Author: Marisa Shoop

Black History Month • Week One

Juanita Jones Occupation Founder & Executive Director of Keep My Hood Good (KMHG) and Jackson Madison County Commissioner, District 5 What’s new with you? We will be celebrating Keep My Hood Good 13 year Anniversary Banquet, February 9, 6:30p at…

Tech Helps Program needs volunteers

Southwest Human Resource Agency is seeking volunteers in Madison County to facilitate classes for our Tech Helps Program. The computer literacy classes are for seniors ages 60 and older who meet income qualifications. Volunteers will receive two hours of in class training…

Night Seven: Festive Falafel

On this Seventh Night of Hanukkah, we bring you...Festive Falafel. While fried foods, like latkes and sufganiyot are traditionally eaten during the festival of Hanukkah in honor of the great miracle, why…

Night Five: Matzah Brickle

On this Fifth Night of Hanukkah, we bring you...Matzah Brickle. Before you say anything about matzah being just a "passover" thing, let me assure you, it's delicious this way all year round!…

Night Four: The Game of Dreidel

On this Fourth Night of Hanukkah, we bring you the most iconic holiday game ever: the Game of Dreidel. Rabbi John Kaplan, of Temple B'nai Israel, explains the origins of this traditional Hanukkah game as well as the significance of…

Night Three: *Perfect* Sufganyot

On this Third Night of Hanukkah, we bring you...the *Perfect* Sufganiyot Recipe! What is sufganiyot, you ask? In a nutshell, sufganiyot is the Israeli version of a donut. Deep-fried pockets of…

Night Two: The History of Hanukkah

On this Second Night of Hanukkah, we bring you...The History of Hanukkah as told by Temple B'nai Israel's beloved Rabbi John Kaplan. Special thanks to The Maccabeats for their creative musical talents! https://youtu.be/-Y9s0Ywa03w For more recipes, interviews, and history of…

Night One: Pulled Brisket Latkes

On this First Night of Hanukkah, we bring you...Pulled Brisket + BBQ Sauce Stuffed Latkes, from the ingenius Jamie Gellar. This combination of pulled brisket and latkes tastes similar to a pulled beef…

Ep. 6 • Chester Co. BBQ Fest • 08-23-22

Come join in on the fun, community, and most importantly BBQ at the 44th Annual Chester Co. BBQ Fest with your host, Lauren "Lou" Harper. Meet with Blake Hopper, Executive Director of the Henderson-Chester County Chamber of Commerce and plan…

Ep. 5 • Grape Stomp • 08-14-22

Benvenuto! It's time to kickoff Humboldt Crown Winery's grape harvest with a grape stomp. It's a fun day of live music, great food, and the highlight... their 5th Annual Grape Stomp Competition. Teams of two people sign up to compete…

Ep. 4 • Summer Celebration • 07-14-22

Summer celebration is BACK! Join In Good Company along with your host Lauren "Lou" Harper for some of the fun! This year's celebration theme is "The Power of Plants" since gardening became a therapeutic hobby for people during the pandemic.…

Ep. 3 • Karaoke Fundraiser • 06-15-22

Join In Good Company as we bring down the house for a good cause, with your host Lauren "Lou" Harper. The Salvation Army - Jackson Corp hosts a Karaoke fundraiser at Parkstone Bar & Grill to raise funds to send…

Dynamic Duo • Talent Search

https://youtu.be/QL1JUnN1CtI The Basics Could your relationship with your best friend be described as a "Dynamic Duo"? Do you have that friend that brings out the best in you with hilarious adventures and spontaneous laughter? If so, WBBJ + Wood's Custom…

Ep. 2 • Patriot Butt Run • 05-14-22

Better hold on tight! Join us for the ride of your life on this episode of In Good Company with your host Lauren "Lou" Harper. Visit the Bumpus Harley Davidson HQ on Carriage House Drive for the annual Patriot Butt…

Ep. 1 • Arts Backstage • 05-10-22

Join us as we visit Jackson Art Council's Arts Backstage with your host Lauren "Lou" Harper. Catch up with Lizzie Emmons, the Executive Director at Jackson's Art Council, and meet Andrew Boks, the curator of this incredible event. Hosted on…

National Friendship Day Contest

- THIS CONTEST IS NOW CLOSED - Hey Y'all! August 7th is National Friendship Day and what better way to celebrate your best friend, then with a contest hosted by WBBJ-TV and Rose Elaine! Submissions and Voting begin July 18th at 8:00am…

Juneteenth 2022

Juneteenth, short for June Nineteenth, marks the day back in 1865, when enslaved African Americans were freed, ending slavery. Because of this, it's is also referred to as Jubilee Day, Freedom Day, Emancipation Day, and Black Independence Day. And what…

Father’s Day Giveaway 2022

- THIS CONTEST IS NOW CLOSED - This Father's Day, join WBBJ-TV as we honor all of the dads in West Tennessee. The Thursday and Friday before Father's Day on Good Morning West Tennessee, we will be drawing the name…

Shine Like You Mean It

- This Contest is Now Closed - Are you a selfie pro or photobomber? Either way, it's time to Shine Like You Mean It! June 21st is National Selfie Day and WBBJ-TV has partnered with several businesses all over West…

Interview: Schroeder Stribling of Mental Health America

https://youtu.be/NHd6jtf6Tj0 Schroeder Stribling is the President and CEO of Mental Health America, the nation’s leading community-based nonprofit dedicated to addressing the needs of those living with mental illness and promoting the overall mental health of all. She is a lifelong…

Become Your Own Mental Health Advocate

https://youtu.be/OOh-1GCInVk Dr. Betty Jo “BJ” Fancher knows that women often feel pressure to ‘hold it all together’ and not admit when they are mentally struggling. When she noticed her college-aged daughter Ansley struggling to find balance with her depression, anxiety,…

Mother’s Day Giveaway 2022

  - THIS CONTEST IS NOW CLOSED - This Mother's Day, join WBBJ-TV as we honor all of the moms in West Tennessee. Each weekday leading up to Mother's Day on Good Morning West Tennessee, we will be drawing the…

National Student-Athlete Day 2022

April 6th is National Student-Athlete Day and we are highlighting high school seniors, choosing to continue their sports careers in college. So forget about the crowds, the size of the school, and remember the sacrifices it takes to be not just…

Student-Athlete Interview: Cooper Clapp

April 6th is National Student-Athlete Day and WBBJ is featuring graduating senior athletes from all over West TN.  Find this feature on Facebook, Instagram, Youtube, and Twitter.   Cooper Clapp, Baseball Notre Dam for Finance https://youtu.be/-ZkkPEDtRfY

Student-Athlete Interview: Kaydin Pope

April 6th is National Student-Athlete Day and WBBJ is featuring graduating senior athletes from all over West TN.  Find this feature on Facebook, Instagram, Youtube, and Twitter.   Kaydin Pope, Football Mississippi State for Business https://youtu.be/rYcZNwbyoLE

Student-Athlete Interview: Cierra Arnold

April 6th is National Student-Athlete Day and WBBJ is featuring graduating senior athletes from all over West TN.  Find this feature on Facebook, Instagram, Youtube, and Twitter.   Cierra Arnold, Cross Country University of Tennessee Southern for Nursing https://youtu.be/GlX_g2t0930

Student-Athlete Interview: Jake Keyl

April 6th is National Student-Athlete Day and WBBJ is featuring graduating senior athletes from all over West TN.  Find this feature on Facebook, Instagram, Youtube, and Twitter.   Jake Keyl, Baseball Union University for Pre-Med https://youtu.be/xZU06R5di_Y

Student-Athlete Interview: Jasmine Blankenship

April 6th is National Student-Athlete Day and WBBJ is featuring graduating senior athletes from all over West TN.  Find this feature on Facebook, Instagram, Youtube, and Twitter.   Jasmine Blankenship, Basketball Trevecca Nazarene University for Physical Therapy https://youtu.be/3X6mCY150uw

Student-Athlete Interview: Courtney Hardin

April 6th is National Student-Athlete Day and WBBJ is featuring graduating senior athletes from all over West TN.  Find this feature on Facebook, Instagram, Youtube, and Twitter.   Courtney Hardin, Cheerleading Murray State University for Early Childhood Education https://youtu.be/G5hGifS0K8k

Student-Athlete Interview: Tyrik Pirtle

April 6th is National Student-Athlete Day and WBBJ is featuring graduating senior athletes from all over West TN.  Find this feature on Facebook, Instagram, Youtube, and Twitter.   Tyrik Pirtle, Football Bethany College for Art/Sports Science https://youtu.be/0KJSF3ExSOg

Student-Athlete Interview: Khaden Walker

April 6th is National Student-Athlete Day and WBBJ is featuring graduating senior athletes from all over West TN.  Find this feature on Facebook, Instagram, Youtube, and Twitter.   Khaden Walker, Football Mississippi College for Sports Communications https://youtu.be/uECUgN6Z8T4

Student-Athlete Interview: Justin Woods

April 6th is National Student-Athlete Day and WBBJ is featuring graduating senior athletes from all over West TN.  Find this feature on Facebook, Instagram, Youtube, and Twitter.   Justin Woods, Football/Track Lindsey Wilson College for Business Management https://youtu.be/8cL5BfrHxRo

Student-Athlete Interview: Izaiah Reed

April 6th is National Student-Athlete Day and WBBJ is featuring graduating senior athletes from all over West TN.  Find this feature on Facebook, Instagram, Youtube, and Twitter.   Izaiah Reed, Football University of Louisville for Physical Therapy/Business https://youtu.be/Bw1Y8e4N0gc

Student-Athlete Interview: D’Angelo Jones

April 6th is National Student-Athlete Day and WBBJ is featuring graduating senior athletes from all over West TN.  Find this feature on Facebook, Instagram, Youtube, and Twitter.   D'Angelo Jones, Football Cumberland University for Physical Therapy https://youtu.be/bQRRJwIOKw8

Student-Athlete Interview: Tamarr Arnold

April 6th is National Student-Athlete Day and WBBJ is featuring graduating senior athletes from all over West TN.  Find this feature on Facebook, Instagram, Youtube, and Twitter.   Tamarr Arnold, Football University of Saint Mary for Business Management https://youtu.be/6rrkeX4jQUU

Student-Athlete Interview: Aja Stovall

April 6th is National Student-Athlete Day and WBBJ is featuring graduating senior athletes from all over West TN.  Find this feature on Facebook, Instagram, Youtube, and Twitter.   Aja Stovall, Softball Freed-Hardeman University for Nursing https://youtu.be/BTOS8o85FMU

Student-Athlete Interview: Noah Mauldin

April 6th is National Student-Athlete Day and WBBJ is featuring graduating senior athletes from all over West TN.  Find this feature on Facebook, Instagram, Youtube, and Twitter.   Noah Mauldin, Cross Country Union University for Business https://youtu.be/4rLaHZjQ0nc

Student-Athlete Interview: Makenzie Wilson

April 6th is National Student-Athlete Day and WBBJ is featuring graduating senior athletes from all over West TN.  Find this feature on Facebook, Instagram, Youtube, and Twitter.   Makenzie Wilson, Golf Freed-Hardeman University for Business Management https://youtu.be/MS7-_0Jh64c

Student-Athlete Interview: Drew Mayo

April 6th is National Student-Athlete Day and WBBJ is featuring graduating senior athletes from all over West TN.  Find this feature on Facebook, Instagram, Youtube, and Twitter.   Drew Mayo, Basketball Hendrix College for Math or Sports Science (Undecided) https://youtu.be/6WXQMCeqG1w

Student-Athlete Interview: Audrey Johnson

April 6th is National Student-Athlete Day and WBBJ is featuring graduating senior athletes from all over West TN.  Find this feature on Facebook, Instagram, Youtube, and Twitter.   Audrey Johnson, Cross Country University of Tennessee Southern for Psychology https://youtu.be/fHRspfszVfk

Student-Athlete Interview: Lavar Burns

April 6th is National Student-Athlete Day and WBBJ is featuring graduating senior athletes from all over West TN.  Find this feature on Facebook, Instagram, Youtube, and Twitter.   Lavar Burns, Basketball Columbia State for Business Administration https://youtu.be/TubYgP_EwYo

Student-Athlete Interview: Alli Hylkema

April 6th is National Student-Athlete Day and WBBJ is featuring graduating senior athletes from all over West TN.  Find this feature on Facebook, Instagram, Youtube, and Twitter.   Alli Hylkema, Cross Country Ouachita Baptist University for a Double Major in…

Student-Athlete Interview: Walker Rhea

April 6th is National Student-Athlete Day and WBBJ is featuring graduating senior athletes from all over West TN.  Find this feature on Facebook, Instagram, Youtube, and Twitter.   Walker Rhea, Football Bethel University for History https://youtu.be/PaCzHDWZKCY

Student-Athlete Interview: Tacker Nash

April 6th is National Student-Athlete Day and WBBJ is featuring graduating senior athletes from all over West TN.  Find this feature on Facebook, Instagram, Youtube, and Twitter.   Tacker Nash, Football Rhodes College for Biology https://youtu.be/SmRyummNYNc

Student-Athlete Interview: Hannah Wilson

April 6th is National Student-Athlete Day and WBBJ is featuring graduating senior athletes from all over West TN.  Find this feature on Facebook, Instagram, Youtube, and Twitter.   Hannah Wilson, Softball Sewanee: The College of the South for Biology, with…

Student-Athlete Interview: Brynlee Butler

April 6th is National Student-Athlete Day and WBBJ is featuring graduating senior athletes from all over West TN.  Find this feature on Facebook, Instagram, Youtube, and Twitter.   Brynlee Butler, Soccer Dyersburg State for Pre-Physical Therapy https://youtu.be/0Fjz1VCZMR8

Student-Athlete Interview: Joshua Jones

April 6th is National Student-Athlete Day and WBBJ is featuring graduating senior athletes from all over West TN.  Find this feature on Facebook, Instagram, Youtube, and Twitter.   Joshua Jones, Football Cumberland University for Sports & Exercise Science https://youtu.be/jMTOl5XWhXk