Author: WBBJ Staff

TWRA offers precautions for possible cases of Avian Influenza

The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) is reminding hunters to remain vigilant and take appropriate precautions for possible cases of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) among wild birds, backyard domestic flocks, and commercial poultry flocks in the Southeast.

Kimberli Dawn “Kim” (Cutler) Peridore

Kimberli Dawn "Kim" (Cutler) Peridore, 64, of Cordova passed away unexpectedly Friday, December 5, 2025, at her home. She was a former resident of Union City. Funeral services will be conducted 2:00 p.m. Tuesday in the chapel of Edmaiston Mosley…

41st annual Santa’s Village returns to UT Martin

Children of all ages will have the opportunity to tell Santa their Christmas wishes at the 41st annual Santa’s Village, hosted by the City of Martin Parks and Recreation Department on Dec. 11-14 in the University of Tennessee at Martin’s Ned McWherter Agricultural Complex.

John Anthony Pendrick

Mr. John Anthony Pendrick, 75, of Troy passed away Friday, December 5, 2025, at his home. There will be no services for Mr. Pendrick. John was born February 21, 1950, in Chicago, Illinois, son of the late Stanley and Gene…

TDOE announces 2025-26 Principal and Supervisor of the Year

This evening at the annual Excellence in Education celebration, the Tennessee Department of Education (department) announced the 2025-26 Principal of the Year and Supervisor of the Year, along with the two 2025-26 Recognizing Inspiring School Employees (RISE) state finalists.

Naomi Pyles

Naomi Pyles passed away peacefully on December 3, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family. Born on November 28, 1943, to Alton and Eula McKinnie, Naomi lived a life rooted in kindness, devotion, and simple joys. She enjoyed going…

Cynthia Faye Walker Sorrell

Cynthia Faye Walker Sorrell, 76, of Beech Bluff, Tennessee, passed away peacefully at her home on November 28, 2025 surrounded by her devoted and loving family. Cynthia was born on April 12, 1949, in Madison County, Tennessee, to the late…

Anna Burke Covington

  Funeral service for Anna Burke Covington, age 78, will be Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 12:00 PM in the Chambers-McClure Academic Center at Lane College. Mrs. Covington died Sunday, November 23, 2025 at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. AKA Ceremony…

Information on Ward Grove Christmas Tree Farm

You can visit Ward Grove Christmas Tree Farm at 20 Ward Road in east Madison County Thursdays through Saturdays from 9 a.m, until dark and Sundays noon until dark. Other days and times can be scheduled by appointment. Their last…

Football Friday Night: Week 14 Recap

Every week, WBBJ will be recapping the high school football action with the scores and highlights from games all across the region. Here is a look at Football Friday Night’s Week 14, Round 3 Playoffs action: [blox_vms account="WBBJ" key="efacb74a72f34e68e03fd57aa7168c701f1528fc" vtitle="Football…

Janet Smith Epps

Mrs. Janet Smith Epps was born on November 27, 1931 in Cotton Plant, Arkansas. She departed this life on November 16, 2025. A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, November 29, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. at Forest Heights United…

Crime Stoppers: Holiday Theft

Christmas is right around the corner! So is every scumbag and moron just waiting to break into your car or home trying to take all your Christmas gifts.

Mary Kay (Harrison) Barnes

Mary Kay (Harrison) Barnes, 75, of the Crystal community passed away Saturday, November 15, 2025, at home. She was born June 14, 1950, in Martin daughter of the late G.W. and Mary Margaret (King) Harrison. Kay married Robert Lynn Barnes…

Kimberley Dawn Bevill Brown

Kimberley Dawn Bevill Brown, age 60 of Paris, passed away Friday, November 14, 2025, at her residence. Her funeral service will be held on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, at 2:00 PM at McEvoy Funeral Home, with Charlie Cate of New…

Larry Wayne Via

Larry Wayne Via, 75, of Union City passed away Saturday, November 15, 2025, at The Waters of Union City. Funeral services will be conducted 1:00 p.m. Monday in the chapel of Edmaiston Mosley Funeral Home. Brother Archie Larry will officiate.…

Barry E. Bryant

Barry E. Bryant, 59 of Jackson TN, passed away on November 13, 2025. Visitation will be held on Friday, November 21, 2025, from 11:00am to 5:00pm at Affordable Funerals and Cremation Services chapel. Funeral Service will be on Saturday, November…

Crime Stoppers: Clothing theft

You're about to see two scallywags that went into The Uniform Source located on Vann Drive not to buy anything, oh no, they went in to steal. Why…

Fredrick Carter

Funeral service for Fredrick Carter, age 65, will be Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at 11:00 AM in the Chapel of Mercer Brothers Funeral Home. Mr. Carter died Thursday, October 30, 2025 at Vanderbilt Medical Center. Visitation for Mr. Carter will…

Missing man from Bolivar

According to Tennessee Missing and Unsolved on Facebook, a Bolivar man has gone missing.