Shooting Hunger event raises funds for food insecurity
HUNTINGDON, Tenn. -- Tennessee Farm Bureau, Farm Credit Mid-America, and Farmer's Co-Op partnered to host "Shooting Hunger" in Huntingdon. It's a way for those who love to shoot to raise funds…
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JTA observing July 4 holiday on Monday, July 5
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson Transit Authority will not be operating their regular bus routes on Monday, July 5 in observation of the July 4 holiday, according to a news release. Regular service will resume on Tuesday, July 6 at 6…
JMCSS announces athletic co-ops for 2021-2022 school year
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association has approved athletic cooperatives in Jackson-Madison County School System for the upcoming school year, according to a news release. Cyberschool students attending Jackson Academic STEAM Academy will be able to participate…
UTM receives Wildwood Farm as university's largest gift
GERMANTOWN, Tenn. -- The University of Tennessee at Martin has received their largest single gift: Wildwood Farm in Germantown. The release says this gift will allow UT Martin to increase their veterinary health technology and other agricultural discipline programs,…
Tickets for Garth Brooks July concert in Nashville on sale today
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Tickets for next month's Garth Brooks concert in Nashville go on sale today, June 25. Ticket sales begin at 10 a.m., but fans can join the Ticketmaster waiting room beginning at 9 a.m. for a chance to…
Local arts commission hosts 'Symphony on the Move'
HENDERSON, Tenn. -- A local arts commission is filling the air with plenty of music. The Henderson Arts Commission hosted an elegant night for the Symphony on the Move partnering with the Jackson…
A look back at the life of John McAfee and his ties to West Tennessee
WEST TENNESSEE -- John McAfee, a well-known software guru and Henderson County resident, has died. He is the creator of the McAfee Antivirus Software and is known by some people as the world's…
Community gathers for music series 'Live on the Lawn'
HAYWOOD CO., Tenn. -- Community members come together for a night filled with music and fun. Brownsville Arts Council presents the "Live on the Lawn" music concert series every Thursday the month of June. This Thursday featured the youth of…
LIFELINE hosts All-American Blood Drive amid critical need
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Lifeline Blood Services held the All-American Blood Drive on Thursday, as they continue to ask for your help making sure there is enough blood for hospitals and clinics all…
TWRA participating in Operation Dry Water during July 4 weekend
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency is participating in Operation Dry Water during July 4 weekend. Operation Dry Water is a weekend of education and enforcement on impaired boating across Tennessee, according to a news release. The operation…
Juanita Jones to represent West Tennessee in national Multiplying Good program
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Making the world a better place: that's what these 11 individuals try to do in their spare time. Leaders Credit Union held a ceremony to honor people…
Summer camp teaches Weakley County students financial responsibility
WEAKLEY COUNTY, Tenn. -- After the Tennessee legislature mandated that schools provide a summer learning loss program to address deficiencies due to the pandemic, Weakley County Schools administrators and literacy…
WBBJ speaks with Garth Brooks ahead of Nissan Stadium concert
JACKSON, Tenn. -- WBBJ's Julia Ewoldt sat down with Garth Brooks over Zoom Thursday morning as he prepares for his upcoming concert at Nissan Stadium. JULIA: We're here in Jackson, Tennessee,…
Teen escapee from Fayette County arrested
FAYETTE COUNTY, Tenn. -- One of three teenage boys who escaped Wilder Youth Development Center on Wednesday morning is back in custody, according to U.S. Marshal Tyreece Miller. In a news release, Miller confirmed one of the 17-year-old boys was…
Memphis man killed in Interstate 40 crash near Brownsville
HAYWOOD COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Highway Patrol has confirmed a Memphis man was killed in a three-vehicle crash Wednesday night on Interstate 40 near Brownsville. According to a crash report, 45-year-old Robert Flynn was killed in the crash. The…
