RUTHERFORD, Tenn. -- Firefighters in one local community have launched recruitment efforts to help keep lives protected. The Rutherford Fire Department is currently seeking both male and female volunteer firefighters. Recruiting and Retention…
News release from the City of Jackson: JACKSON, Tenn. – Love Your Block – Jackson, TN, on today, announced the winners of the 2023 Neighborhood Improvement Grant that was launched last month. This grant opportunity empowers residents and community groups…
Jackson, Tenn. – As the temperature outside drops, Jackson, TN families take to the indoors to keep safe and warm. They may not realize that turning up the heat can increase the risk of home heating fires. According to the latest Home Heating Fires National…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Police Department is seeking information in a recent armed robbery. According to police, officers responded to the Super Way gas station, located at 736 Airways Boulevard, around 2:40 a.m. on October 22. Jackson Police say…
PRESS RELEASE FROM MELINDA CLARK, JACKSON TRANSIT AUTHORITY: JTA’s Annual Food Drive The Jackson Transit Authority (JTA) will hold its 34th Annual Food Drive to benefit the Regional Inter-Faith Association Food Bank on Wednesday and Thursday, November 8th and 9th,…
It's that time -- we asked to see your Halloween costumes for 2023! Check out our gallery of submissions below and have a safe and Happy Halloween! Email your photo to: web@wbbjtv.com - please include a name, who or…
GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A search warrant executed in Gibson County on Monday led to an arrest and the discovery of multiple illicit items. According to the West Tennessee Drug Task Force (28th, 29th, 30th Districts), agents with the…
DYERSBURG, Tenn. -- One is arrested and another is wanted for attempted murder following a shooting Sunday in Dyersburg. According to the Dyersburg Police Department, authorities are searching for…
JACKSON, Tenn. - The Halloween holiday is a fun time for kids to dress up and have fun, but for parents of younger children this holiday can be a little…
JACKSON, Tenn.--Hub City businesses joined in on the Halloween fun. Exit Realty Blue City and Kroger on University Parkway came together to host a spooky Trunk or Treat event. Event organizer…
Jackson, Tenn. -- With overnight low temperatures falling below freezing for the next couple of nights in West Tennessee, it is important to prepare your home for what's to come. While we…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Members of the Old Hickory Rotary Club gathered together for a meeting. Jackson-Madison County Schools Superintendent, Dr. Marlon King, was the featured speaker. This event took place at…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Another winner has been selected for the Corporate Entrepreneur Grant. The grant is in partnership with the City of Jackson, Boren and Boyd, the Bank of Jackson, and WBBJ. The newest recipient is Outdoor Equipment Solutions, a…
PRESS RELEASE FROM MIKE HUTCHENS, COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR, UNION CITY SCHOOLS: A Union City Middle School student was taken into custody just before classes were dismissed today and charged with possession of a weapon on school property. School officials received a…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- As temperatures continue to drop, your plants may need some extra care. With the winter months knocking at the door, we may need to make some changes regarding…
