WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. intelligence officials have determined that Russian planning is underway for a possible military offensive against Ukraine that could begin as soon as early 2022 and would include an estimated 175,000 personnel. That's according to an administration…
BROWNSVILLE, Tenn. -- Local high school students received a surprise visit on Friday. Tennessee State University awarded Haywood High School seniors scholarships to attend the university in the fall. Seniors that had a 3.0 GPA or higher received a…
LAKE COUNTY, Tenn. -- A news release says 17 dogs were rescued in Lake County. Animal Rescue Corps says the dogs -- which included newborn puppies -- were rescued from a breeding operation. The release says the dogs were…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- An influential Hub City leader was remembered by his community following his passing on Friday. Harvey Buchanan served as Councilman for District 4 in Jackson for 26 years. NAACP President Harrell…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The U.S. Marshals confirmed a Tennessee was captured in northern Mississippi on Thursday. The Marshal Service says Zaimen Lambert, of Michie, was taken into custody following a barricade in Corinth. Marshals say Lambert was wanted by the…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Bicentennial Commission hosted their First Friday Forum for December. "We're excited to be celebrating 200 years of history and progress in Jackson Madison County," said commission chair Elaine…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas, and there are many events in West Tennessee this weekend to help ring in the holiday. Saturday at 10 a.m., head to the…
After more than three years reporting all things sports in West Tennessee, the WBBJ team is saying 'goodbye' to Alex Northcut. Alex will be taking on a new opportunity in Sioux City, Iowa later this month, and he has a…
HONOLULU (AP) — Hundreds of military families living near Pearl Harbor have complained of stomach pain, nausea and other health ailments after the Navy's water system became contaminated by petroleum. The problems are afflicting one of the most important Navy…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A longtime Hub City civil rights leader, businessman and government leader has died. Jackson City Council member Harvey Buchanan died Thursday night according to Mayor Scott Conger's Facebook page. Buchanan represented District 4 on the Jackson City…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee has granted clemency for the first time since taking office to 17 people. Among those granted clemency include a man who was freed in 2019 after spending 12 years in prison for…
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate has passed a stopgap spending bill that avoids a short-term shutdown and funds the federal government through Feb. 18 after leaders defused a partisan standoff over federal vaccine mandates. [field59_video account="WBBJ" key="ac92e8dfcc85fc096300b4a9281fb90733de7bd7" vtitle="Senate passes stopgap…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson city leaders are reviewing several issues before their monthly council meeting. "We want to look at what zoning we can do now to better enhance our city, create opportunities or move…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- History is all around us, especially here in the Hub City. Some men were cleaning out a warehouse when they found a cannon ball from the Civil War era.…
MILAN, Tenn. -- The City of Milan held its annual Christmas parade Thursday night. Residents were able to line Main Street as fire trucks, floats decorated with an assortment of lights went by. Kids and adults were even able…
