Travelers share where they are going for Thanksgiving
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Thanksgiving is a time to reunite with family and celebrate together what they're thankful for. But for many that requires traveling. With the holiday season…
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Crime Stopper coordinator shares tips to keep your gifts safe
JACKSON, Tenn. – It's the season of gratitude, and that comes for gifters and receivers. But in order to make the hand off you need to make sure you…
'Pedestrian death' under investigation
UPDATE: JPD: No charges to be filed after pedestrian struck JACKSON, Tenn. — Authorities are investigating a body found on the side of a busy Jackson highway. According to officials…
TBI: Five indicted following multi-agency drug investigation in Lake County
The following is a news release from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation TIPTONVILLE – An ongoing drug investigation by special agents with the Drug Investigation Division of the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, Lake County Sheriff’s Office, and 27th Judicial Drug Task Force,…
Dyersburg Police: 9-hour armed standoff results in arrest
From the Dyersburg Police Department on Facebook: November 22, 2023 9-hour armed standoff results in arrest November 21, 2023, Dyersburg police responded to the area of 104 West and Evansville in reference to a man waiving a gun around. Officers…
Traffic Jam with Downtown Ricky Brown | Ep. 1 | WBBJ Podcast
In the first episode of WBBJ's podcast "Traffic Jam with Downtown Ricky Brown," Brown sits down with McNairy County Mayor Larry Smith about the county's new agricultural events center…
Greater Jackson Chamber's 2023 Shop Local: Holiday Gift Guide
NEWS FROM THE GREATER JACKSON CHAMBER: The 2023 Holiday Season is here! What better way to start off the season than by shopping local with our 2023 Greater Jackson Chamber Holiday Gift Guide? The 2023 Shop Local: Holiday Gift Guide…
Grant Larcom takes his piano talents on the road with Postmodern Jukebox
NEWS FROM THE UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE AT MARTIN: GRANT LARCOM TAKES HIS PIANO TALENTS ON THE ROAD WITH POSTMODERN JUKEBOX MARTIN, Tenn. – Grant Larcom has experienced 3,500 people watching and listening while he plays a piano solo. And…
Report shows average cost for Thanksgiving meal
JACKSON, Tenn. – With Thanksgiving just days away, should you just order a pizza instead of buying the traditional meal this Thanksgiving holiday? Although pizza may be affordable, the American Farm Bureau…
THP to hold open house on November 28
JACKSON, Tenn. – The Tennessee Highway Patrol will be having an open house and recruitment event at their new headquarters on Smith Lane. Guests are welcomed to bring their children and…
Corporate Entrepreneur Grant: Jacob Pierson Plumbing
The City of Jackson, Boren and Boyd, the Bank of Jackson, and WBBJ-TV have partnered to give back to small businesses in West Tennessee through a monthly competition. This month's winner…
Several restaurants to keep doors open on Thanksgiving
JACKSON, Tenn. – Those yet to have Thanksgiving plans, no worries. We have your 2023 guide to Thanksgiving meals in the area to celebrate the holiday. The DoubleTree by Hilton has reservations…
Church gives away free Thanksgiving meals
BELLS, Tenn. – Members of Knee Temple Church in Bells gave 100 meals away Tuesday at noon, working with "Feed the Needy." The church provided family Thanksgiving meals from turkey to…
Police chief discusses new Public Safety Fund
JACKSON, Tenn. – The Jackson Police Department has teamed up with the Community Foundation of West Tennessee to launch the JPD Public Safety Fund. This fund is intended to support the…
2nd Battle of the Burbs to be held by Jackson Juniorettes
JACKSON, Tenn. – Young women are stepping up to give back. A non-profit group made up of Jackson area high school girls, the Jackson Juniorettes, are hosting the second annual Battle in…
