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Commission Approves First Reading of Wheel Tax

The Henderson County Commission approved an $8 million capital funds bond issue and an additional wheel tax to pay for improvements at its meeting on Tuesday, November 10th. The initial resolution and the bond resolution to borrow $8 million dollars to fund county road improvements and other capital projects such as roof repairs was approved on a 13-1 vote with Commissioner Jack Johnson casting the only “no” vote.

Henderson County, TN · 2d

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Four Carroll County men accused in Hollow Rock home burglary

HOLLOW ROCK, Tenn. (WBBJ) - Four Carroll County men are accused in connection with a Nov. 6 burglary at a home in Hollow Rock, according to court documents. Owen King, Martez Teague and Dontavious Fowler are accused of aggravated burglary. Court documents state that the three entered a home on Duncan Street without the owner’s consent.

Carroll County, TN · 21h

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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 · 15h

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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...

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Wilson County Source

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 · 18h

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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...

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Old Hickory Mall sold, business owner hopes for more shoppers

JACKSON, Tenn. (WBBJ) - Old Hickory Mall has been sold, and one business owner hopes the change in ownership will bring more shoppers through its doors. Derik Dabis, owner of Airbrush Dreams, said he has operated inside the mall for about five years. He said business was extremely busy when he first arrived, but summer traffic has slowed over the years.

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Milan police searching for missing 16-year-old girl

MILAN, Tenn. (WBBJ) - Milan police are asking for the public’s help finding a 16-year-old girl who was last seen Tuesday night. Police say Jayauna Koonce was last seen around 8 p.m. on Nov. 10. She is 5 feet, 2 inches tall and weighs approximately 120 pounds. Koonce was...

Milan, TN · 2d

The Jackson Sun

Graham Simpson, Westview headline our top TSSAA football playoff predictions

Last week’s Jackson area TSSAA football playoff game of the week saw Haywood beat South Gibson 31-6 in the first round of the 4A playoffs . There are plenty of intriguing Jackson area playoff matchups to choose from this week. Division I schools will play second-round games for a place in the quarterfinals, while Jackson’s Division II-A schools will play quarterfinal games. Here is our list of this week’s top eight games and predictions for each. Game of the week Cheatham County (8-3) at Westview (11-0) Time: 7 p.m. | When: Nov. 13 Westview’s bid to repeat as 3A state champions continues as the Chargers host Cheatham County. Westview made quick work of Wooddale in the first round behind a 149-yard day from 3A Mr. Football semifinalist and Tennessee commit Asa Barnes. Cheatham County advanced past White House Heritage 46-42 in the first round. The Cubs boast two 1,000-yard rushers this season. Walker Hobbs has rushed for 1,762 yards and 19 touchdowns, while quarterback Luke Austin has rushed for 1,099 yards, 21 touchdowns and added six passing touchdowns. Owen Hewitt’s prediction: Westview 42, Cheatham County 7 More: Why Jackson Christian enters Jackson area Super 12 Rankings after TSSAA football playoff

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Jackson Mayoral candidate John Allen holds special community gathering

JACKSON, Tenn. (WBBJ) -One Jackson mayoral candidate hosted a special gathering Tuesday evening and invited the community to attend. John Allen who announced his candidacy for Jackson City Mayor in October, hosted a family-friendly Fall Fest at Hub City Brewing. Allen offered attendees the opportunity to register to vote and...

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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 · 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...

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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 · 22h

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Authorities battle for tips at Henderson restaurant for Christmas charity

"They are going to be waiting tables. So they're going to be taking your order. They're going to be bringing your drinks out and your food out and all that good stuff," said Cadence Weaver, team captain of the Henderson Police Department. The HPD and the Chester County Sheriff’s Office...

Chester County, TN · 20h

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Carroll County residents raise concerns about ambulance staffing and emergency response

CARROLL COUNTY, Tenn. (WBBJ) - Concerns about ambulance staffing have some Carroll County residents and local leaders questioning how long people may have to wait for help during an emergency. At an October meeting, McKenzie Police Chief Ryan White described one incident in which a woman waited alongside the road...

Carroll County, TN · 2d

The Jackson Sun

See the Jackson area high school athletes November signing period list for 2026

The November signing period for college athletics is open and many Jackson-area high school athletes are putting pen to paper to make their commitments official. Here is a list of the Jackson area’s college bound athletes and where they will play at the next level, including all sports but football. Girls basketball Jade Reed, South Gibson County: Union University Molly Roberts, Dyer County: Dyersburg State Boys golf Carson Andreoni, Jackson Christian: Chattanooga Casen Justice, Jackson Christian: Virginia Commonwealth Jack Shaver, Crockett County: Dyersburg State Girls golf Marleigh Chicantek, South Gibson: Union University Molly Roberts, Dyer County: Dyersburg State Softball Bailey Brewer, Scotts Hill: Freed-Hardeman University Andrea Criswell, Gibson County: Dyersburg State Alyssa Hartness, Scotts Hill: Shawnee CC Jaycee Prather, Ripley: Dyersburg State Kierstyn Ray, Dyer County: Austin Peay Piper Smith, Crockett County: Northwest Shoals CC Jackie Tims, Ripley: Northwest Mississippi CC Boys track and field Hudson Little, Jackson Christian: Freed-Hardeman University Reach The Jackson Sun's high school sports writer, Owen Hewitt, at ohewitt@gannett.com and on the X platform @oyounothing. This article originally appeared on Jackson Sun: See the Jackson area high school athletes November signing period list for 2026

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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 · 20h

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West Tennessee communities honor veterans with Veterans Day events

JACKSON, Tenn. (WBBJ) - Communities across West Tennessee honored the brave men and women Wednesday, who have given their lives to help keep us free. WBBJ was able to be a part of a few of these special events. Milan High School. Milan High School held a Veterans Day program...