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Jackson celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with dance, messages of strength
Year after year, Jackson uplifts the many cultures that make the city unique, and this year, Hispanic Heritage Month is no exception. Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated annually from Sept. 15 through Oct. 15, and this year's national theme is "Together, We Are More." Art, dance, and messages of empowerment emanated throughout the lobby of Jackson City Hall on Sept. 18. Jackson Mayor Scott Conger opened the ceremony by reading a proclamation recognizing Hispanic Heritage Month in Jackson, which was presented to the event's keynote speaker, Natalia Cathey. Cathey was born in Puerto Rico but moved to Tennessee when she was a year old. She is the owner of Santiago's, a food truck she opened in July, serving authentic Puerto Rican food. One of the reasons she started the food truck was "to share a piece of Puerto Rico with Jackson" and it was welcomed by the community and city leadership with open arms, she says. She challenged attendees to support Hispanic-established businesses throughout Hispanic Heritage Month and beyond. In stressing the importance of community, Cathey started a Facebook group in search of fellow Puerto Ricans to connect with in the region. It now has more than 140 members. "God
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Humboldt WWII veteran reflects on turning 100
It is National Centenarian Day, honoring people who have reached the age of 100. 39 News visited the Tennessee State Veterans Home in Humboldt and spoke with World War Two veteran Warner Pace about his life, his service and his advice for reaching the century mark.
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Sam Bush kicks off The Dixie Carter PAC's 21st season
The Dixie Carter Performing Arts & Enrichment Center in Huntingdon, Tennessee, begins its 21st season Thursday, October 1, with bluegrass and Americana superstar Sam Bush. Darel Snodgrass spoke with Dixie Executive Director Kimberly McLemore about the first part of the 2026-2027 season, featuring Will Hoge, Darryl Worley, Mickey Dolenz, and more, along with local acts, Christmas specials, arts and crafts classes, and other programs and events.
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Scotts Hill wins district golf championship
The Scotts Hill High School Lions golf team became district champions on Monday, Sept. 21. Jace Cope led the Lions by shooting a personal-best 77 which earned fifth Individual low medalist for the tournament. Additional Lions who contributed to the district championship were: Remington Adams with a 78; Mason Beers with an 84; and Archer Todd with an 85. They will play in the regional tournament on Monday, Sept. 28, in Milan, Tenn.
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Twin Cities' Banana Festival celebrates potassium-rich history of Fulton, South Fulton
In the days before refrigeration, railway cars full of bananas were a regular sight in the Twin Cities of Fulton, Kentucky, and South Fulton, Tennessee. Last week, the towns held their 63rd annual Banana Festival – a celebration of the towns’ history as a former key stop for the country’s fruit imports.
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UC Golf Teams Advance To Regionals
Union City’s two golf teams have advanced to the next round of the postseason. The Lady Tornadoes claimed runner-up honors, while the boys’ squad placed third in the District 14A Tournament, played at the Milan Golf and Country Club on Monday. Both Twister squads will now move on...
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Forest Festival to Bring Weekend of Activities to Bolivar
The Tennessee Forest Festival will bring a weekend full of family friendly activities to Bolivar. The festival, which is scheduled for September 24 – 26, 2026, will feature food concessions, demonstrations and displays, a canned goods competition, competitive contests, a demolition derby, and more. The Tennessee Forest Festival will be held at the Hardeman County AgriBusiness Center, which is located at 210 Vildo Road in Bolivar.
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Marine Corps League golf tournament raises funds for Jackson-area veterans
JACKSON, Tenn. (WBBJ) - The Captain Jack Holland Marine Corps League is hosting its annual golf tournament to raise money for veterans and their families. Bryce West, past commandant of the Marine Corps League detachment, says proceeds from the tournament support local veterans in need, veteran charities, and organizations promoting Americanism and patriotism.
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Get Your Tickets For Dueling Pianos: Kirkland Scholarship Fundraiser
Union City, Tenn.–Enjoy an evening of live music, comedy and audience participation during Discovery Park of America’s second annual Dueling Pianos: Kirkland Scholarship Fundraiser. Join New York, NY Dueling Pianos for a night of piano party madness, as these internationally renowned performers take all your song requests in a clap-along, bang-the-tables-along crazy fiesta where anything can happen.
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WBBJ’s Brad Douglass to take medical leave, return in early November
JACKSON, Tenn. (WBBJ) - The WBBJ team is asking that you keep one of our anchors in your thoughts and prayers as he prepares to step away from the desk for medical leave. Brad Douglass shared to viewers last Friday that doctors found a non-cancerous brain tumor behind his left ear.
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This Tennessee Hole-In-The-Wall Barbecue Shack Has Been Smoking Ribs The Same Way For Decades
A barbecue place that has outlived a century probably gets to skip the sales pitch. This Tennessee stop has been serving since 1923, with family recipes still carrying the load behind the pit. Ribs come off fresh and keep going until the last rack is gone. Sauces, rubs, slaw, and...
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Memphis-based artist unveils archway in downtown Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. (WBBJ) - Our Jackson Home and the City of Jackson invited the public to the Foundry Event Center for an unveiling of a new large-scale sculpture from Memphis-based artist Suzy Hendrix. About the project. Lizzie Emmons, program director for Our Jackson Home tells us, “I’d say probably about...
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Historic Walking Tour on East Main Celebrates America’s 250th Birthday in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. (WBBJ) - History came to life on one of Jackson’s oldest street today as the community gathered to celebrate the nation’s 250th birthday. The Preservation of East Main Street and Surroundings, known locally as POEMS, hosted a guided walking tour highlighting twelve historic homes along the storied corridor.
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Jackson withholds archaeological study tied to Great Wolf Lodge pause
JACKSON, Tenn. (WBBJ) - The City of Jackson was anticipating a brand-new resort, but construction has been put on pause. One road project tied to the resort required an archaeological study. The city acknowledges that the research study exists but has not turned over the documents to WBBJ, despite representations that it would.
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Red Ball Rocket Train video from High Fidelity
Well, that didn’t take long. Not a month after the release of their current single with Rebel Records, Red Ball Rocket Train, High Fidelity has produced an accompanying music video, shot at the historic Newbern Depot in Newbern, TN. The location solidifies the band’s founding character as preservationists of the sound of early bluegrass music, something they accomplish with aplomb.