Author: WBBJ Staff

Juvenile charged following murder investigation in Harriman

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.

Kenneth Ray Northam

Kenneth Ray Northam, 83, of Troy, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, August 28, 2025. Born on December 9, 1941, in Dyer County, Kenneth was the beloved son of the late Fred Lee Northam and Maggie Ellen (Edmaiston)…

Football Friday Night Week: 2 Recap

Every week, WBBJ will be recapping the high school football action with the scores and highlights from games all across the region.

Willie Mae Perry

Mrs. Willie Mae Perry, 78, died Friday, August 22, 2025, at St. Francis Hospital-Bartlett. Services will be Saturday, August 30, 2025, at 11:00 A. M. at Smith Chapel Baptist Church in Somerville. Interment will be in Smith Chapel Baptist Church…

Matthew Hazlewood

Matthew Hazlewood, 54, of Martin passed away Thursday, August 21, 2025, at his home surrounded by his family, friends and love of Christian music. Funeral services will be conducted 3:30 p.m. Sunday at Central Baptist Church in Martin. Brother Kylan…

Kenneth Dwayne Reese

Mr. Kenneth Dwayne Reese, 62, died Wednesday, August 20, 2025, at his residence in Oakland. Memorial Services will be Saturday, August 30, 2025, at 10:00 A. M. at St. John Baptist Church in Stanton. For more information, contact Rawls Funeral…

Laura Simmons Webb

Laura Simmons Webb, lovingly known as “Momma” to her children and “Memommy” to her grandchildren, passed away peacefully on August 14, 2025, in Jackson, Tennessee. She was 87 years old. Born on May 9, 1938, in Newbern, Tennessee, Laura was…

Jackson Energy Authority reports utility, telecommunications outages

JACKSON, Tenn.-- The Jackson Energy Authority tells us several hundred of its utility customers were left without power Wednesday night related to the storms that moved through our area. According to an email from Steve Bowers with Jackson Energy Authority…

What the Tech: Instagram Maps

Instagram’s newest update adds a location-sharing map that, at first glance, seems like a fun way to connect with friends and discover new places. Imagine walking toward your favorite coffee shop…

Jerry Lynn Cunningham

Jerry Lynn Cunningham, 86, of Troy passed away Saturday, August 9, 2025, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Union City. Graveside services will be conducted 12:00 p.m. Wednesday at Ebenezer Cemetery near Troy. There will be no visitation and friends are…

Sammy Butler

Sammy Butler, 49, of Tiptonville passed away Saturday morning, August 9, 2025, at his home. He was former resident of Union City. Funeral services will be conducted 1:00 p.m. Tuesday in the chapel of Edmaiston Mosley Funeral Home. Family and…

Ricky Lynn Meadows

Mr. Ricky Lynn Meadows, 62, died Monday, August 4, 2025, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson. Services will be Saturday, August 16, 2025, at 11:00 A. M. at Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church in Bells. Interment will be in Oak…

Sheila Clayton

Mrs. Sheila Clayton, 72, of Union City passed away 5:29 p.m. Saturday, August 2, 2025, at her home surrounded by her family. Funeral services will be conducted 1:00 p.m. Tuesday at Edmaiston Mosley Funeral Home. Brother Marshall Key will officiate…

FSIS issues public health alert for ready-to-eat ham salad

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing a public health alert for ham salad products containing Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulated breadcrumb products that have been recalled by Newly Weds Foods, due to concerns that the products may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes (Lm).

UTM graduate receives Phi Kappa Phi Fellowship

Lauren Milam, a May 2025 graduate of the University of Tennessee at Martin, was named to a Phi Kappa Phi Fellowship valued at $8,500, according to an announcement made July 22.

What the Tech: Tech for the home

Here are 8 tech gadgets that are perfect for people who want to make life easier, without making it more complicated.

What the Tech: AI search Perplexity

Perplexity, a relatively new AI-powered search tool, is gaining attention as a smarter alternative to traditional search engines.

What the Tech: Crypto scam

If you or someone you know has invested in cryptocurrency, here’s an urgent warning: scammers are using fake text messages that appear to come from Coinbase to steal from crypto wallets.

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Old Humboldt Rd and Shepherds Field area Lighthouse Pentecostal Church

TEMA announces new Disaster Recovery Center hours

The Tennessee Emergency Management Agency has announced new hours at its Disaster Recovery Centers. The announcement was made on the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency Facebook page.

Jo Ann Brown

Mrs. Jo Ann Brown, 84, of Portland and formerly of Hornbeak and Union City passed away 4:10 p.m. Thursday, July 17, 2025, at Sumner Regional Medical Center in Gallatin. Funeral services will be conducted 12:00 p.m. Monday at Edmaiston Mosley…

Gary Ray Doughten

Mr. Gary Ray Doughten, 72, of Rives, passed away at 11:55 a.m. on Friday, July 18, 2025, at Baptist Memorial Hospital. Born on March 21, 1953, in Obion County, he was the son of the late Malcolm Clinton Doughten and…

Lela Mae Carney

Ms. Lela Mae Carney, 94, died Tuesday, July 15, 2025, at her residence in Stanton. Services will be Saturday, July 26, 2025, at 1:00 P. M. at Beech Grove Church of Christ in Brownsville. Interment will be in Beech Grove…