Author: WBBJ Staff

Union men remain unbeaten

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Union (5-0) men's basketball team defeated Brewton-Parker College 81-51. Senior Jordan Montgomery finished with a game-high 26 points and 14 rebounds for the Bulldogs.

LHS Beta Club honored at state convention

LEXINGTON, Tenn.-Students at one area high school were honored this past weekend at the Tennessee Beta Club Convention in Nashville. From Lexington High School, Ms. Katy Hayes won second…

No. 19 Vanderbilt cruises past St. John’s 92-55

LAHAINA, Hawaii (AP) - Jeff Roberson had 11 points and 13 rebounds for No. 19 Vanderbilt, which opened the game with a 27-4 run en route to a 92-55 victory over St. John's on Monday in the opening round of…

Mugshots : Madison County : 11/20/15 – 11/23/15

The people in this gallery were booked into the Madison County Jail between 7 a.m. on 11/20/15 and 7 a.m. on 11/23/15. Their inclusion only indicates they were booked into the jail and does not indicate guilt.

Mugshots : Madison County : 11/23/15 – 11/24/15

The people in this gallery were booked into the Madison County Jail between 7 a.m. on 11/23/15 and 7 a.m. on 11/24/15. Their inclusion only indicates they were booked into the jail and does not indicate guilt.

Churches help feed thousands for Thanksgiving

OBION COUNTY, Tenn.-In Obion County, churches are coming together to feed thousands this holiday. The Obion County Ministerial Association is feeding around 6,500 people by providing 1,500 boxes of…

Travel expert urges caution in booking trips aborad

JACKSON, Tenn.-Even as the State Department issues a world-wide travel alert for Americans, local travel experts say it should not keep you from seeing new places. Ronda Richards with Ronda's Travel Corner in Jackson said even though recent terrorist attacks…

Train and semi crash investigated in Haywood County

HAYWOOD COUNTY, Tenn.-A scare in Haywood County after a train slams into a semi truck. Troopers said it happened around 7 Tuesday evening along Sugar Creek Road near Shaw's Chapel Road.…

Students make recycled ornaments for Chester Co. tree

HENDERSON, Tenn. -- Elementary students have contributed dozens of ornaments for the Chester County Christmas tree. For the third year, the Chester County Recycling Center asked students from East Chester, Jacks Creek and West Chester first and second grade to…

Dozens of locals named to East-West roster

The rosters for the 2015 East-West All-Star Classic were released this week. The game will be played on Dec. 11 at Tennessee Tech. Below are the rosters: West Team NamePos.Ht.Wt.School Tanner BeasleyLB5-11190Henry County Dantae WilkesLB6-3215Liberty D'Carrius StevensS6-0190Union City Jeremiah NanceS5-11185Crockett…

Balanced Grizzlies send Mavs to second straight loss

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) - Mike Conley scored 21 points, Jeff Green added 19 and seven Memphis players reached double figures in a 110-96 victory over the Dallas Mavericks on Tuesday night. Marc Gasol had 15 points and 10 rebounds for…

Woman surrenders horses in fear of losing job

JACKSON, Tenn.,-- A school system employee turned over three malnourished and sick horses to local animal rescue group. Redemption Road Rescue is focused on rehabilitation, rescue and re-homing abused horses in…

Tennessee-Martin rolls to 83-57 win over Harris-Stowe

MARTIN, Tenn. (AP) - Myles Taylor had 21 points and 10 rebounds to lead Tennessee-Martin to an 83-57 win over Harris-Stowe on Wednesday. Alex Anderson added 13 points and Twymond Howard 11 for the Skyhawks (2-4), who took control early…

Mugshots : Madison County : 11/24/15 – 11/25/15

The people in this gallery were booked into the Madison County Jail between 7 a.m. on 11/24/15 and 7 a.m. on 11/25/15. Their inclusion only indicates they were booked into the jail and does not indicate guilt.

Annual Thanksgiving luncheon serves hundreds

JACKSON, Tenn.,--A decade long tradition brought a traditional Thanksgiving meal to hundreds of Jackson residents Thursday. Each year, City councilman Johnny Dodd along with the Mount Moriah Baptist Church open the…

Project Care feeds hundreds for Thanksgiving

GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Few things bring people together like a warm meal during the holidays and that's exactly what many in Gibson County were given this Thanksgiving. Dozens of volunteers…

Local travelers hit the holiday traffic

JACKSON, Tenn -- Ten of millions of Americans hit the road for the Thanksgiving holiday, and West Tennessee saw plenty of traffic thanks one of the busiest travel days of…

Memphis hands Houston 3rd straight loss, 102-93

HOUSTON (AP) - Jeff Green scored 20 points and Courtney Lee had 10 of his 17 in the fourth quarter to help the Memphis Grizzlies beat the struggling Houston Rockets 102-93 on Wednesday night. Houston has lost three straight to…

Last minute shoppers flock area stores for Thanksgiving

JACKSON, Tenn.-As the hours tick toward Thanksgiving, West Tennesseans found themselves in the busiest place possible Wednesday night...the grocery store. There were full parking lots at stores throughout the Hub City…

Mississippi man accused of attacking parents over fast food

NEW ORLEANS (AP) - Authorities say a Mississippi man is accused in Louisiana of killing his father and stabbing his mother because they ordered fast food and didn't get any for him. Jefferson Parish spokesman John Fortunato says 32-year-old Ronald…

Deadline is Tuesday to apply for MTSU guaranteed scholarship

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (AP) - Middle Tennessee State University says its deadline is coming up next week for high school seniors seeking one of the school's guaranteed scholarships. Scholarships ranging from $2,000 to $5,000 per year are available for students who…

Fugitive dentist wanted in stabbing found in Minnesota

SEVIERVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Knoxville police say the Sevierville dentist sought in the stabbing of a woman at a Knoxville motel has been found in Minnesota. Knoxville investigator Chas Terry tells local media that Dr. David William Gary was arrested…

School Voucher Program

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - A leading advocacy group for the creation of a school voucher program in Tennessee says it will renew efforts to pass a proposal in the next legislative session. The proposed "opportunity scholarship" would let parents move…

Shoppers take advantage of black Friday deals.

JACKSON, Tenn.,--Hundreds of shoppers took advantage of Black Friday deals across the hub city. "It ain't been too bad so far," Tyrone Hardaway said. Hardaway plays the role of "support system"…

Mother accused of being responsible for 2 infants’ deaths

GREENEVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - A Tennessee mother is facing murder charges after the deaths of her two infant daughters last year. Multiple media outlets report that 22-year-old Kendra L. Tweed of Greeneville was indicted Monday on two counts of first-degree…

UT report lays out options for boosting road funding

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - A University of Tennessee study released Wednesday is laying out some options for the state to boost its funding for road projects, ranging from charging drivers by the mile to tapping the state's general fund. Republican…

Drive-by shooting kills Chattanooga mother

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (AP) - A drive-by shooting in Chattanooga killed a single mother as her children watched television upstairs. The Times Free Press reports (http://bit.ly/21iAPs0 ) the Tuesday night shooting fatally wounded 37-year-old Monica McMillon. But neighbors say she couldn't…

West TN Woodturners teach traditional craft

JACKSON,Tenn.,--Members of the West Tennessee Woodturners stopped into the WBBJ studio Saturday. Since 2009, the woodturners have been meeting once monthly. Currently meetings are the second Saturday at 9:30…

Hooked On Science: Pinecone Hygrometer

Pinecones act as a natural hygrometer, which measures the amount of moisture in the atmosphere. Pinecones contain seeds, which are transported by the wind. Pinecones open their scales to…

Union dominates Lane to remain unbeaten

NORTH JACKSON, Tenn. -- Union University's women's basketball team defeated Lane College 82-43. Union's high-scorer was Tiara Caldwell with 19 points. The Lady Dragons were led by Tashara Jones' 16.

4 local players bring home Tennessee Titans Mr. Football awards

NASHVILLE -- Four local high school football players are bringing home statewide honors from Nashville after being presented Tennessee Titans Mr. Football awards. Andrew Goldsmith of TCA, Emmit Gooden of Haywood, Trey Smith of USJ and Dresser Winn of Dresden…

Mugshots : Madison County : 11/25/15 – 11/30/15

The people in this gallery were booked into the Madison County Jail between 7 a.m. on 11/25/15 and 7 a.m. on 11/30/15. Their inclusion only indicates they were booked into the jail and does not indicate guilt.

Pop-up shop offers locally made gifts

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A locals-only shopping experience popped up in the hub city this weekend. The Yuletide Pop-up Shop set up in the New Southern Hotel for the weekend. The holiday…

Weather Blog

From thunderstorms to warm temperatures, the spring-like weather continues in west Tennessee. A powerful weather maker will push into our area, sparking strong to severe storms as we start the new workweek. Until then, expect a mostly cloudy sky overnight…

Christmas Concert

Sponsored by: Union University Dept. of Music Admission: Free Classical Christmas favorites performed by Union University singers and orchestra Seating is limited Group admission require reservations Time: 10:00 a.m.

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