Dyersburg's K9 Rex injured by lightning during storm
DYERSBURG, Tenn. -- A Dyersburg Police K9 was injured during Tuesday's storms. The department posted to Facebook…
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6 law enforcement agencies receiving grant to combat violent crime
DYERSBURG, Tenn. -- Six West Tennessee law enforcement agencies are getting support in combatting violent crime. The Dyersburg Police Department announced Wednesday that they, along with Ripley Police Department, Halls Police Department, Troy Police Department, Union City Police Department, and…
Downed tree causes delays along Highway 70, just outside Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. – A downed tree caused traffic delays just outside the Jackson city limits. Around 1:15 p.m., a tree was reported to be down on Highway 70, blocking both lanes.…
City of Jackson issues reminder for fall soccer registration
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The City of Jackson has shared a reminder for those interested in fall soccer. They say if you missed the early registration deadline, then you are encouraged to register before the teams get full. The city says…
Rev Up for Education
Rev up for Education is a back-to-school initiative sponsored by WBBJ, Robinson Toyota, and the Jackson-Madison County School System. Aimed at providing support to the local education community, Rev up for Education is a fundraiser for school supplies. Running until…
Two rounds of severe storms sweep West Tennessee
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Two rounds of severe storms swept across West Tennessee Tuesday, leaving behind damage and many residents without power. The storms brought intense lightning. Angie Mangrum, who lives…
Total of $31,000 in scholarships go to students
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local organization gives back to students. A non-profit organization called The Morgan Leah McCarty Scholarship fund gave a total of $31,000 in scholarships to students. Eliza Gibson,…
Next Leadership University class members announced
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Greater Jackson Chamber has announced who was selected for the 2023-2024 Leadership University class. This year's class will be made up of: Boran Aljafari , Madison Academic High School Analiese Anderson, Jackson Christian School Brooklen Bonds,…
Paris Fire Department responds to fire at bank
PARIS, Tenn. – The Paris Fire Department was called out to a local bank on Tuesday. As the storms passed through, around 2:32 p.m., they were sent out to the Security…
Tyson holds ribbon cutting for new childcare facility
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- Tyson Foods held a ribbon cutting for a new facility in Humboldt. Tyson Foods has officially opened their new childcare facility. This is right next to their…
Whiteville Police hold drive-thru food drive
WHITEVILLE, Tenn. -- Officers hosted a drive-thru food drive at Whiteville City Park on Tuesday. The Whiteville Police Department has partnered with Mid-South Food Bank to help those in the community…
12th annual Books of Madison County to be held in August
JACKSON, Tenn. -- An annual fundraising event is returning to the Hub City to help the Jackson- Madison County Public Library. On Tuesday, August 15, the highly anticipated Books of Madison County…
Community invited to free film screening at Peabody High
TRENTON, Tenn. -- All of West Tennessee is invited to a free community event in Gibson County. A screening of the film "Jesus Revolution" will be held at the Peabody High School football stadium, at no cost to guests. The…
Tennessee AG partners with FTC over robocalls
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Tennessee's attorney general is working with the Federal Trade Commission to crackdown in robocalls. According to a news release, Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti says that a joint initiative dubbed “Operation Stop Scam Calls” is targeting "telemarketers and…
Power outages reported by Gibson EMC for Gibson, Obion, Dyer, and Lake counties
UPDATE 5:55 PM 07/19/23 Gibson EMC reports that all power has been restored. UPDATE 11:45 AM 07/19/23 Gibson EMC reports 326 members’ homes/businesses without power and 27 outages. The outages are still scattered from north Madison and Crockett counties in…
