GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Gibson County Sheriff's Department needs help identifying a theft suspect. According to the department, the female driving the vehicle in these photos allegedly stole property from a church in Yorkville. The incident took place…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson-Madison County's year-long Bicentennial celebration will end with a grand finale this fall, and vocalists from around the area are being asked to join the fun. The Bicentennial Commission is recruiting singers to join The 200 Voice…
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- A local nonprofit group received a large donation from Tyson Foods this month. On March 3, Tyson donated more than 38,000 pounds of protein to Helping Hand of Humboldt, which…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- This week, Union University will kick off what's slated to be the final production for their theatre program. "The Count of Monte Cristo" will run from March 10-15 in the…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Tennessee State Parks' effects on the economy continue to see a steady climb throughout the pandemic. Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation Commissioner David Salyers says the parks saw an increase in visitors when COVID-19 hit, and…
DYERSBURG, Tenn. -- A Sunday evening traffic stop in Dyersburg led to an arrest on multiple drug charges. According to the Dyersburg Police Department, on February 27, an officer pulled…
PARSONS, Tenn. -- BradenHealth announced they have assumed full operation of Decatur County's ambulance services. According to a news release, the services had previously been operating at an immense loss which was costing taxpayers,…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Fans will soon have the chance to name the new baseball team that will play out of The Ballpark at Jackson. Last year the city signed an eight year lease agreement with In The Big Inning, LLC…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Last year the Jackson Arts Council announced they will distribute $150,000 in grants as part of the American Rescue Plan. Now, applications for those eligible have been opened. Described as an effort to help the arts and…
WEAKLEY COUNTY, Tenn. -- Authorities say a school bus was involved in a wreck Wednesday morning as it was traveling to Greenfield School. According to the Tennessee Highway Patrol, the bus was headed eastbound on Highway 124. With caution…
LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- A Henderson County woman is being charged with TennCare fraud and theft of property. According to the Office of Inspector General, 38-year-old Jeanifer Donegan, of Lexington, allegedly misrepresented her financial situation to access TennCare benefits she wasn't…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A 27-year-old father was arrested Monday in connection to the death of his child. According to U.S. Marshal Tyreece Miller, Tyler McMillion allegedly left his two children -- ages two and four -- unattended in a vehicle…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- One man is in custody after being accused of shooting a delivery driver in Jackson. According to the Jackson Police Department, around 8:45 p.m. on Monday, February 21, officers…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Great news for local thrifters: the flea market is returning to the Jackson Fairgrounds. The monthly flea market formerly known as "Friendly Franks" is being reintroduced as Jackson's Hub City Flea Market. It will open this Friday,…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Music Awards are back! After COVID-19 put a delay in the annual ceremony, the event returns to the University of Memphis Lambuth Campus on Monday night. Local artists will gather for a night of recognition…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- State Representative Chris Todd joined more than a dozen other Tennessee lawmakers in the "Spend a Day in My Wheels" challenge. The event challenged a bipartisan group of 14 lawmakers to spend their workday in a wheelchair…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Goodwill Career Solutions Center will host a job fair in Jackson on Tuesday, March 1. Participating employers include Comfort Keepers, the Madison County Sheriff's Department, Tennessee…
PARIS, Tenn. -- The lineup for the 2022 Tennessee River Jam Festival has been revealed, and some big names in music will be making their way to Paris, Tennessee. The lineup was announced by Vice President of Tourism Michael Trolinger…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Garth Brooks is returning to Nashville this April for a concert at Nissan Stadium. Brooks was originally scheduled to perform for the first time at the stadium last year, but the show was canceled due to severe…
SELMER, Tenn. -- Police say Selmer Elementary School Principal Pamela Simon failed to report multiple allegations of child abuse or neglect. According to a report from the Selmer Police Department, in December 2021 Investigator Nathan Harrison was notified of claims…
BROWNSVILLE, Tenn. -- Mardi Gras may be a New Orleans tradition, but West Tennesseans will have the chance to celebrate closer to home on Saturday. Brownsville is hosting their own version of…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Transit Authority announced Tuesday they will begin accepting credit card payments at their main office. This marks the first time JTA has been able to accept cards as payment, with cash and checks being the…
WEAKLEY COUNTY, Tenn. -- A Weakley County Corrections Officer has been arrested after attempting to deliver Schedule III drugs to inmates. According to a press release, 23-year-old Robert Quimen was taken…
RIPLEY, Tenn. -- A baby supply and product giveaway will be hosted in Ripley on Tuesday. Save the Children Lauderdale County is partnering with Mother to Mother out of Nashville for the event, which will provide baby and childcare items…
HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Families in need will have the chance to receive free food this Saturday in Henderson County. The 2nd Annual Jerry McKee Food Drive Giveaway will be held from 8 a.m. to noon on February 19. The…
Moe Shamell has a new video message to share! As he continues to recover, Moe is excited to report he is getting better and is looking forward to returning on-air in the near future.…
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Mary Stewart Taylor confirms she will run for Madison County Circuit Clerk. Taylor is a member of the Madison County Republican Women, and she's described as a dedicated employee with a passion for public service. A…
MCNAIRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- A former McNairy County Circuit Court Clerk and his wife have been indicted after an investigation by the Tennessee Comptroller's Office. Byron Maxedon served as the circuit court clerk until he resigned in December 2021, while…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Winners have been announced for the Tennessee Songwriters Qualifying Round, which took place at the Tennessee Legends of Music Museum at The Carnegie. On Saturday, February 12, local songwriters…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Exotic Pet Expo is coming back to Jackson. This weekend, you can join fellow animal-lovers at the Jackson Fairgrounds where many sellers will be offering exotic animals, toys, pet…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A free treat is awaiting visitors of The Old Country Store for a limited time. The restaurant is unveiling a new look for their ice cream shoppe, and the community is invited to celebrate. From 3 p.m.…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A Jackson cemetery is facing disciplinary action after multiple violations. Monday, the Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance released their Disciplinary Action Report for January 2022. The report shows that Ridgecrest Cemetery, located at 200 Ridgecrest Road…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The University of Memphis Lambuth Campus' Ensemble Program will help create a new jingle for a local company. Tim Ferguson Plumbing, Air and Electric is partnering with the university to create the company's new jingle that will…
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- The Gibson County Area Healthcare Job Fair will be hosted in Humboldt on Monday, February 14. More than 20 companies are expected to participate. Applications will be accepted in person and preliminary interviews will be provided on-site.…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A new fitness studio with a unique twist is opening its doors in Jackson. HOTWORX, headquartered in Marrero, Louisiana, is described as the first ever 24/7 infrared fitness studio. It combines…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Investigators with the Jackson Police Department confirm they are searching for a local missing woman. 53-year-old Goldie Ross-Donnell was last seen in the Jackson/Madison County area on February 4, 2022. She is approximately 5'5" and 150lbs, with…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- It was Mr. Green in the hall with the candlestick -- or was it you? You can find yourself inside a board game this spring as the Jackson Theatre…
WBBJ's Moe Shamell says he's "in good spirits" as he continues to recover, and his therapists are happy with the progress made so far. See Moe's video message above for the full update…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Valentine's Day is quickly approaching, and couples looking for a way to celebrate the special date may be in luck. Select state parks throughout Tennessee will be offering dining specials and overnight packages throughout Valentine's weekend, including…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- TGI Fridays has a special offer for delivery workers. The restaurant is dedicating Thursday, February 10th as a day of "app"reciation for those in the delivery business. According to a…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The pathway to employment in healthcare is expanding for local students through a new Local Options and Opportunities Program (LOOP). The Jackson-Madison County School System and West Tennessee…
This message from Moe Shamell is from January 2022. Please keep our very own Moe Shamell in your thoughts. He has been missed dearly at the station and judging by the number of…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local business is offering a free service that may improve your health. Your Halotherapy, located inside Your CBD Store at 1081 Vann Drive in Jackson, will offer free salt therapy all month long in February. Salt…
MARTIN, Tenn. -- Two people suspected of burglary have been arrested after a vehicle struck a local business. According to the Martin Police Department, officers were dispatched to Martin Motors around 6:32 p.m. Wednesday. When they arrived, a 2006 Buick…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A new $3,000 transfer scholarship has been announced for Jackson State Community College students seeking higher education. Officials with Jackson State, Dyersburg State Community College and the University…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A statewide campaign to encourage more Tennesseans to become poll workers has launched. Secretary of State Tre Hargett launched "Be an Election Hero. Become a Poll Worker"…
HENDERSON, Tenn. -- A local nonprofit is giving away free clothes this weekend in Henderson. "And You Clothed Me," a nonprofit ran by students at Freed-Hardeman University, collects clothes for those in need and distributes them in Chester County and…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Schools in West Tennessee are among those selected to receive grants from the "No Kid Hungry" campaign. The campaign has been helping feed children through Share Our Strength, a national organization committed to end hunger and poverty.…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Elks Lodge #192 will host a murder mystery dinner benefiting a local cause. "Dying For Chocolate" is the theme of the event, and the mystery begins as "Cherish Chocolates is looking for the face of…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Trey Cleek has announced his run for Madison County Trustee for the 2022 election year. Currently serving as Commissioner at the Madison County Commission, Cleek is also local treasurer for the Shriners, President Elect for the Jackson…
