Hardin Co. Mayor declares State of Emergency
Hardin County officials declare a State of Emergency for the county.
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Jackson Transit Authority (JTA) to close early due to road conditions
The Jackson Transit Authority (JTA) will close Saturday at 2:00 p.m. due to hazardous weather conditions impacting the City of Jackson. For the safety of our riders, operators, and staff, all transit services will suspend operation at that time.
Viewer's January 2026 Snow Photos
WBBJ viewers from all across West Tennessee are enjoying the snow and sharing their photos with us.
Adamsville Police Department announces road closures
The Adamsville Police Department has announced the following road closures.
JACC enters emergency response mode, reminds residents to provide shelter for pets
The Jackson Animal Care Center says it will not be responding to non-emergent calls until next week in order to prioritize life-threatening situations during the severe weather event.
Local EMS leaders share plans for approaching winter storm
Local EMS directors are monitoring weather conditions closely and developing tentative plans with other emergency services.
How local utility companies are bracing for possible outages
This weekend's winter storm has some potential to knock out power for some in the region.
The Salvation Army prepares to respond as major winter storm threatens Tennessee, Kentucky
With a major winter storm expected to impact much of the southern and eastern United States this weekend, The Salvation Army is actively preparing to respond across Kentucky and Tennessee, positioning resources and personnel to meet urgent community needs.
Educator of the Week: Haven Hart
It’s time now to recognize our Educator of the Week, brought to you by the Tennessee Education Lottery.
Jackson Police Department prioritizes emergency calls during severe winter storm
Due to the expected severe winter storm, Jackson Police will temporarily prioritize the calls for service
Restaurant Inspection Scores: January 19-23
See the most recent food inspection scores for establishments in West Tennessee.
City of Jackson, Madison County declare state of emergency ahead of winter storm
Mayor Massey and Mayor Conger have announced a local state of emergency.
Tips on thawing frozen car doors and locks
As the winter storm approaches, it is important that you stay home and off the roads. If you do have to get out and drive, many will face the first challenge of getting your frozen car door opened. AAA has…
Utility companies preparing for winter weather
This weekend's winter storm has the potential to bring power outages.
Winter preparations across West Tennessee
We're taking a look at how local residents are prepping for the severe winter weather this weekend.
