USJ named to 2025 AP School Honor Roll
The College Board announced that the University School of Jackson (USJ) has been named to the 2025 Advanced Placement® Program (AP®) School Honor Roll, earning Platinum distinction.
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Jackson Fire Department urges residents to practice fire safety during winter, ice storms
With the likelihood of winter and ice storms impacting our area, JFD is reminding residents that severe cold and power outages can significantly increase the risk of fires and carbon monoxide poisoning.
Fire fatality reported in Hardin County
On January 20, 2026, at approximately 10:30 pm, emergency responders were dispatched to a reported structure fire at 70 Dixie Drive in Savannah, TN.
MIDDAY GUEST: Valentine’s Scholarship Dinner & Gala
Dr. Samuel Carney joined our show to share details on the Jackson Tennessee Alumni Chapter of Tennessee State University National Alumni Association's 10th Annual Valentine's Scholarship Dinner and Gala.
BCES disables disconnects ahead of extreme winter weather
Due to the potential for extreme winter weather and freezing temperatures next week, BCES Pay As You Go and traditional disconnects will be disabled from Monday, January 26 through Sunday, February 1, and will resume on Monday, February 2.
City of Jackson announces emergency plan for freezing weather days
The City of Jackson will extend emergency services for freezing weather days.
tnAchieves celebrates community businesses opening their doors to students for job shadow days
tnAchieves is celebrating its fall Job Shadow Days and thanking the community partners who opened their doors to students.
House Republicans begin push to hold the Clintons in contempt of Congress over the Epstein probe
House Republicans are starting a push to hold former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton in contempt of Congress over the Jeffrey Epstein investigation.
Trump says NATO should allow the US to take Greenland but he won’t use force
President Donald Trump says he won’t use force to acquire Greenland, even though he says it’s part of North America and calls it “our territory.”
Essential items to have ahead of weekend winter storm
Now's the time to stock up on winter storm essentials, if you haven't already.
Comptroller releases guidance following penny discontinuance
In response to the federal government’s decision to stop producing the penny, the Tennessee Comptroller of the Treasury has issued guidance to help local governments, including utility systems, adjust their payment processing practices in a fair, transparent, and legally sound manner.
Man accused of selling cars on Facebook Marketplace, then stealing them back
A Missouri man is accused of running an elaborate scheme involving unsuspecting car buyers on Facebook Marketplace.
Madison County Commission discusses potential rezoning, other agenda items
The Madison County Commission held their regular meeting Tuesday morning.
Justice Department subpoenas Walz, others in immigration enforcement obstruction probe
Federal prosecutors have served six grand jury subpoenas to Minnesota officials as part of an investigation into whether they obstructed or impeded federal law enforcement during a sweeping immigration operation in Minneapolis-St. Paul area.
MIDDAY GUEST: A Symphony Soirée
Sherry Freeman with The Jackson Symphony joined our show to share details on "A Symphony Soirée," their upcoming Valentine Pops show.
Man beat 3-year-old because boy didn’t want to work on his ABCs, warrant claims
The U.S. Army sergeant charged in the harsh beating of a 3-year-old Texas boy told police he struck the child because he didn’t want to work on his ABCs, according to an arrest warrant.
Selmer PD searching for robbery suspects
The Selmer Police Department is searching for two individuals that burglarized Food Mart on Peach Street.
VFW Post 1848 holds college football watch party
One local group boosts the excitement surrounding the College Football Playoff National Championship game by holding a watch party.
Tips to help prepare for looming winter storm
With a possible winter storm later this week it is important to stay prepared for anything.
Humboldt MLK March brings community together
The City of Humboldt gathered Monday to celebrate the legacy of civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr.
JMCGH now offering a new approach to urinary incontinence
West Tennessee Healthcare is pleased to announce a new treatment option for people living with urge urinary incontinence (UUI).
For some families, child care costs more than rent, study finds
A new LendingTree analysis found child care for two kids now costs more than rent in 85 of the 100 largest U.S. metros.
Mom, 2 children die in crash after being hit by wrong-way DUI driver, family says
A woman and two of her children were killed in a crash involving a wrong-way driver in Georgia.
Tennessee falls to 12th least expensive market in the nation
Gas prices across the state fluctuated higher last week, rising five cents, on average. The Tennessee Gas Price average is now $2.49 which is a penny less expensive than one month ago and 31 cents less than one year ago.
UPDATE: Inmate caught 1 mile from sheriff’s office after stealing patrol vehicle
The Hardeman County Sheriff’s Office has apprehended an inmate who escaped custody earlier Monday from the Hardeman County Jail.
Box Office: ’28 Years Later: The Bone Temple’ opens behind ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’
"28 Years Later: The Bone Temple" may have scored well with critics, but slightly more moviegoing audiences chose to spend the holiday weekend catching up with "Avatar: Fire and Ash."
High-speed trains collide after one derails in southern Spain, killing at least 20
A high-speed train derailed, jumped onto the track in the opposite direction and slammed into an oncoming train Sunday in southern Spain, killing at least 20 people and injuring dozens more, officials said.
Army puts 1,500 soldiers on standby for possible Minnesota deployment, AP sources say
The Pentagon has ordered about 1,500 active-duty soldiers to be ready in case of a possible deployment to Minnesota, where federal authorities have been conducting a massive immigration enforcement operation, two defense officials said Sunday.
Small part of Sunshine State becomes Snowy State as Florida gets snow second year in a row
A small part of Florida is the Snowy State for the second year in a row.
Supreme Court will hear appeal by maker of popular Roundup weedkiller to block thousands of lawsuits
The Supreme Court agreed on Friday to hear an appeal from global agrochemical manufacturer Bayer to block thousands of state lawsuits alleging it failed to warn people that its popular weedkiller could cause cancer.
‘Unimaginable nightmare’: Two teen best friends die after sandpit collapses on them
Two 14-year-old best friends in Florida died after a sandpit collapsed while they were digging, according to authorities.
Elks Lodge lends support to the Jackson community
The Elks Lodge #192 provided free meals and winter supplies to the homeless Saturday.
Pregnant woman attacked with a baseball bat while leaving work
A pregnant woman in Wisconsin is recovering in the hospital after she was attacked with a baseball bat Thursday.
New York Giants hire John Harbaugh as coach, AP source says
The New York Giants hired John Harbaugh as coach on Saturday, a person with knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press.
Kentucky completes another second-half comeback to stun No. 24 Tennessee, 80-78
Denzel Aberdeen scored 22 points, 18 in the second half, and Kentucky rallied from a 17-point first-half deficit to knock off No. 24 Tennessee, 80-78, on Saturday.
Trump says 8 European countries will be charged a 10% tariff for opposing US control of Greenland
President Donald Trump said Saturday that he would charge a 10% import tax starting in February on goods from eight European nations because of their opposition to American control of Greenland.
TBI: Dunlap man indicted, charged with First Degree Murder in Officer-Involved Shooting investigation
An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the indictment of a Dunlap man in connection to an officer-involved shooting that occurred in December.
Lane College responds as more students come forward alleging poor dorm conditions
We first told you Thursday about the situation at Lane College that is impacting its students. Now, more students have come forward and the college has responded.
Educator of the Week: Madison Carman
It’s time now to recognize our Educator of the Week, brought to you by the Tennessee Education Lottery.
Local leaders offer guidance to students as part of ‘Men on the Move Tour’
Local leaders are stepping up to try and make an impact on students.
Tennessee man pleads guilty to repeatedly hacking Supreme Court’s filing system
A Tennessee man pleaded guilty on Friday to hacking the U.S. Supreme Court's filing system more than two dozen times, court records show.
UPDATE: Goose has been located
UPDATE: 01/18/26 MEDINA, Tenn., According to the family, Goose is now home. ORIGINAL STORY: MEDINA, Tenn. -- A Medina family is asking for help finding their missing dog. For more Gibson County news, click here.
Dolly Parton Day declared for music icon’s 80th birthday
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee signed a proclamation Friday designating Jan. 19, 2026, as Dolly Parton Day in Tennessee to honor the country music icon’s 80th birthday.
Restaurant Inspection Scores: January 9-15
See the most recent food inspection scores for establishments in West Tennessee.
JPD charges 2 Fayette County men in early morning shooting
The Jackson Police Department has charged two Fayette County men in connection with an early morning shooting that occurred on Hughes Drive in Jackson, Tennessee.
Code RED Ministerial Coalition invites residents to celebrate legacy of MLK
The Code Red Ministerial Coalition shares a call to commemorate and celebrate the courage of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Youth Villages to host free movie screening of Sound of Hope Jan. 21
Youth Villages invites the public to a special free screening “Sound of Hope: The Story of Possum Trot.”
Lane College students raise concerns over dorm conditions: ‘I should have just stayed at home’
Some students at Lane College contacted WBBJ recently with issues they say they're having on campus.
Proposals on immigration enforcement flood into state legislatures, heightened by Minnesota action
Tennessee Republicans introduced a package of bills Thursday backed by the White House that would enlist the full force of the state to support President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown.
Freed-Hardeman to host 90th Bible Lectureship beginning Feb. 1
One local university is about to host an annual event that has become a tradition for so many.
