Author: WBBJ Staff

What the Tech: Open before Christmas

We all know the drill: "Don't open before Christmas!" But let's be real, some gifts just beg to be unwrapped early. And when it comes to tech gadgets, opening them early might just save Christmas Day from turning into a tech support nightmare.

What the Tech: App of the day ‘FlightRadar24’

Have you ever gazed at the sky and wondered about the airplanes soaring above? Or perhaps you've followed news stories about mysterious drones and wished for a way to identify what's flying overhead. If so, FlightRadar24 might be the app for you.

Gov. Lee champions Education Freedom Act in new TV ad

Tennessee Governor Bill Lee is featured in a new television ad launched today by the American Federation for Children championing the Education Freedom Act (SB0001/HB0001), legislation that will deliver universal school choice for Tennessee families and continue record investments in teachers and public schools.

John Winfield

Memorial service for the late John Thomas Winfield will be at 1pm on Saturday, December 28, 2024. It will be held at Affordable Funerals Chapel located at 116 Allen Ave in Jackson, TN. For any further information, please contact Affordable…

Starlet Ann Stainback Newman

Starlet Ann Stainback Newman, age 67, resident of Holly Springs, Mississippi and wife of the late William Robert Newman, departed this life Sunday morning, December 22, 2024 at her home. Starlet was born November 2, 1957 in Somerville, Tennessee, the…

Ronald Buford “Ron” Yates

Ronald Buford "Ron" Yates, 73, of Union City passed away Monday, December 23, 2024, at his home. Graveside services will be conducted 10:00 a.m. Thursday, December 26, 2024, at Obion County Memorial Gardens. Brother Ron Gray will officiate. Family members…

Weekend fire displaces residents in Medina

On Sunday December 22, 2024 at approximately 5:21 AM, the Milan Fire Department was dispatched for mutual aid to a residential fire at 431 East Church St in Medina.

Elizabeth Jones Moore

Mrs. Elizabeth Jones Moore, 95, died Friday, December 20, 2024, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson. Services will be Saturday, December 28, 2024, at 1:00 P. M. at St. Paul Baptist Church in Brownsville.  Interment will be in St.…

Lawandar Wilson

Funeral service for Lawandar Wilson, age 50, will be Friday, December 27, 2024 at 1:00 PM in the Chapel of Mercer Brothers Funeral Home. Ms. Wilson died Tuesday, December 10, 2024 in Pope MS. Visitation for Ms. Wilson will be…

William Anderson, V

Funeral service for William Joel Anderson V, age 31, will be Friday, December 27, 2024 at 11:00 AM in the Chapel of Mercer Brothers Funeral Home.  Burial will follow in Parkway Memorial Gardens. Mr. Anderson died Sunday, December 15, 2024…

Danny Lee Summers, Sr.

Danny Lee Summers, Sr., 75, of Rives passed away 10:00 p.m. Saturday, December 21, 2024, at Jackson Madison County General Hospital. Funeral services will be conducted 1:00 p.m. Friday, December 27, 2024, in the chapel of Edmaiston Mosley Funeral Home.…

Noel Jerome Monroe, Jr.

Noel Jerome Monroe, Jr., age 65, resident of Bartlett, Tennessee, departed this life Saturday evening, December 21, 2024 at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee. Noel was born June 4, 1959 in Honolulu, Hawaii, the son of the late Noel…

Scotty Daniel

Michael Scott “Scotty” Daniel, age 58, passed away on Sunday, December 22, 2024, at his home in Crockett Mills, TN.  A Memorial Gathering will be held on Saturday, December 28, 2024, at the Bells Funeral Home from 2:00 P.M. until…

Deborah Ann Groves

Deborah Ann Groves, age 75 passed away on December 18, 2024 in Jackson, TN.

Donna Alice Jones

Donna Alice Jones, age 98, of Dyersburg, Tennessee, formerly of Peoria, Illinois passed away on Friday, December 13, 2024.

Fannie Pearl Seymore

Ms. Fannie Pearl Seymore, 83, died Wednesday, December 18, 2024, at Haywood County Community Hospital in Brownsville.

Juneteenth Punch | A Recipe for Holiday Safety

According to Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security, there were 580 alcohol-related accidents from October 2023 to September 2024, just in the WBBJ viewing area alone.

Lonnie Williams

Mr. Lonnie Williams was born on April 20, 1943 in Madison County, Tennessee. He departed this life on December 18, 2024. A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, December 28, 2024 at 12:00 p.m. at St. Paul C.M.E. Church.…

Nora E. Hutcherson

Mrs. Nora E. Hutcherson was born on December 15, 1942 in Madison County, Tennessee. She departed this life on December 18, 2024. A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, December 28, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. at Salem C.M.E. Church.…

What the Tech: Last second gifts

We've all been there – a birthday sneaks up on you, a holiday party invitation arrives unexpectedly, or maybe you just forgot about that one person on your list. Don't panic! In the age of smartphones and instant gratification, there are plenty of tech-savvy, last-second gifts that will save the day (and your reputation).

Robbie Griggs

Robbie Griggs, age 24, resident of Oakland, Tennessee, departed this life Saturday, December 14, 2024. Robbie was born June 7, 2000 in Memphis, Tennessee, the son of James W. Griggs II and Stacey Plummer Griggs. He graduated from Christian Brothers…

Duncan Flora Anne

Flora-Anne Rose Duncan

Flora-Anne Rose Duncan, age 57 minutes, passed away Saturday, December 14, 2024, at St. Thomas Midtown in Nashville. Her funeral service will be Friday, December 20th at 11:00 am at McEvoy Funeral Home with Bro. Donald Bailey of Taylor's Chapel…

Shirley Lenti

Shirley Ann Lenti, age 89, resident of Somerville, Tennessee and wife of the late Joseph Pete Lenti, departed this life Wednesday evening, December 18, 2024 at the National HealthCare Center in Somerville. Shirley was born February 15, 1935 in Memphis,…

Margaret Johnson

Margaret Ann Johnson, age 72, resident of Memphis, Tennessee, departed this life Tuesday evening, December 17, 2024 at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Memphis. Margaret was born April 17, 1952 in Memphis, the daughter of the late Sam W. Johnson, Sr.…

Ann Blackwell Chester

Ann Blackwell Chester, age 76, resident of Somerville, Tennessee and wife of Jimmy Chester, departed this life Wednesday morning, December 11, 2024 at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee. Ann was born September 17, 1948 in Memphis, the daughter of…

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