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Trinity Christian Academy to host open house on Sunday

MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Trinity Christian Academy announced it will be holding an open house on Sunday. The open house will be from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., and will give visitors the chance to tour the campus, meet with…

20th Annual 'Crystal Ball' coming to Jackson this Saturday

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Get out to eat, dance and socialize this Saturday at the 20th Annual Jackson Symphony League Crystal Ball. The annual fundraiser is located at the Carl Perkins Civic Center and all proceeds benefit the Jackson Symphony. "They…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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