3.9 magnitude earthquake shakes Missouri Bootheel, felt across region
A 3.9 magnitude earthquake struck near Steele in the Missouri Bootheel at 12:59 p.m. CDT Thursday, according to WBBJ Meteorologist Moe Shamell.
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Roadkill found inside Chinese restaurant’s freezer, police say
Police in Louisiana are investigating after a Chinese restaurant allegedly put roadkill in a freezer.
Jimmy Naifeh Center to host artist reception for Leatha Frost
Jimmy Naifeh Center to Host Artist Reception for Leatha Frost
MIDDAY GUEST: Ballet Arts of Jackson
Kimberly Evans joined our show to talk about the upcoming Little Mermaid presented by Ballet Arts of Jackson.
Gibson County Special School District receives national recognition for Championing Music Education for the third time
The Gibson County Special School District has been honored with the Best Communities for Music Education (BCME) Award from The NAMM Foundation for their outstanding support and commitment to music education.
149,000 Generac generators recalled over fire risks
Nearly 150,000 portable generators are being recalled over safety concerns.
Jackson man sentenced to over 6 years in prison for possession of child pornography
Anthony Flowers, 59, of Jackson, has been sentenced to 78 months in federal prison for possession of child pornography. D. Michael Dunavant, United States Attorney for the Western District of Tennessee, announced the sentence today.
Margaret Newton Elementary School to unveil new Cal Ripken, Sr. STEM Center
The Tennessee Valley Authority is committed to supporting schools and educators who are inspiring an interest in STEM education in students across our seven-state region.
DSCC announces winners of the 3rd annual Henry County Center at E.W. Grove Golf Tournament
Paris, TN – Dyersburg State Community College (DSCC) hosted the 3rd Annual Henry County Center at E.W. Grove Golf Tournament on Friday, April 17, 2026. The tournament was held at the Paris Landing State Park Golf Club in Buchanan, TN. First-place…
Trump reclassifies state-licensed medical marijuana as a less-dangerous drug in a historic shift
President Donald Trump’s acting attorney general on Thursday signed an order reclassifying state-licensed medical marijuana as a less-dangerous drug, a major policy shift long sought by advocates who said cannabis should never have been treated like heroin by the federal government.
Bolivar Energy Authority planning a scheduled power outage
Bolivar Energy Authority is planning a scheduled power outage on May 2 for the Hebron Substation service area.
Madison County secures $10 Million in state funding for West Tennessee Regional Juvenile Justice Center
Madison County has been awarded $10 million through the General Assembly's approved state budget to support the initial development of a pre-adjudicated West Tennessee Regional Juvenile Justice Center. This investment marks a critical first step toward addressing longstanding gaps in juvenile justice infrastructure across the region.
Chamber of Commerce launches Keep Haywood County Beautiful with Earth Day celebration
The Brownsville-Haywood County Chamber of Commerce, with support from Ford Community Relations and the Ford Tennessee Truck Plant, launched its new initiative, Keep Haywood County Beautiful, with a special Earth Day celebration on April 22.
Popular Tennessee fisheries program reaches 10,000-mark milestone
he Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency’s (TWRA) popular Tennessee Angler Recognition Program (TARP) has reached the 10,000 entry milestone, from anglers who have recorded trophy-sized catches in Volunteer State waters.
Community Champion: Natelle Waugh
It’s time to recognize a Community Champion, an honor given to people making a positive impact in the community, in partnership with Leaders Credit Union.
