Pet of the Week: Baxter
This week's Pet of the Week from Hero West Rescue is Baxter! Meet Baxter! He’s the most precious guy! Baxter is a little shy at first, but loves to snuggle with…
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Blue Suede Dinner returns this weekend
JACKSON, Tenn. -- An organization is returning with their annual dinner that helps raise funds for youth across West Tennessee. The Carl Perkins Exchange Club is preparing for its 29th Blue…
Benefits of storm shelters highlighted following severe weather
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Storm shelters can be a great resource when it comes to staying safe in a storm, as some shelters like Fain Storm Shelters have been tested to withstand an EF4 tornado, according to their website. "You definitely…
Federal Reserve official visits Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- One university welcomed a prominent financial leader to speak to several guests about the future of our economy. Union University partnered with the Jackson Chamber of Commerce to welcome Jim…
Safe places during severe weather in West Tennessee
CHESTER COUNTY, Tenn. -- With the threat of severe weather coming to our area, what are some ways you can prepare? With the threat of severe weather coming soon, we looked to see…
Local planetarium to hold special series for kids
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A special series for kids is being held at a local planetarium. According to a news release, the University of Memphis Lambuth M. D. Anderson Planetarium will be holding a special series for kids from March 13…
Jackson State offering select degrees, certificates online
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson State Community College is now offering some of their degrees and certificates online. JSCC says thanks to a grant of $2.2 million from the Tennessee Board of Regents, their college will be working to create online…
UM Lambuth shares planetarium's March schedule
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Wanting to learn more about the sky above us? Then look to the University of Memphis Lambuth! Tuesday, the university released the M. D. Anderson Planetarium schedule for March of 2023. The schedule includes: Friday, March 3,…
UT Martin hosts 'I AM MAN' photography display
MARTIN, Tenn. -- Photographs of the Civil Rights Movement are being displayed at the University of Tennessee at Martin. The news release says that "I AM A MAN: Photographs…
Session on Civil War Trails to be held Feb. 27
UNION CITY, Tenn. -- A Zoom session on Civil War Trails in northwest Tennessee is coming later this month. According to a news release from Discovery Park of America, the…
Don't be scammed by 'love' this Valentine's Day
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- For Valentine's Day, don't let someone take advantage of your love. The Tennessee Attorney General’s Office says new data from the FTC shows what the top lies are told by scammers. They say the most common is…
First Hub City Hero for 2023 named by city
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The first Hub City Hero of 2023 has been named! Tuesday, the City of Jackson announced Dianne Sherrod as the Hub City Hero for January. The city…
Family continues 18-year-old Valentine's Day tradition at NICU
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local family is spreading love to those in need. For 18 years, the Thaxton family has distributed teddy bears to the neonatal and pediatric intensive care unit at…
POLL OF THE DAY: Gotten a Valentine's Day gift?
Valentine's Day is Tuesday, February 14! And if you are panicking while reading this, then we may know what your answer is for the poll. But we still want to know!
Trailer theft under investigation, info needed
HENDERSON, Tenn. -- The Henderson Police Department is investigating the theft of a trailer. The department says on Wednesday, February 8, a black, goose neck style dump trailer was stolen from a business sometime after midnight. Video surveillance shows…
Additional information on West TN Nurses Honor Guard
The Nurses Honor Guard is made up of a group of volunteer nurses who pay tribute to nurses at the time of their death by performing the Nightingale Tribute at the funeral or memorial service. This service is meant to…
Poll of the day: Who are you rooting for in Super Bowl LVII?
Game day is finally here! It's Super Bowl Sunday and we want to hear from you!
Additional information on Friends of Heart in Jackson
To learn more about the Friends of Heart in Jackson visit the Facebook at www.facebook.com/FriendsofHeartFund or the website by clicking here.
Pet of the Week: Briggs
This week's Pet of the Week from Hero West Rescue is Briggs! This is Briggs but his mama calls him meatball. Maybe that's because he likes to eat so much. He…
Poll of the Day: Game Day Dip-Off
Need some dip with that chip? WBBJ is gearing up for Super Bowl Sunday with a little friendly dip-off competition today -- and we want you to join in on the festivities! Cast…
