DRESDEN, Tenn. -- A local county is hopeful for its future after a long-awaited declaration from the federal government. On Jan. 14, President Joe Biden declared a major federal disaster for…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Madison County Commission furthered its discussion regarding COVID-19 funding and new projects. Madison County Finance Director Karen Bell says the county's finances are doing very well. Sales tax…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A donation is being awarded to Ayers Children's Medical Center in Jackson after winning a statewide competition. The center will receive $37,100 from Delta Dental of Tennessee for receiving the highest number of votes in the company's…
The United States Postal Services is offering a new way to receive a COVID-19 test. The postal service is now giving everyone a way to order at-home COVID-19 tests on its website. USPS says that each household will be limited…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A round of the Tennessee Songwriters Week is being held in Jackson. A news release from Visit Jackson, TN says a qualifying round will be held at the Tennessee Legends of Music Museum at the Carnegie on…
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — A panel of Idaho lawmakers has introduced a resolution that would have flags flown at half staff one day a year in recognition of abortions that have been performed since the medical procedure became legal nearly…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- At Tuesday's Madison County Commission meeting, the Jackson Chamber gave an update on multiple projects. Middle Fork Bottoms, the 850 acre project up north, is said to be about 98% complete. They are waiting on two wet…
LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- The Spann family wants to help save as many lives as possible with the help of a special monument honoring their son, Tyler Spann. "This is just a way to honor him and remember him. He…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Crews responded to the scene of a fire Monday night along the Highway 45 Bypass. According to first responders, a woman was driving the car when it caught on fire. The woman does not know why or…
MCKENZIE, Tenn. -- The Animal Rescue Corps was able to rescue several dogs living in poor conditions. The organization rescued 27 dogs at a property in McKenzie after EMS and law enforcement were in the property last week. When…
BOLIVAR, Tenn. -- For Martin Luther King Jr. Day, a local town got a surprise visit from a national guest speaker. The Bolivar community gathered for a celebration filled with…
UPDATE: NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Promise FAFSA deadline was extended to March 1. EARLIER STORY: JACKSON, Tenn. -- Ahead of the Feb. 1 deadline to qualify for the Tennessee Promise Scholarship, the state is promoting Finish the FAFSA Week.…
The following schools are closed or will have Distance/Remote learning on Tuesday, Jan. 18. Benton County Schools Hardeman County Schools Hardin County Schools McNairy County School District (Closed through Jan. 19)
HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn. -- Hardin County Schools announced it will be closed on Tuesday, Jan. 17. Officials with the schools say this closure is to the weather affecting the county roads. You can find more local news through the WBBJ…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- We observe January 17 as Martin Luther King Jr. Day, recognizing the work that he's done while also striving to continue his legacy. "Dr. King himself stated that today…
