HONOLULU (AP) — Hawaii’s electric utility acknowledged Sunday night its power lines started a wildfire on Maui but faulted county firefighters for declaring the blaze contained and leaving the scene, only to have a second wildfire break out nearby and…
HENDERSON, Tenn. -- Six new teachers will join the Freed-Hardeman University faculty this fall, according to Dr. C.J. Vires, vice president for academics and provost at FHU. According to a press release, the new members of the faculty are:…
DYERSBURG, Tenn. -- Authorities have arrested a juvenile in West Tennessee for unlawful weapon possession. According to the Dyersburg Police Department, around 5 p.m. on Sunday, police responded to Perry Vincent Apartments…
WASHINGTON (AP) — A judge has set a March 4 trial date for Donald Trump in the federal case in Washington charging the former president with trying to overturn the results of the 2020 election. FILE - Former…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Auditions were held for a new musical in the Hub City. "Joseph and The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat" will debut at The Ned on November 16-19. This play will…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Department of Transportation announces lane closure activity on interstates and state highways will be halted for the Labor Day weekend. Beginning at noon on Friday, September 1, construction crews will stop all lane closures along…
MEMPHIS, Tenn.---A former Tennessee governor passes away leaving behind a legacy to remember. Don Sundquist, former Congressman and two-term Republican Governor of Tennessee from 1995-2003, passed away on Sunday at the age of 87. Sundquist, who led the state…
JACKSON, Tenn.---A faith based organization will be holding a special sale on Saturday. The Hope Recovery Center, a faith based organization dedicated to helping men and women overcome addiction, is gearing…
JACKSON, Tenn.---These young ladies showcased their talents in a unique way to the Jackson community. Arrow Athletics invited the Jackson community to take a look at their aerial silks rehearsal. Young…
JACKSON, Tenn.---Many gathered to show off their hot rods for a good cause. The Woman's Clinic in Jackson held their Cruisin' for Cancer Car Show. Along with the hot weather,…
JACKSON, Tenn.---Many in West Tennessee had a chance to buy some farm raised food. Despite the hot temperatures, many shoppers made a stop in downtown Jackson for some fresh produce. The…
MCKENZIE, Tenn.,---Residents of McKenzie gathered downtown to enjoy an annual festival. McKenzie Mayor Ryan Griffin said that while it may have been hot outside, it wasn't too bad and they were…
SALTILLO, Tenn.---A popular BBQ festival returns to West Tennessee. The annual Tennessee River BBQ Festival is back and was held along the banks of the Tennessee River in Saltillo. People…
GALLERY: Dogs of West Tennessee! It is International Dog Day! To make everyone’s day better, we are sharing a gallery of our WBBJ's news dogs. We would love to add your doggies to the gallery! Want your dog to…
WEST TENNESSEE--- We begin with continuing coverage of a heat wave that doesn't seem to being letting up. It's affecting how much time we spend outside. With it being week two…
