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Movie on the Lawn: UofM Lambuth hosting free movie nights

JACKSON, Tenn. -- As the weather gets warmer, those looking for outdoor activities may want to visit this local college. The University of Memphis Lambuth will be hosting "Movie On the Lawn" this Spring. The Campus Activities Board is presenting…

Jack Daniel's producer to suspend operations in Russia

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Iconic whiskey maker Jack Daniel’s will become the latest company to suspend business operations in Russia following its invasion of Ukraine. In a statement to WKRN-TV, Louisville, Kentucky-based Brown-Forman Corp., Jack Daniel’s parent company, said Thursday…

Madison County sheriff meets with community

MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Madison County Sheriff John Mehr held a meeting Thursday, helping form a stronger bond with different communities across the county. "We have our meetings across the county so the community can hear what we're doing, updating…

JTA adjusting routes due to operator shortage

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Transit Authority will be changing fixed route services due to a shortage of operators. JTA had some routes that were every 30 minutes, but they will now be on a once an hour run. Those…

Senate gives final approval to Ukraine aid, huge budget bill

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate has given final congressional approval to a $13.6 billion emergency package of military and humanitarian aid for besieged Ukraine and its European allies. The money hitched a ride on a $1.5 trillion, government-wide spending bill…

Roaring 20s party celebrates woman's 100th birthday

JACKSON, Tenn. -- One woman has a big reason to celebrate. Agnes Idella "Dorothy" Owens is celebrating her 100th birthday! She, her family and friends all dressed up in Roaring 20s attire for the party at the DoubleTree Hotel…

Speaking of Art helps local artists, center

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The West Tennessee Hearing and Speech Center hosted their annual fundraiser "Speaking of Art" on Thursday. The center partners with local artists in the community to sell art and a portion of the proceeds go back…

Nonprofit's ChefBox fundraiser helps kids in need

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local non-profit organization planned dinner so you don't have to. Thursday afternoon, the Madison County CASA hosted their 2nd annual CASA ChefBox at First Presbyterian Church in hopes of…

Triumphant Quartet to perform in Greenfield

GREENFIELD, Tenn. -- A night of gospel music is coming to Greenfield. The Triumphant Quartet will be performing at First Baptist Church in Greenfield on March 19. A nursery will be offered, and there is no admission! The performance will…

This tale wags the dog: 'Rescued by Ruby' tells K-9's story

NORTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. (AP) — A new Netflix movie tells the improbable story of a shelter dog who was nearly euthanized, only to become a police K-9 and save a life. [field59_video account="WBBJ" key="6b56e8b47307bb48a47ce6a3980c73afd0f5045e" vtitle="This tale wags the dog: 'Rescued…

NH lawmakers firmly reject seceding from United States

CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — The New Hampshire House has overwhelmingly rejected a proposal aimed at breaking the state away from the United States, but 13 lawmakers voted in favor of doing so. Under the proposal, voters would have been asked…

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