Author: WBBJ Staff

Almeta Ulanda Mann

Miss Almeta Ulanda Mann, 49, died Tuesday, September 26, 2023, in Memphis. With social distancing restrictions in place, services will be Saturday, October 7, 2023, at 11:00 A. M. at Woodlawn Baptist Church in Brownsville. Interment will be in Woodlawn…

Mugshots : Madison County : 9/28/23 – 9/29/23

The people in this gallery were booked into the Madison County Jail between 8 a.m. on 9/28/23 and 8:09 a.m. on 9/29/23. Their inclusion only indicates they were booked into the jail and does not indicate guilt.

Clifford D. Martin

Clifford D. Martin, age 71, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 28, 2023, at his home in Brownsville, TN.  A visitation for Mr. Martin will be held on Friday, September 29, 2023, in the Chapel of the Brownsville Funeral Home…

Elaine Brown

Elaine Brown, age 68, was born in Williamston, South Carolina to JD and Ethel Lawton Higginbotham, and had lived the last 2 years with her youngest son in Oakland, Tennessee. She passed away surrounded by her family on September 22,…

Reelfoot Lake Pelican Festival returns in October

The 11th Annual Pelican Festival is returning to Reelfoot Lake October 20-22. Katrina Greer, Administrative Assistant for Reelfoot Lake Tourism Council, states: The white pelicans started arriving at Reelfoot Lake in mid-September and will make our lake their home until…

Mugshots : Madison County : 9/27/23 – 9/28/23

The people in this gallery were booked into the Madison County Jail between 8 a.m. on 9/27/23 and 8:09 a.m. on 9/28/23. Their inclusion only indicates they were booked into the jail and does not indicate guilt.

WRAP – Domestic Violence Awareness Month West TN Events

Press Release by Jenci Spradlin with WRAP Wrapping West Tennessee in Support WRAP Commemorates Domestic Violence Awareness Month in October JACKSON, Tenn. - October marks Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM), a time when advocates, survivors, and supporters unite to shed…

Jackson-Madison Chapter DAR announces 2023 Chapter Outstanding Junior Member

PRESS RELEASE from Jackie Utley with Jackson-Madison Chapter DAR Jackson-Madison Chapter National Society Daughters of the American Revolution [NSDAR] announced their 2023 Chapter Outstanding Junior Member during their September 20th meeting held at VFW Post 6496. The 2023 Chapter Outstanding Junior…

Co-Host / Anchor – Myrtle Beach, SC

Co-Host/Anchor  Myrtle Beach  WFXB is recruiting a co-host for lifestyle and entertainment shows. We've got news, weather and cover a variety of topics on family, parenting, relationships, fashion and entertainment.  We need someone who can communicate the big stories and…

Mrs. Gertie B. Thompson

Services for Mrs. Gertie B. Thompson, age 81 of Bells, Tennessee will be held on Friday, September 29, 2023, 11:00 A.M., at the Bells First Baptist Church. The interment will be in the Bellview Cemetery. The family will receive friends…

Mr. Donald Ray Wilson

Mr. Donald Ray Wilson was born on November 17, 1956 in Jackson, Tennessee. He departed this life on September 21, 2023. A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, September 30, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Paul C.M.E. Church.…

FULL INTERVIEW: FHU Golf Scramble

Randall Rhodes joined our show to discuss the upcoming Freed-Hardeman University Golf Scramble on October 14. Click here for more information. For more news in the Chester County area, click here.

Jerry Honeycutt

Jerry Honeycutt, age 76, of Stanton, TN, died at his residence on September 26, 2023, after a battle with cancer. Funeral Service will be conducted on Thursday, September 28, 2023, at 1:00 PM at the Lea & Simmons Funeral Home…

FULL INTERVIEW: Walk For Life

Tiffany Dawson with Birth Choice joined our show Tuesday to discuss the upcoming Walk For Life in Jackson. Click here for more information. For more news in the Jackson area, click…

Mugshots : Madison County : 9/26/23 – 9/27/23

The people in this gallery were booked into the Madison County Jail between 8 a.m. on 9/26/23 and 8:09 a.m. on 9/27/23. Their inclusion only indicates they were booked into the jail and does not indicate guilt.

McNairy County prepares to celebrate 200th birthday

McNAIRY COUNTY, Tenn.--Another West Tennessee county is preparing to celebrate its bicentennial. Tuesday afternoon, members of the Bicentennial committee for McNairy County and volunteers met at the Jack McConnico Memorial Library…

Rickey Lynn Ferrell

Rickey Lynn Ferrell, age 65, a resident of Jackson, TN, departed this life on Sunday, September 24, 2023.  He was born on April 4, 1958, in Brownsville, TN to Johnny Stancil Ferrell and Margaret Campbell Ferrell. He worked in construction. …

Grady “Pete” Clark

Grady “Pete” Clark, age 89, a resident of Ripley, TN, passed away on Saturday, September 23, 2023.  Graveside Services will be held on Tuesday, September 26, 2023, at 11:00 AM at Brownsville Memorial Gardens in Brownsville, TN with Bro. Randy Clark…

Claude Lee Pearson

Claude Lee Pearson, age 71, a resident of Brownsville, TN passed away on Tuesday, September 19, 2023, at the Haywood County Hospital.  He was born on October 26, 1951, in Memphis, TN to Billy Joe Pearson and Mary Daughtry Pearson.…

George Wayne Hendrix

George Wayne Hendrix, age 77, passed away on Thursday, September 21, 2023, at his home in Dyersburg, TN.  All services are under the direction of the Bells Funeral Home. Mr. George was born in Halls, TN on March 9, 1946,…

Tommy Wayne Emison

Tommy Wayne Emison, age 69, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 24, 2023, at his home in Bells, TN.  Funeral Services will be conducted on Wednesday, September 27, 2023, at 1:00 P.M. in the Chapel of the Bells Funeral Home,…

Mugshots : Madison County : 9/22/23 – 9/25/23

The people in this gallery were booked into the Madison County Jail between 8 a.m. on 9/22/23 and 8:09 a.m. on 9/25/23. Their inclusion only indicates they were booked into the jail and does not indicate guilt.

Community enjoys Heritage Fest in Huntingdon

HUNTINGDON, Tenn. -- A local town celebrated an annual festival this weekend. The City of Huntingdon celebrated their Heritage Festival last Saturday. This festival sees musicians from all over the state come…

Peggy Ann Hood

Peggy Ann Hood, age 71, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 17, 2023, at the Jackson Madison County General Hospital.  All services are under the direction of the Brownsville Funeral Home. Mrs. Peggy was born in Memphis, Tn on August…

Mrs. Carol Brizentine

Mrs. Carol Brizentine, age 86, a resident of Ocala, FL, formerly of Brownsville, TN, passed away on Tuesday, September 19, 2023.  Graveside Services for Mrs. Brizentine will be held on Tuesday, September 26, 2023, at 3:30 PM at the Salem Cemetery…

Mugshots : Madison County : 9/21/23 – 9/22/23

The people in this gallery were booked into the Madison County Jail between 8 a.m. on 9/21/23 and 8:09 a.m. on 9/22/23. Their inclusion only indicates they were booked into the jail and does not indicate guilt.

Billie Von Seward

Billie Von Seward was born on July 28, 1941, in Coushatta, Louisiana to the late Earnest Bell and Rachel Dowden.  After 82 years, she peacefully departed this life on Tuesday, September 19, 2023 in the comfort of her home surrounded…

Antonio Montrell Warlick

Funeral service for Antonio Montrell Warlick, age 39, will be Tuesday, September 26, 2023 at 1:00 PM in the Chapel of Mercer Brothers Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Mr. Warlick died Saturday, September 16, 2023 in Nashville,…

James Wade “WaWa” Evans, age 70

James Wade “WaWa” Evans, age 70, passed away peacefully at his home in Bells on Wednesday, September 20, 2023.  A Private Graveside service will be conducted on Saturday, September 23, 2023. A Memorial Gathering and Meal will be held on…

FULL INTERVIEW: WRAP Relative Caregiver Program

Representatives with WRAP joined our show to discuss the organization's Relative Caregiver Program. Click here to visit WRAP's website. For more news in the Jackson area, click here.

Mugshots : Madison County : 9/20/23 – 9/21/23

The people in this gallery were booked into the Madison County Jail between 8 a.m. on 9/20/23 and 8:09 a.m. on 9/21/23. Their inclusion only indicates they were booked into the jail and does not indicate guilt.

Jeffrey Lonell Wilbourn

Memorial service for Jeffrey Lonell Wilbourn, age 56, will be Saturday, September 23, 2023 at 11:00 AM in the Chapel of Mercer Brothers Funeral Home. Mr. Wilbourn died Wednesday, September 13, 2023 at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. Family and friends may…

William Ray “Bill” Hall

Memorial service for William Ray "Bill" Hall, age 66, will be Saturday, September 23, 2023 at 1:00 PM at Mt. Zion C.M.E. Church in Henderson, TN. Mr. Hall died Wednesday, August 30, 2023 at his residence. For additional information, contact Mercer Brothers…

Fredrick Wayne Hurt Winningham

Funeral service for Fredrick Wayne Hurt Winningham, age 63, will be Saturday, September 23, 2023 at 1:00 PM in the Chapel of Mercer Brothers Funeral Home. Burial will be Monday, September 25, 2023 at 1:30 PM in TN State Veteran's…

Mugshots : Madison County : 9/19/23 – 9/20/23

The people in this gallery were booked into the Madison County Jail between 8 a.m. on 9/19/23 and 8:09 a.m. on 9/20/23. Their inclusion only indicates they were booked into the jail and does not indicate guilt.

Hilda Campbell Ellington

Hilda Campbell Ellington, age 88, a resident of Medon, TN, passed away on Saturday, September 16, 2023.  Funeral Services will be held on Thursday, September 21, 2023, at 2:00 PM at the Lea & Simmons Funeral Home in Brownsville, TN, with…

Paul Lester Hunt

      Paul Lester Hunt, age 77, departed this life on Saturday, September 16, 2023, at the VA Hospital in Memphis, TN. Funeral Services for Paul will held on Wednesday, September 20, 2023, at 11:00 AM at the Parkburg…

Carolyn True Sharpe

Carolyn True Sharpe, 80, passed away Saturday, September 16, 2023, at her home in Brownsville, TN. Graveside Services will be conducted Tuesday, September 19, 2023, at 11:00 AM at Tabernacle Cemetery, 3000 Tabernacle Road, Brownsville, TN, with Dr. Susan Sharpe…

FULL INTERVIEW: RIFA Canstruction 2023

Denice Walton with RIFA joined our show to spread the word about Canstruction 2023: An Evening with The Cleverlys. Click here for more information. For more news in the Jackson area, click…

Mugshots : Madison County : 9/18/23 – 9/19/23

The people in this gallery were booked into the Madison County Jail between 8 a.m. on 9/18/23 and 8:09 a.m. on 9/19/23. Their inclusion only indicates they were booked into the jail and does not indicate guilt.

Mrs. Virginia Anderson “Tate” Williamson

Mrs. Virginia Anderson “Tate” Williamson was born on January 31, 1938 in Jackson, Tennessee. She departed this life on September 14, 2023. A Funeral Service will be held on Sunday, September 24, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. at St. Paul C.M.E.…

Miss Bonnie Jean Norment

Miss Bonnie Jean Norment, 72, died Sunday, September 17, 2023, at Springate Rehab and Healthcare in Memphis. With social distancing restrictions in place, memorial services will be Saturday, September 23, 2023, at 12:00 Noon at Rawls Funeral Home in Brownsville.…

Ms. Annie Elizabeth McDonald

Ms. Annie Elizabeth McDonald, 74, died Friday, September 15, 2023, at her residence in Brownsville. With social distancing restrictions in place, services will be Saturday, September 23, 2023, at 1:00 P. M. at Peaceful Chapel Baptist Church in Brownsville.  Interment…