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Clean-Tasting Catfish Is What Keeps Locals Coming Back To This Mom-And-Pop Jackson, Tennessee Hole-In-The-Wall

Some restaurants chase trends, and some just keep frying fish the way folks in West Tennessee like it. On a busy Jackson road crowded with national fast food chains, one modest old building has quietly built a loyal following for years. People drive in from Memphis and from towns 45...

Jackson, TN · 2d
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Student arrested after threat at Dyer County High School

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A student was taken into custody after the sheriff’s office says they made a threat involving Dyer County High School on Thursday evening. At 5 p.m., the Dyer County Sheriff’s Office says the high school received a tip about a threat made by a student. That is when law enforcement was notified […]

Dyer County, TN · 1d

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Police search for suspect in Newbern gas station robbery

NEWBERN, Tenn. (WBBJ) - Newbern police are searching for a suspect after an armed robbery at a Sunoco gas station Friday night. The robbery happened around 9:52 p.m. at the station at Highway 77 and Washington Street. Police said the suspect took an undisclosed amount of cash and fled on foot. No injuries were reported.

Newbern, TN · 6h
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Former Gibson County Sheriff Paul Thomas appears in court for status hearing on 22 charges

JACKSON, Tenn. (WBBJ) - Former Gibson County Sheriff Paul Thomas appeared back in circuit court Thursday for a status hearing. He was indicted by two jurisdictions back in 2024 on several charges. He currently faces 22 charges combined spanning across Gibson and Davidson counties. Those charges include theft, forgery, computer...

Gibson County, TN · 1d
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Stanton annexation request raises residents’ questions about possible data center

STANTON, Tenn. (WBBJ) - Wednesday evening a Stanton municipal planning commission meeting took place at Stanton town hall. Members of the community filled town hall with the intention of getting a better understanding on the city’s plans and to express concerns about possible data centers moving into their region.

Stanton, TN · 2d

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Missing: 16-Year-Old Mildred Cruz Rodas of Jackson, TN

Mildred Cruz Rodas, 16, has been missing from Jackson, Tennessee, since October 23, and the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is asking for the public’s help locating her. Mildred is described as being 5 feet tall and weighing 100 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. Click for More News Authorities urge anyone with information regarding […] The post Missing: 16-Year-Old Mildred Cruz Rodas of Jackson, TN appeared first on Wilson County Source .

Jackson, TN · 1d

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Newbern power outage postponed to Nov. 21 because of forecast freezing temperatures

NEWBERN, Tenn. (WBBJ) - Due to some of the coldest forecast temperatures since March, a scheduled overnight power outage in Newbern has been rescheduled to Nov 21. The City of Newbern confirmed the reason for the outage as repairs at the Newbern Substation on Washington Street. Monday, Nov. 9, the...

Newbern, TN · 16h

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Tennessee Checkers and Rally’s franchisee goes bankrupt – up to 16 locations affected

A Tennessee Checkers and Rally’s franchise business filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy after facing a foreclosure threat involving a Jackson restaurant property. The October 28 filing belongs to Memphis-based Global…

Jackson, TN · 1d

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Newbern woman was denied state help with Medicare Part B costs

NEWBERN, Tenn. (WBBJ) - Access to healthcare can become a fight of its own. That’s the reality one Newbern woman now faces. “And I try to look at the good side, but I’ve lost my faith in a lot of it,” Tammy Brooks, who is battling Stage 3 lung cancer, said.

Newbern, TN · 1d

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Tips to protect your property as Jackson sees increase in auto burglaries

JACKSON, Tenn. (WBBJ) - As the holidays approach, the last thing you need is the extra cost of becoming a crime victim. Jackson police said they’re seeing more auto burglaries around town. “I feel safe walking the streets of downtown Jackson. I really do, however, there are some places...

Jackson, TN · 1d

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The supply, demand, solutions to Madison County's childcare problem

Madison County is trying to tackle its complex childcare and child well-being access standing, which previously ranked 95th out of 95 counties, and a new study shows how employers can get involved. In 2022, the last-place ranking , designated by the Tennessee Commission on Children and Youth (TCCY), led to the creation of the Madison County Children's Cabinet in 2023 . The cabinet is led by local leaders including Jackson Mayor Scott Conger, Madison County Mayor AJ Massey and Jackson-Madison County School System Superintendent Marlon King. More: Jackson ranks as 'Best Place For Working Parents,' but among lowest in child well-being More: Madison Co. Mayor delivers State of the County: Economic investments grow more than last 6 years combined Today, the county ranks 89th for overall child well-being, according to 2026 TCCY numbers. Ashley LiBetti, principal consultant for Pillars Research and Strategy, presented the research findings on Nov. 10 to a room full of community leaders representing fields from education to non-profit networks. The study was funded by a grant through the Tennessee Valley Authority and, in part, with matching funds from the county. The primary sources for gathering the data were provided by care providers, working parents, Madison County

Madison County, TN · 1d

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Flu season arrives as Jackson residents take precautions

The holidays are the way which means a lot of people. With the flu season getting started it can become easy to catch it during the holidays. 39 News speaks to local residents on what they will do to avoid the illnesses.

Jackson, TN · 1d

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Michael Eric Dyson headlines Tennessee Black Caucus Legislative Summit luncheon in Jackson

The annual Tennessee Black Caucus Legislative Summit will be held November 13-14 in Jackson, Tennessee, at the historic Lane College. The Tennessee Black Caucus of State Legislators (TBCSL) announced that noted author, academic, and minister Michael Eric Dyson will serve as the keynote speaker at the annual Tennessee Black Caucus Legislative Summit luncheon on Saturday, Nov. 14.

Jackson, TN · 20h

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Old Country Store hosts traditional Veterans Day breakfast in Jackson

It’s Veterans Day, and a landmark West Tennessee business thanked everyone who has served in our nation’s armed forces. The line stretched out the door Wednesday morning at Brooks Shaw’s Old Country Store in Jackson as veterans gathered for the restaurant’s annual Veterans Day breakfast. 39...

Jackson, TN · 2d

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Hicks, Allen join growing field for Jackson mayoral race

The field for Jackson’s mayoral race continues to grow as Madison County Commissioner Kevin Hicks joins the contest. Hicks announced his campaign and outlined his priorities if elected. "Well, I mean like most administrations, what we're going to do is we're going to look at our organizational charts, you...

Jackson, TN · 2d

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Beacon Home Health and Hospice announces expansion across West Tennessee

JACKSON, Tenn. (WBBJ) - Beacon Home Health and Hospice announced Wednesday that it is expanding its services across 19 West Tennessee counties. The expansion includes Madison, Gibson, Carroll, Henderson, Chester, Dyer and Weakley counties, as well as other surrounding rural communities. Beacon provides rehabilitation, chronic condition management and hospice care...

Tennessee · 1d

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New Life Jackson to host 'Fuel in the Fall' car show fundraiser

New Life Jackson is inviting everyone in West Tennessee to its Fuel in the Fall" car, truck, and bike show, a fundraiser to benefit the students of New Life. While admission to the event is free, the entry fee is $20 in an effort to send students to "church camps, youth conventions, and life-changing trips." The organization hopes that the community will help them "support the next generation."

Jackson, TN · 21h

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Tyson Foods team members in Humboldt hold stuffed animal drive for Le Bonheur

JACKSON, Tenn. (WBBJ) - A small stuffed animal is making a big difference for kids facing some tough days. Team members at the Tyson Foods Humboldt Plant just wrapped up their 2nd annual Stuffed Animal Drive for Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital in Jackson. They collected over 100 stuffed animals and more than 50 small toys to fill a treasure chest that young patients can choose from and take home.

Humboldt, TN · 16h

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Odom vs. Vic: High School Football Pick’em Playoffs Round 2

“Oh the heart palpitations from Friday night,” Victor Parkins said Monday morning at the office. “I think half the fans in the stands were checking their heart rate in the final three minutes of that game.”. “We said Mitchell’s defense was tough,” I replied. “But 4th-and-26...

Gibson County, TN · 2d