JACKSON, Tenn. -- A federal organization is supplying aid to residents who were affected by the inclement weather in March. The Small Business Administration, a disaster relief company, says they want to help small business owners and residents who were…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Highway Patrol introduced Operation Matrix to the highways of Tennessee. THP is training officers to detect truckers that may be under the influence of drugs. Tony Burnett, the drug recognition expert for the state of…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Ready, set, eat! Staff and management at News Talk 101.5 partnered with Darrell Hicks of Cajun Cookers for Swamp Stomp at the Farmers Market. The wife of News Talk 101.5's Brad McCoy was diagnosed with cancer…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9lAO5lrSNtE JACKSON, Tenn. — The big moment high school seniors are all waiting for is finally here. The 2022 class of Madison Academic walked across the stage Friday evening for graduation. Commencement was held at the Oman Arena. For those…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- May 11 through the May 17 marks National Police Week. Law enforcement officers from several agencies gathered at the Carl Perkins Civic Center to remember those who've passed before us. "It's just a opportunity to show…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A three-day tournament made its return to the Hub City. The 5th annual Pickleball Tournament kicked off day one with a swing at Conger Park. What is pickleball? It could be described as a mix between…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A competitive event put students' skills to the test. Jackson Central-Merry Early College High gave middle school students the opportunity to practice poise under pressure. The week-long event is called the Extraordinary Shake. Event organizers say…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ttt3-7hsQhE JACKSON, Tenn. — The big moment high school seniors are all waiting for is finally here. The 2022 class of South Side High School walked across the stage Friday evening for graduation. Commencement was held at the Civic Center.…
MEDINA, Tenn. -- A call for help in Medina leads to an arrest and the discovery of a meth lab. 48-year-old Charles G. Jobe was taken into custody Thursday after an investigation by TBI and the Medina Police Department. Authorities…
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- An emergency rescue took place Friday in Humboldt at the local animal shelter. Local animal rescue groups took over 30 dogs from the Humboldt Animal Shelter. Riley Ferrell with Brownsville Animal Shelter says after the caretaker of…
It's time to recognize this week's Educator of the Week, brought to you by the Tennessee Education Lottery. Jennifer Chandler says she had plenty of teaching influences in her family to lead her into the career field she has been…
DYERSBURG, Tenn. -- Two Dyersburg residents were arrested following a shooting incident early Thursday morning. According to the Dyersburg Police Department, officers responded to Lipford Circle around 1 a.m. on May 12…
JACKSON, Tenn. — The big moment high school seniors are all waiting for is finally here. The 2022 class of Jackson Academic STEAM Academy walked across the stage Thursday evening for graduation. Commencement was held at the Oman Arena. For…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Local residents gathered to watch the premier of a documentary in the Hub City. The showing let attendees get a behind-the-scenes look at one of the events the Hub City…
HUNTINGDON, Tenn. -- The Huntingdon and McKenzie police departments partnered with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation to crack down on drug trafficking in Carroll County. On Wednesday, four individuals named Kayla…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Mastercard is giving you the chance to help save lives. Stand Up to Cancer is partnering with Mastercard to raise money for cancer research. They're making it as easy as swiping a card. From now until June…
MARTIN, Tenn. -- A building in Martin is being named to honor a fallen law enforcement member. According to a news release from the University of Tennessee at…
JACKSON, Tenn. — The big moment high school seniors are all waiting for is finally here. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2CvB05ViTRg The 2022 class of JCM-Early College High walked across the stage Thursday evening for graduation. Commencement was held at the Oman Arena. …
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Parents are struggling to find an essential item for their children. "He is 6-months-old, and it is impossible to find right now," Charlestra Mosley, the grandmother of an infant.…
HENRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- A new event has been announced for the kickoff of the Henry County Fair. Multiple organizations will partner to make Shamrock’s Ultimate Bullfighters the kickoff of the fair for 2022. It will have freestyle bullfighting…
HENDERSON, Tenn. -- A Freed-Hardeman University tradition is making a comeback. According to a news release, traditionally, some students used their spring break to do good deeds and to spread Christianity. The…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- 38-year-old John Thomas Ward, of Gibson County, has been sentenced to over six years in federal prison for being a felon in possession of a firearm. According to information presented in court, deputies in Gibson County were…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Chamber held an "education breakfast" to honor educators and partners in education who are striving to give students opportunities. Educators, community leaders, and school officials gathered at…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Brian Lake has been named interim girls varsity basketball coach at Jackson Central-Merry, replacing Tony Shutes. Lake served as assistant coach during the last season and was a NAIA All-American Basketball player at Union University. Shutes, who…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Small Business Administration is encouraging many to apply for their loans. "Homeowners and renters are eligible to replace their real estate. Renters are eligible to replace their…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Crawfish lovers get ready to satisfy your taste-buds while helping a cause. News/Talk 101.5 is partnering with Cajun Cookers to bring you the SwampStomp. There will be crawfish…
LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- Ahead of Lexington's Swim Day at Beech Lake and in honor of National Water Safety Month, Beech River Watershed Development Authority Director Keith Wish shared the importance of…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Workforce development preparations are already underway ahead of Blue Oval City. A panel discussion was held Wednesday, with people throughout West Tennessee coordinating those developments for students…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D_0TFVXWJHY JACKSON, Tenn. — Seniors in the 2022 class of Liberty Tech High School walked across the stage Wednesday evening for graduation. Their commencement was held at the Oman Arena. And for those who could not attend in-person., the ceremony was…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Habitat for Humanity in Jackson is asking for the community to pitch in. During the month of May, the organization is asking volunteers to donate an hour…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- There was an update on a double homicide that occurred on April 29. On Tuesday, U.S. Marshals confirmed that an arrest had been made in the shooting that…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Do you need a mix of Weird Al Yankovic, and 1980s cover band and a comedian in one, but in Jackson? If so, make sure May 21 is clear. At 6:30 p.m., the Jack Willhite Rock &…
THREE WAY, Tenn. – There was a truck fire at a gas station in north Madison County on Wednesday. WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News first heard of the fire around noon.…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- RIFA is partnering with United States Postal Service and the National Association of Letter Carriers for the National Stamp Out Hunger food drive. "We are here today…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A new name is leading the girls of the Liberty Technology Magnet High School basketball team to victory. According to a news release, Jeremy Simmons has been named the head coach. The release says that Simmons comes…
CROCKETT COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Crockett County Sheriff's Department is alerting residents of a recent increase in vehicle burglaries. According to the department, they've received numerous reports of vehicle burglaries, especially in the Crockett Mills and Friendship area. Residents are…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Arts Council hosted their annual Arts Backstage in downtown Jackson! Executive Director Lizzie Emmons says it's the organization's only big event to celebrate local art created right here…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local hospital is upgrading its services list. West Tennessee Healthcare held a ribbon cutting ceremony at their North Hospital location, which is now offering orthopedic services. Deann Thelen, the Vice President and CEO of the Jackson-Madison…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Community members came together to learn more about local history. The Mid-West Tennessee Genealogical Society met at the Jackson-Madison County Library to learn about the Bemis Auditorium. Bemis Historical Society Chairman Joel Jackson says the auditorium was…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The U.S. Marshals Service says a suspect in last month's shooting at an intersection has been found. The news release says that Jadan Jermaine Bills, 19, of Jackson, was tracked to a hotel in Little Rock, Arkansas…
MCKENZIE, Tenn. -- Bethel University's College of Professional Studies is offering free tuition to Carroll County residents. Bethel says this will begin immediately, and gives county residents the chance to one course toward select associate and bachelor’s degree programs. “These…
HUNTINGDON, Tenn. -- Baptist Memorial Hospital in Carroll County has gotten an "A" rating. The Leapfrog Group awarded the hospital the rating for safety for its protection of patients from harm in 2022. “An ‘A’ Safety Grade is a tremendous…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Schools across Tennessee are being recognized. According to a news release, 27 schools received the Tennessee STEM/STEAM School Designation for 2022. Schools for STEM include: Barret's Chapel School, Memphis-Shelby County Schools Black Fox Elementary School, Murfreesboro City Schools…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y4V9qFxCEgw JACKSON, Tenn. -- Seniors in the 2022 class of North Side High School walked across the stage Tuesday evening for graduation. Commencement was held at the Oman Arena. And for those who could not attend in-person., the ceremony was…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Madison County Budget Committee met to discuss a few concerns on Tuesday. The committee is still having difficulty getting in property tax numbers, but has hopes of them coming in by the end of the…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- With summer around the corner, one U.S. Senator says big tech platforms are eager to profit off children's data, and predators will be logging on to take advantage of more…
MCKENZIE, Tenn. -- Three McKenzie women have been arrested on drug and weapons charges, according to a news release. According to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, 56-year-old Demetria Strayhorn, 27-year-old Herivia Strayhorn, and 30-year-old Wynter Strayhorn were all taken…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Inaugural Women Veterans Day has been set for June 12 of this year! The event is being hosted by the Jackson-Madison County Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution. Keynote speaker for the day is…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Madison County Property Committee met Tuesday to discuss topics, one of which was plans for a new juvenile detention facility. Committee Chair Jason Compton says the plans are in…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- On May 6, we brought you the story of a Jackson-Madison County school bus driver who was assaulted by a parent. On Tuesday, May 10, a few drivers met with…
