Storage unit catches fire in south Jackson
SOUTH JACKSON, Tenn. -- Fire shut down a busy street in South Jackson on Sunday. The fire broke out Sunday night at a storage unit on Highway 45. The Jackson Fire…
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Decatur Co. Schools closed Monday
DECATUR Co., Tenn -- Decatur County Schools will be closed Monday. School officials say flooding has caused electrical outages at Parson Elementary School and across the district. The aftercare program will also be closed as well. Stay with WBBJ for…
Women come together to empower one another at civic center
JACKSON, Tenn -- Generations of west Tennessee women came together Sunday to empower one another at the Carl Perkins Civic Center in Jackson. "We just want women to understand the power of…
International choir spreads love throughout West Tennessee
JACKSON, Tenn. — A children's choir from half-way around the world made a stop to sing for a Hub City church Sunday morning. There wasn't a frown at Northside Assembly of God,…
Folks brave rain for District Four Cleanup
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Earth Day spirit could be seen throughout Jackson Saturday, as these folks came together to clean up. "You don't want your community filled with litter and trash piles.…
Chester Co. takes stand against child abuse
HENDERSON, Tenn. — In light of child abuse prevention month, one community came together to bring awareness to the problem. A child is abused or neglected every 47 seconds in the U.S., a statistic those…
Greenlight Festival showcases local talent for area fans
JACKSON, Tenn.-Friday night began the Green Light Music Festival. This festival started at 6, Friday evening and continued into the night. This event gave music lovers a chance to experience area…
First ever Music Fest held on campus of U of M Lambuth
JACKSON, Tenn.-The University of Memphis- Lambuth Campus hosted its first ever Campus Activities Board Music Festival, Friday. The event was scheduled to be held outdoors but with rain, it was moved…
Sigma Nu Chapter presents 'Debutante Cotillion 2017'
JACKSON, Tenn.-An event that serves as a right of passage for many young women took place right here in West Tennessee, Friday night. The Nu Sigma Chapter of the Sigma Gamma Rho…
Drug paraphernalia, alcohol found on Madison Academic campus
JACKSON, Tenn-- Two Madison Academic High School students are out of class after a startling discovery in a car on campus. The Madison County Sheriff's Department confirms two juveniles at the school…
Bones found in cave near Tennessee River determined to be ancient Native American
DECATUR COUNTY, Tenn. -- Imagine you're kayaking with your family on the Tennessee River. You decide to climb some nearby rocks when you stumble upon human remains. The Decatur…
Rain puts damper on some Hub City weekend events
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Our forecast is putting a damper on some of the many outdoor events scheduled for Saturday, but not all of them. "It s a good…
McKenzie's new industrial board leader hopes to bring in jobs
McKENZIE, Tenn. — Residents of McKenzie hope to see more jobs in their future as community members gathered to welcome the new director of the industrial board. "He has some great…
School principal kisses camel after students' fundraising success
MEDINA, Tenn. -- Students and staff at Medina Elementary School gathered Friday afternoon to hold their principal to his promise. The students were challenged to raise money for St. Jude through their…
STAR Center celebrates 29 years in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A special West Tennessee organization celebrated years of dedication to the community Friday afternoon. The STAR Center employees and city leaders had a ribbon cutting to celebrate 29 years of the…
