Ned holding auditions for 'The Wiz'
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Ned downtown is hosting auditions for "The Wiz." The auditions will take place on Monday from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., Tuesday from 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 pm., and…
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Annual country music concert set for June 29
JACKSON, Tenn. -- An annual country music concert is being held this month. Down Syndrome Association of West Tennessee says it will be having the Country Music Lends Down a Hand concert on June 29. The concert will have performances,…
Local band hosting 'Gasoline Rains' show this weekend
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- A free show is being hosted by the Music City Drum and Bugle Corp. The group of almost 200 has been preparing for weeks for its upcoming show…
Bridge at Chickasaw State Park dedicated to former superintendent Joe Armour
HENDERSON, Tenn. -- The former superintendent of Chickasaw State Park was honored Friday with a special ceremony more than 50 years in the making. Family, friends and park staff gathered as the bridge…
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…
