First of many Juneteenth celebrations held in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local club is celebrating Juneteenth early. The Boys and Girls Club celebrated the holiday with dancing, arts and craft, and poetry. Students were also…
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Contents of Muse Park time capsule on display
JACKSON, Tenn. -- If you're looking to see a piece of history, you're in luck. "We are finally unveiling the contents of the time capsule that we excavated June 1. It took…
Recovery center opens 'A Mother's Love'
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local nonprofit got new housing to help women struggling with addiction. Aspell Recovery Center held its ribbon cutting Friday for its new program called A Mother's Love. The…
Ned holding auditions for 'The Wiz'
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Ned downtown is hosting auditions for "The Wiz." The auditions will take place on Monday from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., Tuesday from 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 pm., and…
Annual country music concert set for June 29
JACKSON, Tenn. -- An annual country music concert is being held this month. Down Syndrome Association of West Tennessee says it will be having the Country Music Lends Down a Hand concert on June 29. The concert will have performances,…
Local band hosting 'Gasoline Rains' show this weekend
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- A free show is being hosted by the Music City Drum and Bugle Corp. The group of almost 200 has been preparing for weeks for its upcoming show…
Bridge at Chickasaw State Park dedicated to former superintendent Joe Armour
HENDERSON, Tenn. -- The former superintendent of Chickasaw State Park was honored Friday with a special ceremony more than 50 years in the making. Family, friends and park staff gathered as the bridge…
Bethel to combine two upcoming graduations
MCKENZIE, Tenn. -- Bethel University says it is combing two upcoming graduations. According to a news release, summer and fall 2022 grads will be celebrating together towards the end of the year in Crisp Arena in McKenzie. A commencement address…
Kentucky law enforcement seek ID of vehicle
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Law enforcement in Kentucky say to be on the look out. Bowling Green Police Department says that they are searching for a vehicle that may be connected to a May…
Bethel promotes Brad Chappell to Director of Athletics
MCKENZIE, Tenn. -- Bethel University says it has a new Director of Athletics. The university announced on Friday that Brad Chappell was promoted to his new position after previously serving as Associate Director of Athletics. Bethel says Chappell has experience…
Food Truck Spotlight: Seb's Shaved Ice
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A heat wave is turning up the temperature in West Tennessee, but one local food truck is working to keep you cool. Seb's Shaved Ice is located at 3100 North Highland Avenue in Jackson. Owner Ronny…
Pride Month celebrated at community potluck in Humboldt
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- An organization dedicated to connecting and empowering LGBTQ+ residents is bringing the community together. In celebration of Pride Month, West Tennessee LGBTQ+ Support joined Out Jackson to host a potluck brunch…
Wild Child Summer Camp gets kids back outdoors
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency and 4-H partner to give 4th through 6th graders a unique wildlife experience: Wild Child Summer Camp. "We all grew up in the outdoors hunting and…
WBBJ says 'goodbye' to reporter Marcos Santander
For the past year, WBBJ reporter Marcos Santander has worked to help tell some of the biggest stories in the West Tennessee community. This week, the team is saying "goodbye" as he takes on a new opportunity. We had a…
Work starts on long-term I-55 project near key Memphis span
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Work has started in Tennessee on a $141 million project to build travel lanes and a roundabout intersection on the Interstate 55 interchange near a heavily traveled bridge connecting Memphis to Arkansas. Lane closures began Monday…
