck among winter weather wrecks
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Dream Center 'Night in the Caribbean' fundraiser is this weekend
JACKSON, Tenn. -- How about spending a night in the Caribbean without ever leaving West Tennessee? All you have to do is head to the Carl Perkins Civic Center Saturday night for the Dream Center's Night in the Caribbean fundraiser. The evening…
TWRA creates webpage with info on cougars in Tenn.
NASHVILLE -- State wildlife officials have created an online resource to provide information on cougars in the state. After four recent confirmed cougar sightings in Tennessee, the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency created a "Cougars in Tennessee" page on their website to help…
TDOT holds safety message contest
NASHVILLE -- The Tennessee Department of Transportation is again hosting its contest to come up with the best safety message for the department's electronic signs used on the interstates. The goal of the messages is to raise awareness of highway…
JMCSS releases principal assignments for 2016-2017 school year
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County School System has released a list of administrative assignments and reassignments for the 2016-2017 school year. You can view the full list here.
Good Morning West Tennessee: Seven on 7
Here are a few events going on around West Tennessee for the weekend of January 8-10, 2016. Friday, January 8 An Evening with Mike Matheny Carl Perkins Civic Center, Jackson 7:00-10:00…
Tenn. politicians respond to President Obama's gun control address
The following is Congressman Marsh Blackburn's statement: Congressman Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) issued the following statement in response to the executive actions announced by…
Rep. Andy Holt's gun control letter to President Obama
Rep. Andy Holt represents Obion and Weakley counties and part of Carroll County. Read Holt's full letter to President Obama, entitled "Take Your Gun Control And Shove It," here.
Crime Victim Survey for Tennessee
If you have been a victim of crime JPD is asking for your help. The data from the following survey request from the State of Tennessee will not only assist…
Farmers market workshop coming to Trenton
SPRING HILL, Tenn. (AP) - Farmers interesting in selling products at farmers markets will have a chance to learn more about marketing at workshops in Tennessee this winter, including a stop in…
Info on TN State Parks hikes in 2016
Fore more information on any of the TN State Parks hikes for 2016, visit: http://tnstateparks.com/parks/about/pinson-mounds https://www.facebook.com/Pinson-Mounds-State-Archaeological-Park-176998439023108/
Company recalls folding bikes due to fall hazard
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has recalled folding bicycles due to a fall hazard. The recall involves three models of Origin8 bikes — the F-1, F-3 and F-7. The maker has received 13 reports of welds…
Macy's recalls Martha Stewart frying pans
Macy's has recalled frying pans included in a Martha Stewart stainless steel cookware set due to a risk of injury. The specific product is the Martha Stewart Collection 10-piece Stainless Steel Cookware Set, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety…
RIFA Soup Kitchen Information
The RIFA Soup Kitchen provides hot, nutritious meals 365 days a year, including all holidays. There is no charge for the meals, and no one is turned away. There are many who get their only hot meal of the day…
JMCSS gets started on Vision 2020 plans (Full news release)
Leaders with the Jackson-Madison County School System say they are taking the first steps toward implementing the school board’s recent Vision 2020 decisions. To see the full news release from the school system including information on where to stay updated,…
Track Santa online with NORAD website
Where in the world is Santa? The U.S. military knows exactly when the big guy is coming to town. North American Aerospace Defense Command, or NORAD, tracks Santa and his reindeer from outer space. You can track his sleigh…
Some restaurants remain open on Christmas Day
JACKSON, Tenn. -- With Christmas right around the corner, some businesses are set to hold their normal hours throughout the holiday. Denny's and Waffle House are open 24 hours as usual, and Dunkin' Donuts, IHOP and Panda Express…
Hooked On Science: Han Solo’s Sound Blaster
Sound is vibrations moving through matter. As you gently swing the metal slinky back and forth, allowing the metal slinky to hit the floor, it vibrates. Those vibrations move through the metal slinky to the cup. The cup amplifies the…
Skip Hop Crib Mobile recall info
To find out more on the Skip Hop Crib Mobil recall, visit: www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/Skip-Hop-Recalls-Crib-Mobiles
