Texas Roadhouse to distribute meal vouchers for veterans
This week, Texas Roadhouse will continue its annual Veterans Day tradition of treating veterans and active U.S. military to enjoy a free meal.
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Veterans Honor Guard presented with new van
Organizations partner to present a special gift saluting the service of all veterans.
Community gathers for annual Veterans Day parade
Community members show support for our local veterans at an annual parade.
Missing man from Bolivar
According to Tennessee Missing and Unsolved on Facebook, a Bolivar man has gone missing.
Crime Stoppers: Church vandal
What kind of fool break's into a church just to vandalize it? Scumbags!
Jackson State brings home ‘Battle of the Colleges’ trophy
Lifeline Blood Services presented Jackson State Community College with the Battle of the Colleges trophy.
Football Friday Night: Weekly Polls
It’s Football Friday Night Week 11! Now, it’s time to voice your opinion in our weekly poll!
Football Friday Night: Week 11 Recap
Every week, WBBJ will be recapping the high school football action with the scores and highlights from games all across the region.
$100K and $50K Powerball winners announced
As jackpots for the Tennessee Lottery’s two mega-jackpot games continue to climb, thousands of players in the state win prizes along the way.
Crime Stoppers: School Vandal
This stupid idiot your about to see thought it would be a good idea to break into Jackson Academy located on Emporium Drive and destroy the furniture and a metal detector.…
Child Found Safe in Carroll County
We have details following reports of a missing child found safe in Carroll County.
Trenton celebrates Bicentennial
The City of Trenton is celebrating a significant milestone.
SAR Tree Dedication
One community gathers for a dedication ceremony in West Tennessee.
Le Bonheur Toy Run returns to Jackson
Bikers here in Hub City are making a difference delivering toys.
Young man’s death prompts investigation
Alamo Police Chief Jeff Sills is leading a general death investigation into the death of a 26-year-old.
Greenfield Man Indicted on Federal Child Exploitation Offenses
A federal grand jury in Jackson recently returned an indictment charging a Greenfield, Tennessee man with multiple federal child sexual exploitation offenses.
James Groeneveld
Mr. James Groeneveld, 67, of Union City passed away 1:26 p.m. Friday, October 24, 2025, at Jackson Madison County General Hospital. Funeral services will be conducted 1:00 p.m. Tuesday at Edmaiston Mosley Funeral Home. Angie Simbeck will officiate. Burial will…
JPD investigates shooting on Tinkerhill Drive
The Jackson Police Department says a shooting occurred Saturday night on Tinkerhill Drive in Jackson.
Hardeman Adoptable Animals hosts its annual March of Dogs
One local community has a family friendly event for pets throughout West Tennessee.
Sharon Elaine Parnell
Mrs. Sharon Elaine Parnell, 70, of Troy passed away 3:30 a.m. Saturday, October 25, 2025, at her home. Funeral services will be conducted 1:00 p.m. Wednesday at Edmaiston Mosley Funeral Home. Brother Steve Gatlin will officiate. Burial will follow in…
Football Friday Night: Weekly Polls
It’s Football Friday Night Week 10! Now, it’s time to voice your opinion in our weekly poll!
Football Friday Night: Week 10 Recap
Every week, WBBJ will be recapping the high school football action with the scores and highlights from games all across the region.
Crime Stoppers: Submit a tip, earn cash
I get asked all the time does Crime Stopper's work?
Lorrie Morgan is coming to The Dixie Carter PAC
One of country music's icons is hitting the stage at The Dixie Carter Performing Arts Center in January.
Extra security measures taken after school threat
The Obion County School System said an anonymous report of an online threat against Lake Road School has prompted additional precautions.
Contessa Price Jones
Contessa Price Jones, age 41, of Whiteville, TN., departed this life on Thursday, October 16th, 2025, at Vanderbilt Medical Center in Nashville, TN. Visitation will be held on Friday, October 24th, 2025, from 3:00pm-6:00pm, at Hardeman County Funeral Services Chapel…
Tamara Ranae Cody
Tamara Ranae Cody, 42, of Union City passed away Thursday morning, October 16, 2025, at her home. Memorial services will be held at Union City First United Pentecostal Church. Time and date to be announced. Edmaiston Mosley Funeral Home is…
TWRA: Young Sportsman Deer Hunt set for October 25-26
The first Tennessee young sportsman deer hunt for the 2025-26 season will be held the weekend of Oct. 25-26.
Football Friday Night: Week 9 Recap
Every week, WBBJ will be recapping the high school football action with the scores and highlights from games all across the region.
JPD graduates 10 from Citizens Police Academy
The Jackson Police Department graduated 10 new members from the Citizens Police Academy (CPA) program.
Vehicle leaves roadway on S. Highland Ave., one airlifted
One individual airlifted after a single vehicle accident in Jackson.
ATF’s Elite National Response Team activated to assist in explosion at Tennessee factory
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) has deployed its National Response Team (NRT) to participate alongside local partners in the investigation of Friday’s deadly explosion at Accurate Energetic Systems, LLC, an explosives manufacturer in McEwen, Tennessee.
TN Emergency Management Agency releases update on AES explosion
The following information is the latest update released regarding the tragic explosion that occurred Friday in Tennessee at Accurate Energetic Systems.
Crime Stoppers: $15,000 in damages
Crime Stoppers needs your help identifying this idiot and here's what the fool did.
What the Tech: Navigation and GPS facts
Columbus Day is Monday, and while banks, the postal service, and many Americans will take the day off, I started thinking of the explorer himself. If you remember much…
What the Tech: Chatgpt and Christmas gifts
If you unwrap something this Christmas that feels oddly practical, like a vacuum cleaner or a budgeting book, don’t take it personally. There’s a good chance it wasn’t…
Milan road closed for repairs
A Milan road is closed for repairs until further notice.
Nancy Elois Miller
Nancy Elois Miller, 79, of South Jackson, Tennessee, passed away on October 2, 2025. She was born on June 29, 1946, in Gibson County, Tennessee, to the late R.V. and Lola Mae Forsythe. Nancy was raised on her family’s farm…
Herbert Johnson
Herbert Johnson, 68, of Jackson, Tennessee, passed away on October 1, 2025. He was born on December 27, 1956, in Chicago Heights, Illinois, to the late Ralph L. Johnson and Mary Zomparelli Johnson. Herbert had an incredible love for life…
Jacob Barker Music Festival donates to Make-A-Wish
A local festival aids a collaborative initiative that is making a difference in the lives of children.
Foster Poultry Farms, LLC recalls chicken corn dog products due to possible extraneous matter contamination
Foster Poultry Farms, LLC, a Livingston, Calif. establishment, is recalling approximately 3,843,040 pounds of chicken corn dog products that may be contaminated with extraneous material, specifically pieces of wood embedded in the batter, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.
Football Friday Night: Weekly Polls
It’s Football Friday Night Week 7! Now, it’s time to voice your opinion in our weekly poll!
Football Friday Night: Week 7 Recap
WBBJ will be recapping the high school football action with the scores and highlights from games all across the region.
Crime Stoppers: Golf Tournament
Crime Stoppers is having a Golf Tournament to raise money for the Gibson County reward fund.
St. Luke’s Episcopal Church host its Choral Evensong
A local church holds a very festive event to usher in fall.
Ms. Beverly Wiley Burton
Ms. Beverly Wiley Burton, age 72, of Henderson, TN., and formerly of Bethel Springs, TN., passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, September 24th, 2025. Visitation will be held Saturday, October 4, 2025, from 9:00am until time of funeral…
TBI Agents Investigating Memphis Officer-Involved Shooting
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.
Jacob Barker Music Festival Returns Oct. 3-4
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
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
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…
