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…
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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.
WBBJ Super Bowl Dip-off 2018
Did you miss the victory dance? Another WBBJ Super Bowl Dip-off is in the books! News anchors Eric Perry and Josh Robinson along with Meteorologist Moe Shamell all brought their…
20 fire fatalities make January Tennessee’s third-deadliest month since 2010
NASHVILLE -- The latest tally of January fire fatalities has the Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s Office urgently renewing its call that residents turn their focus to fire prevention during the high-risk winter months. Current SFMO data indicates that 15 fatal…
Gov. Haslam announces initiative to encourage adults to return to college
JACKSON, Tenn. — Going back to college might be getting a little easier for those who never thought it was possible. Governor Bill Haslam made a stop in the Hub City announcing…
Black History Month: Jackson woman flies to Nigeria delivering free medicine
JACKSON, Tenn. -- "Service is everything to me. It's who I am and it's what I stand for," Allyson Anyanwu said. Anyanwu is an emergency medical doctor with West Tennessee Health…
Reelfoot Lake State Park opens new cabins
TIPTONVILLE, Tenn. -- In an exciting announcement from Reelfoot Lake State Park, officials recently held a ribbon cutting to unveil seven new visitor cabins. The new cabins are made with concrete…
State officials approve $25M in community development grants
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Gov. Bill Haslam and Economic and Community Development Commissioner Bob Rolfe have approved nearly $25.5 million in community development grants for cities across the Volunteer State. The Community Development…
Pet of the Week: Snoopy; How to keep dogs safe during flu season
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Meet our pet of the week Snoopy. He's a tall hound mix and is a year and a half old. Melissa Roberts with STAT says he was abandoned…
Local band kicking off tour in Jackson; Watch for more!
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local band is preparing to go big time! Coopertheband is kicking off their tour on January 27th in Jackson. It will be at the HPAC Theater on the…
Information on filing pothole damage claim with the City of Jackson
If you are still interested in filing a claim with the city for pothole damage to your vehicle, visit: http://www.cityofjackson.net. Look for 'Departments'. Click on 'risk management department'. There you can download a claim form.
How to help the American Heart Association
For more information on the American Heart Association visit www.heart.org. If you would like more information on how you can help the American Heart Association, contact Christy Futrell at Christy.Futrell@heart.org.
TWRA seeks public input for 2018-19 hunting season
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency is asking for public input for the 2018-19 hunting season. This is an opportunity for outdoor enthusiasts to share ideas on what kinds…
