JACKSON, Tenn. -- Want to eat endless pancakes while also helping the children of the community? The Kiwanis Club has an upcoming event for you. On Saturday, April 16, the club will be hosting its Pancake Breakfast, with funds going…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A Dyersburg man has been sentenced to federal prison following a 2018 incident. According to court documents, Dyersburg police responded to a domestic disturbance in December of 2018. Once there, officers saw Robert Lee Blackwell, 35, of…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- After a few supply chain issues, Girl Scout cookies are making a comeback! Heart of the South Council says a new batch of cookies are in Memphis and ready to be eaten. The Girl Scouts say…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Spring is here, and we have a few tips on how to tune-up your health. With the pandemic, technology has advanced to make taking care of your health easier. United Healthcare has a new virtual physical therapy…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Arts Council announces applications for Arts Build Communities (ABC) grants are open now. The ABC grant program provides "support for arts projects that broaden access to arts experiences, address community quality of life issues through…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Architecture is the theme this month for Jackson-Madison County's Bicentennial celebration, bringing a special offer at one popular tourist attraction. Brooks Shaw's Old Country Store will host a Historic Structures Tour every Saturday in April. The tours…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- As many prepare to file property damage insurance claims, there is one thing to keep in mind. If you file a property damage claim, you will more than likely need an appraiser. They come to your property…
HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Community members learned more about safety. Henderson County Sheriff Brian Duke's office hosted a church safety training class Wednesday night. Duke says, unfortunately, with the world today, churches have had active shooters. He says leaders…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Residents across Jackson and Madison County gathered to help each other deal with the debris from Wednesday's severe weather. Residents, business owners, and Jackson Fire Department all came together to…
HUNTINGDON, Tenn. -- Huntingdon residents that were affected by the storms on Wednesday are sharing their stories. One man described the moment a tree fell on the home where he lives. "We could…
FAYETTE COUNTY, Tenn. -- Traffic along Interstate 40 is being held up. According to the Tennessee Highway Patrol, police activity is at Exit 42 near Stanton. All eastbound lanes are block, and the exit ramp is closed. The incident was…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The National Weather Service has confirmed that three tornadoes touched down in West Tennessee on Wednesday. The NWS says one was in Denmark, another near Medina, and a third in Huntingdon. All were EF-1 tornadoes. The NWS…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Library is hosting a scavenger hunt this weekend. The hunt will be held in downtown Jackson on Saturday. You can grab a map from the main library and get to hunting at 9 a.m..…
MEDINA, Tenn. -- All across West Tennessee families are picking up after Wednesday's storm, including Medina. "Even though we were underground, it was the scariest moment of my life," said Ryne Fisher. "You…
BROWNSVILLE, Tenn. -- DARE is back in action and making active changes. The Drug Abuse Resistance Education program was previously paused because of COVID-19, but has recently resumed. Student Resource Officer Donelda Clayton leads the program and uses a…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Wednesday's storms caused heavy damage to many West Tennessee communities, including Jackson. "My neighbor called and sent us a picture and said, 'You have a tree.' I didn't see…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A group of ministers held their weekly Prayer Circle meeting with a special dedication. Ministers with the prayer circle gathered to share their thoughts and prayers for a fan favorite, Storm Team 7 Meteorologist Moe Shamell.…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The University of Memphis Lambuth is cleaning up after the loss of several trees on campus. Dr. Niles Reddick, the dean of the campus, says while many trees around the campus were either damaged or blown…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Congressman Mark Green, representing Tennessee's 7th District, joined other U.S. lawmakers on a bipartisan congressional delegation to eastern Europe last week amid the Russia-Ukraine conflict. The group visited…
A storm swept through West Tennessee on Wednesday. What did you see? Share your photos with us at news@wbbjtv.com.
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Our crews were in several areas Wednesday evening to get an idea of how some locations were impacted by the storms. Areas across West Tennessee were…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local woman from the Hub City is on a journey to the big games. Meghan Roeder will be competing in the USA Special Olympics in Orlando, Florida in June for swimming. Roeder has been swimming…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Wednesday, people gathered for the groundbreaking of the new Scarlet Rope House that has just begun construction. "We've been downtown four years in a safe house, and…
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Madison County Sheriff's Office says a former detention specialist charged with assaulting an inmate was sentenced on Wednesday. The sheriff's office says John Michael Flowers pleaded no contest to a charge of simple assault. The…
MASON, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Comptroller's Office says two former West Tennessee police officers have been indicted. According to a news release, Vatisha Barken and Samuel Sutton allegedly falsified timesheets to get money and benefits from both the town of…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County School System Education Foundation called a special meeting on Wednesday. The board is finally complete with all nine members. Members met at the learning center to discuss their existing account, a decision both sides…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The City of Jackson has opened a severe weather center for residents. The city says the Carl Perkins Civic Center at 400 South Highland Avenue will be open for Wednesday, March 30. The city says to use…
Severe weather is on its way to West Tennessee. Stay with us online, on the air, or through the weather app for updates as it passes through. Have photos to share? Send them to news@wbbjtv.com or share them in the…
Wednesday, WBBJ's Ashley Luningham spoke with Country music icon Garth Brooks about his upcoming Nashville shows. Check out the full interview in the video above. Garth Brooks fans can now enjoy not…
DRESDEN, Tenn. -- In December, storms swept across four states and several cities and towns. One of those included Dresden. "The house started dusting just a little bit, and you…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A midday shooting in west Jackson is under investigation, according to Jackson police. The police department reports that its officers were dispatched around 11:50 a.m. to the area of…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The conversation of a new redistricting map continued between a community and city leaders on Tuesday. Tara Skinner, Jackson City Councilwoman for District 4, invited local residents to meet with Mayor Scott Conger and other department leaders…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Local students display their talent and hard work. Students with Jackson Central-Merry Middle School Band held their first concert Tuesday evening. Family, friends, other students, and staff came out to support the students. The band had…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Sacred Heart of Jesus High School announced its next head on Tuesday. In a news release, the school says Adam Rust has been appointed to the roll and will begin his new position on June 1. Sacred…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Madison County Solid Waste Planning Region Board met Monday to discuss two items on their agenda. The first item discussed was a yearly report on usage amounts in the county. The board also talked about a…
WHITEVILLE, Tenn. -- With an influx of jobs, people, and new businesses coming to West Tennessee, the town of Whiteville is planning to give their downtown area a revitalized makeover. "We…
https://youtu.be/EjRufufAjOY NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Is this the year? Another resolution to make the Bible an official State book of Tennessee is moving forward in the Tennessee legislature. House Joint Resolution 0752 is sponsored by Rep. Jerry Sexton. Legislators have tried…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Organizations in Tennessee have joined the relief effort during the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine. Led by former US Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist, several Tennessee healthcare organizations have donated 85 pallets of medical supplies,…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The service, sacrifice and achievements of Vietnam veterans were honored Tuesday at Jackson City Hall. When Vietnam War veterans returned home, they weren't received with open arms from…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Police Department has confirmed the identity of a body found on Saturday. The Medical Examiner's Office in Nashville identified the body as 53-year-old Goldie Ross-Donnell. Ross-Donnell was reported missing in the Jackson area on February…
MCKENZIE, Tenn. -- A McKenzie man has been arrested after being suspected of striking a neighbor's home with gunfire. Around 6:10 p.m. on March 24, 2022, the McKenzie Police Department executed a…
UPDATE (3/29/2022): The Milan Police Department confirms Day has been found safe. EARLIER STORY: MILAN, Tenn. -- The Milan Police Department is searching for a missing teen. 16-year-old Jonathan "Connor" Day is approximately 5'10" and 178 pounds, with black hair…
GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- An investigation is underway after a report of a driver being pulled over by someone impersonating a law enforcement officer. According to a Facebook post from the…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A bomb threat was reported at three Jackson-Madison County Schools Monday morning. At 7:30 a.m., a school resource officer with the Madison County Sheriff's Office was notified via social media of possible explosive devices located inside of…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Police Department says a juvenile accidentally fired a gun in his pants at the Old Hickory Mall. The department says that around 10:45 a.m., it received a call of shots being fired inside the mall.…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The deadline to register to vote for the upcoming elections is closing in. For Madison County residents to be able to vote in the state and county primaries, the deadline to register is Monday, April 4, according…
GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Gibson County Sheriff's Department is asking the community to contact them about a person impersonating a police officer. The department says a black GMC had a blue light in the front windshield and made a…
JACKSON, Tenn.. -- The Jackson Symphony is welcoming another special performance. The Symphony will hold their last concert of the season Saturday, April 2 at the Carl Perkins Civic Center. "Imagine" is a tribute…
BOLIVAR, Tenn. -- Plant a seed and watch it grow, the Bolivar Community Garden is getting ready to begin its third year of community gardening. "In 2019 I had a community interest meeting…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The University School of Jackson is putting on its production of "Dearly Beloved." Showtimes are April 8 at 7 p.m., April 10 at 2 p.m., and April 11 at 7 p.m. It will be held at the…
