[gtxvideo vid="FPvtFBj6" playlist="" pid="wMQlYtLM" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/FPvtFBj6-120.jpg?cachebust=1453602933703" vtitle="Weathercast 6PM.flv"] Weather Update: 8:00 PM Saturday The sun this afternoon helped melt some of the snow covered areas. Tomorrow more will melt away with more sunshine and even warmer temperatures in the forecast. I…
These West Tennessee churches have canceled or delayed services for Sunday, January 24: Church at Casey Jones Village services canceled Greenfield United Methodist Church services canceled First Baptist Church Atwood services canceled First Baptist Church Martin 11 am service only…
TAYLOR MILL, Ky. (AP) - Northern Kentucky lawmaker Tom Kerr has withdrawn from the State House race. According to The Kentucky Enquirer (http://cin.ci/1OEQNX1), records from the Secretary of State's office show Kerr has withdrawn his candidacy after serving 20 years…
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) - A special election to fill a state Senate seat in parts of Madison and Hinds County is set for March 8. Gov. Phil Bryant set the nonpartisan election Friday. A runoff, if needed would be on…
WASHINGTON (AP) - The latest on the blizzard slamming a large swath of the United States (all times local): 4:00 p.m. Snow, ice and gusting winds are being blamed for the collapse of a roof at a historic Virginia theater…
[gtxvideo vid="WWzjsyMe" playlist="" pid="wMQlYtLM" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/WWzjsyMe-120.jpg?cachebust=1453582496352" vtitle="Weathercast GMWT Saturday"] 738 AM CST SAT JAN 23 2015 High pressure will continue to build in across region today. Highs today will be in the lower to middle 30s with lows tonight in the…
JACKSON, Tenn.-The West Tennessee Healthcare Foundation confirms a fund has been established at the non-profit for the family of Noah Chamberlin. The 2-year-old's body was found Thursday, one week after he went…
JACKSON, Tenn.-Jackson police are investigating the armed robbery of the Dollar General store in the 1000 block of Campbell Street in midtown Jackson, late Friday night. Investigators say two…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Two Tennessee Democrats want to pass a law to require the state to enforce the U.S. Constitution's "natural born citizen" requirement on this November's presidential ballot. State Sen. Jeff Yarbro and Rep. Jason Powell, both of…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (AP) - The United Auto Workers union is hoping a management overhaul at Volkswagen in the aftermath of its diesel emissions cheating scandal will help ease an impasse over collective bargaining at the German automaker's lone U.S. plant.…
ERWIN, Tenn. (AP) - The Unicoi County Board of Education has voted for the Christian flag to be removed from its public meeting room. Media outlets report Thursday's vote came two months after the Freedom From Religion Foundation asked the…
FORT CAMPBELL, Ky. (AP) - Fort Campbell will no longer be able to accept driver's licenses from Minnesota, Illinois, Missouri, New Mexico and Washington as proofs of identity. Fort Campbell spokesman Bob Jenkins tells local media that as of Thursday,…
[gtxvideo vid="FTK57l9G" playlist="" pid="wMQlYtLM" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/FTK57l9G-120.jpg?cachebust=1453525892542" vtitle="Weathercast 10.flv"] Weather Update - Friday 11:15 p.m. Black ice is forming on roadways across West Tennessee but some roads are worse than others. In Jackson, main roads have patchy black ice but residential areas…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The University School of Jackson has hired a new head football coach who will lead the Bruins this fall. Rusty Bradley,…
[gtxvideo vid="PcHSb3Ca" playlist="" pid="wMQlYtLM" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/PcHSb3Ca-120.jpg?cachebust=1453491051069" vtitle="Noon Weathercast"] Weather Update: 1:00 PM Friday For the most part the snow showers are coming to an end around the area. There are only a few spots around north around Martin and Paris as…
Many are asking where they can send cards for the family of Noah Chamberlin. They may be sent to the following addresses: The Highlands Church 5035 U.S. 45 Finger, TN 38334 Cards for the sheriff's office and fire department can be…
OBION COUNTY, Tenn. -- Officials with Gibson Electric Membership Corporation say a downed TVA transmission line is to blame for outages affecting 430 home and businesses. The affected locations are in Obion County and are served through the Woodland Mills…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Police are asking people involved in minor, non-injury traffic accidents to exchange information and report the wreck once weather conditions have improved. While it is the Jackson Police Department's policy to respond to all traffic accidents, snowy…
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Weather Update - 8:00 a.m. Friday Snow showers will continue off and on across much of West Tennessee through the morning and into parts of the afternoon, depending on where in West…
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) -- The latest on weather conditions in Tennessee. The National Weather Service says up to 6 inches of snow and blizzard conditions are possible on Friday. (all times local) 7:10 a.m. Gov. Bill Haslam's office says all…
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Knox County has begun its safety check ride program in which uniformed officers ride school buses periodically to observe drivers. The Knoxville News Sentinel (http://bit.ly/1JknRVd ) reports the program is one of four strategies the district…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (AP) - A judge has denied motions to dismiss charges against three Tennessee high school officials facing allegations that they failed to report the sexual abuse of school basketball players by teammates. Hamilton County Juvenile Court Judge Robert…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - The state Senate has overwhelmingly approved a bill to end emissions testing in Tennessee for new cars, brushing aside concerns of pursuing more lax standards in light of the Volkswagen scandal. The chamber voted 29-3 on…
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) - Mayor Jim Strickland has selected an interim chief for the Memphis Police Department. Strickland said Thursday that Michael Rallings will take the position of interim police director on Feb. 1. Rallings takes over for Toney Armstrong,…
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) - Officials have issued a state of emergency for Tennessee ahead of an approaching winter storm that is expected to bring sleet, snow and strong winds to the state. Tennessee's emergency management office issued the state of…
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) - Officials say Shelby County has received a $60 million grant from the federal government for flood protection projects. County officials announced the disaster resilience grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development on Thursday.…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Gov. Bill Haslam has released his administration's 42-bill agenda for this year's legislative session. The Republican governor's legislative agenda is highlighted by proposals to restructure higher education governance; increase sentencing requirements for serious crimes; add reporting…
JACKSON, Tenn.-State crews are preparing for the winter storm headed towards West Tennessee. A spokesperson said TDOT will salt Interstate 40 and other heavenly traveled roads starting Thursday night and crews will…
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East Jackson JACKSON, Tenn. -- City street department supervisor, Johnny Weddle says he and the Jackson Street Department are prepared top respond to whatever mother nature sends to the hub city. "We're gonna monitor this thing, we got an on…
CHESTER COUNTY, Tenn. -- Officials have confirmed the body of missing 2-year-old Noah Chamberlin has been recovered. Chester County Sheriff Blair Weaver fought back tears as…
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Jackson-Madison County School System schools will be closed Friday due to inclement weather, according to a release from the system. The Central Office also will be closed. JMCSS maintenance department employees will be on a delayed…
Closings and delays for Friday, Jan. 22, due to inclement weather:
If you have information about the service dog missing from a Madison County family, email the owner at solutionsofjackson@gmail.com or the WBBJ newsroom at news@wbbjtv.com.
DYERSBURG, Tenn. -- Students at Dyersburg State Community College now have a little extra time for registration along with adding or dropping classes. School officials have extended the deadline until midnight tonight, Thursday, Jan. 21, due to inclement weather, according to…
[gtxvideo vid="kR9j8WDu" playlist="" pid="wMQlYtLM" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/kR9j8WDu-120.jpg?cachebust=1453405399966" vtitle="Weathercast Noon"] Weather Update: 12:45 PM Thursday All of West Tennessee has been upgraded to a WINTER STORM WARNING in effect starting Midnight Friday morning and lasts until 9:00 PM Friday night. This means significant…
[gtxvideo vid="sTGSE0Uw" playlist="" pid="wMQlYtLM" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/sTGSE0Uw-120.jpg?cachebust=1453351281669" vtitle="Weathercast 10pm.flv"] Weather Update - Wednesday 10:00 p.m. A WINTER STORM WATCH has been issued for all of West Tennessee from midnight Thursday night (12 a.m. Friday) until 6 p.m. Friday evening. A Winter Storm…
The following schools are closed Thursday, Jan. 21, due to inclement weather:
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Chester County Sheriff Blair Weaver will once again hold a news conference at 4 o'clock Wednesday afternoon concerning the search for missing 2-year-old Noah Chamberlin. Weaver is expected to give an update on whether civilian volunteers will be used in the search efforts…
CARROLL COUNTY, Tenn. -- Deputies are trying to find a 66-year-old man who hasn't been seen since Tuesday night. Ben Abbott went missing sometime after 8 p.m. Tuesday from the 10000 block of HIghway…
Dyer First Assembly closed
[gtxvideo vid="c6PipxT0" playlist="" pid="wMQlYtLM" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/c6PipxT0-120.jpg?cachebust=1453303247433" vtitle="Weathercast GMWT 012016"] Weather Update: 9:00 AM Wednesday Right now there is just very isolated rain showers still pushing east between Selmer and Savannah. The rest of West Tennessee still has overcast and gloomy conditions.…
JACKSON, Tenn.-In an effort to help local and area residents get ready for possible ice and snow a local business stocks up on salt. R & J Feed on South Highland in south Jackson has the purchased two tons of…
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn.-During their meeting Tuesday morning, Madison County commissioners recognized the work first responders have put into the search for Noah. Sheriff John Mehr addressed the commission and talked…
JACKSON, Tenn.-State crews said they are ready to do what they can to keep roads safe, Tuesday night and into the morning as the snow and ice falls. Members of TDOT…
The following schools are closed Wed., Jan. 20, due to inclement weather: Alamo City Schools closed Augustine Schools 9am start Bells City Schools closed Benton County Schools closed Bethel University - All…
ATLANTA (AP) - The United Methodist Church's missions agency is moving its headquarters from New York City, where it has been based for nearly 200 years, to Atlanta. Global Ministries said in a statement that it plans to move into…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - The Tennessee lawmaker who introduced a bill seeking to bar the state from following the Supreme Court's gay marriage ruling says he is undeterred by a projected loss of $8.5 billion in federal funds if the…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Country musicians in Nashville mourned the loss of Eagles' bandleader Glenn Frey as they recalled the band's timeless impact with their smooth harmonies and memorable lyrics that embodied the cool California country rock sound. The 67-year-old…
