JACKSON, Tenn. -- U.S. Senator Ted Cruz spoke at a rally for Senate candidate Manny Sethi in Jackson Monday morning. Sethi is running for the Senate seat being vacated by Tennessee Senator Lamar Alexander. Sethi stressed the need for his…
CARROLL COUNTY, Tenn. -- West Carroll Special School District was slated to reopen at the beginning of August. Now, that has been delayed by two weeks. "We had a school board meeting last Tuesday night. Our principals voiced their concerns…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- There's no denying it -- coronavirus changed the plans for 731 Day this year. "Our immediate thought was, 'How can we create something that people can still enjoy and come together, but still be safe?'" said Courtney…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local college is welcoming in a new staff member. Jackson State Community College held a reception for new school President Dr. George Pimentel. Pimentel started the job on July 1 and spoke about how he plans…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The first of two tax-free weekends begins Friday, where certain items will not be subject to a state sales tax. For some local businesses, this weekend is one of their most important, ever. "They are anxious to…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The final mask distribution for July took place in downtown Jackson. Volunteers set up outside the Keep My Hood Good office on Riverside Drive Thursday morning. They said around 200 masks were given out within one hour…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County School System gave updates on Wednesday about how they plan to operate during COVID-19. Jackson-Madison County Deputy Superintendent of Operations Ricky Catlett says it's…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- COVID-19 cases in Madison County are nearing a thousand, and health officials say they're in a tough spot. As of Wednesday, there are 36 more confirmed coronavirus cases…
WEST JACKSON, Tenn. -- Mask giveaways continue throughout the Hub City, and volunteers say they're seeing a steady stream of people. Two giveaways Tuesday morning were at Greater Saint Luke's Baptist Church, and the…
WEST JACKSON, Tenn. -- With the August 6th primary less than 10 days away, here's an idea of what you will be voting on. The biggest elections will be the Democratic and…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A government watchdog group released their 2020 study on government waste. Citizens Against Government Waste held a virtual conference, unveiling their 2020 Congressional Pig Book. Their book details pork barrel…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County NAACP branch held a news conference Wednesday, speaking out against school board candidate O'Neal Henley in response to a Facebook post he shared on his personal…
CHESTER COUNTY, Tenn. -- For Chester County Schools, their back-to-school plans are going to look a little bit different than others. "In Chester County, we have a significant limitation with our…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local organization showed their appreciation for front-line workers of the COVID-19 crisis. Code Red Coalition is a group of ministers in Jackson and Madison County, dedicated to bettering the…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- It's out with the old, in with the new. The Jackson City Court is finally moving to their new location on South Royal Street. "We had a lot of rain…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Two candidates running for office spoke about the Confederate monument in Jackson's downtown. Democratic Congressional Candidate Erika Stotts Pearson and Democratic Candidate for U.S. Senate Dr. Robin Kimbrough Hayes…
HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn. -- Hardin County Schools is one of the first school systems in the area to release a detailed plan on how they expect to return to school next…
SHILOH, Tenn. -- Shiloh National Military Park never completely closed to the public at any point, even in the early days of the COVID-19. However on June 23, they were finally able to…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson City Councilman Johnny Dodd says recent news about drug overdoses in the community is discouraging. "We had two young men that were family members. They died within a…
DOWNTOWN JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson's police and fire department chiefs held a press conference Tuesday, showing support for the firefighter injured in a firework attack Sunday morning in east Jackson. "Shame on…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A group of protesters held a demonstration against the mask mandate Monday. The group met outside the Madison County Courthouse Monday afternoon, with signs criticizing the mask mandate recently put in place by in the county. While…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Animal Care Center in Jackson is beginning the new phase of a spay and neuter voucher program. "We reached out on Facebook, starting on Friday, and we…
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Every year, emergency crews respond to thousands of incidents involving fireworks -- most of them around the Fourth of July holiday. "I remember a year where we had upwards…
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- July 4th will look pretty different this year thanks to social distancing, but many West Tennesseans are still going to enjoy time on the water this weekend. The…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A long night for the Jackson Fire Department started at a house on North Royal Street, where they responded to a call of a fire around 10:15 p.m. "We encountered…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Old Country Store began a new era Wednesday morning. They officially started their new family-style dining, which is part of a transition from their buffet style they…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Bill Hagerty made a campaign stop in the Hub City, Wednesday afternoon. The former ambassador to Japan and current businessman is running for a U.S. Senate seat. The campaign stopped by…
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Christmasville Road in North Madison County suffered major damage during Tuesday night's heavy rains, which caused an entire section of the road to collapse. "A pipe fell there,…
LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- What if a hospital bed could be the difference between getting proper care, and an unfortunate accident? The Henderson County Community Hospital wants to ensure that the second…
HENRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- An animal abuse case in Henry County has law enforcement saying it's one of the worst they've ever seen. When Henry County sheriff deputies raided a trailer, they…
CARROLL COUNTY, Tenn. -- On June 5, the Carroll County Sheriff's Office responded to a call on Latham Chapel Road in Lavinia. When they arrived, they found nine dogs shot to death.…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Kimberly Boyd lives in Martin with her 10-year-old autistic son, Ty. For the past few years, Ty has been in and out of hospitals. He's had kidney and blood pressure…
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- As businesses and agencies attempt to reopen, many have shifted how they serve customers. One of those is the Tennessee Department of Safety's Driver's Services Division. Due to COVID-19,…
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Some in the airline industry are starting to see a slight rebound. Steve Smith, Executive Director of the Jackson-Madison County Airport Authority, spoke to WBBJ about the trends they're seeing.…
FINGER, Tenn. -- As COVID-19 continues to be a threat, and certain parts of the economy re-open, churches are trying to figure out the best way to get their congregations together. "Where…
HUNTINGDON, Tenn. -- An inside look at the VP Racing Fuels factory in Huntingdon shows them producing sanitizer in an effort to combat the COVID-19 crisis. "We produce roughly 30,000 gallons a day. We have product available in 5 gallon…
JACKSON, Tenn. - There was plenty of discussion at Tuesday's city budget meeting, with every single city department head coming to discuss their budget.…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Masks were worn, but the smiles were still abundant at the Boys and Girls Club of Jackson-Madison County. It was all part of an oral health day event, sponsored by…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Late Friday night, the Jackson Police Department responded to a call of a man bleeding on the ground on Jo hn Williams Road in east Jackson. When police arrived…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Madison County Budget Committee is making some final adjustments before bringing their budget to the commission. At the Madison County Budget Committee meeting Friday, the discussion revolved around two…
HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A man accused in a kidnapping cases caused a scene in the courtroom. David Brooks is accused of kidnapping a woman and holding her in his basement for…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- One West Tennessee resident received his prize on Thursday. Mr. Patel and his family went to Golden Circle Ford to collect their 2020 Ford Explorer XLT. The Patels won it through…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A prayer circle, led by Pastor Clarence Currie of New Day Ministries, went to O's Barber Shop and Beauty Salon to pray for the business owners of Jackson. "It motivates…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local company is helping out the wildlife. At one point, the American wood duck was nearing extinction. But thanks to conservation efforts, the population is now thriving. Part…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The big budget item at Tuesday's City Council meeting was approving a $750,000 transfer from the debt service fund balance to the debt service expense. The vote was largely technical. "That just allows us to expend that…
MEDINA, Tenn. -- Hopewell Cemetery has been in Medina for over 100 years and houses hundreds of graves. Last week, the cemetery was the scene of vandalism. "Somebody had driven by there and…
JACKSON, Tenn. - At first, the JMCSS budget looks reasonable -- they approved a county commission recommended budget that leaves them with $2.4 million left in their fund balance. This comes just…
MARTIN, Tenn. -- As universities struggle to prepare for on-campus teaching in the fall, many grapple with finances. The same could be said for University of Tennessee at Martin, who conducted their sixth…
MARTIN, Tenn. -- Residents of Martin came together for a protest against police brutality and racism. The group met at the Virginia Weldon Library in the downtown area. They held up signs and invited others to join them in the…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The coronavirus pandemic forced many businesses to shutter either temporarily or permanently. Jackson native Chase Walker went against this trend. He opened his new vintage store, The Lost Reserve. "Our…
