Halloween Street Party to be held in Selmer
SELMER, Tenn. – McNairy County's Publishing Chamber of Commerce, Tourism and Town of Selmer will kick off their annual Halloween Street Party on Tuesday. This is the 12th party that they have…
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Helping save lives, Rutherford Fire Department seeks volunteer firefighters
RUTHERFORD, Tenn. -- Firefighters in one local community have launched recruitment efforts to help keep lives protected. The Rutherford Fire Department is currently seeking both male and female volunteer firefighters. Recruiting and Retention…
Group seeks to clear names of all accused, convicted or executed for witchcraft in Massachusetts
BOSTON (AP) — In 1648, Margaret Jones, a midwife, became the first person in Massachusetts — the second in New England — to be executed for witchcraft, decades before the infamous Salem witch trials. This Oct. 25,…
Love Your Block – Jackson, TN announces winners of Neighborhood Improvement Grants
News release from the City of Jackson: JACKSON, Tenn. – Love Your Block – Jackson, TN, on today, announced the winners of the 2023 Neighborhood Improvement Grant that was launched last month. This grant opportunity empowers residents and community groups…
Fire department aims to keep you safe, warm
Jackson, Tenn. – As the temperature outside drops, Jackson, TN families take to the indoors to keep safe and warm. They may not realize that turning up the heat can increase the risk of home heating fires. According to the latest Home Heating Fires National…
Jackson Police seek info in recent armed robbery
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Police Department is seeking information in a recent armed robbery. According to police, officers responded to the Super Way gas station, located at 736 Airways Boulevard, around 2:40 a.m. on October 22. Jackson Police say…
JTA to offer free rides for canned food donations
PRESS RELEASE FROM MELINDA CLARK, JACKSON TRANSIT AUTHORITY: JTA’s Annual Food Drive The Jackson Transit Authority (JTA) will hold its 34th Annual Food Drive to benefit the Regional Inter-Faith Association Food Bank on Wednesday and Thursday, November 8th and 9th,…
Tennessee's grocery tax holiday ends Tuesday night
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Calling all shoppers! A friendly reminder that groceries have been tax free for these last three months in Tennessee, since August 1. But Tuesday is the last day to indulge, as the grocery tax holiday ends October…
GALLERY: 2023 Halloween Costumes in West Tennessee
It's that time -- we asked to see your Halloween costumes for 2023! Check out our gallery of submissions below and have a safe and Happy Halloween! Email your photo to: web@wbbjtv.com - please include a name, who or…
1/2 pound of meth, 3D printed weapons seized from Gibson County home
GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A search warrant executed in Gibson County on Monday led to an arrest and the discovery of multiple illicit items. According to the West Tennessee Drug Task Force (28th, 29th, 30th Districts), agents with the…
Dyersburg police seek attempted murder suspect
DYERSBURG, Tenn. -- One is arrested and another is wanted for attempted murder following a shooting Sunday in Dyersburg. According to the Dyersburg Police Department, authorities are searching for…
Tips for a Safe Halloween Night
JACKSON, Tenn. - The Halloween holiday is a fun time for kids to dress up and have fun, but for parents of younger children this holiday can be a little…
Local businesses get in on spooky Halloween fun with 'Trunk or Treat', 'Halloween Bash events
JACKSON, Tenn.--Hub City businesses joined in on the Halloween fun. Exit Realty Blue City and Kroger on University Parkway came together to host a spooky Trunk or Treat event. Event organizer…
Tips on preparing your home for upcoming freezing temperatures
Jackson, Tenn. -- With overnight low temperatures falling below freezing for the next couple of nights in West Tennessee, it is important to prepare your home for what's to come. While we…
Superintendent Dr. Marlon King speaks to Old Hickory Rotary
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Members of the Old Hickory Rotary Club gathered together for a meeting. Jackson-Madison County Schools Superintendent, Dr. Marlon King, was the featured speaker. This event took place at…
