ABC NEWS Livestream: Charlie Kirk Memorial
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.
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JPD Investigates Aggressive Panhandling
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.
$50,000 Powerball winner in Chattanooga
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 Fest kicks off at Donnell Century Farm
Fall festivals around the region ramp up for the start of the season.
Waylon Drake Bates
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…
West TN Drug Task Force seizes Cocaine, other drugs during interdiction operation
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.
Football Friday Night: Weekly Polls
It's Football Friday Night Week 5! Now, it’s time to voice your opinion in our weekly poll.
Football Friday Night: Week 5 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: Help to find these convicts
Crime Stoppers and the Madison County Sheriff's Department need your help in capturing the convicts you're about to see.
Handford to perform at annual McAfee Concert Sept. 30
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 Announces a New Ranger-Led Hike – “McCook Takes the Field”
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
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…
Candlelight vigil held in memory of Charlie Kirk
Residents gathered together to remember Charlie Kirk.
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: 4 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: Cash for info on Fentanyl possession
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!
Pet of the Week: Sienna
This week’s Pet of the Week from Tipton County Animal Shelter is Sienna!
9/11 salute held at Jackson regional airport
In honor of 9/11, Madison county officials gathered Thursday.
Patriot Day memorial sea of lights held in Crockett county
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…
September 11 Remembrance Events
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.
McMeen to retire as president of The Community Foundation Board of Trustees
The Community Foundation of West Tennessee’s Board of Trustees announced that its President, Dr. Frank McMeen, will be retiring from his role.
Benton Co. announces 2 bus routes not running Wed afternoon
Benton County announced that two of their bus routes will not be running on Wednesday afternoon.
The Mill to offer new Build Your Brand workshop
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.
Former nurse charged with Impersonating Licensed Professional and Fraudulently Obtaining a Controlled Substance
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
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
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.…
Lee Ella Land
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
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…
Big lottery winners in TN includes five $50,000 winners, one $100,000 winner
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.
Gov. Bill Lee, First Lady Maria Lee Host Carnival Celebration for Kids Service Challenge Participants
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.
Football Friday Night Week: 3 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: Help find this porch pirate!
Crime Stoppers needs your help identifying this moron, so we can arrest him for being a porch pirate.
Car chase ends in officer-involved shooting
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…
Crockett Co. Sheriff’s Office awarded grant
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.
Gamma Alpha Omega Chapter Donates Black Hair Care Products to the Dream Center of Jackson
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.
4 Powerball winners of $50,000 each in Tennessee; Jackpot climbs to $1.1 Billion for Monday
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.
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.
Decatur Co. EMA releases update on fire at GSM Outdoors
Decatur Co. Emergency Management Agency released the following update on the fire that occurred at GSM Outdoors in Parsons.
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: 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!
