FULL INTERVIEW: LIFELINE Back to School blood drive
JACKSON, Tenn. -- LIFELINE Blood Services is hosting its Back to School Blood Drive! The drive is set for Thursday, August 24 at 183 Sterling Farms Drive in Jackson, with they Dyersburg location…
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2nd Annual Casey Jones Village Festival set for October
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Second Annual Casey Jones Village Festival has been announced! The festival has been set for Saturday, October 14 from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m., according to a news release. The release says the festival, which is…
Abby Wolfzorn • Drawing/Painting
As an artist in Jackson, TN, how has the local community influenced and inspired your artistic journey? Are there any specific aspects of the city or its culture that have had a significant impact on your creative process? The local…
Final night for rehearsals before local production of 'Dream Girls'
JACKSON, Tenn. -- It's nearly showtime for the local production of a well-known musical. Wednesday evening was the final night of rehearsals for the upcoming production of 'Dream Girls" at 'The Ned'…
Homeless dog Dora captured over weekend
MEDINA, Tenn. -- Good Samaritans have finally captured a homeless dog. For around a year, a local group of concerned citizens has been trying to catch a stray dog. The dog could…
1 killed in FBI-involved shooting; neighbor shares what he saw
HENDERSON, Tenn. -- There was an FBI-involved shooting on Sanford Street in Henderson Wednesday morning. A neighbor provided some details about what they heard in the early hours of the morning.…
American Idol live auditions are just days away
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Virtual auditions for "American Idol" are just days away from coming to a screen near you! Could you be the next American Idol? That's always the question contestants…
Huntingdon Police share update on water
HUNTINGDON, Tenn. -- According to the Huntingdon Police Department, the water plant is continuing to run with the right pH measurements. The department posted to Facebook saying that Wednesday morning tests show that the plant is running at appropriate levels,…
School director says incident 'addressed appropriately' after photos show bus in wrong lane
OBION COUNTY, Tenn. -- Concerns were raised after photos appeared to show a local school bus traveling in the wrong direction. A WBBJ Tipster brought a social media post to our attention that features photos of a bus from…
'How are the roads?' Here is where to go to see if they are okay
JACKSON, Tenn. – “How are the roads?” We have a list of apps, maps and more to help you answer that question. First and foremost, the Tennessee Department of Transportation provides the SmartWay map. The map is available online through…
One dead after FBI agent-involved shooting in Henderson
HENDERSON, Tenn. -- One person is dead following an FBI-involved arrest operation. Wednesday morning, Tipsters alerted us to a heavy law enforcement presence at a residence in Henderson. Our crews arrived to the scene around 8 a.m., which is near…
City of Jackson holds fourth open house
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The City of Jackson held the last of four community open houses to allow residents to view the growth that will be coming to the city in…
Sean Dietrich headlines library fundraiser
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A fundraising event for a local library brought a special guest to the Hub City. Sean Dietrich, a columnist, novelist, podcast host, and two-time guest entertainer at the…
Local football coaches speak at luncheon
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Local football coaches met for lunch. Football coaches from area high schools were the guest speakers at the Jackson Exchange Club luncheon this week. Exchange, America's Service Club, is a group of men and women working together…
WGU Tennessee Advisory Board welcomes local chamber member
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local chamber member has been recognized for his contributions. WGU Tennessee, the accredited nonprofit online university celebrating its 10th anniversary this year, has recently announced the appointment of higher…
