JACKSON, Tenn. -- Anyone 16 and up can now get a booster dose of the COVID-19 vaccine at The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department. The health department says 16 and 17-year-olds are now eligible for a Pfizer booster dose six…
HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Henderson County Sheriff's Department is investigating a Thursday night burglary. According to a preliminary report, an unknown man broke into Gorski's Gas Station, located off Highway 412 West, and stole over $2,400 worth of…
BROWNSVILLE, Tenn. -- The Brownsville-Haywood County Chamber of Commerce will host a Subcontracting Scope of Services meeting regarding a project for the Memphis Regional Megasite. The State of Tennessee Governor's Office of Diversity Business Enterprise (Go-DBE) will join Garney Construction…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The U.S. Department of Transportation is asking for public comment from anyone who received unsatisfactory service from Boutique Air, including those who have not received refunds from canceled flights. "It has…
After more than three years reporting all things sports in West Tennessee, the WBBJ team is saying 'goodbye' to Alex Northcut. Alex will be taking on a new opportunity in Sioux City, Iowa later this month, and he has a…
HENDERSON, Tenn. -- Three holiday-themed concerts are coming to Williams Auditorium in Henderson this December. On Friday, December 3, A Motown Christmas will feature a high-energy show with Motown classics mixed with holiday favorites. Showtime is 7:30 p.m. At 7…
MARTIN, Tenn. -- The Martin Police Department is investigating a break-in over the weekend. According to a police report, an officer was dispatched to the 100 block of Manley Drive around 7:51 pm on Saturday. Upon arrival, the officer spoke…
MARTIN, Tenn. -- The 37th Annual Santa's Village holiday celebration is coming to Martin beginning December 9. Santa's Village features a forest of lights, a model train display, a petting zoo…
MCNAIRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- A man associated with the McNairy and Hardin County area is wanted by the U.S. Marshals and the McNairy County Sheriff's Office. According to a news release, Zamien Lambert failed to appear in McNairy County…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Crumbl Cookies is opening in Jackson on Friday, December 3. According to a news release, the gourmet cookie company is the fastest-growing in the nation. "We are excited to bring…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The 19th "Tennessee Season to Remember" ceremony will be held virtually on Thursday, December 2. The annual event honoring homicide victims and survivors has been held every year since 2003. Traditionally, the event sees families across the…
TRENTON, Tenn. -- The Trenton Police Department is investigating an early morning shooting that left one man injured. According to authorities, police responded to a location on 10th Street in Trenton around 3:15 a.m. Monday after a report of a…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- As the holidays approach, it's a great time to get your photo op with Santa Claus. Donnell Century Farm Adventure is offering professional photos with Santa through December…
LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- The Lexington Electric System is considering a plan that would provide high-speed internet access and telephone service to all of its customers. According to a news release, it's in response to a $500 million rural broadband grant…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Arts Council is one of 66 local arts agencies across the nation selected to get help with pandemic recovery. As part of the American Rescue Plan, the council will be awarded a $150,000 grant. "Thanks…
UNION CITY, Tenn. -- A winter wonderland awaits visitors of the Discovery Park of America this holiday season. "Let it Glow" is a drive through/walk through light show spread across the…
MILAN, Tenn. -- The Milan Police Department is seeking an individual believed to be responsible for multiple thefts from Lowe's. According to police, the suspect stole two heaters from the Milan store…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Police Department confirms Ed McMullen was the officer involved in the shooting at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. According to the Tennessee Bureau of…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Beginning in the fall of 2022, students attending the newly constructed Madison Academic Magnet High School will have the chance to get a head start on earning University Honors experience. The University of Memphis Lambuth, which is…
United States Senator Marsha Blackburn released a statement Monday regarding the $1 trillion infrastructure plan that President Biden is expected to sign. The statement reads in full: “Tennesseans want real infrastructure investment, not frivolous left-wing programs that add to our…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The constitutionality of Tennessee's 48-hour waiting period for abortion is no longer subject to question, Attorney General Herbert Slatery announced Friday. Under Tennessee law, women seeking an abortion must first receive mandatory counseling and then wait at…
MARTIN, Tenn. -- A domestic incident in Martin that led to a barricade ends with an arrest. According to the Martin Police Department, 20-year-old Marcus Garland is charged with aggravated assault following an altercation with his girlfriend. A police report…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Police Chief Julian Wiser will retire from the Jackson Police Department on January 7, 2022. JPD made the announcement on Friday. Chief Wiser has served the department for 25 years. "It has been an honor to serve…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- According to a press release, the City of Jackson has been awarded sole possession and control of The Ballpark at Jackson. The release states the Arbitrator presiding over the…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Police Department confirms that 18-year-old Yasmine Humphrey died in a Monday night shooting. According to a press release, JPD officers responded to a call of shots fired around 5:50 p.m. on November 8 near Lambuth…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The U.S. Marshals have captured a 20-year-old wanted for a Jackson murder in September. According to U.S. Marshal Tyreece Miller, Zion Maliek Hobson was tracked down to a motel outside…
SAVANNAH, Tenn. -- Authorities say 37-year-old Andre Graham is dead after a late night shooting in Savannah. The Savannah Police Department says at around 2:30 a.m. on November 6, officers were notified of a possible shooting in the 300 block…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Gibson County Carl Perkins Center will present a Billy Dean concert next week in Jackson. "Let Them Be Little," an Evening with Billy Dean, will be held Tuesday, November 9 at The Ned. Proceeds will benefit…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Three bicentennial celebrations will take place across West Tennessee this weekend. First up, Henderson County will kick off their celebration this Saturday in Lexington. The all-day event will feature a mural unveiling, live music from Darryl Worley,…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Travis Tritt announced his 2022 tour on Tuesday, and local fans hoping to see him play won't have far to travel. The country music icon is scheduled to perform at the Carl Perkins Civic Center in Jackson…
SELMER, Tenn. -- On Tuesday, November 2, Sherry Inman was elected as Mayor of Selmer. According to Selmer City Hall, Inman is the town's first female mayor.…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Kirkland Cancer Center will host a breast cancer screening event on Saturday, November 13. The screenings will be free of charge to uninsured women. Those interested must register in advance by calling (731) 541-5087. The event…
MCKENZIE, Tenn. -- A beloved Paris company is coming to Carroll County. Sweet Jordan's Coffee Company announced they will open their second location in McKenzie during the first quarter of 2022.…
WILDERSVILLE, Tenn. -- Natchez Trace State Park is hosting two different events this Saturday. The Friends of Natchez Trace State Park will present a sawmill show and demonstration on October 30, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the 5…
BROWNSVILLE, Tenn. -- Ford Motor Company's new Blue Oval City has yet to break ground in Haywood County, but a positive impact is already being felt by local students. Ford has donated…
CROCKETT COUNTY, Tenn. -- Police are searching for multiple suspects after an armed robbery in Crockett County Thursday morning. According to the Crockett County Sheriff's Department, around 10:40 a.m., a man entered Gumflat Grocery wielding a firearm and demanding…
The Tennessee Comptroller's Office says Grove Primary Care Clinic was overpaid more than $4.7 million by TennCare. A report states that an examination into quarterly invoices between January 2014 and June 2019 revealed the clinic reported inaccurate information to the…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The annual Jackson Out of the Darkness Walk will be held Saturday, November 6. Sponsored by the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, the walk is…
SARDIS, Tenn. -- The Town of Sardis Water System has issued a boil water notice for all customers. Crews are currently working on repairs following a water line break overnight that drained the tanks. The CDC advises potentially-contaminated water should…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department is hosting a drive-thru Halloween event at The WIC Center. "WIC or Treat" will offer curbside trick-or-treating for the children of WIC participants on Friday, October 29, from 8:30 a.m. to…
HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Lexington Police and the Henderson County Sheriff's Department are working together to investigate two unexplained deaths. A Tuesday news release from the Lexington Police Department states both deaths occurred within the last two days and the…
DYERSBURG, Tenn. -- A Dyersburg man is in custody after police say he exposed himself at a local church. According to a Facebook post from the Dyersburg Police Department, officers were dispatched to a church on Phillips Street on Sunday.…
DYERSBURG, Tenn. -- A suspect is at large after a drive-by shooting left one man injured Saturday. According to a Facebook post from the Dyersburg Police Department, officers were dispatched to St. Joseph Avenue around 3:45 p.m. on October…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Applications for the City of Jackson Mayor's Youth Council are now open. The council, established in 2019, puts high school students in direct contact with Mayor Scott Conger to learn about city policies, government and more. Furthermore,…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Booster doses of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine will be available at the Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department beginning Monday, October 25. Those eligible to receive the booster dose include: People 65 years and older Residents of long-term…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Halloween celebrations are kicking off early around Jackson, with a free event for the whole family being held Friday evening. D.A.Y. College of Cosmetology will host "Spooks 'N Sparkles" from 6-10 p.m. One side of the school…
BENTON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is looking into a "suspicious death" in Benton County. According to a Facebook post from the TBI, 55-year-old Timothy Ring was found dead Tuesday after being seen alive earlier that morning.…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Police Department confirms murder suspect Randall Lee Rose is in custody. Rose, 58, is accused of killing 70-year-old Mary Kelly on September 25. JPD officers, along…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- 38-year-old Michael Marcell Brown has been convicted in a 2018 cold case murder. A news release states on April 30, 2018, Najeab Alshaif was fatally shot during a robbery while working as a clerk at the Goldline…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Theater Guild is bringing the holiday classic "It's A Wonderful Life" to stage this December. Auditions for the production will be held at 2 p.m. on October 23 & 24 at 314 East Main Street,…
