Medina family recounts storm experience
MEDINA, Tenn. -- All across West Tennessee families are picking up after Wednesday's storm, including Medina. "Even though we were underground, it was the scariest moment of my life," said Ryne Fisher. "You…
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DARE is back in action in West Tennessee
BROWNSVILLE, Tenn. -- DARE is back in action and making active changes. The Drug Abuse Resistance Education program was previously paused because of COVID-19, but has recently resumed. Student Resource Officer Donelda Clayton leads the program and uses a…
Wednesday's storms leaves area of Jackson damaged
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Wednesday's storms caused heavy damage to many West Tennessee communities, including Jackson. "My neighbor called and sent us a picture and said, 'You have a tree.' I didn't see…
Prayer Circle group meets for WBBJ's Moe Shamell
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A group of ministers held their weekly Prayer Circle meeting with a special dedication. Ministers with the prayer circle gathered to share their thoughts and prayers for a fan favorite, Storm Team 7 Meteorologist Moe Shamell.…
Several certified trees damaged at UM Lambuth
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The University of Memphis Lambuth is cleaning up after the loss of several trees on campus. Dr. Niles Reddick, the dean of the campus, says while many trees around the campus were either damaged or blown…
GALLERY: Storm moves through West Tennessee
A storm swept through West Tennessee on Wednesday. What did you see? Share your photos with us at news@wbbjtv.com.
Storms affect several parts of West Tennessee
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Our crews were in several areas Wednesday evening to get an idea of how some locations were impacted by the storms. Areas across West Tennessee were…
School Closings for Thursday, March 31
-Jackson-Madison County Schools/Offices-closed Thursday -Jackson State Community College-closed Thursday
Jersey Mike's helps woman reach Olympic dreams
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local woman from the Hub City is on a journey to the big games. Meghan Roeder will be competing in the USA Special Olympics in Orlando, Florida in June for swimming. Roeder has been swimming…
City of Jackson flag design contest taking submissions through April 30
JACKSON, Tenn. -- In celebration of the Jackson-Madison County Bicentennial, the City of Jackson is sponsoring a competition for a new city flag design. This competition is open to all residents of…
Groundbreaking held for new Scarlet Rope House in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Wednesday, people gathered for the groundbreaking of the new Scarlet Rope House that has just begun construction. "We've been downtown four years in a safe house, and…
Former Madison Co. detention specialist sentenced to probation
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Madison County Sheriff's Office says a former detention specialist charged with assaulting an inmate was sentenced on Wednesday. The sheriff's office says John Michael Flowers pleaded no contest to a charge of simple assault. The…
Former West Tennessee police officers indicted
MASON, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Comptroller's Office says two former West Tennessee police officers have been indicted. According to a news release, Vatisha Barken and Samuel Sutton allegedly falsified timesheets to get money and benefits from both the town of…
JMCSS Education Foundation meets with full board
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County School System Education Foundation called a special meeting on Wednesday. The board is finally complete with all nine members. Members met at the learning center to discuss their existing account, a decision both sides…
City opens Carl Perkins Civic Center ahead of storm
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The City of Jackson has opened a severe weather center for residents. The city says the Carl Perkins Civic Center at 400 South Highland Avenue will be open for Wednesday, March 30. The city says to use…
