Weakley County Schools celebrates young learning
WEAKLEY COUNTY, Tenn. -- A local school system is focusing all week long on young learners, and it's also introducing its new campaign. Weakley County Schools is just in the middle of…
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What to pack in Easter baskets this year
JACKSON, Tenn. -- With Easter around the corner, now is a great time to find perfect gifts for the kids on your shopping list. This year experts are suggesting toys and games to…
Bike ride held to bring job opportunities to veterans
BOLIVAR, Tenn. -- A bike ride stretching across the state of Tennessee is being done in hopes of bringing job opportunities to veterans. Eric Horton with Tennessee Veteran Services is partnering with the…
Easter Egg hunts in West Tennessee
Looking for some eggs? Here are some places you might can find them in West Tennessee: Jackson Easter Eggstravaganza at 560 Leeper Lane in Jackson on April 9 at 11 a.m. Egg Hunt at Meridian Baptist Church at 161 Harts Bridge Road…
Storms bring heavy damage to Hollywood Cemetery in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- On March 30, 2022, severe thunderstorms, high winds, and tornadoes left West Tennessee with uprooted trees, downed power lines, and destroyed homes. The winds exceeding 80 miles per hour did not…
Food Truck Spotlight: MeMe's Kitchen
The first installment of our newest web series takes a look at some of the best on-the-go food you can find in the area. MeMe's Kitchen is normally located at 317 North Royal Street in downtown Jackson. Owner Tameka…
Pet of the Week: Rocky
This week's Pet of the Week is a special request from Hero West. Meet Rocky! Hero West needs your help to get Rocky home. He got away from his foster Thursday morning off of Edenwood Drive near Jackson-Madison Co. General…
Girl Scout cookies make comeback in West Tennessee
JACKSON, Tenn. -- After a few supply chain issues, Girl Scout cookies are making a comeback! Heart of the South Council says a new batch of cookies are in Memphis and ready to be eaten. The Girl Scouts say…
Old Country Store will host Historic Structures Tours in April
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Architecture is the theme this month for Jackson-Madison County's Bicentennial celebration, bringing a special offer at one popular tourist attraction. Brooks Shaw's Old Country Store will host a Historic Structures Tour every Saturday in April. The tours…
GALLERY: Storm moves through West Tennessee
A storm swept through West Tennessee on Wednesday. What did you see? Share your photos with us at news@wbbjtv.com.
City of Jackson flag design contest taking submissions through April 30
JACKSON, Tenn. -- In celebration of the Jackson-Madison County Bicentennial, the City of Jackson is sponsoring a competition for a new city flag design. This competition is open to all residents of…
Stay weather aware in West Tennessee
Severe weather is on its way to West Tennessee. Stay with us online, on the air, or through the weather app for updates as it passes through. Have photos to share? Send them to news@wbbjtv.com or share them in the…
Is this the year? Bill aims to make Bible a State book of Tennessee
https://youtu.be/EjRufufAjOY NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Is this the year? Another resolution to make the Bible an official State book of Tennessee is moving forward in the Tennessee legislature. House Joint Resolution 0752 is sponsored by Rep. Jerry Sexton. Legislators have tried…
Artists come together to showcase their skills
WAVERLY, Tenn. --One local city is helping artists from all over the country express themselves in a unique way. "Graffiti has such a negative undertone and it's not, it's beautiful! It's…
Additional information on Paint Jam in Waverly, TN
Artists from all over the country showcased their talent at the Walls Art Park in Waverly, TN for the Spring Paint Jam. "Graffiti has such a negative undertone and it's not, it's beautiful! It's art and I think people can…
Pet of the Week: Biscuit
This week's Pet of the Week from Hero West Rescue is Biscuit! Biscuit is the spunkiest girl! She is looking for her fur-ever family! Biscuit is about 10-weeks-old and has…
University of Tennessee campaign comes to Hardeman County
HARDEMAN COUNTY, Tenn. -- The University of Tennessee is working on a campaign to inspire youth in West Tennessee. The University of Tennessee's Everywhere You Look campaign has hit Hardeman County. Ron Blair,…
LIFELINE Blood Drives in April of 2022
LIFELINE Blood Services has released its list of upcoming blood drives for April. The month’s locations and times include: April 1: 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Parkview Prep in Jackson 12 p.m to 5 p.m. at First Citizens National…
Local groups Go Red for Women in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Several local groups celebrated the 18th annual Go Red for Women campaign, raising awareness on the number one killer in women. "This is a celebration of all the…
Local boy finds unique way to help best friend with cancer
LEXINGTON,Tenn. -- 7-year-old Avery Blankenship started getting concerned when he found out his best friend was sick and wanted to help him in a unique way. "I started to worry about him…
