NFL star from West Tennessee visits students
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. …
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Hurricane Idalia unleashes fury on Florida after making landfall as a dangerous Category 3 storm
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,…
Community Foundation Social held in Jackson
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…
Simmons Shoe Store closing in Humboldt
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…
Six new teachers join FHU faculty
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!
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…
Pet of the Week: Tucker
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…
TDOE hosts town hall on letter grades for students
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…
Local library talks about events, activities and programs
CARROLL COUNTY, Tenn. -- A local library met to discuss events, activities, and programs being offered. Carroll County Library is a public library committed to promoting recreational reading, independent learning,…
Isaiah 117 House hosts fundraiser
GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A local nonprofit hosts a fundraiser event. Isaiah 117 House is a nonprofit organization that provides physical and emotional support in a safe and loving home for…
