CARROLL COUNTY, Tenn. -- Instead of hopping on a bus for this field trip, students hopped on their computers. Wednesday morning, Allegion Republic Doors and Frames hosted a virtual field trip, showing students what a career in manufacturing looks like.…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Tuesday morning, the saga of Sheriff John Mehr's lawsuit against Madison County ended, with a ruling by Judge Bill Acree. Mehr was asking for 10 additional deputies and a…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The sheriff department's lawsuit against the county stretched into day four, with the county taking its turn to make its case. Day four of the civil trial began with…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Day 3 of the civil trial over Sheriff John Mehr's lawsuit picked up where the previous day left off, with the sheriff's office defending hiring decisions. First…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Day two of the trial between the Madison County Sheriff's Department and the County government started with Sheriff John Mehr taking the stand and defending his financial decisions. "I…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Over one year after the sheriff's department sued the county, the two sides finally met face to face in Circuit Court on Tuesday morning, with millions of dollars on…
BROWNSVILLE, Tenn. -- On Tuesday morning, Brownsville resident Robert Jones did his daily routine. He got up before sunrise, got dressed, and went on his morning walk to work on Thomas Street.…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- University of Memphis-Lambuth is helping honor Carl Perkins. In the land of rockabilly, students will now have another way to live out their dream of making music thanks to…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- If you see a lot more purple around town, take note. It's Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and the local organization WRAP wants everyone to know it. "More often than not, people…
DYER, Tenn. -- As of October 6, the Dyer Nursing and Rehabilitation Center has almost 50 active COVID-19 cases among its 76 residents. "We have 46 on our COVID unit, and I'm…
CAMDEN, Tenn. -- This October and November, voters will go to the polls and decide who will be the President of the United States. For many in Tennessee, that started right…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Pope Elementary received a generous donation from a local factory Thursday morning. Representatives from Owens-Corning presented the school with a $5,000 check. The factory is a partner in…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Snakes have quite the reputation, and most of that reputation is negative. Did you know killing a native species of snake in Tennessee is actually illegal? "A lot of people out there who just don't understand reptiles.…
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Many have already planned their first deer hunt of the season -- a time to get out the house, away from others, and take part in a yearly…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Library wants the community to share their creativity in a brand new way. The Pages of Madison County project urges residents to interact with…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- In a Wednesday press conference, Governor Bill Lee and Education Commissioner Penny Schwinn discussed what students in Tennessee are facing, due to COVID-19's impacts on school systems. "We are…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Famed drummer W.S. "Fluke" Holland died Wednesday at the age of 85. He died at his Jackson area home, leaving behind a long legacy of music. Have you have heard Johnny…
JACKSON, Tenn.-- A West Tennessee representative is calling for a vote on the commissioner of education. Rep. Bruce Griffey, of Paris, is going on the offensive, saying he wants a vote…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- At Rose Hill School, students are beginning their staggered schedule. "Monday, Wednesday is A through H. Tuesday and Thursday is I through Z. Friday is a virtual learning…
MARTIN, Tenn. -- Gov. Bill Lee and other legislators attended a groundbreaking ceremony in West Tennessee. "If you have been blessed by God, you need to use his blessings to bless…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A neighborhood says they're having a big animal problem. Lambuth Area Neighborhood Association claims it started about a month ago when some residents woke up in the middle of…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Residents of the Lambuth neighborhood have launched their 9-1-1 food drive for RIFA. Organizers are urging residents to collect 11 food items, and drop them off on September…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Hundreds of Jackson residents received donations thanks to a local church and business. East Jackson Church of Christ was busy Tuesday morning with their second dairy giveaway. "Last week…
HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn. -- Jason Autry was escorted into the Hardin County Courthouse Monday morning, to plead guilty to two counts related to the kidnapping, rape and murder of Holly Bobo.…
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Authorities confirmed that one person has died after a plane crash in Madison County, near Womack Lane, early Friday morning. According to Tom Mapes, the public information officer…
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- Over the next couple days, drivers in West Tennessee might spot a man carrying a cross on the side of the road. Roger Gates left North Carolina in…
CROCKETT COUNTY, Tenn. -- A former Crockett County Sheriff's Office deputy plead guilty to child porn charges. The virtual hearing was not allowed to be recorded, but WBBJ was allowed to attend and take notes. Matthew Berry entered a guilty…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Community CARES Program just announced $150 million in grants to various non-profit organizations across the state to help counter the effects of COVID-19. One of…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The University of Memphis Lambuth reported a 23% enrollment increase from last year, with 1,324 students enrolled for the fall semester, and the effects are already felt by…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- On Tuesday, the Jackson City Council repealed the spay and neuter ordinance after just a year. The ordinance said residents within Jackson city limits had to have their pets spayed and neutered, or they would face a…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jakhiya Brazil Dixon was born in Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in early June, weighing just 13 ounces. Her mom, Candace Dixon, says soon after her…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Educators at one local school discussed what they're experiencing with the switch to virtual learning. The hallways at Alexander Elementary School are usually filled with eager students…
TRENTON, Tenn. -- Peabody High School is now all virtual, leaving both their hallways and their sports fields empty. For Athletic Director Shane Jacobs, the past few weeks have been a vastly…
GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Rural counties across Tennessee saw a huge spike in COVID-19 cases in August. "That wave has finally hit us. The last month has been very trying, very difficult.…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Staff at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital enjoyed a show of appreciation Tuesday morning. They gathered outside the front entrance for a flyover, sponsored by local businesses and organizations. The…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Drivers in Jackson early Friday morning were greeted with tough conditions: heavy rain and strong wind gusts, causing hazardous conditions on the roadways. It started shortly after 8 a.m., when the…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The City of Jackson budget committee unveiled a new feature which residents could enjoy soon. The meeting updated members on topics like the search for a city auditor, tax revenue numbers and a portal for reporting fraud…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The deadline to apply for cash assistance from the state is almost here. If your job or income has been impacted by the coronavirus pandemic, there is a…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- One church provided first responders with the chance to take a deep breath and enjoy some delicious food. The sweet summer sound of a cookout filled the air…
MCKENZIE, Tenn. -- A local university discussed their comprehensive plan on fighting COVID-19 on campus. Bethel University reopened August 10. They knew coronavirus was still a big concern, and that's why…
MCKENZIE, Tenn. -- A local university and medical center have team up in a crucial time. What looks like a small building on Bethel University's campus is actually one of their…
CROCKETT COUNTY, Tenn. -- Principal Bobby Mullins at Crockett County High School admits--nothing has been easy about reopening. But faculty and students at the high school are starting to settle…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Lane's Giving Friday started four years ago, with a goal to raise just $10,000. Now, it's ballooned to a $25,000 goal, with the potential to raise $50,000. "Of course, it's all virtual this year. Usually we have…
HAYWOOD COUNTY, Tenn. -- One West Tennessee school district has a plan to keep students in school, safely. It's a lot quieter in the hallways of Haywood County Schools these days,…
BROWNSVILLE, Tenn. -- Haywood County Schools are ready to begin fall sports once again, with football set to kickoff Friday night against Henry County. COVID-19 spreading across the region has complicated some…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- As schools across West Tennessee attempt to reopen, COVID-19 continues to pop up. As August arrived in West Tennessee, school systems across the region began to open up…
HENDERSON, Tenn. -- Students at Chester County High School will receive new equipment for their CPR training. The American Heart Association teamed up with the Cypress Insurance Agency to help gift the high…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A group of Hub City youngsters found a way to beat the heat and lift spirits. Brother and sister Kamelo Blackshear and Kamaiyah Ingram, along with their cousin Brooklyn Oldham, opened…
MARTIN, Tenn. -- After 28 years in various law enforcement agencies around West Tennessee, Monte Belew is taking on a different challenge as the Director of Public Safety at University of Tennessee-Martin.…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- At Thursday night's school board meeting, Jackson-Madison County decided to call off in-person instruction, and instead, switch to distance learning. "In the end, I think we all understand…
