Fire season starts Oct. 15 in the state of Tennessee. For more information on burn permits, you can contact the following agencies: Madison County Fire Department 731-424-5577 Jackson Fire Department 731.425.8350 Tennesseee Department of Agriculture Forestry Division burnsafetn.org
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Time is winding down to make sure your voice will be heard this November for the presidential election. As candidates try and sway voters, election officials…
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A yearly event meant to challenge communities across the country to come together and take a stance against crime is this week. National Night Out will take place Tuesday from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. in…
JACKSON, Tenn.-- The pet of the week for October 1, 2016 is Scooby. An eight-year-old chihuahua-mix breed dog available for adoption through S.T.A.T. An owner surrendered dog, Scooby does…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The first weekend of October will be another busy weekend across the Hub City. The stage has been set and tents are up for the start of family…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Police Department looks to bring on new officers with experience. The department is offering up to a $3,000 signing…
DYERSBURG, Tenn. -- Leaders discussed domestic violence and its effect on a community Thursday morning to a group of students and professionals at Dyersburg State Community College. "This is a…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A new tool could help families find their missing loved ones sooner. It is designed specifically for Alzheimer’s and dementia patients. “We hope no one ever has to…
SAVANNAH, Tenn. -- A new service is available in Hardin County for youth needing help providing for themselves. "We sit down with them first and discuss their goals, and we…
NASHVILLE -- Gov. Bill Haslam has a request for Tennessee parents — help your soon-to-be college student start the FAFSA process ASAP. To qualify for as much financial aid as your future college student can receive, it's best to fill out the…
For information on adopting Miracle the Pig visit, http://www.coloradocutiepigs.com/
JACKSON, Tenn. -- After a weekend fire destroys a home in east Jackson, donation sites are now taking clothing and other items to help the family. The early Saturday morning fire destroyed the home near the corner of McRee and East…
Here is our Ringo! Downtown Dogs discovered Ringo's brother under a house, dying. We rushed him to the ER vet but it was too late to save him. Since we know…
Why Does the Wind Blow? INGREDIENTS Vacuum Cleaner Hose Styrofoam Peanuts INSTRUCTIONS STEP 1: Place several Styrofoam peanuts on a flat surface. STEP 2: Spin the vacuum cleaner hose above your…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Hundreds will gather Saturday morning on the campus of Union University for the American Heart Association's Heart Walk. It's a new location for the annual fundraiser that WBBJ is proud to sponsor.
JACKSON, Tenn. -- County unemployment rates for August released Thursday show the rates decreased in 26 counties, increased in 58, and remained the same in 11. In Jackson, the unemployment rate is at 5.5 percent. In Madison County, the rate is 5.3 percent,…
HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A local animal rescue group has made what they are calling their largest-ever rescue, involving around 30 horses. Redemption Road Rescue has recovered the animals — including…
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A new ranking for Tennessee reveals a harsh truth as it relates to violence against women. Tennessee reportedly ranks ninth in the nation in the rate of women murdered by men. The rate is 1.58 per 100,000, according to…
DARDEN, Tenn. -- One of the most iconic warplanes from World War II made a landing in West Tennessee as part of a traveling museum experience. The public is welcome to…
Pet of the week: Porter, available for adoption through Saving the animals together. He's a 6 month old plott hound mix. He's super sweet! Melissa Roberts with STAT said Porter has great…
