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Disaster center to open Tuesday in McNairy County

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- A Disaster Recovery Center is opening in a local county, according to FEMA. FEMA says the center will open Tuesday at 7 a.m. in the The Latta Theater at 205 West Court Avenue in Selmer. It will be available to…

Take Back Day is April 22

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Tennesseans are being asked to join in on National DEA Take Back Day! DEA Take Back Day is set for April 22, the same day as Earth Day, and is aimed at giving everyone the chance to…

Mayor Candidates Respond: Budget Priorities Pt. 3

Ahead of the City of Jackson Municipal Election, we sat down with five of the mayoral candidates for their responses on a series of topics. Each candidate was asked the same questions…

Tax relief available for storm victims

For anyone affected by the severe weather on March 31 and April 1, there is tax relief available. The Department of Revenue is extending the franchise and excise tax filing and payment…

Teams of all ages compete in spring tournament

JACKSON, Tenn. ---Today, was the last day of the weekend long April Powers Baseball Tournament. The tournament was held at the West Tennessee Healthcare Sportsplex. This tournament brought in over a 100…

Car show raises money for a good cause

JACKSON, TENN. ---Buckle up your seatbelt because we're taking a ride to the car show. A first annual car show fundraiser took place at the East Madison County Community Center. The center…

FEMA: Understanding your determination letter

According to FEMA, residents applying for assistance from the storms/tornadoes/straight line winds from March 31-April 1, 2023, should be receiving a letter of determination in the mail.  FEMA wants to clarify that although the letter may say that some residents…

James Street incident draws large police presence

UPDATE: According to JPD, officers responded to a shots fired call at the 100 block of James Street at around 8:31 pm on Saturday, April 15. JPD says this is an ongoing investigation. [field59_video account="WBBJ" key="23ca622c24a8f8d2600e37b525fdd5cbc793909b" vtitle="James Street Incident -…

Local sorority chapter celebrates 78 years

JACKSON, Tenn. ---A local sorority celebrates an over 70 year anniversary. Nearly 80 years ago, a group of women chartered what is now the Jackson Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority,…

Mayor Candidates Respond: Budget Priorities Pt. 2

Ahead of the City of Jackson Municipal Election, we sat down with five of the mayoral candidates for their responses on a series of topics. Each candidate was asked the same questions…

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