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)…
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Football Friday Night: Weekly Polls
Football Friday Night is back! Now, it’s time to voice your opinion in our weekly poll.
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.
First United Methodist Church Downtown hosts Popsicles in the Park
One local church bids farewell to Summer with a special event.
UPDATE: THP says a female has died following jump from Jackson overpass
THP confirms the death of an individual who jumped from an overpass in Jackson.
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…
$50,000 Powerball winners in Ramer, Madison, Jackpot rolls to $750 million for Monday
As the incredible Powerball jackpot continues to roll—now at $750 million for Monday night—thousands of Tennessee Powerball players win prizes at other game levels along the way.
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…
Football Friday Night: Weekly Polls
Football Friday Night is back! Now, it’s time to voice your opinion in our weekly poll.
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…
Football Friday Night Jamboree Week: Recap
It's that time of year again! Football Friday Night is back!
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…
West TN Healthcare celebrates 75 years
West Tennessee Healthcare is celebrating 75 years of care!
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…
Harvest Ministries hosts its Flourish Women’s Conference
The Flourish Women’s Conference was held on Saturday, August 9, at Harvest Ministries in Jackson.
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…
TBI Agents Investigating Henderson County Officer-Involved Shooting
At the request of 26th Judicial District Attorney General Jody Pickens, TBI special agents continue to investigate the circumstances of a Friday morning fatal shooting in Reagan involving the United States Marshals Service.
Blackburn, Blumenthal Urge Meta to Shut Down Instagram Map Feature to Protect Kids from Pedophiles & Traffickers
U.S. Senators Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) and Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) sent a letter to Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg urging him to shut down Instagram’s new map feature, which would put children’s safety at risk by allowing them to expose their location to dangerous individuals, including pedophiles and traffickers:
Deadline approaching to apply for FEMA assistance
The deadline to apply for disaster relief is quickly approaching. August 19th is your last chance to apply for FEMA's disaster relief.
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…
Henderson Co. ambulance involved in collision
Henderson County EMS involved in collision.
Palestine Church of Henderson offers Back to School event
One Chester county church supports local students with a community event.
Area students get ready to head back to class as Rockabillys hold ‘Back to School’ Night
Jackson's own baseball team holds a special event to get area kids ready to go back to class.
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).
Local ministry hosts ‘Harvest at the Amp’
Harvest at the Amp took place Saturday night in Jackson.
Final night of competition at Miss Tennessee Volunteer pageant
The Miss Tennessee Volunteer Pageant continued this weekend in the Hub City.
Rockabillys host night of music with Yung Gravy and more
Fans headed out to Rockabillys Stadium for a night filled with music.
Authorities respond to Gerdau Jackson Steel Mill Fire
UPDATE (7/28/25): Madison Co. Fire Chief talks details of Gerdau Steel Mill fire UPDATE: Fire Dept. issues update on Gerdau Steel Mill fire MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. — We received…
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.
New satellite is the first of its kind
The Nisar mission is a first-of-its-kind satellite that will observe all of earth's land and ice-covered surfaces twice every 12 days.
Large police presence spotted in south Jackson
A large police presence in south Jackson prompts calls from WBBJ tipsters.
‘Hair by Christina’ opens with re-dedication event
One Woman welcomes residents back to her one of a kind hair salon.
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.
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…
UPDATE: Madison Co. Sheriff’s Dept. Investigating Homicide on Harts Bridge Rd
On the evening of July 19, 2025, at approximately 6:16 p.m., deputies with the Madison County Sheriff's Office responded to a report of shots fired in the 300 block of Harts Bridge Road.
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…
Krider Performing Arts Center to present Disney Freaky Friday: A New Musical
The KPAC Players are hard at work getting ready for Disney Freaky Friday: A New Musical.
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…
Crime Stoppers: Homicide of Jermaine Williams
Crime Stoppers and the Jackson Police Department need your help in solving a senseless homicide. This all took place in the 1300 block of Campbell St. where 18 year old…
What the Tech: App of the day ‘Raindrop’
If your digital life feels cluttered and disorganized, then it's time you met Raindrop, a free app to simplify how you save and find content online.
What the Tech: Quick to cancel subscriptions
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) recently had a plan to make canceling subscriptions as easy as signing up. Unfortunately, this consumer-friendly initiative has been scrubbed from the FCC's agenda, and there's no word on its return.
Gibson working to repair water main
The Town of Gibson is working to repair a broken water main.
Local real estate company announces new affiliation
JACKSON, Tenn.--One local real estate company makes a deal of a life time. Conner Real Estate announced Wednesday they will be affiliating with Better Homes and Gardens Realty. This…
What the Tech?: Charging phone in the car
JACKSON, Tenn.--We've all been there: plugging our phone into the car's USB port, expecting a quick boost, only to find the battery barely creeping up, or worse, still…
