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TWRA releases July 4th holiday, Operation Dry Water boating report

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- No fatal boating-related accidents occurred in the state over the four-day July 4th holiday/Operation Dry Water weekend, the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency confirms. Operation Dry Water, which is a three-day period of increased enforcement and education about…

Jackson State gets new simulation room

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local college has incorporated new tech upgrades into one of its programs. Jackson State Community College has introduced a simulation room to enhance their criminal justice…

Zollie's Shop & Studio opens in south Jackson

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A new business recently opened in south Jackson. Zollie's Shop and Studio just opened in late May in the Bemis area. They offer "Sip and Paint," art classes,…

Member of local American Legion honored

MEDINA, Tenn. -- A longtime member of a local American Legion was honored. James "Murray" Jones was recognized for 78 years as a legionnaire on July 1. Murray, who is 97-years-old,…

Interactive map of state-owned land now available

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- A new interactive map of state-owned land in Tennessee is now available. The map, available here, gives users access to a comprehensive list of state-owned properties with numerous data points for each property, including address, District, State…

FHU theatre group to perform original play in Scotland

HENDERSON, Tenn. -- An original West Tennessee play is heading to Scotland later this year. According to a news release, 21 individuals from Freed-Hardeman University’s Theatre program are heading to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2023 to present “The Feed."…

UT Martin has open ACT summer sessions

MARTIN, Tenn. -- The University of Tennessee at Martin Office of Outreach has four open sessions for those wanting to take the ACT this summer. UT Martin says the open ACT sessions at the UT Martin campus are: Monday, July…

Third CEG winner announced

JACKSON, Tenn. -- As the City of Jackson, Boren and Boyd, The Bank of Jackson, and WBBJ continue to team up and host a friendly local small business competition this month, we have…

TBI reports reduction in sexual assault test times

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is reporting a reduction in sexual assault test times. The TBI says that the crime lab is returning test results to local law enforcement in 22.7 weeks on average, or just under…

Alamo issues boil water notice

ALAMO, Tenn. -- The Town of Alamo has issued a boil water notice. Alamo says that they have experienced a line break that has led to a loss of water pressure. You should boil any water for three minutes,…

Speed limit decreases on portion of Hwy 412 in Henderson County

HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A speed limit change has been implemented on a heavily-traveled local highway. Henderson County Mayor Robbie McCready issued an announcement that reads in part: Please be advised that a change of speed limit has been implemented…

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