The 46th running of the Andrew Jackson Marathon
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Andrew Jackson Marathon, known as Tennessee's oldest, hosted runners for the 46th time Saturday morning. The course offered races in both, a half and a full…
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Father charged with murder in missing child's death
DICKSON, Tenn. (AP) -- The father of a missing 5-year-old boy in Tennessee has been charged with his son's murder. Authorities said Saturday that Joseph Ray Daniels was arrested and charged with one count of criminal homicide. The Tennessee Bureau…
UT Martin kicks off 2018 Spring College Rodeo Thursday
MARTIN, Tenn. -- The University of Tennessee at Martin’s 2018 Spring College Rodeo runs April 12-14 and marks 50 years of success for the university team. All three nights of competition begin at 7:30 p.m. in the Ned Ray McWherter…
Postal Service offers new feature for Tennesseans
TENNESSEE -- Residential customers in Tennessee are registering for Informed Delivery, a feature offered by the Postal Service. More than 167,800 Tennesseans are Informed Delivery users, allowing them to see digital previews of their incoming mail from any smartphone, tablet or computer.…
Special guest talks about upcoming Health Fair
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Stephanie Winfrey from Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. stopped by the WBBJ studios to discuss an upcoming Health fair. It takes place Saturday April 14, at the T.R. White…
Pet of the Week: Meet Loki
JACKSON, Tenn. --- Loki is about a 3-month-old Staffordshire terrier mix. He was found in a garage very sick and scared. He is on his way to recovery and has…
Firefighters battle blaze that claims woman's life
DRESDEN, Tenn. -- A black ribbon blows in the wind after a tragic fire swept through a house on Gaylord Road near Dresden. Chief Paul Hutcherson of the Dresden Fire Department…
Jackson Symphony announces lineup for its 58th season
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Symphony is gearing up for a fun musical series. Friday night at the Carl Perkins Civic Center, the artistic director and conductor for the symphony announced the…
Paul McCartney/Carl Perkins tribute at the International Rockabilly Hall of Fame
JACKSON, Tenn. -- West Tennesseans put on their dancing shoes and poodle skirts Friday night for a Paul McCartney and Carl Perkins tribute at the International Rockabilly Hall of Fame in downtown…
Local church celebrates Holy Week
JACKSON, Tenn.--Local church members are celebrating Holy Week. The congregation at St. Nicholas Orthodox Church held a service Friday night to reenact the un-nailing of Christ from the cross. Church members…
Students write letter to Madison Co. commissioners asking for more school funding
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Local students wrote a letter urging Madison County commissioners to spend more money on schools. The commission agreed to borrow $40 million in March, they said, setting aside…
Freed-Hardeman University's 41st Makin' Music is 'Live on East Main'
HENDERSON, Tenn. -- It started 41 years ago and has been going strong ever since. This year, Freed-Hardeman University's Makin' Music is "Live on East Main." Peggy Weaver has been directing hosts…
First Friday Forum honors MLK with panel discussion
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The First Friday Forum for the month of April was held Friday at Lane College. During the forum, those in attendance remembered the death of civil rights icon Dr.…
Park hosts events for 156th anniversary of Battle of Shiloh
SHILOH, Tenn. -- Friday marks the 156th anniversary of the Battle of Shiloh, and to commemorate the anniversary, the Shiloh National Military Park will host a variety of events this weekend suitable…
Police search for man who crashed stolen car after report of gunshots
GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- It was a busy Thursday for the Trenton Police Department after a shots fired call led to a police chase and then search for the suspect. "It happened…
