Some local waterways remain flooded after weekend rain
JACKSON, Tenn. -- In a better look at some of the local flooding, this video captured Monday afternoon at the Forked Deer River, near the Jackson Fairgrounds Park along Highway 45. On…
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USJ students break Math-A-Thon fundraising record
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Students at the University School of Jackson had another successful year with their Math-A-Thon, setting a new record for the north Jackson school. In just three weeks, fifth grade students raised more than $73,000…
Students across state begin TNReady testing
MILAN, Tenn. — The stress level in some area schools is a little higher than usual as students begin their state-issued standardized tests. A host of problems led to the cancellation…
Student group's lost weather balloon recovered in Weakley County
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JSCC Science Ambassadors host life-size whale exhibit
JACKSON, Tenn. -- It's one "whale" of an educational exhibit on the campus of Jackson State Community College. The exhibit loomed large Monday afternoon as students, teachers and staff made their way through…
Court papers reveal disturbing details of Amber Alert suspect's plans
SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- A California prosecutor has filed a request to hold Tad Cummins as a flight risk until he is transported back to Tennessee, and the court…
5 guns reported stolen in Union City home break-in
UNION CITY, Tenn. -- Residents of a Union City home reported five guns stolen Friday after finding their door kicked in. The two residents told police the door of their home on High Street had been kicked in sometime that…
Storage unit catches fire in south Jackson
SOUTH JACKSON, Tenn. -- Fire shut down a busy street in South Jackson on Sunday. The fire broke out Sunday night at a storage unit on Highway 45. The Jackson Fire…
Decatur Co. Schools closed Monday
DECATUR Co., Tenn -- Decatur County Schools will be closed Monday. School officials say flooding has caused electrical outages at Parson Elementary School and across the district. The aftercare program will also be closed as well. Stay with WBBJ for…
Women come together to empower one another at civic center
JACKSON, Tenn -- Generations of west Tennessee women came together Sunday to empower one another at the Carl Perkins Civic Center in Jackson. "We just want women to understand the power of…
International choir spreads love throughout West Tennessee
JACKSON, Tenn. — A children's choir from half-way around the world made a stop to sing for a Hub City church Sunday morning. There wasn't a frown at Northside Assembly of God,…
Folks brave rain for District Four Cleanup
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Earth Day spirit could be seen throughout Jackson Saturday, as these folks came together to clean up. "You don't want your community filled with litter and trash piles.…
Chester Co. takes stand against child abuse
HENDERSON, Tenn. — In light of child abuse prevention month, one community came together to bring awareness to the problem. A child is abused or neglected every 47 seconds in the U.S., a statistic those…
Greenlight Festival showcases local talent for area fans
JACKSON, Tenn.-Friday night began the Green Light Music Festival. This festival started at 6, Friday evening and continued into the night. This event gave music lovers a chance to experience area…
First ever Music Fest held on campus of U of M Lambuth
JACKSON, Tenn.-The University of Memphis- Lambuth Campus hosted its first ever Campus Activities Board Music Festival, Friday. The event was scheduled to be held outdoors but with rain, it was moved…
