Opera singer coming to UT Martin
MARTIN, Tenn. -- An opera star is coming to the University of Tennessee at Martin. On September 12, Kallen Esperian will be in the Harriet Fulton Theatre in the Fine Arts Building on the UT Martin campus at 7 p.m.…
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2 drug arrests made in Paris over Labor Day weekend
HENRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Henry County Sheriff's Office says two felony drug cases were made over the Labor Day weekend. The sheriff's office shared via Facebook that on Sept. 3, a traffic stop over a window tint violation…
Jackson-Madison County Library to host Lunch and Learn
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Library is launching a new program on September 15. According to the library, a Lunch and Learn with the Jackson Symphony will serve as a launch to their National Endowment for the Arts Big…
House fire claims life in Humboldt
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- One person is dead following a fatal fire in West Tennessee. WBBJ Tipsters alerted us to a house fire that occurred in Humboldt on Friday, September 1. According to Humboldt Fire Department Chief Greg Lencioni, the fire…
Armed Service Day highlights opportunities provided by military career
SAVANNAH, Tenn. – Hardin County High School in Savannah organized an event called Armed Service Day, aimed at giving juniors and seniors an in-depth understanding of the various branches of the…
Building dedicated to former police chief, assistant police chief
LEXINGTON, Tenn. – In a heartfelt ceremony, the Lexington Police Department dedicated a small building at the fairgrounds in Lexington in honor of former Police Chief Roger Loftin and in memory of…
65th Miss UT Martin Pageant to see eight students compete for crown
MARTIN, Tenn. -- Eight college students are about to compete for the crown. On Sunday, September 10, the University of Tennessee at Martin will be hosting its…
USJ Theatre preparing for opening of 'The Alibis'
JACKSON, Tenn. – A local school is preparing to lift the curtain on its latest theatre production. The University School of Jackson Theatre Department will present "The Alibis.” It will run…
FHU holds portrait unveiling for one of their own
HENDERSON, Tenn. – One university is acknowledging the influence of one passionate and devoted leader. Freed-Hardeman University held a portrait unveiling Tuesday for one of their own. In recognition of his…
Budget, litter, police wages all discussed by Jackson City Council
JACKSON, Tenn. – Budget amendments, litter codes, and the Great Wolf Lodge were just a few of the items on the agenda for the Jackson City Council on Tuesday. Brought in…
Brooks Shaw’s Old Country Store announces September events
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A news release shared a full schedule of events planned for community members in September at Brooks Shaw’s Old Country Store and Casey Jones Village. The news release: Weekly events begin with Craft Camp at 10:30 a.m.…
Low donor turnout, Labor day weekend leads to critically low blood supply
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Low donor turnout and high blood use over Labor Day weekend has put the current supply at critical levels. LIFELINE Blood Services says that West Tennessee's blood supply is at a critically low level, and they are…
Local sites receive portion of historic preservation fund
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Several historic sites across Tennessee are getting preservation grant funds. Sites receiving a portion of over $1.1 million from the Federal Historic Preservation Fund include: Benton County -- NAPAS: $17,335 to fund archaeological investigations at the Moore…
Top Ladies of Distinction to celebrate local beginnings in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Top Ladies of Distinction are preparing to celebrate a historic chartering in the Hub City. According to a press release, noted Associate Professor of Education at Lane…
Crips gang member receives collective 44 year sentence
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The District Attorney's Office announced Tuesday that a member of the Crips has received a sentence. The news release says that Devin Jerrod Long, 32, of Jackson, was arrested by Jackson police back in June of 2020…
