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Bethel to combine two upcoming graduations

MCKENZIE, Tenn. -- Bethel University says it is combing two upcoming graduations. According to a news release, summer and fall 2022 grads will be celebrating together towards the end of the year in Crisp Arena in McKenzie. A commencement address…

Kentucky law enforcement seek ID of vehicle

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Law enforcement in Kentucky say to be on the look out. Bowling Green Police Department says that they are searching for a vehicle that may be connected to a May…

Bethel promotes Brad Chappell to Director of Athletics

MCKENZIE, Tenn. -- Bethel University says it has a new Director of Athletics. The university announced on Friday that Brad Chappell was promoted to his new position after previously serving as Associate Director of Athletics. Bethel says Chappell has experience…

Food Truck Spotlight: Seb's Shaved Ice

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A heat wave is turning up the temperature in West Tennessee, but one local food truck is working to keep you cool. Seb's Shaved Ice is located at 3100 North Highland Avenue in Jackson. Owner Ronny…

Pride Month celebrated at community potluck in Humboldt

HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- An organization dedicated to connecting and empowering LGBTQ+ residents is bringing the community together. In celebration of Pride Month, West Tennessee LGBTQ+ Support joined Out Jackson to host a potluck brunch…

Wild Child Summer Camp gets kids back outdoors

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency and 4-H partner to give 4th through 6th graders a unique wildlife experience: Wild Child Summer Camp. "We all grew up in the outdoors hunting and…

WBBJ says 'goodbye' to reporter Marcos Santander

For the past year, WBBJ reporter Marcos Santander has worked to help tell some of the biggest stories in the West Tennessee community. This week, the team is saying "goodbye" as he takes on a new opportunity. We had a…

Miss Tennessee Volunteer Scholarship Pageant: Night 2

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The lights continued to shine and the stage is set. Thursday night was day two of preliminaries for the 2022 Miss Tennessee Volunteer Scholarship Pageant. One contestant, who competed on Sunday, is Miss Tipton County Teen…

County leaders meet to review agenda

JACKSON, Tenn. -- County commission leaders go over the agenda before this month's commission meeting. Doug Stephenson, the Madison County Budget Chairman, says they have not received a tax rate form the state. He says because of reappraisal, it has…

Election forum gives platform to Chester County candidates

CHESTER COUNTY, Tenn. -- With state and local elections coming up, local candidates had a chance to share why they should earn your vote. These candidates from different parties participated in an election forum to bond with the community.…

theCO offers ways to expand business skills

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local nonprofit is giving business owners the opportunity to expand their skills and maybe even their business. theCo is providing multiple opportunities throughout the…

Milan landfill closed due to fire

MILAN, Tenn. -- The Milan City Landfill is closed until further notice due to a fire. Around noon on Thursday, the Milan Fire Department was dispatched to the landfill after workers were unable to control a fire. “Been a…

Former West Tennessee Healthcare director sentenced to prison

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A former director at West Tennessee Healthcare has been sentenced to over a year in federal prison. According to a news release, 62-year-old Melanie Haste was recently sentenced to prison for wire fraud. According to information that…

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