Local university hosts clothing giveaway
HENDERSON, Tenn. ---Students from Freed-Hardeman University are giving back to their community one thread at a time. "Today was our big day, where we opened our closet and took all of our clothes over…
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Missing Juvenile Alert- Milan
MILAN, Tenn. --- Milan Police Department has issued an alert for a missing juvenile. The juvenile has been identified as Tristan Watson, DOB 2/22/2004. He is approximately 5'6 and 140 lbs. He has brown hair and eyes. He was last seen…
Country music artist to visit West TN shelter
PINSON, Tenn. ---Country music artist plans special visit to TN Children's Home. According to a news release from Sky 3 Entertainment, country music artist Steven Cade will pay a visit to The Tennessee Children's Home in Pinson. [caption id="attachment_712267" align="aligncenter"…
LOLO kicks off Hub City residency with album release
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local singer and songwriter is starting her residency in the Hub City. "We want to keep it local. We love keeping it local," said singer and songwriter LOLO. The Jackson native LOLO is starting her residency…
Fake COVID-19 tests pop up across United States
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Since the beginning of the pandemic we've seen COVID-19 scams regarding masks, tests, and more. Now that tests are becoming more accessible, there are a few things you should look out for. "We are seeing a record…
Jackson Central-Merry hosts magical event for students
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Magic was in the air at Jackson Central-Merry Middle School on Friday. Teachers and staff hosted an event for students based on the themes of Harry Potter. Students gathered in the parking lot of the school…
Griot Collective of West Tennessee to receive grant
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Nine organizations across Tennessee received a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts. The Griot Collective of West Tennessee has been approved to receive $50,000 from the NEA to help the arts and culture area recover…
2021's Hub City Heroes honored by officials
JACKSON, Tenn. -- City leaders gathered to celebrate the heroes of Jackson. City officials hosted the second annual Hub City Hero press conference at City Hall Friday morning to showcase the members of the community who went above and…
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…
42,000 pounds of food donated to Exchange Club Carl Perkins Centers
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local church is giving back to several West Tennessee counties. The Church of Jesus Christ Latter Day Saints donated 42,000 pounds of food to the Exchange Club Carl Perkins Centers. There were 17 centers representing different…
