JACKSON, Tenn. — The Jackson-Madison County School System is inviting the community to its District Family Fun Day. JMCSS says it will be held on Saturday, Oct. 23 at the Parkview Learning Center from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Along with a free lunch goody bags and prizes, there will also be a Book Walk, learning stations, booths, and games….
Services for Mrs. Emma “Janey” Holman Long, age 69 of Jackson, Tennessee will be held on Wednesday, October 20, 2021, 1:00 P.M., at the Mt. Zion Baptist Church. The interment will be in the Parkway Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, from 4:00 P.M. – 6:00 P.M. at the Stephenson-Shaw Chapel. The Live Webcast for Mrs. Long,…
It’s time to recognize this week’s Educator of the Week, brought to you by the Tennessee Education Lottery. Joshua Adkins started his career in nursing, but switched to education a few years ago. He adds that there are no regrets. “I graduated in 2010 with my RN license, and I returned to school in 2016 to get my education degree,…
JACKSON, Tenn. — We will finally see some fall weather this weekend, and there is plenty of ways to get out and enjoy it. Saturday, Oct. 16, West Tennesseans will flood downtown for the Jackson International Food and Art Festival. The festival aims to remind the community that despite differences in appearance, religion, or where we come from, there is…
Friday Night Forecast Update for October 15th: Stronger storms are beginning to move out of West Tennessee. We will be tracking these storms all evening in the Storm Team Weather Center but they should clear out after 10 PM for most of us. Stay tuned to WBBJ TV online, on our Apps and over the TV this evening. TONIGHT: Winds…
MCNAIRY COUNTY, Tenn. — A local custodian has been arrested and terminated from a school district following an investigation. 35-year-old Christopher Weatherford was taken into custody Thursday by the McNairy County Sheriff’s Department. Weatherford, who worked as a custodian at Selmer Middle School, is being charged with two counts of sexual exploitation of a minor. McNairy County Schools Superintendent Greg…
JACKSON, Tenn. — Local dispatchers will be getting a boost in their training soon. “We are very excited and totally blessed,” said Jackson Central Dispatch Director Lanonda Jernigan. Jackson Central Dispatch is getting a helping hand in training certification. The facility was awarded money for training by their software company Central Square Technologies. Jernigan says they award different dispatch centers…
JACKSON, Tenn. — The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department announced that two Madison County Solid Waste Convenience Centers will be closed Monday, October 18. The health department says the Pipkin Road site (21 Overpass View, Jackson) will be closed for electrical and lighting repairs. Additionally, the Airport site (360 Smith Lane, Jackson) will close Monday afternoon for lighting repairs. Both…
JACKSON, Tenn. — The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed another three Madison County residents have died due to COVID-19 complications. The health department confirms those individuals are: A 69-year-old female who died October 9 A 72-year-old male who died October 11 A 42-year-old female who died October 9 A total of 304 Madison County residents have died due…
Elizabeth Ann Goforth was born June 6, 1945 and passed away peacefully on October 7, 2021 at her granddaughter and caregiver’s home, Tiffany Push. Ann was known by most who knew her and was loved by everyone who met her. She took in many family members and anyone who needed a place to rest their heads and eat a meal….
