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Nominations open for Jackson's Woman of the Year

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Rotary Club is preparing to name Jackson's 67th Annual Woman of the Year. Formerly presented by the Altrusa Club of Jackson, the award has been a local tradition for more than six decades. It honors…

Tennessee's new license plate ready for release

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee’s Department of Revenue says drivers will receive newly designed license plates once they complete their annual motor vehicle registration renewals. According to a news release on Thursday, Tennessee law states that license plates may be…

Tennessee State Parks holding special fundraiser

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Have a favorite state park? Now you can "vote" to show it! Staff at Seven Islands State Birding Park planted a field of zinnias with funds received from last year’s My TN State…

11 indicted in connection to alleged drug conspiracy

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Eleven people have been indicted in relation to an alleged drug conspiracy. The news release from the District Attorney's Office says that an investigation found that drugs were being sent through the postal service. The release says…

Dispute between between new organization, TVA continues

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A new organization called the Jackson Sustainability Cooperative is trying to install solar panels in the Jackson area. The JSC has petitioned the Tennessee Public Utility Commission to create a cooperative power supply entity and locate it…

West Tennessean among winners in Powerball lottery

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A West Tennessean is among the winners of the Lucky Powerball! A news release from the Tennessee Lottery says the winning tickets were bought at the 45 Package Store in Trenton, and at the Dixie Lee Shell…

Huntingdon residents brave the winter weather

HUNTINGDON, Tenn. -- With the roads of West Tennessee covered in snow, Huntingdon residents shared how they prepared for the inclement weather. One local worker says it was a breeze getting to…

Business Closings - 1/7/2022

We have received confirmation that the following businesses and government offices will be closed or have reduced hours on Friday, January 7: Discovery Park of America The Woman's Clinic (Jackson: open 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.) Henderson County Courthouse Jackson-Madison…

Special called meeting reviews Jackson’s spending plan

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson City Council met for a special called meeting on Thursday. The city passed on the second reading of the purchase of a portion of land for Project Cardinal. The budget amendment is set at…

Winter weather creates slick roads in Jackson

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A second round of winter weather is covering West Tennessee in the new year! Winter weather hit parts of the area, producing slick and dangerous roads. Nichole Lawrence, with the…

GALLERY: Winter weather hits West Tennessee

SNOW DAY: Most of West Tennessee woke up to a blanket of snow and ice Thursday morning. Check out these winter weather photos from our viewers! Submit your photos to news@wbbjtv.com and stay safe! For more local news, click here.

McKellar-Sipes considering new airline proposals

JACKSON, Tenn. -- McKellar-Sipes Regional Airport is considering new proposals from multiple airlines and an airport bus service. This comes after the airport's request that Boutique Air withdraw from the Jackson market following numerous complaints. Proposals from interested air carriers…

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