Local organization honors lost veterans
LEXINGTON, Tenn.---A special ceremony took place this morning. Members of the Boy and Girl Scouts paid a special tribute to our lost veterans. This was an event conducted by the West…
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West Tennesseans take strides against suicide
JACKSON, Tenn.---Walking is not only healthy, but it brings about a change. Volunteers from all over West TN joined together for the annual Walk for Suicide Prevention. The walk was held…
Crockett Co. FFA member recognized
CROCKETT CO., Tenn.--Local FFA member recognized. A Crockett County native is named as FFA's newest Agribusiness Star. According to information from the National Future Farmers of America Organization, local member, Lainey Hutchison was recognized with the American Star Award in…
Carroll County Christmas Market kicks off in Huntingdon
HUNTINGDON, Tenn. -- With Halloween a thing of the past, and Thanksgiving less than three weeks away, one community is bringing in the Christmas holiday a little early. Leaders in Carroll County held their…
Paris school introduces free book vending machine to students
PARIS, Tenn. -- Rhea Elementary School in Paris receives a state-of-the-art book vending machine, giving students a unique way to get books on the go. "I got it from the book vending machine!" said first…
City presents neighborhood improvement grants to recipients
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Have you ever heard that beauty is in the eye of the beholder? What about the neighborhood? Several organizations received grants in the Hub City to help with projects to enhance…
Salvation Army's Angel Tree program kicks off for the holidays
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Angel Tree is underway at The Salvation Army, a program that's intended to help families. This ministry is set up at different locations, such as Kroger, The Lift, and Walmart. Community…
Ribbon cutting held at The Queen Bees in north Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Attention! Calling all queen bees. The Queen Bees had its official ribbon cutting at 2 Friday afternoon. Community supporters gathered to show their support and appreciation for having a new store…
Sounds of Christmas: Local clinic to giveaway pair of premium hearing aids
JACKSON, Tenn. -- From sleigh bells to a crackling fire, the sounds of Christmas are on their way. Hearing loss doesn't just affect the person who has it; it also affects spouses, family…
WBBJ team says 'goodbye' to forecaster/reporter Michelle Lilly
After helping bring the latest news and weather forecasts to the West Tennessee community for the past year, the WBBJ team is saying "goodbye" to Michelle Lilly. Joining the news team as Michelle Diaz in November '22, she launched into…
Toyota Tennessee celebrates 20 years in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local manufacturing plant is celebrating 20 years in the Hub City. Toyota Tennessee broke ground in Jackson in 2003. Since then, they have had a hand in every single Toyota…
West TN Veterans Coalition hosts annual Military Ball
JACKSON, Tenn.--A local organization created to assist our nation's veterans, hosts an event in northwest Jackson. The West Tennessee Veterans Coalition hosted a Military Ball at the Madison Downs…
Jackson Symphony Music Academy hosts fall concert
NORTH JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Symphony Music Academy showcased the hard work of their students Thursday night with an annual fall concert. The Jackson Symphony youth orchestra, children's choir, youth strings…
Dream Center Unveils New Building
JACKSON, TENN-- The Dream Center isn't new to Jackson. It served as a home for the homeless for nearly two decades until in 2016, when after a series of bad luck,…
JC's Boba makes its way to Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local shop opens its doors to the hub city, offering a burst of new flavor. JC's is co-owned by two sisters, who wants to bring milk tea…
