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Large police presence spotted at north Jackson business

WBBJ Tipsters alerted us to a large police presence at a smoke shop near Bowling Drive and Old Humboldt Road.

Get in the holiday spirit with Martin's Preview to Christmas

One local city is checking their list twice in preparation for Christmas.

TWRA: Landmark acquisition of Hatchie Bottom property announced

The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA), in partnership with The Nature Conservancy of Tennessee (TNC) and The Conservation Fund (TCF), is proud to announce the acquisition of the Hatchie Bottom property, a 7,457-acre expanse of ecologically rich bottomland hardwood forest along the Hatchie River.

Jackson State Community College announces grand opening of Veterans Center

Jackson State Community College adds something new for veteran students.

UT Martin establishes Center for Southern Art

A new Center for Southern Art is being launched by the University of Tennessee at Martin’s Department of Visual and Theatre Arts and the College of Humanities and Fine Arts.

Trump administration seeks to halt SNAP food aid payments after a court order

The Trump administration has asked a federal appeals court to block a judge’s order to distribute November’s full SNAP benefits during a U.S. government shutdown.

Kendrick Lamar, Lady Gaga, Sabrina Carpenter: 2026 Grammy nominations are here

Kendrick Lamar leads the 2026 Grammy Award nominations.

Jury delivers guilty verdicts in murder of 18-year-old

The Dyer County Sheriff’s Office announces that on November 6, 2025, a Dyer County jury found Deshawn "Money" Gorman and Demauzay "Zay" Jackson guilty of First Degree Murder in connection with the tragic death of Daronte Herbert.

Restaurant Inspection Scores: October 31-November 6

See the most recent food inspection scores for establishments in West Tennessee.

What the Tech: Getting email under control

Email may not be the most exciting part of the internet, but it’s still how we communicate every day. The problem is, most of us wake up to dozens, sometimes hundreds, of emails we don’t need.

Hub City Theatre Company hosts 2026 Season Announcement Party

We have a special announcement from one local theatre group.

RMHC's ‘Heart of the House’ match week ends Friday

The Ronald McDonald House of Memphis-Jackson is nearing the end of a big week.

Food drive held in Brownsville for SNAP beneficiaries

One community is coming together to support those in need.

Andrea Bond Johnson announces campaign for Tennessee House of Representatives

Small business owner and community leader Andrea Bond Johnson recently announced her campaign for the Tennessee House of Representatives at the October meeting of the Madison County Democratic Party, pledging to fight for affordability, opportunity and common-sense leadership in rural Tennessee.