LAKE COUNTY, Tenn. — A news release says 17 dogs were rescued in Lake County. Animal Rescue Corps says the dogs — which included newborn puppies — were rescued from a breeding operation. The release says the dogs were living in unsanitary conditions while exposed to the elements in outside wire-pens. The ARC says the dogs were suffering from issues…
JACKSON, Tenn. — An influential Hub City leader was remembered by his community following his passing on Friday. Harvey Buchanan served as Councilman for District 4 in Jackson for 26 years. NAACP President Harrell Carter grew up with Buchanan, and he said his public service heart started with his family. “His family is about service and connecting the community. Harvey…
It’s time to recognize this week’s Educator of the Week, brought to you by the Tennessee Education Lottery. Educator of The Week: Jeffrey Evers Jeffrey Evers didn’t originally have plans to go into education in college, but says he found his calling when he did. “Once I answered the call, it was like everything just aligned the way it was…
JACKSON, Tenn. — The U.S. Marshals confirmed a Tennessee was captured in northern Mississippi on Thursday. The Marshal Service says Zaimen Lambert, of Michie, was taken into custody following a barricade in Corinth. Marshals say Lambert was wanted by the McNairy County Sheriff’s Office for aggravated sexual battery, five counts of rape of a child, and five counts of violation…
JACKSON, Tenn. — The Jackson-Madison County Bicentennial Commission hosted their First Friday Forum for December. “We’re excited to be celebrating 200 years of history and progress in Jackson Madison County,” said commission chair Elaine Christian. “The First Friday Forum we’re doing each month, and we selected monthly themes so we can dive more into the history of our community, and…
JACKSON, Tenn. — It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas, and there are many events in West Tennessee this weekend to help ring in the holiday. Saturday at 10 a.m., head to the fun-filled Humboldt Christmas on Main to enjoy a special showing of “The Grinch” and much more! There will be six showings at the children’s event: 10:00…
Friday Night Forecast Update for December 3rd: After a warm and dry start to December, wet and cooler weather will be returning over the next 72 hours. A weak front will pass Saturday morning bringing a few light showers and a change in the winds cooling things down a bit. A more powerful system moves through Sunday night bringing big…
After more than three years reporting all things sports in West Tennessee, the WBBJ team is saying ‘goodbye’ to Alex Northcut. Alex will be taking on a new opportunity in Sioux City, Iowa later this month, and he has a final message to share with his co-workers and our viewers: To my friends at WBBJ, As most of you know,…
HONOLULU (AP) — Hundreds of military families living near Pearl Harbor have complained of stomach pain, nausea and other health ailments after the Navy’s water system became contaminated by petroleum. The problems are afflicting one of the most important Navy bases in the world, which is home to submarines, ships and the commander of U.S. forces in the Indo-Pacific region….
JACKSON, Tenn. — A longtime Hub City civil rights leader, businessman and government leader has died. Jackson City Council member Harvey Buchanan died Thursday night according to Mayor Scott Conger’s Facebook page. Buchanan represented District 4 on the Jackson City Council for 26 years. He worked with the Boys and Girls Club, and along with his brother, ran a service…
