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…
HENDERSON, Tenn. -- Community Bank has opened a new location in Henderson. Residents joined staff on January 13 for the grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony. In attendance was CEO Phillip Renfroe,…
HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- According to the Henderson County Sheriff's Department, Henderson County Schools will be closed on Friday, January 21. The Central Office will be closed as well. The closure is due to "staff and student absenteeism caused by…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) is now available to workers in 12 Tennessee counties affected by December's tornadoes. Those counties include six in West Tennessee: Gibson, Henderson, Henry, Lake, Obion, and Weakley. This comes after FEMA approved a…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A donation is being awarded to Ayers Children's Medical Center in Jackson after winning a statewide competition. The center will receive $37,100 from Delta Dental of Tennessee for receiving the highest number of votes in the company's…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- On January 14, President Biden declared a major federal disaster for the deadly tornado outbreak that affected Tennesseans in December. As a result, FEMA has now made disaster assistance…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Leaders Credit Union will present the fifth year of Black Tie & Boxing at the Carl Perkins Civic Center in downtown Jackson. The event combines a black-tie dinner with a series of…
MILAN, Tenn. -- A Milan woman has been charged in the arson of her own home. According to a news release, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation joined the Gibson County Fire Department to investigate a residential fire on James Burrow…
MCNAIRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- A McNairy County lawyer has been censured after sending inappropriate text messages to a client. A news release states Brian Jackson Petty was representing an indigent client regarding a dependent and neglect matter in Juvenile Court.…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- United Way of West Tennessee will present a town hall meeting regarding childcare and early education in Madison County. Parents, educators, and other officials who provide care or services to young children, particularly those 8-years-old or younger,…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson State Community College is announcing the return of a real estate course to their campus. According to a news release, an affiliate broker class will be held on the JSCC campus by The Blues City Real…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The first hospice home in the Jackson community is a step closer to fruition. Pictured from L to R: Frank McMeen – President of The West Tennessee Healthcare Foundation, Dr. Fielding Randolph, Dr.…
CARROLL COUNTY, Tenn. -- One county is inviting its residents to leave a permanent mark on history. In celebration of Carroll County turning 200, their bicentennial committee is launching a contest to develop a county seal. According to a news…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Victims of human trafficking, domestic abuse, stalking and other sexual offenses can now protect their addresses from public record. Secretary of State Tre Hargett is reminding Tennesseeans about the program in recognition of National Slavery and Human…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Rotary Club is preparing to name Jackson's 67th Annual Woman of the Year. Formerly presented by the Altrusa Club of Jackson, the award has been a local tradition for more than six decades. It honors…
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A new candidate is announcing his campaign for Madison County Sheriff. Roger Wood says he will run in the the Republican primary on May 3, 2022. With over 30…
SNOW DAY: Most of West Tennessee woke up to a blanket of snow and ice Thursday morning. Check out these winter weather photos from our viewers! Submit your photos to news@wbbjtv.com and stay safe! For more local news, click here.
JACKSON, Tenn. -- McKellar-Sipes Regional Airport is considering new proposals from multiple airlines and an airport bus service. This comes after the airport's request that Boutique Air withdraw from the Jackson market following numerous complaints. Proposals from interested air carriers…
GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- After opting out of Mobile Patrol, Gibson County Sheriff Paul Thomas announced the sheriff's office will once again participate. To recognize the return of the community information app to Gibson County, residents can participate in a…
DYERSBURG, Tenn. -- The Dyersburg Police Department is investigating an alleged murder that took place during the early hours of New Year's Day. According to police, on January 1 officers responded to Light Street around 12:57 a.m. in reference to…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Lights Up! Theatre Company is starting off 2022 with new shows and opportunities for aspiring young actors. The local student-led program is opening auditions for their March production of "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory." Based on the…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Things may get a little "freaky" this January in Jackson. Disney's "Freaky Friday" is coming to The Ned, presented by the Jackson Christian Theatre. Inspired by the hit film,…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Animal Care Center (JACC) is now a State Certified Animal Control Agency. The certification was granted by the State of Tennessee Department of Health this month after the center worked to meet the necessary requirements.…
Three local law enforcement agencies have announced via Facebook they will offer free rides to inebriated residents on New Year's Eve. If you have too much to drink while out celebrating the holiday, residents of the following areas are encouraged…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Chipping of the Greens, a city-wide Christmas tree recycling initiative, is returning this season courtesy of City of Jackson and Keep Jackson Beautiful. "The annual Chipping of the Greens…
For more than 60 years, the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) has been tracking the location of Santa on his mission to deliver presents to children around the world. The official NORAD Santa Tracker simulates his flight in real…
TRENTON, Tenn. -- A new face will be serving the people of the 28th Judicial District as Assistant District Attorney in the Child Support Division. According to DA General Frederick…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- United Way of West Tennessee announced they will offer virtual agency training sessions in January for local nonprofits interested in becoming a United Way partner agency. "These agency training sessions are a great opportunity for area nonprofits…
DRESDEN, Tenn. -- This Thursday, one West Tennessee community will be treated to an early Christmas. The Dresden Elks Lodge will host "Christmas Strong: Santa Brings Christmas Back to Dresden." Between 1…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local ninth-grader is celebrating the most successful year of a community project she helped start in 2018. Jackson Christian freshman Ava Jerman was in the sixth grade when she noticed a need among fellow students. "I…
OBION COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Obion County Fair is ensuring all Obion County citizens affected by last weekend's severe weather have access to storm assistance. The fair office has set up a relief fund at Union City's Security Bank and…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- West Jackson Baptist Church is offering a new way to celebrate the holidays in the community with "The Christmas Village at West Jackson." The Christmas Village is a…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Police Department is investigating a Tuesday morning shooting that left one with "serious injuries." According to JPD, officers were notified around 11 a.m. of a possible shooting near the 100 block of Lincoln Circle.…
