Valentine's special 'Love is on the Air' coming to WBBJ this Saturday
JACKSON, Tenn. -- This month love is in the air, and here on WBBJ, love is on the air. This Saturday, tune in at 10:30 p.m. to "Love is On…
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Milan High School to present 'Beauty and the Beast'
MILAN, Tenn. -- A local school is inviting you to "be their guest" for a special performance. Milan High School will bring Disney's "Beauty and the Beast" to the stage for six shows this month. Performances will take place at…
Shoe donations sought for local students
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local organization is collecting "Soles for Little Souls." Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. - Nu Sigma Alumnae Chapter is collecting shoes for the students of Washington Douglas Head Start in Jackson. They are asking for gently…
Roads, parks, tax breaks: A look at Gov. Lee's budget
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee has unveiled a $55.6 billion state budget proposal stocked with cash for roads, state parks, tax cuts for businesses, state employee pay boosts and more. The plan put forth by Lee also…
Amid soaring crime, Memphis cops lowered the bar for hiring
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — In the years leading up to Tyre Nichols’ deadly arrest, Memphis police have been dogged by a confluence of dangerous trends, including a chronic shortage of officers and a struggle to bring in recruits. Former recruiters…
Bono, a shooting hero, Nichols' family members to join Biden
Rock star Bono, the 26-year-old who disarmed a gunman in last month’s Monterey Park, California shooting, and the family of Tyre Nichols will be among the featured guests sitting alongside first lady Jill Biden at Tuesday’s State of the Union…
Minor in custody following traffic stop
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A juvenile is in custody following a traffic stop. Just after 8:30 p.m., our crews arrived on Camellia Drive to find officers searching the area. Officers could also be seen searching a vehicle in the area.…
Community meeting held to hear concerns from residents
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A community came together Monday night to make their voices heard. City Councilwoman Tara Skinner held a community meeting to discuss updates and hear concerns in district four.…
Second annual 5K to be held this weekend
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Prepare to lace up your running shoes for a good cause. The Friends of Heart will host their second annual 5K this weekend. The course will begin at Fleet Feet…
Heavy metal concert returning for second year
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Ready for a second year of heavy metal? The Tennessee Metal Devastation Music Fest is set to return to West Tennessee later this year, but it will be a new location. The festival, which will include food…
Gov. Bill Lee addresses education, more in annual speech
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Gov. Bill Lee gave his fifth State of the State address on Monday in Nashville. In the address, the governor spoke on budget and legislative priorities for…
Local students head to the Super Bowl
MCKENZIE, Tenn. -- Select students and faculty members at a local university are heading to the Super Bowl. Six Bethel University students and two faculty members will travel to Glendale, Arizona to…
$747M Powerball jackpot up to 9th-largest as drawing nears
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — A $747 million Powerball jackpot will be up for grabs Monday night for players willing to risk $2 against the long, long odds of winning the big prize. FILE - A…
87th annual Bible Lectureship underway at local university
HENDERSON, Tenn. -- A local university is holding an annual, week-long event. The 87th annual Bible Lectureships kicked off at Freed-Hardeman University on Sunday. Thousands of people traveled to Henderson for…
Jackson Symphony to hold Valentine's Pop
JACKSON, Tenn. -- An exciting valentine's event is returning to the Hub City. Saturday, February 11 at 7:30 p.m. the Jackson Symphony is bringing back their Valentine's Pops Concert. The event will…
