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Brooklyn Kent

Jackson

Multimedia Journalist at WBBJ-TV (Jackson, TN)

Articles

  • 1 week ago | wbbjtv.com | Brooklyn Kent

    JACKSON, Tenn. — What better way to enjoy some great weather than outside attending local events across West Tennessee this weekend!Saturday and Sunday are jam-packed days filled with activities for families and friends. Here’s a look at some weekend events. One upcoming event will have you buzzing with excitement. The Jackson Area Beekeepers Field Day will begin at 10 a.m. Saturday at Pine Hill Park. This is an opportunity to win a prize and to do an inspection on their club bees.

  • 1 week ago | wbbjtv.com | Brooklyn Kent

    JACKSON, Tenn. — After Jackson Mayor Scott Conger made a social media post regarding a possible tax increase, we were able to hear city council members reactions to that proposal. SEE ALSO: Property tax potentially increasing in Jackson; Mayor explainsDuring Thursday’s work session and agenda review, city councilmen were able to see a proposed budget breakdown for the upcoming fiscal year. City council leaders provided their opinions on the upcoming budget.

  • 1 week ago | wbbjtv.com | Brooklyn Kent

    JACKSON, Tenn.— After a recent shooting that left park goers injured we decided to ask local residents their opinions on Jackson’s park safety. We spoke with residents at the Liberty Garden Park in Jackson and their opinion on safety. Residents shared that this park is safe to them however they wouldn’t come after the sunset. Another resident shared that they wish there was a that were a camera at the hidden back area of this park. Also at the North Park towards North Side.

  • 2 weeks ago | wbbjtv.com | Brooklyn Kent

    HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn. — We bring you continuing coverage of the Zachary Adams hearing. This is in connection to the the Holly Bobo trial of 2013. PREVIOUS COVERAGE: Day 3: Cellphone expert, Zach Adams’ previous lawyer testifyAfter one of the defendants recanted his statement, Adams returns in court along with previous witnesses from the original trial. Joe Walker, a now retired TBI criminal investigator for West Tennessee, took the stand Wednesday.

  • 2 weeks ago | wbbjtv.com | Brooklyn Kent

    HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn. — We bring you continuing coverage in the case of Zachary Adams vs the State of Tennessee. PREVIOUS COVERAGE: Day 2: Defense calls first witness in Zach Adams hearingAfter Jason Autry’s recanting of his testimony, Zach Adams appeared in court for day two in relation to the Holly Bobo case. Tuesday afternoon, the court was able to hear from three witnesses from the Holly Bobo trial. Two of the witnesses share what they remember from the original trial and evidence presented.

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