Airbnb host talks rise in popularity of unique stays
JACKSON, Tenn. -- More and more travelers are opting for unique stays over traditional hotels when it comes to booking vacations. Over the past two…
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Milan police respond to shooting near Rose Garden Apartments
MILAN, Tenn. -- The Milan Police Department is addressing a shooting near a local apartment complex. According to Chief Bobby Sellers, officers responded to possible shots fired near Rose Garden Apartments on Ellis Street around 6 p.m. Tuesday night. Police…
Former Madison County deputy indicted for assaulting inmate
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A former Madison County deputy has been indicted following an investigation by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation. According to a news release, TBI agents began investigating an allegation involving Edward James Vince in May 2021. The…
SafeTN app lets Tennesseans report suspicious activity in schools
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Governor Bill Lee and the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security are informing Tennesseans about an app that promotes safety in schools. The SafeTN app allows you to confidentially report suspicious or concerning activity within schools.…
MISSING: 29-year-old Austin Carlton from Obion area
OBION, Tenn. -- A family is searching for a missing man from the Obion County area. The Obion Police Department confirms a missing person report has been filed for 29-year-old Austin Clay Carlton. Family says Carlton's whereabouts have been unknown…
Church to host ‘Back to School’ giveaway Saturday in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Local students will have the opportunity to receive free items to help start off their school year. Empowerment Church is hosting a "Back to School" giveaway on Saturday, August 6. Beginning at noon, backpacks and school supplies…
BBQ Pitmaster Chris Lilly shares favorite grilling hacks
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A favorite Summer destination for many families is their own backyard, making memories during cookouts and other outdoor activities. We spoke with pitmaster Chris Lilly, a world-renown BBQ Hall of…
Jackson Chamber’s Mandy White elected Vice Chair to Japan-America Society of Tennessee’s Board of Directors
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Mandy White, Chief Economic Development Officer for the Jackson Chamber, has been elected Vice Chair to the Japan-America Society of Tennessee, Inc. (JAST) Board of Directors. Headquartered in Nashville, the nonprofit JAST was established in 2000 to…
WBBJ says ‘goodbye’ to reporter/anchor Diamond Williams
The WBBJ team is saying "goodbye" this week to reporter and anchor Diamond Williams. From the field to the anchor desk, Diamond has helped tell the stories of the West Tennessee community for the past two years and has become…
Former Hardin County Road Superintendent indicted on two counts
HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn. -- Former Hardin County Road Superintendent Steven Cromwell has been indicted on two counts after an investigation by the Tennessee Comptroller's Office. A news release states that an investigation…
Martin police address shooting at MTD Products, seek 2 additional suspects
MARTIN, Tenn. -- The Martin Police Department confirms one man was arrested following a shooting at MTD Products on Monday. 27-year-old Anthony Hogard was taken into custody after allegedly…
Tennessee Craft invites artists to participate in Instagram photo contest
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- An Instagram photo contest has been announced to kick off plans for Tennessee Craft Week. All craft artists in Tennessee are invited to submit photos to the contest from August…
Free community clean-up day planned for Jackson residents
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A community clean-up day is coming for Jackson residents to help curb illegal dumping in the city. The event will be held by the Health and Sanitation Department on…
Jackson-Madison Bicentennial Celebration to end with weekend of free events
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson-Madison County's year-long bicentennial celebration will wrap-up with a series of free community events in August. The grand finale weekend, planned for August 12 & 13, will feature a parade, a community…
Country music artist Mike Walker to perform 2 shows in Henderson this weekend
HENDERSON, Tenn. -- West Tennessee favorite Mike Walker will perform in Henderson this weekend. Originally from Jackson, Tennessee, the country music artist is now based in Branson, Missouri. Walker is scheduled to play…
17 employers seek to fill over 465 positions at upcoming job fair in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- More than a dozen local employers will participate in an upcoming job fair in Jackson. The Goodwill Career Solutions center, located at 1320 South Highland, will host…
Madison County Sheriff’s Office issues phone scam warning
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Madison County Sheriff's Office is warning residents of a phone scam. According to the sheriff's office, they've been notified of a scam involving a phone number that appears to be associated with them. They say…
West Tennessee Healthcare Foundation establishes chapter in Henderson County
HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The West Tennessee Healthcare Foundation is proudly announcing its ninth West Tennessee chapter. The Henderson County Foundation has been established and will work with existing resources and create new systems that aim to improve the quality…
Madison County lawyer receives Public Censure from Tennessee Supreme Court
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A Madison County lawyer has received a Public Censure from the Supreme Court of Tennessee. According to a news release, Marcus Allen Lipham received the censure on July 25, 2022, conditioned upon payment of fees to the…
Chester County Sheriff’s Office asks public for information on weekend robbery
UPDATE (7/28/22): According to Seth Preslar with the Chester County Sheriff's Office, two individuals were apprehended on July 27 in relation to the robbery. CHESTER COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Chester County Sheriff's Office is seeking help from the public regarding…
Leaders Education Foundation to award 20 West TN educators with grants
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The nonprofit Leaders Education Foundation is awarding $20,000 to local educators through the L.E.A.D.S. Educator Grant program. Submissions are open now for the program, which awards 20 West Tennessee educators with $1,000 each. The grant aims to…
Carroll County to host Bassmaster Junior National Championship this week
CARROLL COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Bassmaster Junior National Championship returns to Carroll County this week. Around 70 teams are expected to be fishing at the Carroll County Thousand Acre Recreational Lake as part of…
Leaders Credit Union celebrates 65 years, presents new member with $1,650 check
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Leaders Credit Union is giving back as they celebrate 65 years of service in West Tennessee. On Tuesday, July 12,…
Muse Park south entrance to close at sundown for two weeks
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The south entrance of Muse Park in Jackson will close at sundown for approximately two weeks. According to the City of Jackson's Recreation and Parks Department, the closure is…
Three Brownsville men wanted in connection to dog fighting operation
HAYWOOD COUNTY, Tenn. -- Three men from Brownsville are wanted in connection to a dog fighting operation in Haywood County. According to the Haywood County Sheriff's Office, authorities are searching for Tod M. Currie, Tod L. Currie, and Brian A.…
Deadline approaching for absentee by-mail ballot requests
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Tennesseans have until Thursday, July 28 to request an absentee by-mail ballot for the upcoming elections in August. The August 4 elections will include the State and Federal…
‘American Idol’ winner to perform in Jackson this August
JACKSON, Tenn. -- An award-winning artist and "American Idol" champion will take the stage in Jackson later this summer. Rock singer David Cook is scheduled to perform at Hub City Brewing on…
Union City felon sentenced to over 12 years for drug, firearm charges
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A convicted felon from Union City has been sentenced to over 12 years in federal prison for drug and firearm charges. A news release from the U.S. Department of Justice states that 34-year-old Mark Allen Branch pled…
National speaker motivates inmates preparing for release
WHITEVILLE, Tenn. -- On Thursday, July 7, CoreCivic's Hardeman County Correctional Facility in Whiteville hosted national motivational speaker Baron Warren. Warren spoke to a group of male inmates preparing to…
Annual ‘731 Day’ celebration returning to Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- An annual event celebrating our local community returns to the Hub City this month. "731 Day," named for West Tennessee's area code, takes place each year in Jackson…
Food Truck Spotlight: J-Town Coffee
It's time for a pick-me-up! This week we're visiting J-Town Coffee, located next to Sonic in The Columns in Jackson. Owner David Sutherland says he's been roasting coffee for 14 years and wanted to bring excellent coffee to the…
‘Not a kidnapping’: Jackson police address alleged incident Sunday night
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Around 9 p.m. Sunday evening, we began receiving reports from Tipsters about an alleged kidnapping incident in Jackson. A Facebook post claimed a female was picked up in a white van near south Jackson and was able…
Lexington man charged with arson in Carroll County home fire
BUENA VISTA, Tenn. -- A man from Lexington was arrested after allegedly starting a residential fire in Carroll County. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation says 65-year-old David Ables has been charged with arson and aggravated burglary. According to the TBI,…
Tennessee sales tax holidays: What you need to know
Tennessee has three sales tax holidays in 2022, with one of them already underway. From Friday, July 29 through Monday, August 1, there will be no sales tax on clothing, school supplies or computers. Diapers are also included in this…
1972 time capsule to be opened in Carroll County July 15
CARROLL COUNTY, Tenn. -- A piece of history will be unveiled in Carroll County next week. The time capsule buried fifty years ago as part of the county's Sesquicentennial celebration will be opened on Friday, July 15. Carroll County Mayor…
City of Jackson names Joshua Weeden as Hub City Hero
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The City of Jackson has named Joshua Weeden as the June 2022 Hub City Hero. Founder of the West Tennessee Youth Basketball Association/Tennessee Blazers, Weeden is a Jackson native and attended Madison Academic Magnet High School. He…
Police say Dyersburg man injured officer after assaulting grandmother
DYERSBURG, Tenn. -- A Dyersburg man is in custody after an assault on a police officer. According to the Dyersburg Police Department, officers were dispatched to a home on Wilson Street…
Sunflower season: West Tennessee farms invite public to enjoy their fields
Sunflower season is here in West Tennessee! A few local farms are inviting the public to come enjoy their fields and make memories among the perennials. In Milan, Green Acres Farm will open their sunflower and zinnia patch on Friday,…
Man charged in fatal hit-and-run in Madison County
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Highway Patrol confirms a man is facing charges in relation to a fatal wreck in Madison County on July 4. According to THP, 58-year-old Thomas Crutchfield, of Bells, has been charged with leaving the scene…
Martin officers receive life-saving medals after Narcan rescue
MARTIN, Tenn. -- Two local law enforcement officers receive a special honor after a rescue effort. Martin Police Department Officers Kelly Hendon and Cody Stewart were awarded…
City of Jackson to provide community refrigerators through AARP grant
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The City of Jackson has been awarded the 2022 AARP Community Challenge grant. Part of AARP's nationwide Liveable Communities initiative, the grant helps support the efforts of communities to become great places to live for people of…
TWRA to host Youth Fishing Rodeo in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency is hosting a Youth Fishing Rodeo later this month. Children ages 4-12 are invited to participate in the free event to learn more about fish and their habitats, and try their hand…
Events this week in West Tennessee
Don't miss any of the fun in West Tennessee this week! From concerts and free movies to car shows and marathons, there's something for the whole family to enjoy. Tuesday, July 5 LIFELINE Blood Drive (Ripley, Lexington, Union City) Wednesday,…
Tennessee Gas Prices: Down 10 cents in last week, $1.54 higher than 1 year ago
The average gas prices in Tennessee have fallen 10 cents in the last week, averaging $4.39 per gallon on Monday. That’s according to the latest report from GasBuddy in a survey of over 3,800 gas stations across the state. That average is…
Cleanup underway after oil pipeline breached in Chester County
CHESTER COUNTY, Tenn. -- We received multiple reports from Tipsters about a large Environmental Protection Agency presence in Chester County. According to Chester County EMA Director Johny Farris, an…
Experts discuss prediabetes, warn of increased risk for COVID complications
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Experts are raising awareness about a medical condition many people don't know they have that could increase complications from COVID-19. Prediabetes is a condition where your blood sugar level is higher…
Trezevant gets $88.5k loan to improve water infrastructure
TREZEVANT, Tenn. -- A local town is getting help with improving their water infrastructure. An $88,500 loan was announced for the Town of Trezevant on Thursday by Governor Bill Lee and Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) Commissioner David…
DA General Agee elected to lead Tennessee District Attorneys
COCKETT/GIBSON/HAYWOOD COUNTY, Tenn. -- 28th District Attorney General Frederick Agee is joining the Tennessee District Attorneys General Conference Executive Committee. This comes after District Attorney General Agee was elected by fellow members of the organization. According to a news release,…
Jackson company giving away free prints of U.S. Constitution
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local company has a free offer in honor of Independence Day. Tennessee Industrial Printing (TIPS), located at 51 Miller Avenue in Jackson, is giving away free prints of…
Lack of suitable technology fuels worker resignation, experts say
JACKSON, Tenn. -- If you've had a hard day on the job, dealing with troubleshooting and technical difficulties at work may be the last thing you want to do. …
