Soul Collective prepares to open their doors to the community
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn.-- Soul Collective program focuses on elevating the arts, culture and knowledge of black business. “We have six people who have been a part of our incubator that…
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Strangers help stranded couple to the delivery room
MILAN, Tenn. -- "It was just god-sent. It felt like they were at the right place at the right time because, honestly, we did not think anyone was going to stop," said…
Early voting begins, letting people skip the long lines
JACKSON, Tenn. -- It's the first day of early voting, and it was seemingly a slow day at the polls Friday. But for some voters they say that's the best part. …
Jackson-Madison County Library's MakerSpace gets upgrade
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Library's MakerSpace has been revamped and remodeled! An open house walk-through was held from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday in downtown Jackson. The…
Jackson's Recovery Court marks 20th anniversary with luncheon
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The City of Jackson's Recovery Court celebrated a 20 year anniversary with a special event. On Thursday, they held an Appreciation Luncheon to honor graduates, current participants, and…
Carroll County opens 1972 time capsule
CARROLL COUNTY, Tenn. -- On July 28, 1972, Carroll County residents put together a time capsule during their Sesquicentennial Celebration. After 50 years, it was time to open it. "We…
Man wanted for double first-degree murder found out-of-state
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A man wanted for first-degree murder in Dyer County has been found out of state. U.S. Marshals say that 25-year-old Deshawn Gorman was found in Kansas City, Missouri on Thursday. Marshals say the Gorman was wanted for…
National Friendship Day Contest
- THIS CONTEST IS NOW CLOSED - Hey Y'all! August 7th is National Friendship Day and what better way to celebrate your best friend, then with a contest hosted by WBBJ-TV and Rose Elaine! Submissions and Voting begin July 18th at 8:00am…
West Tennessee man honored after extensive career as first responder
CHESTER COUNTY, Tenn. -- A West Tennessee man is honored after a long career as a paramedic. Thursday evening, friends, family and former colleagues honored retired paramedic Lenzie Kirk with a…
Three West Tennessee counties gear up for early voting
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- At the Madison County Agricultural Complex auditorium, the countdown to the August general election is about to begin and voters are anticipating a big election. “Some of…
Jackson-Madison School board hosts monthly board meeting
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The meeting was short. However, there were a few key items on the agenda for the Jackson-Madison County School Board. The American Classical Charter Application was presented by…
Locals celebrate images giving new look into the universe
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A new and improved tool is giving viewers a new window into the cosmos. The University of Memphis Lambuth and the Jackson-Madison County Public Library are two…
Weakley County sheriff's captain discusses deadly robbery
WEAKLEY COUNTY, Tenn. -- A robbery turned deadly, leaving a Milan man dead on the side of the road over the weekend. Sunday night, the Weakley County Sheriff's Office received a call…
Roundtable discussion held on electric vehicles in Tennessee
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A group of energy professionals discussed how the Volunteer State is leading the way for revolutionary driving. The Tennessee Advanced Energy Business Council hosted a virtual, statewide Automotive Innovation…
Officials searching for missing Haywood Co. man last seen July 8
HAYWOOD COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Haywood County Sheriff's Office is asking West Tennesseans to be on the lookout for a missing man. The sheriff's office says 55-year-old Derek Wood was last seen Friday, July 8 at noon in the Fulton…
