Woman shares her business startup story in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Founder and CEO of TapOnIt Katie Castillo-Wilson decided to quit her "normal" job to launch a tech startup in Iowa back in 2014. Since then, she has…
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Eagle shot, killed in Lake County
LAKE COUNTY, Tenn. -- The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is investigating the death of a bald eagle last week in Lake County. According to a post by the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency, a mature bald eagle was shot and…
Memorial honors 220 Jackson-Madison County residents lost to COVID-19
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A memorial of 220 flags has been unveiled in Madison County. Each flag represents a member of the Jackson-Madison County community who lost their life to COVID-19. "Those…
COVID-19 in Tennessee: 1,388 new cases, 804,492 total
The gallery above shows the latest statewide COVID-19 data from the Tennessee Department of Health as of Wednesday, March 24. The health department also released an updated case count by county. For…
Donations to Red Cross to be matched up to $200k on Giving Day
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The American Red Cross -- globally known for their work in natural disasters and warzones -- is working right here in West Tennessee. "People assume that…
Dyersburg man arrested after alleged assault on officers
DYERSBURG, Tenn. -- Dyersburg police say a man is in custody following an alleged assault on officers early Wednesday morning. Police say officers responded to a report of a suspicious person at Hicks Trailer Park around 3 a.m. Police say…
The Sound of Jackson | Ep. 10 | Kimberly Newsom
Last year, WBBJ brought you the story of a woman who lost both her jobs when the pandemic struck, but turned her luck around when she won a recording session at a Nashville studio through an online singing competition.…
McNairy Co. attorney reinstated
MCNAIRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- A McNairy County attorney has been reinstated to practice law, according to a news release. Bobby Gene Gray was suspended by the state on January 7 for three years, with eight months of that to be…
Tennessee to get $4.9M in national surgical mesh settlement
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee's attorney general says the state will receive $4.9 million from a $188.6 million multistate settlement over deceptive marketing claims against a maker of surgical mesh products. Attorney General Herbert Slatery's office announced Tennessee's share Tuesday…
Additional death, 7 new cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Madison Co.
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed another Madison County resident has died due to COVID-19 complications. The health department says a 71-year-old woman died March 22 due to COVID-19 complications. A total of 220 Madison…
American Heart Association celebrates sponsors, women of West Tennessee
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Not only did the American Heart Association recognize its sponsors and volunteers for their contributions, but they also celebrated some amazing women in West Tennessee. It was an…
TN Fosters Hope creates partnership between churches, DCS
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Gov. Bill Lee is calling on the faith community to support foster kids through a new initiative: TN Fosters Hope. "We have, together, a collected desire that…
Humboldt elementary school receives TVA STEM grant
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- An elementary school has been awarded a Tennessee Valley Authority STEM grant. East Elementary in Humboldt was awarded a $5,000 grant Tuesday. The grant will be used…
Dyerburg man arrested on weapon, drug charges after traffic stop
DYERSBURG, Tenn. -- A Dyersburg man has been arrested for illegal weapon and drug possessions, according to a Dyersburg police news release. Press Release Incident Type: Weapon and drug arrest Date: March 23, 2021 Dyersburg police arrested a Dyersburg…
Jackson middle school receives STEM grant from TVA
JACKSON, Tenn. -- North Parkway Middle School in Jackson was awarded a $5,000 STEM grant by the Tennessee Valley Authority. North Parkway received the grant after writing about aquaponics, or…
