Family shares their reaction to discovery of missing Jackson woman
JACKSON, Tenn. -- After 47 years, a local Jackson family is finally able to experience peace. Jewell Langford was a well-known local woman who…
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Hub City Health Expo educates students on health, wellness
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Local youth got a chance to learn more about health. The Hub City Youth Health Expo took place at North Parkway Middle School, giving students a chance to…
Annual Tomato Festival returns to West Tennessee this month
RIPLEY, Tenn. -- The 39th Annual Lauderdale County Tomato Festival is coming up on July 14 & 15. Presented by the Lauderdale Chamber/Economic & Community Development, the yearly event offers a variety of events to enjoy while celebrating local…
Dexter Bowles hired as Jackson Christian School director of security
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson Christian School announces Dexter Bowles has been hired as the new director of security, effective August 1. According to a press release, Bowles served as captain in the…
TWRA releases July 4th holiday, Operation Dry Water boating report
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- No fatal boating-related accidents occurred in the state over the four-day July 4th holiday/Operation Dry Water weekend, the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency confirms. Operation Dry Water, which is a three-day period of increased enforcement and education about…
Jackson State gets new simulation room
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local college has incorporated new tech upgrades into one of its programs. Jackson State Community College has introduced a simulation room to enhance their criminal justice…
Zollie's Shop & Studio opens in south Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A new business recently opened in south Jackson. Zollie's Shop and Studio just opened in late May in the Bemis area. They offer "Sip and Paint," art classes,…
Member of local American Legion honored
MEDINA, Tenn. -- A longtime member of a local American Legion was honored. James "Murray" Jones was recognized for 78 years as a legionnaire on July 1. Murray, who is 97-years-old,…
Interactive map of state-owned land now available
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- A new interactive map of state-owned land in Tennessee is now available. The map, available here, gives users access to a comprehensive list of state-owned properties with numerous data points for each property, including address, District, State…
FHU theatre group to perform original play in Scotland
HENDERSON, Tenn. -- An original West Tennessee play is heading to Scotland later this year. According to a news release, 21 individuals from Freed-Hardeman University’s Theatre program are heading to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2023 to present “The Feed."…
UT Martin has open ACT summer sessions
MARTIN, Tenn. -- The University of Tennessee at Martin Office of Outreach has four open sessions for those wanting to take the ACT this summer. UT Martin says the open ACT sessions at the UT Martin campus are: Monday, July…
Third CEG winner announced
JACKSON, Tenn. -- As the City of Jackson, Boren and Boyd, The Bank of Jackson, and WBBJ continue to team up and host a friendly local small business competition this month, we have…
TBI reports reduction in sexual assault test times
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is reporting a reduction in sexual assault test times. The TBI says that the crime lab is returning test results to local law enforcement in 22.7 weeks on average, or just under…
VIDEO: Media conference held for Jackson woman ID'd in 40+ year cold case
The Ontario Provinial Police held a media conference Wednesday to discuss Jewell 'Lalla' Langford, who was for the last few decades known only has the “Nation River Lady." Her body was discovered near the Highway 417 bridge near the Town…
Alamo issues boil water notice
ALAMO, Tenn. -- The Town of Alamo has issued a boil water notice. Alamo says that they have experienced a line break that has led to a loss of water pressure. You should boil any water for three minutes,…
