JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local transportation provider received a check Thursday. The Jackson Transit Authority was presented a $1,000 check by BancorpSouth Thursday afternoon. General manager for JTA, Travis Franklin, says the bank donated the funds so passengers in the…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Hub City may soon be undergoing some changes. “We've got to make sure we're building each other up and building our city up,” said Mayor Scott Conger. Thursday morning, Conger…
SAVANNAH, Tenn. -- A year ago, a family reached out to WBBJ, desperately asking for prayers after their little boy was born with serious medical complications. Sutton Lackey was born at 23 weeks,…
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- One Christmas tree and a single viral post means the veterans' home in a local city is prepared for the holiday season. The Tennessee State Veterans' Home has…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Being a repeat offender is common among violent criminals, and many people believe more work can be done to protect additional victims from these offenders. "Yes, we want to rehabilitate…
LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- While some attended Bible Study inside, one local church took the praying outside. "We are to be the light of the world," said Clay Hallmark, Senior Pastor of First…
PARSONS, Tenn. -- A local university celebrated a major milestone of a teacher's career on Wednesday. UT Martin faculty, staff, students and community members all gathered Wednesday to celebrate mathematics and statistics…
HARDEMAN COUNTY, Tenn.--Employees at a local sheriff's office have filed a lawsuit against the county. Deputies with the Hardeman County Sheriff's Office have filed a lawsuit against Hardeman County Mayor Jimmy Sain, the Hardeman County Commission, the Hardeman County Sheriff's…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A new proposal from Major League Baseball could have one team in West Tennessee losing their affiliation. Jackson Generals General Manager Marcus Sabata released a statement Tuesday, confirming that Major League…
LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- A local small business specialist is helping others launch their own business. "I love working with people, and I love doing what I do. I don't look at it as…
BROWNSVILLE, Tenn. -- One restaurant feeds the community a Thanksgiving meal. Brownsville Family Restaurant served hundreds of meals to the community Wednesday. Community members lined up for a taste of mixed vegetables, mashed potatoes, ham and many other Thanksgiving classics.…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Thousands of farmers across West Tennessee have been hurt by tariffs. The recent tariffs imposed by China affect crops like soybeans, corn and cotton, all of which are grown in…
HENDERSON, Tenn. -- You may remember this mural and the artist Lora Lea Landrum. She's left her mark again. This time, it's a flying pig. While painting both of the murals, community members…
MARTIN, Tenn. -- A local university has announced the suspension of an English program for international students. The University of Tennessee at Martin has announced that the Tennessee Intensive English Program at the university will suspend the program after the…
BENTON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A local county came together to pay tribute to one of their own, following a tragedy that affected families across the country in West Tennessee. "I'll probably go on…
