Juanita Jones to represent West Tennessee in national Multiplying Good program
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Making the world a better place: that's what these 11 individuals try to do in their spare time. Leaders Credit Union held a ceremony to honor people…
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Summer camp teaches Weakley County students financial responsibility
WEAKLEY COUNTY, Tenn. -- After the Tennessee legislature mandated that schools provide a summer learning loss program to address deficiencies due to the pandemic, Weakley County Schools administrators and literacy…
WBBJ speaks with Garth Brooks ahead of Nissan Stadium concert
JACKSON, Tenn. -- WBBJ's Julia Ewoldt sat down with Garth Brooks over Zoom Thursday morning as he prepares for his upcoming concert at Nissan Stadium. JULIA: We're here in Jackson, Tennessee,…
Teen escapee from Fayette County arrested
FAYETTE COUNTY, Tenn. -- One of three teenage boys who escaped Wilder Youth Development Center on Wednesday morning is back in custody, according to U.S. Marshal Tyreece Miller. In a news release, Miller confirmed one of the 17-year-old boys was…
Memphis man killed in Interstate 40 crash near Brownsville
HAYWOOD COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Highway Patrol has confirmed a Memphis man was killed in a three-vehicle crash Wednesday night on Interstate 40 near Brownsville. According to a crash report, 45-year-old Robert Flynn was killed in the crash. The…
Rep. David Kustoff announces grants to West Tennessee towns
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Rep. David Kustoff announced about $11,755,000 in grants and loans to go to Trenton, Alamo, and Covington, according to a news release. The grants and loans are a part of the United States Department of Agriculture's Community…
Suspect arrested following shooting at east Jackson apartment complex
JACKSON, Tenn. -- U.S. Marshal Tyreece Miller has confirmed a suspect wanted in connection with a shooting earlier this month is in custody. According to a news release, Ambreia Washington was arrested Wednesday at an apartment on Hollywood Drive. The…
Local theater camp prepares for Disney's Frozen Jr.
CHESTER COUNTY, Tenn. -- Get ready to "Let it Go," junior style! The Chester County Youth Theater Camp is gearing up to present Disney's Frozen Jr. Campers were in full dress rehearsal,…
Fans react to the Ballpark at Jackson's new baseball team
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Fans are heading back to the Ballpark at Jackson, enjoying a day of baseball. After months of not being able to witness baseball at the Ballpark due to…
Former West TN Healthcare employee allegedly attempted to steal over $355,000 from hospital
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A former West Tennessee Healthcare employee is facing a federal indictment after she allegedly took money from a local hospital. "On May 28th, 2020, our hospital leadership here at…
Nationwide firework shortage runs local supply low
MEDINA, Tenn. -- The pandemic has already caused multiple shortages this year, and now there's another -- fireworks. "There's a big firework shortage across the nation. It's really hard for anyone to…
Jackson General emergency room reaches critical need for blood
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The emergency room at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital is in critical need of blood. Dr. David James, MD says everyday the hospital sees people having accidents, injuries, bleeding problems,…
THP identifies pedestrian killed on Hwy 412 in Crockett County
CROCKETT COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Highway Patrol confirms 35-year-old Krystle Leggett, of Newbern, died in an incident earlier this month in Crockett County. Authorities say at around 12:30 a.m. on June 13, Leggett was traveling on foot on Highway…
Local 911 center works to improve response time with new technology
HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Henderson County 911 spent Wednesday morning testing how quickly they can respond to calls. "We'll initiate 10 motor vehicle crashes across the county, mostly in the…
Ballard pleads guilty to federal charges in opioid investigation
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Thomas Kelly Ballard III has pleaded guilty to federal charges related to a 2019 investigation into prescription opioids, according to documents filed in U.S. District Court on Wednesday. Court documents say Ballard pleaded guilty to distributing hydrocodone…
