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West Tennessee celebrates Marine Corps birthday at Humboldt Veterans Home

Marine Corps veterans in West Tennessee invited the community to help celebrate the Corps’ birthday.
West Tennessee celebrates Marine Corps birthday.

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TDEC Grant
State presents grants for parks, trails and outdoor spaces in West Tennessee

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MIDDAY GUEST: Black Tie & Boxing
MIDDAY GUEST: Black Tie & Boxing

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Lexington High School Junior ROTC students joined community members at Parker’s Crossroads...
Students, community members honor veterans in Henderson County

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Old Hickory Mall has been sold, and one business owner hopes the change in ownership will...

Old Hickory Mall sold, business owner hopes for more shoppers

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By Amaurie Pitts
Old Hickory Mall has been sold, and one business owner hopes the change in ownership will bring more shoppers through its doors.

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MIDDAY GUEST: Blue Bell Ice Cream

MIDDAY GUEST: Blue Bell Ice Cream

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By WBBJ Staff
Marcus Woods joined our show to talk about Blue Bell’s newest Christmas ice cream flavors that were just released in October.

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Sen. Jack Johnson, R-Franklin, speaks on the Senate floor during a special session of the...

Republicans want this Midstate senator to be Tennessee’s next lieutenant governor

Updated: 6 hours ago
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By Chasity Maynard
A Middle Tennessee state senator is now in the running for one of the highest offices in the Volunteer State.

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Restaurant Inspection Scores: Oct. 31 - Nov. 6, 2026

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By Catherine Boulton
Health inspectors fanned out across West Tennessee last week, grading several restaurants on cleanliness and food safety.

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Discounts and freebies for veterans on Nov. 11

Veterans Day restaurant deals: Where to find free food and discounts

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By Catherine Boulton
Restaurants are offering free or discounted food this Veterans Day, Nov. 11, for active-duty members and veterans.

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EMS shortage

Carroll County residents raise concerns about ambulance staffing and emergency response

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By Nyana Whitelaw
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.
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Bolivar City Council members discussed a possible moratorium related to data centers as they...
Bolivar city council discusses possible data center moratorium

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Next Cold Front Coming Wednesday Night, Few Storms Possible on Wednesday!

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Jackson Symphony presents Brunch and Beethoven at Carl Perkins Civic Center

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University School of Jackson brings “The Wizard of Oz” to the stage

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A waterwheel at Hatchie River Park in Bolivar, Tennessee.

Bolivar city council discusses possible data center moratorium

Updated: 20 hours ago
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By Ashley Jones-Sykes
Bolivar City Council members discussed a possible moratorium related to data centers as they consider how such a facility could affect the community.

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College Football expands playoffs to 24 teams

Updated: 19 hours ago
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By Zach Jones
College Football expands playoffs to 24 teams

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Highlight Monday- Vols and Alabama pickup wins over Kentucky and LSU

Updated: 21 hours ago
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By Zach Jones
Highlight Monday- Vols and Alabama pickup wins over Kentucky and LSU

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Jackson City-Wide Leaf Pick-Up

Jackson’s City-Wide Leaf Pick-Up program begins Nov. 16

Updated: 24 hours ago
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By WBBJ Staff
The leaves are falling, and yards, driveways and parking lots are becoming harder to keep clean.

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Hitachi Energy pedestrian bridge.

Hitachi Energy Alamo factory completes pedestrian bridge at helicopter landing zone

Updated: Nov. 9, 2026 at 5:50 PM CST
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By WBBJ Staff
A major addition was just completed at a local facility.

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Gibson County Commission Meeting

Large crowd opposes proposed Milan data center at Gibson County Commission meeting

Updated: 24 hours ago
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By Ashlyn Swinea
A big crowd turned out to oppose a proposed data center in Gibson County Monday, but it turned out they had nothing to worry about for now.

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Holiday spending

Holiday spending expected to drop 21% as Americans look to stretch their dollars

Updated: 24 hours ago
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By Nyana Whitelaw
Holiday shopping is ramping up this year, but a new survey shows many Americans are looking for ways to stretch their dollars without overspending.

Crime

Jacob Morley escaped Northwest Correctional Complex in Lake County, Tenn.

Tennessee inmate Jacob Morley appears in federal court after escaping TDOC

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By Catherine Boulton
Tennessee inmate Jacob Allen Morley appeared in federal court Monday after escaping from the Northwest Correctional Complex in Tiptonville on Oct. 25.

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Patients in Bolivar have a new place to receive medical care following the opening of a West...

New Bolivar hospital offers updated equipment, more emergency rooms

Updated: 23 hours ago
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By Amaurie Pitts
Patients in Bolivar have a new place to receive medical care following the opening of a West Tennessee Healthcare hospital.

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July is National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month.

Tennessee’s 29th Judicial District launches mental health court

Updated: Nov. 9, 2026 at 2:54 PM CST
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By Shayna Norwood
The 29th Judicial District now has a mental health court after receiving grant funding from the Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services.

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Be a Santa to a Senior

Be a Santa to a Senior program returns to Jackson

Updated: Nov. 9, 2026 at 5:07 PM CST
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By LeeAnne Morefield
The holidays are quickly approaching and one local organization has launched its annual program to make sure seniors have a Merry Christmas.

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Obion County woman accused of pulling gun on driver, 2 children

Updated: Nov. 9, 2026 at 2:40 PM CST
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By Catherine Boulton
An Obion County woman is being charged with aggravated assault after pulling a firearm on another motorist.

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Jackson man charged after woman says he assaulted her with extension cord

Updated: Nov. 9, 2026 at 2:26 PM CST
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By Catherine Boulton
Christevon Godwin, of Jackson, has been charged with false imprisonment and assault after a verbal argument turned physical.

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West Tennessee bands win awards at Tennessee state band competitions

Updated: Nov. 9, 2026 at 1:10 PM CST
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By Catherine Boulton
Local West Tennessee bands competed in several competitions Saturday, including the Tennessee State Band competition and the 2026 Band Masters Championship.

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Jerri Green, Democratic candidate for governor, center, cheers with supporters during a...

Democrats flipped 5 Tennessee counties in the 2026 midterms. See how your county voted

Updated: Nov. 9, 2026 at 9:27 AM CST
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By Chasity Maynard and Kassidy Brown
Democrats flipped five counties in the Tennessee governor’s race compared to the 2024 presidential race.

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A person staffs a table during the Winter Extravaganza coat drive at Casey Jones Village in...

Coat giveaway helps Jackson children prepare for winter

Updated: Nov. 8, 2026 at 8:40 PM CST
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By WBBJ Staff
School-age children received free coats during a Winter Extravaganza event at Casey Jones Village in north Jackson.

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Glinda floats down to Dorothy during the University School of Jackson’s production of “The...

University School of Jackson brings “The Wizard of Oz” to the stage

Updated: Nov. 8, 2026 at 8:41 PM CST
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By WBBJ Staff
Students at the University School of Jackson brought the yellow brick road to the stage for their fall production of “The Wizard of Oz.”

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An anniversary sign marks Antioch Baptist Church’s 195th anniversary in Madison County

Antioch Baptist Church celebrates 195 years in Madison County

Updated: Nov. 8, 2026 at 8:41 PM CST
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By WBBJ Staff
Antioch Baptist Church welcomed the community to a historical celebration marking its 195th anniversary.

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Guest speaker Chesley Carpenter-Klyce speaks during the Founder’s Day celebration at St. James...

Women’s clubs honor legacy at Founder’s Day celebration

Updated: Nov. 8, 2026 at 8:43 PM CST
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By Ashley Jones-Sykes
The Jackson City chapter of the National Association of Colored Women’s Clubs celebrated Founder’s Day

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UT Martin secures conference win over Charleston Southern

Updated: Nov. 8, 2026 at 10:38 PM CST
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By Jeremy Knouff
The UT Martin Skyhawks stay alive in the OVC race with a 20-10 victory against Charleston Southern.

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FHU Lady Lions win big on Homecoming against Bryan College

Updated: Nov. 8, 2026 at 6:09 PM CST
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By Jeremy Knouff
The Freed-Hardeman Lady Lions remain undefeated with a 82-38 victory over Bryan College on Homecoming.

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U.S. $100 bills are displayed for a photo in Dallas, Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2026. (AP Photo/LM...

About 1 in 6 Tennessee households had zero or negative net worth in 2024, study estimates

Updated: Nov. 7, 2026 at 3:29 PM CST
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By Jaxon Steward
A SmartAsset analysis of U.S. Census Bureau data estimates that 15.7% of Tennessee households had zero or negative net worth in 2024.
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