Traffic Jam with Downtown Ricky Brown | Ep. 1 | WBBJ Podcast
In the first episode of WBBJ's podcast "Traffic Jam with Downtown Ricky Brown," Brown sits down with McNairy County Mayor Larry Smith about the county's new agricultural events center…
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Lottery winner sues mother of his child, saying she told his relatives about his prize money
LEBANON, Maine (AP) — A man who won one of the largest lottery payments in U.S. history has filed a federal lawsuit against the mother of his child in an attempt to keep his identity concealed. The man won a…
Escaped inmate facing child sex charges in Tennessee captured in Florida
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Authorities say a man accused of child sex charges who has been on the run for over a month after escaping custody in Tennessee has been captured in Florida. The FBI in Knoxville said on social…
Greater Jackson Chamber's 2023 Shop Local: Holiday Gift Guide
NEWS FROM THE GREATER JACKSON CHAMBER: The 2023 Holiday Season is here! What better way to start off the season than by shopping local with our 2023 Greater Jackson Chamber Holiday Gift Guide? The 2023 Shop Local: Holiday Gift Guide…
Grant Larcom takes his piano talents on the road with Postmodern Jukebox
NEWS FROM THE UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE AT MARTIN: GRANT LARCOM TAKES HIS PIANO TALENTS ON THE ROAD WITH POSTMODERN JUKEBOX MARTIN, Tenn. – Grant Larcom has experienced 3,500 people watching and listening while he plays a piano solo. And…
Report shows average cost for Thanksgiving meal
JACKSON, Tenn. – With Thanksgiving just days away, should you just order a pizza instead of buying the traditional meal this Thanksgiving holiday? Although pizza may be affordable, the American Farm Bureau…
THP to hold open house on November 28
JACKSON, Tenn. – The Tennessee Highway Patrol will be having an open house and recruitment event at their new headquarters on Smith Lane. Guests are welcomed to bring their children and…
Corporate Entrepreneur Grant: Jacob Pierson Plumbing
The City of Jackson, Boren and Boyd, the Bank of Jackson, and WBBJ-TV have partnered to give back to small businesses in West Tennessee through a monthly competition. This month's winner…
Several restaurants to keep doors open on Thanksgiving
JACKSON, Tenn. – Those yet to have Thanksgiving plans, no worries. We have your 2023 guide to Thanksgiving meals in the area to celebrate the holiday. The DoubleTree by Hilton has reservations…
Church gives away free Thanksgiving meals
BELLS, Tenn. – Members of Knee Temple Church in Bells gave 100 meals away Tuesday at noon, working with "Feed the Needy." The church provided family Thanksgiving meals from turkey to…
Police chief discusses new Public Safety Fund
JACKSON, Tenn. – The Jackson Police Department has teamed up with the Community Foundation of West Tennessee to launch the JPD Public Safety Fund. This fund is intended to support the…
2nd Battle of the Burbs to be held by Jackson Juniorettes
JACKSON, Tenn. – Young women are stepping up to give back. A non-profit group made up of Jackson area high school girls, the Jackson Juniorettes, are hosting the second annual Battle in…
'Godspell' to be presented at USJ this December
JACKSON, Tenn. -- One of Broadway's most famous musicals will come to life on a Hub City stage. The University School of Jackson Fine Arts Department and Voya Financial will present "Godspell" this December. Showtimes will be held at 7…
2023 Christmas Parades in West Tennessee
PRESS RELEASE FROM VISIT JACKSON TN / Click here for more holiday activities in West Tennessee. Christmas Parades JACKSON, TENNESSEE - Get ready for the holiday season in Jackson and West Tennessee! Here’s a list of Christmas parades to get…
Taylor Swift's Rio tour marred by deaths, muggings and a dangerous heat wave
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — The deaths of two people, muggings and a dangerous heat wave left legions of Taylor Swift's Brazilian fans angry and disappointed in the three-day Rio de Janeiro leg of the pop superstar’s Eras Tour. Before…
