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Jackson Symphony closes out their 2021 concert series

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Symphony held their last concert of the 2021 season.   Holiday Pops is the season-ender to the Jackson Symphony's 2021 concert series.  The symphony performed all of your favorite holiday classics like "Jingle Bells", "Silent…

Jackson Symphony Hosts A Family Christmas

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Symphony hosted a one-hour family matinee for fans and residents. Anita Hamilton, President of the Symphony Lead, believes that the orchestra brings the community together. “We got the wonderful…

'The Grinch' visits Humboldt

HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- Saturday, The City of Humboldt celebrated the holidays with "The Grinch." City Official, Amanda Love set up a photography booth, as well as Christmas gift bags for the participants who…

FHU's 57th Banquet Dinner brings Jeff Foxworthy to West Tennessee

HENDERSON, Tenn. -- Freed-Hardeman University hosted their 57th annual Banquet Dinner with this year's special guest Jeff Foxworthy. "One of the challenges to attending college is accessibility, and often times affordability is the challenge to accessibility, and so this scholarship…

Salvation Army holds national competition to raise funds

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Yy1pC0lj-o JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Salvation Army held a friendly competition on Friday. Salvation Army Lt. Mark Cancia says officers across the nation competed to see who can raise the most funds for the National Commander’s Challenge. “So today…

Christmas on Main turns Savannah into winter wonderland

SAVANNAH, Tenn. -- One city is getting into the holiday spirit. The City of Savannah kicked off its annual Christmas on Main event Friday night. It was definitely a winter wonderland as attendees got a chance to try ice…

Deer confirmed to have CWD in Weakley County

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- A case of chronic wasting disease has been confirmed in Weakley County. The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency confirmed the case on Friday, saying it was found between Dresden and the Henry County line. The TWRA says there…

Haywood County High School seniors gifted scholarships

BROWNSVILLE, Tenn. -- Local high school students received a surprise visit on Friday. Tennessee State University awarded Haywood High School seniors scholarships to attend the university in the fall. Seniors that had a 3.0 GPA or higher received a…

17 dogs rescued from breeding operation in Lake County

LAKE COUNTY, Tenn. -- A news release says 17 dogs were rescued in Lake County. Animal Rescue Corps says the dogs -- which included newborn puppies -- were rescued from a breeding operation. The release says the dogs were…

Man wanted in McNairy County found in Mississippi

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The U.S. Marshals confirmed a Tennessee was captured in northern Mississippi on Thursday. The Marshal Service says Zaimen Lambert, of Michie, was taken into custody following a barricade in Corinth. Marshals say Lambert was wanted by the…

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…

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…

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