UT Martin grad, teacher set to compete on Wheel of Fortune
MARTIN, Tenn. -- A University of Tennessee at Martin graduate and West Tennessee educator is set to compete on "Wheel of Fortune." UT Martin says Emily Keeton will be…
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West Tennessee Fair returns, bringing back rides and food
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Due to COVID-19, we haven't seen the West Tennessee Fair in over a year. But starting Tuesday night, friends families are able to get out and enjoy it once…
Union City students recreate Boston Tea Party
UNION CITY, Tenn. -- Union City students recreated one of America's most notable moments: The Boston Tea Party. A news release from the school system says Corey Anne France's fourth grade class reenacted the 1773 event while studying the…
15-year-old killed in Henry County crash
HENRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- A 15-year-old has been killed in a crash along Highway 69 in Henry County, according to the Tennessee Highway Patrol. According to a THP crash report, the wreck occurred around 5 p.m. Monday. The crash report…
Sheriff's office IDs body of woman found on Sept. 4
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Madison County Sheriff's Office has provided an update after a woman's body was found on Sept. 4. According to a news release from the sheriff's office, the body has been identified as Shereffa Rasberry-Bommer, of…
10th annual Celebrity Golf Classic held in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Golf players teed off early Tuesday morning for the 10th annual Celebrity Golf Classic. Players competed for awards and gathered together afterwards for a luncheon. The fundraising event supports…
Nominations sought for 2021 Woman of Achievement
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Nominations are being sought for the 2021 Woman of Achievement. The Jackson Area Business and Professional Women says nominees should: Be working or living in West Tennessee, excluding Shelby County. Have achieved distinction in her field. Have…
West Tennessee schools named 'exemplary' by Department of Education
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Four West Tennessee schools have received an "exemplary" designation from the Tennessee Department of Education. In a news release, the department says the following were classified as "exemplary" in their 2020-21 school year designations: South Carroll Special…
UT Martin offers ACT workshop to Tennessee teachers
MARTIN, Tenn. -- The University of Tennessee at Martin is providing free ACT workshops for teachers. The two-hour Zoom workshops are meant to help teachers learn more about teaching the ACT to…
MeTV in Jackson
WBBJ-TV is now offering MeTV access through a new channel. To watch MeTV, you will need to re-scan your TV antenna for the new 7.4 channel. Here’s how: On your remote, go to the menu In settings, install or channel…
Additional death, 386 new COVID-19 cases confirmed in Madison County
JACKSON, Tenn. — The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed another Madison County resident has died due to COVID-19 complications. The health department confirms the individual was a 58-year-old woman, who died on Sept. 11. A total of 269…
Suicide numbers worry local health professionals
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local medical professional says among young adults, suicide is one of the leading causes of death. "People under 25, suicide is the second leading cause of death and that is significant," said Anna Cook, Psychiatric Nurse…
FHU ranked in top 5 for Best Value Schools
HENDERSON, Tenn.-- One local university is moving up in the ranks. Freed-Hardeman University is now ranked in the top five of the U.S. News and World Report for Best Value Schools. The best value ranking considers a school's academic quality,…
A 'sweet' festival makes a return to West Tennessee
MCKENZIE, Tenn. -- If sweet tea and fried food is your favorite combo, you'll be able to have those soon. The Sweet Tea and Southern Pickin's Festival is coming back after a year of absence due to the pandemic. The…
FEMA works to get assistance to flood victims in Waverly
WAVERLY, Tenn. -- A FEMA representative is currently working non-stop to make sure everyone knows what assistance is available to them in Waverly. For residents struggling to pick up the pieces after the…
