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Registration open for 'Walk Across Tennessee'
RIPLEY, Tenn. -- Registration is open for the upcoming "Walk Across Tennessee" event, which kicks off next month with a goal of walking 470 miles by April 28. The challenge begins…
JMCSS announces Teacher of the Year honorees
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County School System announced Tuesday their recognition of 23 outstanding educators. One was chosen from each of the district’s schools by a panel of fellow educators and co-workers, according to a release from the school…
Pre-K registration begins for Jackson-Madison Co. School System
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Registration for the pre-kindergarten program of the Jackson-Madison County School System is officially under way. The registration begins Tuesday, Feb. 20, and ends May 23. To qualify for consideration…
Meet the Pet of the week: Stubbs
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Meet Stubbs. Stubbs is only a year old. He loves to play with other dogs and go outside. His adoptive family says he is a great listener…
Exotic Pets stop by the WBBJ studios
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Exotic Pet Expo is at the Jackson Fairgrounds this weekend. Tickets for adults are $2, children 12 and under are free. Watch the video to see all the…
Dog food recalled after euthanasia drug concerns
Stores removed more than 31 varieties of dog food from their shelves after an investigation found the food contained the euthanasia drug pentobarbital. After an investigation by WJLA-TV in Washington, D.C., Smucker's, the company that owns most of the brands in…
'White Oak Farms' in Medina holds wedding package giveaway contest
MEDINA, Tenn. -- A Medina wedding venue is holding a wedding package giveaway contest for military members and first responders across the country. White Oak Farms is giving away a complete wedding…
Black History Month: Tony Black mentors youth across West Tennessee
JACKSON, Tenn. -- "We are put on this earth to help others," Tony Black said. It's that service mentality Jackson Executive Director of Recreation and Parks Tony Black lives by. "It's…
March for Babies walk kicks off in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Thursday was the official kickoff for the March for Babies walk. Community residents gathered at The Lift to sign up for the walk and become a sponsored team.…
Longtime JMCSS School Board member will not seek re-election
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A longtime school board member announced Tuesday that he will not seek re-election to the Jackson-Madison County School Board in the upcoming election. Bob Alvey announced the decision Tuesday afternoon. He serves in District 4, Position 2…
Bolivar Fire Department honors survivors for 'closing the door'
BOLIVAR, Tenn. -- Safety experts say it is one of the best life-saving moves to stop a fire from spreading. The Bolivar Fire Department is making it their mission to make…
Tennessee group hopes to plant 250K trees this month
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- A Tennessee organization is working on a statewide event to oversee 25,000 volunteers planting 250,000 trees later this month. The Tennessee Environmental Council says its Tennessee Tree Project was created to plant 1 million native trees…
Couples enjoy a Storybook Date Night to support Youth Town
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Roses are red, chocolate cake is brown, around 100 couples came out Sunday night in support of Youth Town. "It is all about love; love of couples,…
Pet of the Week: Meet Peawee!
Jackson, Tenn. -- Peawee is an Apple Head Chihuahua and is almost 3-years-old. She is house and kennel trained. Good with other dogs. Loves to cuddle and ride in the car. …
Therapy dog pays visit to McNairy Co. 911 dispatchers
McNAIRY COUNTY, Tenn. — Dispatchers at the McNairy County 911 office answer dozens of calls daily, but the ones that stick with county supervisor Troy Carmack the most is when a child…
16 dogs removed from suspected fighting operation in Waverly
HUMPHREYS COUNTY, Tenn. -- Rescue workers and local officers removed 16 dogs and two cats Friday from a suspected dog fighting operation in Waverly, according to a release from Animal Rescue Corps.…
Black History Month: Reggi's BBQ owner talks about customers, service
JACKSON, Tenn. -- It's a good time as customers come out by the dozens to a black-owned business, but the man behind the grill and sauce says service and customers…
Pet of the week: Meet Cassie
Jackson, Tenn. - This is Cassie! She a 6-year-old American Staffie mix. Melissa Roberts with STAT says she was found as a stray and was super skinny and unhealthy. Her foster…
AARP Tax Filing Service
Call the Jackson-Madison County Library to register for a time with an AARP volunteer: 731-425-8600 Click here to learn more about volunteering with AARP. Click here to find your local tax aid services.
