Program for youth in need now available in Hardin County
SAVANNAH, Tenn. -- A new service is available in Hardin County for youth needing help providing for themselves. "We sit down with them first and discuss their goals, and we…
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Gov. Haslam urges parents of HS seniors to get ahead on FAFSA
NASHVILLE -- Gov. Bill Haslam has a request for Tennessee parents — help your soon-to-be college student start the FAFSA process ASAP. To qualify for as much financial aid as your future college student can receive, it's best to fill out the…
Information on adopting "Miracle the Pig"
For information on adopting Miracle the Pig visit, http://www.coloradocutiepigs.com/
How to help family whose Jackson home was destroyed in weekend fire
JACKSON, Tenn. -- After a weekend fire destroys a home in east Jackson, donation sites are now taking clothing and other items to help the family. The early Saturday morning fire destroyed the home near the corner of McRee and East…
Pet of the Week: Ringo
Here is our Ringo! Downtown Dogs discovered Ringo's brother under a house, dying. We rushed him to the ER vet but it was too late to save him. Since we know…
Hooked On Science: Why Does the Wind Blow?
Why Does the Wind Blow? INGREDIENTS Vacuum Cleaner Hose Styrofoam Peanuts INSTRUCTIONS STEP 1: Place several Styrofoam peanuts on a flat surface. STEP 2: Spin the vacuum cleaner hose above your…
Map for American Heart Association's Heart Walk
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Hundreds will gather Saturday morning on the campus of Union University for the American Heart Association's Heart Walk. It's a new location for the annual fundraiser that WBBJ is proud to sponsor.
State releases county unemployment figures for August
JACKSON, Tenn. -- County unemployment rates for August released Thursday show the rates decreased in 26 counties, increased in 58, and remained the same in 11. In Jackson, the unemployment rate is at 5.5 percent. In Madison County, the rate is 5.3 percent,…
Dozens of horses, many in 'critical condition,' recovered in Henderson County
HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A local animal rescue group has made what they are calling their largest-ever rescue, involving around 30 horses. Redemption Road Rescue has recovered the animals — including…
Study: Tenn. ranks ninth in nation for women murdered by men
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A new ranking for Tennessee reveals a harsh truth as it relates to violence against women. Tennessee reportedly ranks ninth in the nation in the rate of women murdered by men. The rate is 1.58 per 100,000, according to…
Historic WWII aircraft on display in West Tennessee
DARDEN, Tenn. -- One of the most iconic warplanes from World War II made a landing in West Tennessee as part of a traveling museum experience. The public is welcome to…
Pet of the Week: Porter
Pet of the week: Porter, available for adoption through Saving the animals together. He's a 6 month old plott hound mix. He's super sweet! Melissa Roberts with STAT said Porter has great…
Hooked on Science: Fruity Eclipse
Fruity Eclipse INGREDIENTS Orange Bright Flashlight INSTRUCTIONS STEP 1: Hold the orange an arm’s length from your face. Your head represents Earth, while the orange represents the moon. The moon revolves,…
Jackson Chili's to host pancake breakfast benefiting St. Jude
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Chili's Grill & Bar on Emporium Drive in north Jackson is having a special pancake breakfast Saturday to benefit St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. All are invited to the special breakfast that will run from 8 a.m. at 10:30 a.m. All of…
Fans asked to help 'Checker Neyland' for upcoming Vols game
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. -- Tennessee's attempt to end a Florida win streak in the heart of Knoxville will officially be "checkered." The Vols' third game in Neyland will also be the third time the stadium has coordinated colors — having done so…
Information on GE top-loading washers recall
For more information on GE top-loading washer recall, visit: http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/GE-Appliances-Recalls-Top-Loading-Clothes-Washers/
Information on Polaris Recreational off-Highway Vehicle (ROV) recall
For more information on Polaris Recreation off-Highway Vehicle (ROV) recall, visit: http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/Polaris-Recalls-Ranger-Recreational-Off-Highway-Vehicles/
Family organizes yard sale to benefit boy with rare illness
UNION CITY, Tenn. -- Everyone loves a good bargain, but a good bargain for a good cause is even better. "We are having our second annual benefit yard sale for Bentley…
Dollar General to expand, add 10,000 new jobs
GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn. -- Goodlettsville-based Dollar General is expanding and reportedly is set to add an estimated 10,000 new jobs. Dollar General hopes to have nearly 2,000 new stores open by the end of the 2017 fiscal year. Hoping to fill those stores with new employees, the…
Information on registering to become a bone marrow donor
To register to become a bone marrow donor online, visit: www.dkms.org/register
