NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development is responding to a service outage affecting the state's unemployment system and labor data exchange. The department says on Sunday afternoon, they were notified of a service interruption that…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Two new faces are joining the staff at Jackson Christian School. Kendall Naceanceno has been hired as director of K-12 curriculum and instruction, along with Janet Wylie as director of marketing and public relations. Naceanceno is originally…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- This week on Food Truck Spotlight, we're taking a trip to Exit 87 to check out a popular site offering a southern staple. Exit 87 BBQ is located right off Interstate 40 at 2049 Highway 70…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The registration deadline to vote in the August 4 election is coming up next week. Tennesseans have until July 5th to register to vote or update their voter registration to be able to cast their ballot in…
BIG SANDY, Tenn. -- The Benton County Sheriff's Office is investigating the death of a child in Big Sandy. According to dispatch, on Monday, June 27, deputies and EMS responded to a report of a two-year-old found in a pool.…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Board of Medical Examiners has suspended a local doctor's medical license for a second time. Dr. Omar Ahmad, a hematology and oncology doctor who operated a private practice in…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A new Dollar General has opened at Exit 93 in east Madison County. In addition to the affordable home goods and essentials you can expect to find at Dollar General, the new location includes the company's new…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Motorists in Tennessee won't be slowed by road construction over the July 4th weekend. The Tennessee Department of Transportation is suspending all construction-related lane closures on interstates and state routes for…
CARROLL COUNTY, Tenn. -- Applications are now open for The Carroll County Chamber of Commerce's 2022 Adult Leadership Carroll County (LCC) class. “Class members will find the sessions to be informative, educational, and fun,” said Natalie Porter, Chair of the…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- American Sign Language classes are returning to the Jackson-Madison County Library this summer. The library has partnered with the Jackson Center for Independent Living to host the classes at 11 a.m. each Tuesday in July. These classes…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Police Department is investigating a shooting at a local motel. According to police, officers were dispatched to the Days Inn located at 1919 Highway…
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A group of local motorcycle riders will be hitting the streets for a good cause this weekend. The Villains' 5th Annual Dice Run will take place on Saturday, June 25, with a portion of proceeds collected…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Bicentennial Grand Finale Weekend is coming up this August, and you can be a part of the celebration. The Bicentennial committee is seeking participants for the parade that will move through downtown Jackson on…
COUNCE, Tenn. -- On Wednesday, one lucky resident in Hardin County won $50,000 in the Tennessee Lottery's Powerball drawing. The winning ticket was purchased at Sportsman's One Stop in Counce, located at 12935 Highway 57. According to the Tennessee Lottery,…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- One local artist is preparing to press "play" on his debut album. Hunter Cross, musician and owner of Third Eye Curiosities, is releasing his first full album titled "Existential Origami" on Saturday, June 25. That evening, a…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- With a rise in false information, altered photos and manipulated videos known as "deepfakes" spreading online, it's important to remember you can't always believe what you see on the…
TRENTON, Tenn. -- A former teacher at a school in Trenton has been charged with six counts of statutory rape by an authority figure. The Trenton Police Department confirms 25-year-old Brandon Doyle, who taught chemistry and physics at Peabody High…
WHITEVILLE, Tenn. -- On Thursday, June 2, a ceremony was held at CoreCivic's Hardeman County Correctional Facility, celebrating the graduation of 29 student inmates. 12 student inmates earned a high school equivalency diploma, while 17 earned career technical education…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Department of Transportation has launched a new hotline for drivers to address road safety concerns. Tennesseans can call 833-TDOTFIX (833-836-8349) to report potholes and other maintenance issues on interstates and state routes. “We all know…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- According to the Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has placed Madison County at a high COVID-19 Community Level. Community Levels are a tool used by the CDC to determine what…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- As summer arrives, families will be headed outside to enjoy the sunny days. On Tuesday, author and lifestyle expert Meredith Sinclair shared some of this year's trendiest toys that will keep…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Play Ball Jackson has revealed the name of the new baseball team that will be stepping up to the plate at the Jackson Ballpark. Courtesy: Play…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Bicentennial Committee is seeking public input on what to place inside of a new time capsule. From now until July 15, residents are invited to email celebrate@jacksonmadison200.com with their suggestions. Ideas should "capture the…
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation says a Humboldt man has been charged with aggravated arson after a fire at a local motel. Around 9 p.m. on Sunday, June 19, the Humboldt Fire Department responded to a report…
BOLIVAR, Tenn. -- The Bolivar Police Department confirms one man died in a Sunday night shooting at a local gas station. At around 10:03 p.m. on June 19, Bolivar police responded to a…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A special event celebrating the Mercer community is coming this Saturday. As part of the Jackson-Madison County Bicentennial Celebration, "Heritage Days" have been planned for several individual communities in the area. Previous Heritage Days have been held…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- News outlets report the man accused of murdering Holly Bobo is seeking a new trial. This appeal comes five years after Zach Adams began serving his life sentence for the murder…
CAMDEN, Tenn. -- The Benton County Sheriff's Office confirms the death of a local woman. According to dispatch, deputies responded to a report of a deceased female at a Camden residence on Sunday, June 19. Authorities say the woman is…
This week marks the release of Baz Luhrmann's "Elvis," the much-anticipated biopic on the King of Rock starring Austin Butler and Tom Hanks. Ahead of the film's debut, Scholarship Institute analyzed search trends…
The average gas prices in Tennessee have fallen 5.6 cents in the last week, averaging $4.58 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…
HENDERSON, Tenn. -- The former superintendent of Chickasaw State Park was honored Friday with a special ceremony more than 50 years in the making. Family, friends and park staff gathered as the bridge…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A heat wave is turning up the temperature in West Tennessee, but one local food truck is working to keep you cool. Seb's Shaved Ice is located at 3100 North Highland Avenue in Jackson. Owner Ronny…
For the past year, WBBJ reporter Marcos Santander has worked to help tell some of the biggest stories in the West Tennessee community. This week, the team is saying "goodbye" as he takes on a new opportunity. We had a…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A series of free movie screenings is coming to one local park in Jackson. The City of Jackson's Recreation and Parks Department is hosting Movies in the Park at Liberty Garden. The screenings will be held outdoors…
DYER, Tenn. -- 24-year-old Jamocus Jackson has been arrested for the murder of his girlfriend following an investigation into a suspicious death in Dyer, according to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation.…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The West Tennessee Imaging Center is closing until further notice. According to officials with West Tennessee Healthcare, the closure is due to a lack of air conditioning. Officials say…
UPDATE (6/14/22): TBI: Gibson County man arrested for murder of girlfriend in Dyer DYER, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation confirms a "suspicious death" is under investigation in Dyer. On Sunday afternoon, our team began receiving reports of a…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Obesity continues to be a major issue in the U.S., and data shows around 40% of Americans experience it. While polls suggest a majority of people have tried at least one…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson's first Women Veterans Day commemoration was held Sunday afternoon at VFW Post 6496. The event comes after Tennessee Governor Bill Lee singed a law in 2021 designating June 12 as Women Veterans Day. Certificates of…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Thursday, we spoke with former "Bachelor" and "Bachelorette" contestant Bob Guiney who has some hand-selected gift ideas for Father's Day. As a "Guys Tell All" panelist on…
The latest installment in our web series Food Truck Spotlight takes a look at El Mariachi Loco. Specializing in Mexican food, this food truck can be found at 2024 A North Highland in Jackson, Tennessee (right across the street…
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- West Tennessee LGBTQ+ Support will host a potluck brunch in Humboldt in celebration of Pride Month. The event will take place from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Friday, June 17 at Pine Hill Park. "When I…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A new young lady will be crowned in Jackson next week as the Miss Tennessee Volunteer Pageant returns. The preliminary competition will take place at 7 p.m. nightly from June 15-17 at the Carl Perkins Civic Center.…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Police Department is investigating shots fired on Monday evening in east Jackson. According to JPD, around 11:28 p.m. on June 6, a Shotspotter alert notified officers of shots fired near the 100 block of Lincoln…
LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- An annual Fourth of July celebration is once again returning to Lexington. Festival of the Lakes will take place at Beech Lake on Monday, July 4. The free, family-friendly event features a night full of live music,…
HUNTINGDON, Tenn. -- Two women have been arrested in Huntingdon as part of an ongoing drug investigation. According to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, a proactive operation has been underway since January…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Deal-seekers and treasure hunters will be treated to the return of an annual event starting Thursday. The 19th Annual Highway 70 Yard Sale will take place from June 9-11. Stretching along Highway 70, the sale connects deal-seekers…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Tennessee Governor Bill Lee is issuing Executive Order 97 on Monday, which aims to enhance school safety measures across the state. The order directs accountability measures for school safety and calls for an evaluation of training for…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Music will fill the air in downtown Jackson this summer as The AMP kicks off its 2022 concert season. Eight free performances will take place at the award-winning, open-air…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Animal Care Center is hosting the 2022 Pets Rock Fest this month. The event will take place on Saturday, June 18 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Jackson Fairgrounds. "We are delighted to…
