At the request of 30th Judicial District Attorney General Steve Mulroy, TBI special agents continue to investigate a deadly officer-involved shooting that occurred Saturday morning involving officers from the Memphis Police Department.
The Jacob Barker Music Festival is back this fall, lighting up downtown Jackson on October 3rd and 4th with two days of live music, Southern flavor, and heartfelt giving — all in support of Make-A-Wish Midsouth.
Roger Scott Phillips, 47, of Fulgham, Kentucky passed away unexpectedly Thursday, September 25, 2025, at his home. He was a former resident of Union City. Funeral services will be conducted 4:00 p.m. Sunday in the chapel of Edmaiston Mosley Funeral…
Weston Knox Bates, beloved son of Chesney “Brianna” Bates, was born sleeping on September 25, 2025. He was held first by the love of his mother’s heart and surrounded by the prayers of his family. Though his time on Earth…
James Norman “Jamie” Brewer, 53, passed away at his home in Jackson, Tennessee on Friday evening. Funeral services will be conducted 3:00 p.m. Monday in the chapel of Edmaiston Mosley Funeral Home. Brother Gregg Hussey will officiate. Burial will follow…
It’s Football Friday Night Week 6! Now, it’s time to voice your opinion in our weekly poll!
Crime Stoppers and the Madison County Sheriff's Department want to thank all law enforcement for their assistance in capturing these three morons and putting them back behind bars.
Some of us grew up spending Saturdays at Kmart, running down the aisles with an Icee in one hand and a bag of popcorn in the other. Maybe you…
The City of Brownsville held a special reception recognizing sculptor Fred Ajanogha Thursday evening.
Two local organizations come together for a fellowship meeting.
A tipster call leads us to a large police presence on Steam Mill Ferry Road in Jackson.
Aubrey R. Knight, Sr., age 66 of Milan, TN, passed away Tuesday, September 16, 2025, in Milan. His funeral service will be held graveside at 2:00 PM on Monday, September 22, 2025, at Pisgah Cemetery in Atwood, TN. Burial will…
On Sunday, September 21st, a Memorial Service will be held for Charlie Kirk, the founder of Turning Point USA at the State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona.
On September 20, 2025, Jackson Police Officers responded to multiple reports from businesses and patrons in the area of the Columns Shopping Center concerning individuals aggressively approaching customers in the parking lot trying to sell candy.
Congrats to a Tennessee Lottery Powerball winner in Chattanooga, who won $50,000 by matching four numbers plus the Powerball in the drawing held Saturday, Sept. 20.
Fall festivals around the region ramp up for the start of the season.
Waylon Drake Bates, beloved son of Chesney “Brianna” Bates, was born sleeping on September 16, 2025. He was held first by the love of his mother’s heart and surrounded by the prayers of his family. Though his time on Earth…
During the early morning hours of Friday 9/19/25, Agents with the 30th Judicial District out Memphis seized 2.5 pounds of Cocaine, 5 bottles (507 total pills) of OxyContin and one bottle (398 total pills) of Alprazolam (Xanax) during a criminal interdiction operation.
It's Football Friday Night Week 5! Now, it’s time to voice your opinion in our weekly poll.
Every week, WBBJ will be recapping the high school football action with the scores and highlights from games all across the region.
Crime Stoppers and the Madison County Sheriff's Department need your help in capturing the convicts you're about to see.
Kathrine Handford will be the featured guest organist at this year’s annual Carolyn Townsend McAfee Concert Sept. 30, presented by the Union University Department of Music.
Shiloh National Military Park invites the public to participate in a special ranger-led hike on Saturday, September 20, 2025, titled “McCook Takes the Field.”
Melba Clenney Long, 96, of Jackson, TN went to be with the Lord on Thursday, September 11, 2025. She is reunited with her late husband of 70 years, Aaron Long. She was born on July 31, 1929 to the late…
Residents gathered together to remember Charlie Kirk.
Football Friday Night is back! Now, it’s time to voice your opinion in our weekly poll.
Every week, WBBJ will be recapping the high school football action with the scores and highlights from games all across the region.
This week Crime Stoppers is giving away cash money for any scumbag that's selling Fentanyl! So with that being said, Crime Stoppers will pay $500 if you know anyone that's in possession of this dangerous drug!
This week’s Pet of the Week from Tipton County Animal Shelter is Sienna!
In honor of 9/11, Madison county officials gathered Thursday.
CROCKETT COUNTY, Tenn. -- Thursday communities across west Tennessee held events commemorating the anniversary of 9/11 and honoring first responders. In Crockett county, they held a…
We have put together a list of the September 11 events in our area. If you are searching for a 9/11 memorial event, then here's your list.
The Community Foundation of West Tennessee’s Board of Trustees announced that its President, Dr. Frank McMeen, will be retiring from his role.
Benton County announced that two of their bus routes will not be running on Wednesday afternoon.
Small business owners, solopreneurs, and startups in Northwest Tennessee will soon have the opportunity to sharpen their branding skills with the help of Canva and branding specialist Elizabeth Pritchett.
An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the indictment and arrest of a former nurse charged with impersonating a licensed professional and fraudulently obtaining a controlled substance.
William Jerald Froman, known to family and friends simply as Jerald, passed away on September 5, 2025, in Jackson, TN. He was born on January 22, 1938, in Madison County, TN, the son of the late Jesse Lee Froman and…
Carolyn Owen Purvis, age 80 of Paris, passed away Friday, September 5, 2025, in Martin. Her visitation will be at McEvoy Funeral Home, Saturday, September 13, 2025, from 10:00 AM until 1:00 PM. There will be a private graveside service.…
Mrs. Lee Ella Land, 89, of Union City went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, September 4, 2025, at the Obion County Nursing Home. A celebration of life service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, September 9,…
Jennifer Lynn Roberson, 49, of the Shawtown community passed away Wednesday, September 3, 2025, at Jackson Madison County General Hospital. Funeral services will be conducted 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, September 9, 2025, at Greater Vision Church in Troy. Brother Archie Larry…
While the massive Powerball jackpot of $1.787 billion was won last night in Texas and Missouri, thousands of Tennessee players had fun and won prizes, all while raising valuable dollars for education in the state.
Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee and First Lady Maria Lee welcomed more than 100 families from across the state to the Tennessee Residence for a carnival celebrating their completion of the Tennessee Kids Serve Summer Challenge.
Every week, WBBJ will be recapping the high school football action with the scores and highlights from games all across the region.
Crime Stoppers needs your help identifying this moron, so we can arrest him for being a porch pirate.
DYER COUNTY, Tenn. - Authorities are investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred on Monday, September 1. Officials say a vehicle was stolen from the city limits of Newbern and an officer safety statement was included in the BOLO due to…
The Crockett County Sheriff’s Office, under the leadership of Sheriff Troy N. Klyce, has been awarded a $30,000.00 grant by the Tennessee Highway Safety Office to continue the great work our deputies are doing to make our roadways safer.
President Mechelle Moragne and members of the Gamma Alpha Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated recently donated more than 100 Black hair care products to the Dream Center of Jackson.
Four lucky Tennessee Lottery Powerball players won $50,000 each last night as the jackpot continues its incredible climb—now at a gargantuan $1.1 billion for Monday night.
An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, the Harriman Police Department, and the 9th Judicial District Attorney’s Office has resulted in the arrest of a teenager in connection to a homicide.
Decatur Co. Emergency Management Agency released the following update on the fire that occurred at GSM Outdoors in Parsons.
