JACKSON, Tenn. – It's International Overdose Awareness Day. The Jackson-Madison Prevention Coalition and the City of Jackson Recreation and Parks Department held a community awareness fair at Westwood Community Center. In…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Madison County Finance Department and constructors convened Thursday afternoon to place bids on the Pope Elementary School project. Up to 20 construction businesses were in attendance.…
GRAND JUNCTION, Tenn. – Students at one area school had a chance to kick-off football season and hear from an NFL sports figure who is also a West Tennessee native. …
CEDAR KEY, Fla. (AP) — Hurricane Idalia is unleashing life-threatening wind and rain after making landfall on Florida’s west coast as a dangerous Category 3 storm. The hurricane came ashore early Wednesday in the lightly populated Big Bend region,…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local organization hosted an event this evening to provide the community with an update on its progress. The Community Foundation of West Tennessee held its Foundation…
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. – After serving the local community and many others for over a century, Simmons Shoe Store, a beloved fixture of Humboldt, announced its closure. According to store owner…
HENDERSON, Tenn. -- Six new teachers will join the Freed-Hardeman University faculty this fall, according to Dr. C.J. Vires, vice president for academics and provost at FHU. According to a press release, the new members of the faculty are:…
GALLERY: Dogs of West Tennessee! It is International Dog Day! To make everyone’s day better, we are sharing a gallery of our WBBJ's news dogs. We would love to add your doggies to the gallery! Want your dog to…
This week's Pet of the Week from Hero West Rescue is Tucker!! Tucker is a sweet, distinguished Beagle boy around 7 to 8-years-old who enjoys snacking on the couch and like…
DYERSBURG, Tenn. -- State education leaders hosted a meeting with school leaders, parents, and community members to discuss plans for assessing student performance. The Tennessee Department of Education conducted a…
