Holiday events this weekend in West Tennessee
JACKSON, Tenn. -- It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas, and there are many events in West Tennessee this weekend to help ring in the holiday. Saturday at 10 a.m., head to the…
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WBBJ says 'goodbye' to Alex Northcut
After more than three years reporting all things sports in West Tennessee, the WBBJ team is saying 'goodbye' to Alex Northcut. Alex will be taking on a new opportunity in Sioux City, Iowa later this month, and he has a…
Jackson City Council member Harvey Buchanan dies
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A longtime Hub City civil rights leader, businessman and government leader has died. Jackson City Council member Harvey Buchanan died Thursday night according to Mayor Scott Conger's Facebook page. Buchanan represented District 4 on the Jackson City…
City leaders reviews topics ahead of council meeting
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson city leaders are reviewing several issues before their monthly council meeting. "We want to look at what zoning we can do now to better enhance our city, create opportunities or move…
Civil War era cannon ball found in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- History is all around us, especially here in the Hub City. Some men were cleaning out a warehouse when they found a cannon ball from the Civil War era.…
Annual Christmas parade held on Main Street in Milan
MILAN, Tenn. -- The City of Milan held its annual Christmas parade Thursday night. Residents were able to line Main Street as fire trucks, floats decorated with an assortment of lights went by. Kids and adults were even able…
Humboldt kicks off Christmas with tree lighting
HUMBDOLT, Tenn. — The Christmas season has begun in Humboldt, and all it took was the flick of a switch! Dozens of residents came together for the annual Christmas Tree lighting on Main Street Thursday night. Though the weather…
Job fair held for the Haywood County Community Hospital
BROWNSVILLE, Tenn. -- One local hospital is reopening its doors and is in need of employees. Braden Health will be opening the Haywood County Community Hospital in January, and needs to fill 150 positions. The organization partnered with the…
Crumbl Cookies in Jackson holds soft opening
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Hub City is welcoming a new addition to help you curb your sweet tooth. Crumbl Cookies had a soft opening on Thursday, and owners say they are excited to…
West Tennessee Healthcare updates mammogram policy
JACKSON, Tenn. -- One local healthcare system is making big changes that could help you or your loved ones. West Tennessee Healthcare (excluding Camden Hospital) is changing their policy for mammograms. Under the new policy, patients for screening mammograms…
Humboldt officials provide additional info on Tuesday shooting
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- Humboldt officials gave an update on the Tuesday night deadly shooting at the high school. Humboldt police Lt. Tony Williams says the shooting had no connection with Humboldt Schools. He says…
'Child-only' families receive one-time payment of $950
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Department of Human Services is giving families a boost ahead the holidays. In a news release, TDHS says families in the Families First program who qualified as "child-only" in October will receive $950, which will…
Check presented to FHU in honor of Chester County banker
HENDERSON, Tenn. -- Freed-Hardeman University was presented with a check on Wednesday. The check was given in memory of Bob East, who with many others, began the West Tennessee Bankers Invitational in 1986. The name was changed to the West…
Local clinic offering incentives for Christmas toy donations
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Advanced Rehab and Medical is asking the community for help to make Christmas even more special for patients at St. Jude Children's Hospital. "We're really big into community outreach,"…
'Friends of Heart' holds table tennis tournament to raise funds
JACKSON, Tenn.-- One organization raises funds to help those with heart conditions. 'Friends of Heart' hosted its first ever table tennis tournament at Hub City Brewery Wednesday evening. All the funds will benefit heart and vascular community through the work…
