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MIDDAY GUEST: Ashley Kate Adams

Author, Broadway actress and award-winning indie film and music producer Ashley Kate Adams joined our show to discuss her new book.

Louvre director acknowledges failure after jewel heist and says she offered to resign

The director of the Louvre Museum has acknowledged a ″terrible failure″ at the Paris monument after a stunning daylight crown jewel heist.

Hegseth changes policy on how Pentagon officials communicate with Congress

Leaders at the Pentagon have significantly altered how military officials will speak with Congress after a pair of new memos issued last week.

McNairy County votes to build ER

Emergency healthcare is returning to McNairy County.

D. Michael Dunavant sworn in to serve again as the U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Tennessee

Michael Dunavant was sworn in on October 10 as the United States Attorney for the Western District of Tennessee.

Family releases statement following fatal crash at Jackson Dragway

Family is speaking out after a fatal crash at a local racetrack.

Leaders Education Foundation awards more than $35,000 to local teachers

Teachers across the region are being honored for making a difference in the lives of students.

Grand opening held for new STEM center in Lexington

One local community is bringing hands-on science and technology learning tools to local students.

NUTmobile spreads the love of peanuts in Jackson

WBBJ was the recent pit stop for one iconic ride.

Jackson Habitat for Humanity holds groundbreaking to celebrate 110th house

One woman is gifted a new home thanks to a local nonprofit.

Jackson Exchange Club presents Firefighter of the Year award to Dalton Crozier

One local firefighter has been honored with a special award.

Health officials worry about long-term consequences of weight loss medications

Insurance denials and high prices leave patients with obesity looking for other options.

UT Martin mobile health unit to serve rural communities

The University of Tennessee at Martin, in conjunction with the University of Tennessee Health Science Center and the University of Tennessee Southern, is the recipient of one of three mobile health units hitting the road as a part of the University of Tennessee System Grand Challenge Grant.

Jackson man convicted in attempted murder of college student

On February 21, 2022, Jackson Police Department officers responded to the Jackson General North emergency room after a gunshot victim drove himself to the hospital.