McKenzie's historic Park Theatre reopens
McKENZIE, Tenn. -- A local fixture from 1941 to 2016, McKenzie's Park Theatre opens the curtain Friday for its second act on the city's downtown square. The three-year, several hundred thousand dollar…
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Deputies release sketch of man they say posed as officer, robbed motorist
OBION COUNTY, Tenn. — Deputies have released a sketch they hope will help lead to the capture of a man who reportedly posed as a law enforcement officer and assaulted and robbed a woman Jan. 15 after pulling over her vehicle in…
Three locals named Mr./Miss Basketball Finalists
Three West Tennesseans received news on Friday they were on the Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association 2016 Mr./Miss Basketball finalists list. University School Jackson produced two of the three with Anna…
Jackson woman waits for life-saving transplant
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Community members come together to raise money for a Jackson woman who needs a life-saving transplant. A machine pumps oxygen for Jennifer Crouch. The 35-year-old Jackson resident…
Local businesses prepare for Valentine's Day rush
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson businesses go into overdrive to help Tennesseans feel the love for this Valentine's Day. More than 120 bouquets of roses and daises hit the street in…
Gibson Co., McNairy Co. residents charged with TennCare fraud
NASHVILLE -- Two West Tennessee residents are facing TennCare fraud charges in separate cases involving doctor shopping for prescription drugs. Investigators have charged Aubrey Knight Sr., 56, of Trenton…
Police find marijuana grow operation in McKenzie home
McKENZIE, Tenn. -- Officers seized 14 pot plants during a search Tuesday that uncovered a marijuana grow operation inside a McKenzie home. John Barrett, 44, was arrested after police executed a search warrant and found the plants and about 18…
State comptroller praises Weakley Co. for clean audit report
WEAKLEY COUNTY, Tenn. -- The state's audit report for Weakley County contains no findings, a distinction only a small number of counties across the state can claim. The report for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2015, contains no audit…
Curtain about to go up on McKenzie's Park Theater
McKENZIE, Tenn.- A movie theater that is 75 years old is finally ready for a grand re-opening Friday in Carroll County. McKenzie's Park Theater has been getting a facelift for the last…
School board approves school names, sports changes
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Some big decisions by the Jackson-Madison County School board that will affect thousands of students. Athletics topped the agenda for the school board, Thursday night as members…
"Battle of the Banks" blood drive winner revealed
JACKSON, Tenn.-Ordinary people became heroes at Lifeline's annual "Gift from the Heart" blood drive as dozens came out to take part in the Valentine-themed drive. Thursday was also when is…
UT Martin students get wheels turning on speed limit sign bill
MARTIN, Tenn. -- A group of University of Tennessee at Martin students are working to make a difference across the state. Jordan Long and fellow UT Martin student Marabeth Kennedy wrote and presented…
Carl Perkins Center opens 3rd location in Gibson County
MILAN, Tenn. -- A new center with the sole purpose of helping victims of child abuse and their families officially opened its doors Thursday afternoon. The Carl Perkins Center opened up its…
State Comptroller's Office releases Decatur County report; lists 19 issues
DECATUR COUNTY, Tenn. -- A 200-page report released from the state Comptroller's Office on Thursday shows 19 issues with the Decatur County government, many of which officials said…
Local Boys & Girls Club leader helps give kids safe place to go after school
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Each week in February in honor of Black History Month, WBBJ will highlight someone making a significant impact on our community. This week we talk to a woman…
