Author: WBBJ Staff

What the Tech: App of the day ‘Touch Grass’

While there are plenty of apps designed to track your screen time, a new app called "Touch Grass" takes a much more direct approach. It doesn't just track your usage; it actively tells you when it’s time to step away from the digital world and embrace reality. Literally.

Lake Halford temporarily closed

TWRA will implement a temporary closure of Lake Halford beginning on July 21, 2025, to conduct paving operations.

What the Tech: AI voice clone scams

AI phone scams are surging, and a recent McAfee survey revealed that a staggering 1 in 10 people have been directly targeted. These criminals are using readily available audio clips from social media videos, TikToks, or even voicemails.

What the Tech: Email subscriptions

For too long, managing email subscriptions has been a time-consuming chore. Who has an hour (or more!) to painstakingly unsubscribe from every unwanted email list? Gmail has just launched an incredibly intuitive option to mass manage your subscriptions, making inbox decluttering easier than ever before.

What the Tech: Hidden cost of Prime Day

While it's true that Prime Day (and the competing sales from other major retailers like Walmart, Target, and Best Buy) can offer some genuine deals, this sales holiday may be costing you more than you realize.

What the Tech: Amazon Trade-Ins

Amazon is giving customers a way to turn their older Echo speakers and other devices into Amazon gift cards and discounts through its Trade-In Program.

Keeping it cool during holiday heat

The July 4th holiday weekend is known for time spent with family and celebrating with friends but it's also a great time to get outdoors.

Rev. Joe A. Scott

Rev. Joe A. Scott age 84 of Dyersburg, TN. died Thursday, June 26. 2025, at his residence. Arrangements are entrusted to McCreight Funeral Home. Visitation will be held Saturday, July 12, 2025, at Pilgrim Rest Missionary Baptist Church 11:00a.m.-11:55a.m. Funeral…

What the Tech: Prime Day scams

Amazon Prime Day is just around the corner, (July 8th-11th) and for many shoppers, it's a highly anticipated event filled with incredible deals. But while you're busy scouting for the…

What the Tech: The Worst Day for Smartphones

  JACKSON, Tenn.--The Fourth of July is all about celebration — fireworks, beach days, lake trips, and pool parties. But for your smartphone? It’s the riskiest day of…

Kid firework safety tips

If you plan on shooting your own fireworks, experts want to remind us of some common safety tips.

Wonnell Warren Meals

Wonnell Warren Meals, age 92, of Medon, TN, passed away on June 28, 2025 at Christian Care Center of Medina.

What the Tech: App of the day ‘Dumbphone’

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by your iPhone, constantly opening one app after another without even thinking, you’re not alone. That’s where a free app called Dumbphone dp can help.

What the Tech: Protect your Prime Purchases

With Amazon Prime Day(s) coming up July 8th-11th, millions of shoppers are eager to snag deals and enjoy fast shipping. However, this also means that porch pirates are on the prowl, ready to snatch packages from unsuspecting doorsteps.

What the Tech: Insurance cards

If you store your auto insurance card in your smartphone, you’re not alone. It’s convenient, but it could also compromise your privacy.

What the Tech: Freezing your credit

Every few months, we hear about another data breach that exposes the personal information of millions of people. But the most recent discovery is massive.

$2 million Powerball Power Play winner in Murfreesboro

It’s happened again! Congrats to a Powerball Power Play winner in Murfreesboro, who won an incredible $2 million Saturday night, June 21, by matching five of six numbers drawn and using the Power Play option.

Willie Marie Lyons

Willie Marie Lyons, a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, left this world on June 21, 2025, at her home in Alamo, Tennessee, after a courageous battle with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). Born on January 30, 1967, in Tiptonville, Tennessee,…

Allen Shelton Collins

Allen Shelton Collins, a retired Baptist Preacher passed away peacefully at his home in Martin, TN, on June 19, 2025. He was 76 years old. Born on November 7, 1948, in Lake County, TN. He is survived by his wife,…

What the Tech?-App of the Day: Break the Web

JACKSON, Tenn.--We’ve all been there. You’re checking your social feeds or watching TV and suddenly hear about a story that everyone seems to know about, except you. A celebrity trending,…

What the Tech: Smartphones and the heat

You’ve probably seen it happen: leave your phone in the sun too long and it suddenly shuts down with a warning that it’s too hot to use. But your phone doesn’t need to be sitting on a pool chair to overheat.

What the Tech: Get ready for Prime Day

Amazon announced its annual Prime Day event will be bigger and longer than ever. Running for four days from July 8th to the 11th, the sales event is Amazon’s largest of the year.

What the Tech: Public WiFi

Free public WiFi is everywhere. Airports, hotels, coffee shops, even grocery stores offer easy access to the internet. And thanks to improvements in website security and device protections, it’s not as risky as it once was. But “not as risky” doesn’t mean safe.