Attendance up at annual Firefighter Freedom Festival
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Madison County Fire Department brought back their annual Firefighters Freedom Festival this year. Those who attended got to enjoy live music, food, and a firework show.…
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Local kids head out to Salvation Army's summer camp
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Kids were rolling in the suitcases Monday morning and loading the bus, to head out for the Salvation Army's summer camp. "The Salvation Army has this residential facility…
3-year-old hospitalized after near-drowning in Haywood County
HAYWOOD COUNTY, Tenn. -- A toddler is hospitalized after nearly drowning Sunday during a holiday gathering in Haywood County. The Haywood County Sheriff's Office says the 3-year-old fell into a pool at a home on Whitehead Road, off Highway 70…
Madison County Fire Dept. hosts 2021 ‘Firefighters Freedom Festival’
JACKSON, Tenn.-- It's a festival filled with plenty of activities for the community, with many people enjoying their Fourth of July at McKellar-Sipes Regional Airport for the Firefighters Freedom Festival. "We started this…
Selmer celebrates the 4th of July with their annual 'Freedom Festival'
SELMER, Tenn.--- The city of Selmer hosts their 18th Freedom Festival. The festival started off with a parade starting at the McNairy County Courthouse and ending in the Selmer City Park. “It's been…
Festival of the Lakes returns to Henderson Co.
LEXINGTON, Tenn. --- Henderson County Chamber of Commerce celebrates the Fourth of July with a festival on the lake. Henderson County is painting the sky red, white, and blue at the Festival…
Humboldt church celebrates America
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. --- A church in Humboldt spends their Fourth of July celebrating America. The Humboldt Church of God hosted an event to honor the birth of America. Humboldt Police presented the colors…
Happy Fourth of July!
Everyone here at WBBJ would like to wish all our viewers a Happy and Safe Fourth of July! Stay tuned to us on air and online to find coverage of many area events celebrating the holiday.
2021 marks return of pageant to West Tennessee
LEXINGTON, Tenn. --- A popular beauty pageant returned to West Tennessee. Saturday morning contestants competed at the 2021 Beech Baby and Miss Festival of the Lakes Beauty Pageant. The pageant was…
Jackson neighborhood continues Independence Day tradition
JACKSON, Tenn. --- One local neighborhood continued their annual July 4th celebration. Since 1958, every year on the weekend of the Fourth of July, the Pine Tree Drive neighborhood hosts a big…
A local city celebrates Independence Day with an annual tradition
TRIMBLE, Tenn.-- The Trimble Independence Day Celebration is back. Hosted by the Trimble Lions and Women's club, this event has been held for several years. After being cancelled last year people are excited…
Discovery Park brings history to life
OBION COUNTY, Tenn. --- Discovery Park of America brought history to the people. Discovery Park of America decided to celebrate the Fourth of July with a little bit of tea. Attendees…
Neighborhood comes together for Independence Day
JACKSON, Tenn. --- One Jackson neighborhood is celebrating the Fourth of July with a parade. Several families entered a parade with their Fourth of July decorated rides. The Evergreen Housing Association puts on…
Jackson Fire Department shares firework safety for the Fourth
JACKSON, Tenn. --- City of Jackson Fire Department shares firework safety tips. With the Fourth of July holiday weekend in full swing, the City of Jackson Fire Department is sharing their tips to safely enjoy fireworks. According to a post…
Residents turn out for Medina fireworks show
MEDINA, Tenn. -- Medina community members were excited for a fireworks show Friday night. Members enjoyed the beautiful weather, good food, and much more. Residents say bringing back the fireworks show…
