UNION CITY, Tenn. -- Discovery Park as released its lineup for its 2022 summer concert series. This year's series called “Rhythm on the Rails” will begin in May and continue through June. Concerts include: May 6: Clark Beckham May 13: The…
BENTON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A Benton County Circuit Court has ruled in favor of two local landowners. According to a news release, Terry Rainwaters and Hunter Hollingsworth sued the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency. According to court documents, the two claim…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A bicentennial event for all ages is coming to downtown Jackson on April 2. The event is called "Where It All Began - A Look Back at the Early…
BOLIVAR, Tenn. -- A program created through legislation overseen by Gov. Bill Lee and approved by the Tennessee General Assembly aims to mend the needs of the state's volunteer firefighters. Many fire departments across the state need more fire equipment…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Members of the Jackson-Madison County Education Committee met on Tuesday. Members got the chance to reestablish the Education Foundation and elect officers. Members say the Education Foundation was set up to apply additional money to the school…
SAVANNAH, Tenn. -- A man has been indicted in the shooting death of Hardin County Deputy Matthew Locke. Back in September, agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation began investigating the on-duty shooting, according to a news release. Locke was…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Gov. Bill Lee recognized Ag Day on Tuesday. A news release says farmers, agriculture officials and more gathered for Ag Day in Nashville. The day started with a proclamation from Lee, and also had a spotlight on…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The All-Breed Dog is returning to Jackson. The show will have more than 700 dogs show off their fluff from Thursday to…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Madison County Budget Committee is facing a few hurdles that could cause them to change a few of their plans. "We just talked about the tax rate sheet from…
UNION CITY, Tenn. -- Discovery Park of America held an event on Tuesday to learn more about agriculture and the important role it plays in our everyday lives. The National Ag…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County School System held a career fair Tuesday to fill upcoming open positions in the fall. "Our goal is to make sure that we have a certified…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Authorities responded to a fire at a local manufacturing plant on Monday evening. The Jackson Fire Department was dispatched to Conagra Brands on Pinnacle Drive around 9:02 p.m. on March 21. A total of ten units responded…
BROWNSVILLE, Tenn. -- A historic building in Brownsville is now a restaurant. The building was once the Brownsville post office in 1935 and a furniture store in the 70's. And now it is…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- A network of devices is being installed across Tennessee to help keep waterways clean. The Tennessee Department of Transportation has partnered with Keep the Tennessee River Beautiful and others to deploy a network of Seabin devices.…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A West Tennessee native is returning to the Hub City for a concert this week. Caleb Minter is an independent pop/soul/R&B artist originally from Bolivar, Tennessee. Minter says he got…
DRESDEN, Tenn. -- Three months after a tornado struck a local town, their recovery has only just begun. "The tornado traveled along the backside of those buildings and destroyed every building on that…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Grab your best blouse or suit and tie! The annual Jackson-Madison County Career Fair for the school system is happening on Tuesday. The career fair is for the upcoming 2022 to 2023 academic year. They are looking…
DECATUR COUNTY, Tenn. -- A medical group in Decatur County invested in some new medical equipment so that residents can breathe easier. Decatur County Emergency Services purchased two Defibtech Lifeline arms that are CPR devices. Garry Ross, operations manager for…
SPRINGVILLE, Tenn. -- Residents across West Tennessee came together to support the Darkhorse Lodge, a nonprofit retreat for combat veterans young and old. The Catherwood family, leaders of the organization, say the…
CARROLL COUNTY, Tenn. -- The South Carroll Utility District has lifted its boil water notice. The notice was first issued over the weekend due a water main break, which also resulted in low water pressure. Find more local news here.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Proposed legislation from Rep. Scott Cepicky is aiming to restrict "obscene" materials in schools. The bill has three parts, Cepicky says. “In Title 39, there’s a part there that gives an exception to the possession of pornographic…
CARROLL COUNTY, Tenn. -- Seven high school seniors from Carroll County were recognized on Monday. The seniors were recognized by the Carroll County Chamber of Commerce for their academic excellence by scoring a 29 or better on the national…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A statewide effort is aiming to train Tennesseans in cloud computing. According to a news release from Jackson State, the program comes the the state thanks to a collaboration between the Tennessee Board of Regents, the Tennessee…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Police Department reports that one person was killed early Monday morning. The department says 34-year-old Jerome Huspon was found with gunshot wounds after officers responded to a report of a man shot on Crescent Avenue…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Police Department is asking for the public's help. The department says around 10 p.m. on Saturday, its officers responded to a report of a shooting at the Econo Lodge motel at 1890 Highway 45 Bypass.…
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Madison County Commission meeting was held Monday, with one of the main topics discussed being scanners for the new Madison County jail. "We finally approved one grant today for…
CROCKETT COUNTY, Tenn. -- A Crockett County man has been sentenced to 40 years in prison for the rape of a child. 46-year-old Isaias Rodriguez, of Alamo, was convicted for the…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- A new tune is joining "Rocky Top," "The Tennessee Waltz" and others on the list of Tennessee's official state songs. "I'll Leave My Heart in Tennessee" was dedicated as a new state song following legislation signed into…
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- A man was severely injured in a hang gliding accident Sunday evening. Humboldt Emergency Service officials say the man crashed at the Humboldt Municipal Airport. Lieutenant Truedo of the…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Mulligans invited fans of the NCAA Tournament to come out and support the local teams for March Madness. The WBBJ Team talked to local residents to hear their opinions on…
JACKSON, Tenn. ---The Hub City's trip to Neverland is coming to an end. The Ballet Arts Jackson had their last "Peter Pan" performance this afternoon. This was its annual spring performance. The…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- One organization is helping brides-to-be say 'yes' to the dress. "All of the stores started yesterday with the sale with at least 20 gowns. Many of the stores…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Residents all over Jackson gathered for the 11th annual Motor Mania Car Show. Cars old and new were on display Saturday evening. A long time participant, Danny Cunningham, says…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The University of Memphis Lambuth campus hosted their True Blue event to celebrate alumni and their achievements. Amanda Smith, President of the Lambuth alumni board says, the university…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local nursery is helping communities Spring forward. Carter's Nursery Pond & Patio held its annual Spring Expo to educate the community on how to clean and maintain their…
CROCKETT COUNTY, Tenn. -- One West Tennessee company is feeding the community one chicken at a time. "Tyson is very big on supporting our communities in so many different ways, feeding the…
JACKSON, Tenn.-- One local organization is celebrating poetry competition winners. The Griot Collective of West Tennessee held a ceremony at the ComeUnity Cafe. Close to forty students from elementary through high school…
This week's Pet of the Week is Haven! Haven is a Shepherd/Doberman mix, around 6-months-old and was found in an abandoned apartment when she was just a tiny puppy. Despite her…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Is your family looking for a furry new addition? In honor of St. Patrick's Day this week, the Jackson Animal Care Center is hosting a shelter-wide adoption event on Saturday. There will be half-priced adoption fees…
MASON, Tenn. -- A local town is having a financial disagreement with a state agency. John Dunn, with the Tennessee Comptroller of the Treasury, says they've noticed the town of Mason is spending more…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- One organization is giving back to the community. On Friday several non-profits in the area were invited to see Ballet Arts' final dress rehearsal for "Peter Pan." It was free of charge, and each non-profit got a…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Community members are still feeling the luck of the Irish. Members of the Jackson Ballroom Dance Club celebrated with a St. Patrick's Day Dance on Friday. Members wore green, there were themed decorations, and of course,…
BOLIVAR, Tenn. -- Everyday people walk up and down Highway 64 to get to work. With vehicles traveling up to 40 miles per hour, that can be a huge danger for commuters. The City…
MCKENZIE, Tenn. -- Some cities across West Tennessee are demanding that a financial bill that passed in 2002 be overturned. In 2002, Tennessee addressed a historical relationship in order to address a significant…
It's time for this week's Educator of the Week, brought to you by the Tennessee Educator Lottery. Lesa Plunk spent 10 years working in a factory before she decided to go into teaching. Now…
SCOTTS HILL, Tenn. -- Students learned about STEAM jobs on Friday. Scotts Hill Elementary School held their second annual STEAM Day. They invited local businesses and investors to come and speak to students about their future. The event is…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Friday, March 18 is Tennessee Tree Day. It is an annual event that's brought together by the Tennessee Environmental Council. Trees were offered to the public at deep discounts. All you had to do was go to their…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Carl Perkins Center for the Prevention of Child Abuse marked 40 years of service on Friday. Rep. Chris Todd and Assistant Majority Leader Ron Gant presented a proclamation to center leaders in honor of 40…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The women that impact the City of Jackson were honored for their service. In honor of Women's History Month, the city recognized 31 influential women in the community. "The women chosen…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Police Department confirms two people were shot at an apartment complex Thursday night. Around 8:15 p.m. on March 17, officers responded to Royal Arms Apartments at 1580 North Royal Avenue. When they arrived, two individuals…
