Consumers rely on credit card rewards programs
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A new survey shows that consumers are relying on credit card rewards programs to help make ends meet and navigate economic uncertainty. Whether it's high inflation or supply chain…
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Local florist ready for Valentine's Day rush
JACKSON, Tenn. -- What would Valentine's Day be without flowers? The impact of inflation and weather isn't stopping City Florist in downtown Jackson. Several arrangements are already prepped and ready to go.…
NFL player helps to kickoff rebuilding
JACKSON, Tenn. -- An NFL player helped kickoff rebuilding during the Super Bowl weekend. As part of the Kickoff Rebuild event, Tampa Bay Buccaneers' running back Leonard Fournette teamed up…
Old Country Store offers unique Valentine's dinner experience
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The deadline for reservations have now closed, but a local restaurant is putting the finishing touches on a unique Valentine's dinner experience. Brooks Shaw's Old Country Store is having…
Lynn Brown shares stories, talks Black history as guest speaker
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local health care service opens its doors and hearts to listen to stories that bring a new insight. Home Instead invited members of the community out to listen to the stories of their guest speaker, Lynn…
Field Trial National Championship to begin in West Tennessee
HARDEMAN COUNTY, Tenn. -- The United State's longest running sports competition starts next week in Hardeman County. The 2023 Field Trial National Championship is held north of Grand Junction every year…
13 agencies come together for 'Operation Snowstorm'
ALAMO, Tenn. -- Thirteen agencies came together for "Operation Snowstorm." The operation, which targeted illicit drug sales, particularly cocaine, in Crockett County, began in July of 2022, according to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation. It continued until September, the TBI…
$15,000 grant to go to students in local school system
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A grant of $15,000 is going to students in the Jackson-Madison County School System. The grant is going towards North Parkway Middle School's Club Day, which was created in 2021 to help students find a career…
Health department shifts COVID-19 vaccine schedule
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has a new schedule for COVID-19 vaccinations. The health department says that, effective immediately, vaccines for COVID-19 will be given only on Wednesdays and Fridays. Wednesdays will be for first and…
'Destroying the neighborhood': Local home boarded amid public nuisance claims
DYERSBURG, Tenn. -- Authorities in Dyersburg have sought to have a residential property declared as a public nuisance. According to a Facebook post by the Dyersburg Police Department, on Tuesday, authorities executed a Petition for Abatement of Nuisance and…
FBI searches Pence's Indiana home in classified docs probe
WASHINGTON (AP) — The FBI is searching former Vice President Mike Pence’s Indiana home as part of a classified records probe. That's according to two people familiar with the search who were not authorized to discuss it and spoke on…
Poll of the Day: Game Day Dip-Off
Need some dip with that chip? WBBJ is gearing up for Super Bowl Sunday with a little friendly dip-off competition today -- and we want you to join in on the festivities! Cast…
Super Bowl ads to keep it light by using nostalgia and stars
NEW YORK (AP) — Super Bowl ads are more than just breaks between gameplay during the biggest sporting event of the year: they offer a glimpse of the country’s zeitgeist, along with how major industries are faring. Advertisers spend millions…
'Escanaba in da Moonlight' comes to Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A fan favorite is coming back to the stage. The Jackson Theatre Guild will present "Escanaba in da Moonlight" at the Bandstand on North Star Drive in Jackson.…
Fundraiser held to benefit scholarship pageant
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Residents came together Thursday night to taste rare wines and liquors for a good cause. The annual Corks and Crowns fundraiser took place at the DoubleTree Hotel…
