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Clean-Tasting Catfish Is What Keeps Locals Coming Back To This Mom-And-Pop Jackson, Tennessee Hole-In-The-Wall

Some restaurants chase trends, and some just keep frying fish the way folks in West Tennessee like it. On a busy Jackson road crowded with national fast food chains, one modest old building has quietly built a loyal following for years. People drive in from Memphis and from towns 45...

Jackson, TN · 2d
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Old Hickory Mall sold, business owner hopes for more shoppers

JACKSON, Tenn. (WBBJ) - Old Hickory Mall has been sold, and one business owner hopes the change in ownership will bring more shoppers through its doors. Derik Dabis, owner of Airbrush Dreams, said he has operated inside the mall for about five years. He said business was extremely busy when he first arrived, but summer traffic has slowed over the years.

Jackson, TN · 3d
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In 1993, a Tennessee Man Started Digging a Pool in His Backyard. Now the 500K-Gallon Oasis Requires 100 Lbs. of Chlorine a Week

Micky Thornton started the massive project over 30 years ago

Covington, TN · 7d
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Concerns over future of Fayette County land

PIPERTON, Tenn. — A large turnout of concerned citizens is expected at City Hall in Piperton on Tuesday evening to make their opposition heard to any proposed “data centers.” We’re told the issue of data centers is not on the agenda for the planning and zoning meeting, which got underway at 6 p.m. There is […]

Piperton, TN · 3d

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Stanton annexation request raises residents’ questions about possible data center

STANTON, Tenn. (WBBJ) - Wednesday evening a Stanton municipal planning commission meeting took place at Stanton town hall. Members of the community filled town hall with the intention of getting a better understanding on the city’s plans and to express concerns about possible data centers moving into their region.

Stanton, TN · 2d

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The Peach Cobbler Factory Brings Famous Cobbler and Banana Pudding to Jackson, Tennessee

Famous Cobblers and Banana Puddings Headed to Jackson Community. “We are thrilled to continue planting our roots throughout the South, where our brand’s story began. Jackson, Tennessee, is another exciting addition to our growing national footprint,” said Greg George, CEO and Co-Owner of the brand. “We are proud to welcome Eric Knight to The Peach Cobbler Factory family and look forward to bringing our incredible desserts and Southern hospitality to this wonderful community.”

Jackson, TN · 7d

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Hicks, Allen join growing field for Jackson mayoral race

The field for Jackson’s mayoral race continues to grow as Madison County Commissioner Kevin Hicks joins the contest. Hicks announced his campaign and outlined his priorities if elected. "Well, I mean like most administrations, what we're going to do is we're going to look at our organizational charts, you...

Jackson, TN · 2d

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Tennessee Checkers and Rally’s franchisee goes bankrupt – up to 16 locations affected

A Tennessee Checkers and Rally’s franchise business filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy after facing a foreclosure threat involving a Jackson restaurant property. The October 28 filing belongs to Memphis-based Global…

Jackson, TN · 1d

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Flu season arrives as Jackson residents take precautions

The holidays are the way which means a lot of people. With the flu season getting started it can become easy to catch it during the holidays. 39 News speaks to local residents on what they will do to avoid the illnesses.

Jackson, TN · 1d

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Ripley Rotary Club celebrates a century of service

RIPLEY, Tenn. (WMC) - The Rotary Club of Ripley, Tennessee, celebrated a century of service this week. Dozens of Rotarians from West and Middle Tennessee attended the Centennial Celebration at Rolling Hills Country Club. Action News 5’s Joe Birch was delighted to serve as the after-dinner speaker to celebrate the...

Ripley, TN · 2d

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Neighbors protest data center developments in Fayette County

PIPERTON, Tenn. (WMC) - Residents in Fayette County packed a city meeting Tuesday night to push back against potential data center developments in their quiet, rural community. Neighbors in and around Piperton, Tennessee, gathered at city hall, turning a local planning commission meeting into an open town hall. While no...

Fayette County, TN · 3d

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Newbern woman was denied state help with Medicare Part B costs

NEWBERN, Tenn. (WBBJ) - Access to healthcare can become a fight of its own. That’s the reality one Newbern woman now faces. “And I try to look at the good side, but I’ve lost my faith in a lot of it,” Tammy Brooks, who is battling Stage 3 lung cancer, said.

Newbern, TN · 1d

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Old Country Store hosts traditional Veterans Day breakfast in Jackson

It’s Veterans Day, and a landmark West Tennessee business thanked everyone who has served in our nation’s armed forces. The line stretched out the door Wednesday morning at Brooks Shaw’s Old Country Store in Jackson as veterans gathered for the restaurant’s annual Veterans Day breakfast. 39...

Jackson, TN · 2d

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The supply, demand, solutions to Madison County's childcare problem

Madison County is trying to tackle its complex childcare and child well-being access standing, which previously ranked 95th out of 95 counties, and a new study shows how employers can get involved. In 2022, the last-place ranking , designated by the Tennessee Commission on Children and Youth (TCCY), led to the creation of the Madison County Children's Cabinet in 2023 . The cabinet is led by local leaders including Jackson Mayor Scott Conger, Madison County Mayor AJ Massey and Jackson-Madison County School System Superintendent Marlon King. More: Jackson ranks as 'Best Place For Working Parents,' but among lowest in child well-being More: Madison Co. Mayor delivers State of the County: Economic investments grow more than last 6 years combined Today, the county ranks 89th for overall child well-being, according to 2026 TCCY numbers. Ashley LiBetti, principal consultant for Pillars Research and Strategy, presented the research findings on Nov. 10 to a room full of community leaders representing fields from education to non-profit networks. The study was funded by a grant through the Tennessee Valley Authority and, in part, with matching funds from the county. The primary sources for gathering the data were provided by care providers, working parents, Madison County

Madison County, TN · 23h

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Tennessee Honors Shackelford Funeral Directors for 100 Years in Business

Shackelford Funeral Directors was recognized for 100 years in business in Tennessee during a program Thursday, November 12, 2026, at its Bolivar funeral home on Mecklenburg Drive. Tracey Exum from The Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development presented a certificate from TNECD Commissioner Stuart McWhorter marking the centennial. The...

Bolivar, TN · 18h

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Beacon Home Health and Hospice announces expansion across West Tennessee

JACKSON, Tenn. (WBBJ) - Beacon Home Health and Hospice announced Wednesday that it is expanding its services across 19 West Tennessee counties. The expansion includes Madison, Gibson, Carroll, Henderson, Chester, Dyer and Weakley counties, as well as other surrounding rural communities. Beacon provides rehabilitation, chronic condition management and hospice care...

Tennessee · 1d

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Odom vs. Vic: High School Football Pick’em Playoffs Round 2

“Oh the heart palpitations from Friday night,” Victor Parkins said Monday morning at the office. “I think half the fans in the stands were checking their heart rate in the final three minutes of that game.”. “We said Mitchell’s defense was tough,” I replied. “But 4th-and-26...

Gibson County, TN · 2d

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Stylist opens Parlor 1928 Salon in downtown Bolivar after fire destroyed Middleton salon

BOLIVAR, Tenn. (WBBJ) - Victoria Burnette, a stylist whose Middleton salon burned down, has opened Parlor 1928 Salon in a 1928 building in downtown Bolivar. Victoria Burnette said her first salon burned just after Christmas, and a week later she found out she was pregnant with her “miracle baby,” Henry.

Bolivar, TN · 1d

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New real estate business joins Bolivar-Hardeman County Chamber

JACKSON, Tenn. (WBBJ) - The Bolivar-Hardeman County Chamber officially welcomed Small Town Hunting Properties and Real Estate to its chamber family. The dedication was held Thursday at its location on South Main Street in Bolivar. Community members and local leaders gathered to celebrate the new business and its investment in the area.

Bolivar, TN · 1d