Storms cause power outages for more than 1,700 Gibson Electric customers
Many Gibson Electric Membership Corporation (GEMC) customers are experiencing power outages due to the ongoing severe weather threat.
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LIST: Storm shelters available across West Tennessee
As the second round of severe weather moves into West Tennessee Tuesday, WBBJ is compiling another list of shelters available.
Quadruple murder suspect Austin Drummond files motion to represent self
Accused quadruple-murderer Austin Drummond has filed a motion to represent himself, according to District Attorney Danny Goodman.
Weakley County man indicted for federal child sexual solicitation and exploitation offenses
A federal grand jury in the Western District of Tennessee recently returned a multi-count indictment charging Zachary Sean Fortner, 36, of Martin, Tennessee, with several child sexual solicitation and exploitation offenses. United States Attorney D. Michael Dunavant announced the return of the indictment today.
Video shows quick-thinking students stopping school bus after driver passes out
New video from inside a school bus shows the moment five middle school students stepped up after their driver passed out at the wheel.
MIDDAY GUEST: Perkins Strawberry Freshtival
John Mark Harrison joined our show to talk about Perkins Strawberry Freshtival.
58 kilograms of cocaine destined for West Tennessee seized; trafficker sentenced to federal prison
Erick Chaparro-Gamboa, 28, of Denver, Colorado, has been sentenced to federal prison for his role in conspiring to transport 58 kilograms of cocaine into West Tennessee. United States Attorney D. Michael Dunavant announced the sentence today.
Lee, TDEC announce $15.7 million loan for City of Brownsville water improvements
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee and Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) Commissioner David Salyers today announced a $15,725,000 loan for the City of Brownsville to improve water infrastructure.
Man pleads guilty to plotting attack on 2024 Taylor Swift concert in Vienna, Austrian media report
A man accused of pledging allegiance to the Islamic State group and plotting to attack one of superstar singer Taylor Swift’s concerts in Vienna nearly two years ago pleaded guilty as his trial began on Tuesday, Austria media reported.
Mother confesses to strangling her children, hoping they could ‘go to God together,’ court docs say
A mother confessed to strangling her two young children before driving to another state and attempting to commit suicide.
Martin native wins top award at Tennessee Tech University
Martin native Harrison Simpson won the Derryberry Award at Tennessee Technological University.
Jackson girl celebrated ahead of Make-A-Wish trip to Mall of America
Family, friends and supporters gathered at Buff City Soap in north Jackson where employees of H&M Construction Company hosted Aerial and her family for a send-off.
Leaders Education Foundation awards more than $30,000 in scholarships
The Leaders Education Foundation awarded more than $30,000 in scholarships at its 7th annual meeting.
Sex offender of almost 40 years arrested after allegedly being found naked in sleeping child’s bed, police say
A convicted sex offender previously sentenced for violating the registry at least four times was arrested after police said he broke into a Nebraska home, removed his clothes, went into a sleeping child’s room and pinned them down.
Teacher fired after post about Trump assassination attempt
An Ohio teacher was fired after posting a message on social media about President Donald Trump following a shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner that federal officials are calling an attempted assassination.
