Whiteville parties for a good cause
WHITEVILLE, Tenn. -- The Town of Whiteville spent their Friday evening in formal attire and partying with a purpose. Whiteville Mayor Gene Bowden and his wife are both celebrating birthdays…
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Jackson-Madison County Birthday Bash gets closer and closer
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The countdown to the Bicentennial Celebration is getting closer. The final First Friday event was held to wrap up the many celebrations put on within the past year. "We have truly celebrated this year-long bicentennial process. We've…
Grand opening held for Men of Hope
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local nonprofit celebrated a new addition to the community. On Friday, the Christian-based nonprofit Hope Recovery Center celebrated the grand opening of their Men of…
Lexington man already behind bars faces new charge
LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- A man that was already behind bars is now facing a new charge. The Lexington Police Department says that Joshua Fields, of Lexington, is now facing a charge of second-degree murder in the death of William Cagle.…
Jackson-Madison County Library offers Writer's Club
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Library has a club for writers. The library says the Writer's Club offers members the chance to talk about writing, such as poetry, novels, short stories, memoirs, and more. You can sign up to…
'What recession?': US employers add 528,000 jobs in July
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. employers added an astonishing 528,000 jobs last month despite flashing warning signs of an economic downturn, easing fears of a recession and handing President Joe Biden some good news heading into the midterm elections. [caption id="attachment_1187203"…
Multi-vehicle crash leads to standstill along interstate
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A multi-vehicle crash brought eastbound traffic to a standstill along Interstate 40. Officials with the Tennessee Highway Patrol say the crash caused traffic to pile up from Mile Marker 78 to Mile Marker 79. So…
Mayor roundup: Recapping the winners in the August 4, 2022 election
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Thursday night was election night in West Tennessee, and WBBJ has gathered all of the winners. In Madison County, A.J. Massey…
Doctor critical of lax COVID rules wins Tennessee Democratic governor race
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Jason Martin, a Nashville doctor critical of Republican Gov. Bill Lee’s hands-off approach to the COVID-19 pandemic, won the Democratic nomination for governor Friday and will face Lee in November. FILE -…
FHU Theatre to present 'Murder on the Orient Express' this month
HENDERSON, Tenn. -- The FHU Theatre's Alumni Show returns this month with a production of "Agatha Christie's Murder on the Orient Express." Rehearsals are currently underway for the show, with this version including a twist that combines characters and…
Musk countersuit accuses Twitter of fraud, trial set this fall
(AP) -- Elon Musk accused Twitter of fraud in a countersuit over his aborted $44 billion deal for the social media company, which he said held back necessary information and misled his team about its true user base. [caption id="attachment_1187076"…
Jackson Arts Council launches the Jackson Art Box
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Arts Council is announcing the launch of the Jackson Art Box project for the upcoming school year. The project will provide students in the Jackson-Madison County School System with boxes of free art supplies. A…
Body found in Henderson Thursday night, police confirm
HENDERSON, Tenn. -- The Henderson Police Department confirms the discovery of human remains on Thursday night. According to a press release, on the evening of August 4, officers responded to a grassy area just off the street on Newsome Avenue…
Meeting set to discuss Memphis medical sterilizing plant that may pose health risks
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — The health department in Memphis plans to hold a community meeting to discuss a medical equipment sterilizing plant that used a chemical whose emissions could cause health risks, officials said. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency said…
AP News Guide: A look at Tennessee's primary elections
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee’s primary elections Thursday will determine party nominees for governor, Congress and state legislative seats. Campaign signs are posted outside a polling location on the first day of early voting July 15, 2022, in…
