Message from WBBJ's Moe Shamell
This message from Moe Shamell is from January 2022. Please keep our very own Moe Shamell in your thoughts. He has been missed dearly at the station and judging by the number of…
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Body of missing woman found in Lauderdale County
LAUDERDALE COUNTY, Tenn. -- The body of a missing West Tennessee woman has been found by searchers. According to Margaret Gwaltney, the body of her sister, Mary Tate, was found yesterday near where her car crashed. Gwaltney says Tate's body…
City leaders planning ahead of next week's meeting
JACKSON, Tenn. -- City leaders met to discuss what topics will be covered in the next City Council meeting. The one topic still on the minds of city leaders was the recent amendment to add more accountability to how funding…
Inmates celebrate graduation from Dyersburg State
TIPTONVILLE, Tenn. -- Inmates at a Tiptonville prison celebrated Thursday afternoon as they received recognition for their achievements. Northwest Correctional Complex celebrated the class of 2021! Inmates who graduated earned their…
42,000 pounds of food donated to Exchange Club Carl Perkins Centers
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local church is giving back to several West Tennessee counties. The Church of Jesus Christ Latter Day Saints donated 42,000 pounds of food to the Exchange Club Carl Perkins Centers. There were 17 centers representing different…
Foundation provides lunch to Northwest Correctional workers
TIPTONVILLE, Tenn. -- Fourth Purpose Foundation provided a barbecue lunch for the staff of the Northwest Correctional Complex. Volunteers in Tiptonville partnered with the organization and prison in hopes of easing the strain of the workers. The CEO of Fourth…
Moderna official shares insight into omicron vaccine, stealth variant
JACKSON, Tenn. -- News of an omicron vaccine may soon become a reality. Moderna's Chief Medical Officer Dr. Paul Burton says they have already started giving out doses. "The first person got…
Nelson Cunningham running for Gibson County mayor
GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Nelson Cunningham is making a run for Gibson County mayor. Cunningham -- the founder of Green Valley Farms Nursery and Sod -- said in a Facebook post that the county has been his home for over…
Concerns raised about paying city employees in cryptocurrency
JACKSON, Tenn. -- In May, Jackson Mayor Scott Conger announced that the City of Jackson will possibly pay employees or contractors in cryptocurrency. However, there are a few concerns over the legality…
Selmer man sentenced to 17 years in federal prison
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A Selmer man has been sentenced to a little over 17 years in federal prison. A news release from the District Attorney's Office says Revosea Richardson, 27, was sentenced on Jan. 11 for conspiring with others to…
USJ to host open house on Sunday
JACKSON, Tenn. -- University School of Jackson is giving the public a chance to tour its grounds. The Schoolwide Open House is set for Sunday, Jan. 30 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. The open house can help families learn…
Jackson State to eliminate over 20 positions by June
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson State Community College is making a few changes. Jackson State is eliminating more than 20 positions by June of this year. The Jackson State President George Pimentel says they have seen a continual decrease since 2019…
Man receives 10 year prison sentence over firearm charge
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A 28-year-old man has received a 10 year sentence for possessing a stolen firearm. According to a news release from the U.S. District Attorney's Office, John Davidson Long was sentenced to federal prison for being a convicted…
Gary Pickens announces run for Madison County Mayor
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Gary Pickens announced he is a candidate for Madison County Mayor. Pickens is a lifelong resident of Madison County and says he wants to help lead the county to its full potential. He says with new exciting…
Vaccine mandate in effect for West Tennessee Healthcare employees
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The U.S. Supreme Court upheld the Secretary of Health and Human Services mandate that healthcare facilities participating in the Medicare and Medicaid programs require all employees, volunteers, contractors, and…
