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…
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"…
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…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Thursday night was election night in West Tennessee, and WBBJ has gathered all of the winners. In Madison County, A.J. Massey…
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 -…
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…
(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, 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…
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…
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…
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…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A new mayor has been chosen in Madison County. AJ Massey took the lead with over 8,000 votes, beating out his opponent Fren'Cherry Miller. "It's overwhelming at the moment for sure, but it's exciting. Madison County has…
CHESTER COUNTY, Tenn. -- Chester County Mayor Barry Hutcherson will serve a second term in the county. Hutcherson won the 2022 Chester County General Election against opponent Independent candidate Dwain Seaton. He…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Former Jackson Police Chief Julian Wiser was elected as Madison County's newest sheriff Thursday evening, with over 7,000 votes. Wiser said after retiring from Jackson police chief, he still…
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. has declared a public health emergency to bolster the federal response to the outbreak of monkeypox that already has infected more than 6,600 Americans. The announcement Thursday by the Department of Health and Human Services…
