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…
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"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…
Woman airlifted after head-on collision in Dyer County
DYER COUNTY, Tenn. -- A woman was airlifted to a Memphis hospital Thursday morning after a head-on collision on Highway 78. The drivers in the crash were a brother and sister, according to Dyer County Sheriff Jeff Box. One of…
Hundreds take advantage of early voting in Madison County
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The local elections commission has released the numbers for the Thursday turnout for early voting. On Thursday, the second day of early voting, 229 voters cast ballots in the Presidential Preference Primary, according to a release…
Celebrity rocker passes through West Tenn. town
SELMER, Tenn. -- A Grammy winning rock star makes a pit stop in West Tennessee. Frontman for rock band The Smashing Pumpkins Billy Corgan posted a video Tuesday on Facebook…
Union City man charged with trying to cash dead man's check
UNION CITY, Tenn. -- Police have charged a Union City man with four felony counts after they say he tried to use a dead man's identity to cash a check at a local bank. Eugene Sherman is accused of trying to…
Jackson garbage pickup to run normally on Presidents Day
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Garbage pickup will operate normally Monday in the city of Jackson as Waste Management will not observe the Presidents Day holiday.
Martin police nab man wanted on Memphis assault charge
MARTIN, Tenn. -- Police arrested a man Wednesday on an assault charge out of Memphis as he returned to the city of Martin. Justin Rhea, 35, of Martin was wanted on an aggravated assault…
Gem of West Tenn. history lies in 'Kingdom of Skullbonia'
GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- In north Gibson County, there's a small town with some bone-crushing history. "This is Skullbone. Bradford is a suburb of Skullbone," said Jerry Foreign, a regular customer of Skullbone…
Accused gunman charged with murder in 2014 shooting
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Police have charged a man with first-degree murder in a 2014 shooting death. Thursday authorities officially charged Corbyn Davis, 25, with first degree murder in Jackson City Court. Jackson Police Sgt.…
Education commissioner visits West Tennessee
MAURY CITY, Tenn.-Education Commissioner Candice McQueen made a visit to Maury City Elementary School Wednesday morning. McQueen's visit is part of her 'Classroom Chronicles' tour, where she hopes to…
