JEA responds to assist Saltillo Water Department
Jackson Energy Authority stepped up to help their neighbors in a big way.
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Hardin County closes Highway 69 at Bruton Branch to large trucks
HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn. - The Hardin County Fire Department has closed Highway 69 at Bruton Branch to all large trucks and 18-wheelers in order to allow utility crews to work to restore power. ROAD CLOSURE TO LARGE TRUCKS Highway 69…
Hardin EMA provides warming shelter update
HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn. - The Hardin County Emergency Management Agency provided an update on the county's warming shelters and information on what services and needs EMA cannot provide to residents. OUTSTANDING JOB, TVEC! All electrical companies are working as hard…
City of Jackson to extend emergency plan for freezing weather days
JACKSON, Tenn. – The City of Jackson in partnership with First United Methodist Church will extend emergency services to provide a Temporary Warming Center for homeless men, women and children for freezing weather days through Monday morning, February 2, 2026.…
JTA to operate on essential services only on Tuesday
JACKSON, Tenn. - The Jackson Transit Authority (JTA) will be operating on Tuesday, January 27. for essential service only. The lifts will be running from 6:00am – 6:00pm. The JTA business office will be closed. For the safety of our…
JEA sends crew to Lexington to assist in power restoration
JACKSON, Tenn. - The Jackson Energy Authority has fully restored all power to its customers, but it is not finished working in the weather to assist people in need. JEA posted that they were sending a crew to assist utility…
Jackson Regional Airport flights canceled for Tuesday
JACKSON, Tenn. - The Jackson Regional Airport announced on Monday that the severe winter weather has caused flights to be canceled. Jackson Regional Airport has been notified that Denver Air Connection (DAC) has canceled TUESDAY’S flights due to ongoing weather…
Area cities and towns provide road condition updates
Many cities, towns, and police departments in West Tennessee have provided road condition updates. ADAMSVILLE 2:30pm update on 01/26/2026 Power has been restored at the redlight to includes the majority of East Main Street, the Wesley Apartments, and Oakhaven…
Lexington PD provides road updates
LEXINGTON, Tenn. - The Lexington Police Department provided an update on road conditions as of Monday morning. Primary Road conditions remain very slick but are beginning to improve slowly. Secondary…
Jackson-Madison County Schools closed all week
JACKSON, Tenn. - Jackson-Madison County School System announced that all schools will be closed for the remainder of the week due to weather conditions. Jackson-Madison County Schools is prioritizing the safety of students, families, and employees due to current weather…
TN Attorney General issues guidance and tips on storm recovery
Nashville, TN - Severe winter storms have recently impacted communities across Tennessee, leaving many residents facing urgent recovery challenges. The Tennessee Attorney General’s Office urges all consumers to stay vigilant and informed as you navigate insurance claims, home repairs, vehicle purchases,…
Tennessee average gas prices increase 5.2 cents since last week
NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Average gasoline prices in Tennessee have risen 5.2 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.52/g today, according to GasBuddy's survey of 3,821 stations in Tennessee. Prices in Tennessee are 12.7 cents per gallon higher than…
West Tennessee severely impacted by winter storm
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The winter storm has severely impacted West Tennessee. Most counties declared states of emergency over the weekend as conditions worsened. Roadway conditions were extremely hazardous Sunday morning. Officials urged…
Power outages and ice damage impacting communication
NASHVILLE, Tenn. - The Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA) said communication and cellular towers are being impacted in some parts of the state due to power outages and ice damage. According to a post on Facebook, TEMA said the disruptions…
House fire displaces residents, Red Cross assisting
MILAN, Tenn. - On Sunday January 25, 2026 at approximately 9:50 AM, the Milan Fire Department was dispatched to a residential fire at 1044 West Woodrow St in Milan. Upon arrival, firefighters found heavy smoke visible in the rear of…
GRIZZLIES-NUGGETS GAME POSTPONED
Memphis, Tenn. – The NBA game scheduled for today between the Memphis Grizzlies and Denver Nuggets at FedExForum has been postponed due to extreme weather conditions in the Memphis area. The date for the rescheduled game will be announced by…
TDOT Asking Motorists Not to Drive in Dangerous, Icy Conditions
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) continues to strongly urge motorists to stay home. TDOT crews are on their fourth day of clearing roads and are now removing downed trees. Due to the prolonged weather event, with…
Milan PD warns of slick bridges and roads
MILAN, Tenn. - The Milan Police Department is warning about the slippery road conditions on E. Vanhook and Stinson. The bridge on E Vanhook @ Stinson has became very slick in the last hour with vehicles getting stuck. Road conditions…
Jackson Fire’s fleet fitted with chains
JACKSON, Tenn. - The Jackson Fire Department has fitted its fleet with chains. In a post on Facebook, JFD said the move was the first time in several decades the department has fitted the trucks with the chains. The move…
JEA issues instructions and tips for customers during winter weather
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. - The Jackson Energy Authority is reminding its customers that the winter weather could cause prolonged power outages and is providing some tips for residents during this severe weather. We will begin seeing our weather deteriorate in…
Martin road crews working to maintain streets
MARTIN, Tenn. - The City of Martin road crews have been working to maintain the city's streets Saturday. The city posted a photos of the crew and encouraged residents to limit travel to only what is necessary and do not…
JMCSS Superintendent reflects on contract extension
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. - Jackson-Madison County School Superintendent (JMCSS) Marlon King posted a reflection of his time as school superintendent, his contract extension, and his vision for the future. For more local news, click here.
Trump administration grants Tennessee’s Emergency Declaration
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Today, Governor Bill Lee announced that President Donald J. Trump has granted an Emergency Declaration to support Tennessee’s ongoing response to the winter weather event that is impacting all 95 counties across the state. The request was submitted…
Viewer’s January 2026 Snow Photos
WBBJ viewers from all across West Tennessee are enjoying the snow and sharing their photos with us.
Gov. Lee issues State of Emergency ahead of winter storm
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee issued a State of Emergency for all 95 counties on Thursday.
NWS issues Ice Storm Warning and Winter Storm Warning
WEST TENNESSEE - The National Weather Service in Memphis has issued a Winter Storm Warning for the majority of western Tennessee and an Ice Storm Warning for SE corner of Tennessee. Ice Storm Warning (Extreme) Chester; Decatur; Hardeman; Hardin; Henderson;…
Tennessee ranks 5th in nation for frozen pipes
As winter weather takes hold across the Volunteer state, State Farm has identified Tennessee as a costly state for frozen pipe claims. State Farm ranks Tennessee as 5th in the nation for frozen pipes and water damage totaling $31 million based…
Coming cold weather could trigger asthma symptoms
Colder weather is on the way, and cold air can be an asthma trigger. The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) offers tips on managing asthma symptoms during cold weather, including: Wear a scarf or face mask over your mouth and…
Former Jackson caregiver charged with theft and financial exploitation
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. - An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation’s Medicaid Fraud Control Division has resulted in the arrest of a former caregiver accused of theft and financially exploiting a vulnerable adult in her care.…
Local warming shelters, safety tips to know ahead of winter storm
To help prepare you and your loved ones, we've created a list of tips and local warming shelters to know about ahead of the extreme winter weather conditions.
Humboldt Police Sgt. receives commendation
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. - A Humboldt Police Department Sergeant received a letter of commendation for going above and beyond the call of duty. According to the Humboldt Police Department, Sgt. Jonathan Stewart recognized a citizen was having an issue with their…
Dyersburg police warn Hyundai owners of recent thefts
DYERSBURG, Tenn. - The Dyersburg Police Department is warning Hyundai owners of some recent thefts that have occurred and believe to be part of a nationwide Hyundai security campaign. According to a post by the Dyersburg PD on Facebook, authorities…
TRAFFIC ALERT: I-40 EB traffic being rerouted
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. - Traffic on I-40 Eastbound near Exit 87 is being rerouted to Hwy 412. An accident involving an overturned semi-truck has caused traffic to be closed on the…
Johnny Lewis Taylor
Mr. Johnny Lewis Taylor, 59, died Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson. Services will be Thursday, January 29, 2026, at 12:00 Noon at Rawls Funeral Home in Brownsville. Interment will be in Oakwood Cemetery in…
Chipping of the Greens free mulch pickup on Saturday, January 17th
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The trees are recycled and the mulch is ready for pick up. This past week Jackson did its annual chipping of the greens. Residents were able…
Crime Stoppers: Homicide Investigation
Crime Stoppers and the Jackson Police Department would like to know what really happened at King Baba's.
City leaders discuss updating noise ordinance in Brownsville
Residents in one community could be getting an updated noise ordinance in the future.
Titans rookie QB Cam Ward to have more tests on his injured throwing shoulder
Quarterback Cam Ward will have more tests on his injured right shoulder when the Tennessee Titans return home following their season finale.
Trump’s plan to seize and revitalize Venezuela’s oil industry faces major hurdles
President Donald Trump's plan to take control of Venezuela's oil industry and ask American companies to revitalize it after capturing that country's president in a military raid isn't likely to have a significant immediate impact on oil prices.
How cocaine and corruption led to the indictment of Maduro
A newly unsealed U.S. Justice Department indictmen t accuses captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro of running a "corrupt, illegitimate government" fueled by an extensive drug-trafficking operation that flooded the U.S. with thousands of tons of cocaine.
Hollywood starts 2026 with ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ No. 1, as James Cameron’s sci-fi epic crosses $1B
Hollywood kicked off 2026 with "Avatar: Fire and Ash" atop the box office for the third straight week and with hopes for a blockbuster-filled year after a disappointing 2025.
Annie Ruth McDonald
Annie Ruth McDonald, age 81, of Jackson, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on December 31, 2025, in Jackson, Tennessee. She was born on September 2, 1944, in Jackson, Tennessee. Annie Ruth was a faithful member of Malesus Baptist Church and found…
Mrs. Annie Lou “Ann” Williams
Mrs. Annie Lou “Ann” Williams, 90, of Union City passed away 6:46 p.m. Friday, January 2, 2026, at VanAyer Senior Living & Rehab in Martin. Graveside services will be conducted 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 7, 2025, at Antioch Cemetery near…
A. Laura Johnson
Ms. A. Laura Johnson was born in Jackson, Tennessee. She departed this life on December 29, 2025. A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. at Lane Tabernacle C.M.E. Church. Her remains will lie…
Mrs. Lula B. Clark
Mrs. Lula B. Clark was born on November 2, 1931 in Madison County, Tennessee. She departed this life on December 30, 2025. A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. at East Jackson Church…
Georgia Faye Patrick Yarbrough
Georgia Faye Patrick Yarbrough, lovingly known as Faye, passed away on December 26, 2025, in Jackson, Tennessee. She was born on October 14, 1941, in the Bemis Community. Faye was a longtime and faithful member of North Jackson Church of…
Patricia Ann Long
Patricia Ann Long, born January 28, 1957, was called home on December 22, 2025. Patricia was a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend. Her life touched many, and she will be remembered with love, respect, and gratitude by all…
Holiday cheer continues at Christmas on the Farm.
MILAN, Tenn. -- This holiday season, County Road Farm has transformed into quite the wonderland. The traveling petting zoo put up Christmas lights for the kids to come and enjoy. In addition to feeding and petting the animals, the farm…
Lyman Leon Priddy
Mr. Lyman Leon Priddy, age 78, of Lexington, TN., departed this life on Thursday, December 18th, 2025, at Jackson Madison County General Hospital.
Jeffrey “Jeff” Lynn Mays
Jeffrey “Jeff” Lynn Mays, age 63, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on December 19, 2025. Jeff was born on May 14, 1962, in Jackson, Tennessee. He worked for many years at McCowat Mercer, where he was known for his…
