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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 · 1d

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Carroll County residents raise concerns about ambulance staffing and emergency response

CARROLL COUNTY, Tenn. (WBBJ) - Concerns about ambulance staffing have some Carroll County residents and local leaders questioning how long people may have to wait for help during an emergency. At an October meeting, McKenzie Police Chief Ryan White described one incident in which a woman waited alongside the road...

Carroll County, TN · 2d

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Tennessee State Band Finals Held at Two Sites; Somerville Appearance Unconfirmed

Independence High School — Reported State Band Competition Venue. The Tennessee State Division I Marching Band Championships were scheduled across two sites, including Independence High School in Thompson’s Station. But WBBJTV’s results report does not independently confirm whether Somerville’s Pride of the Vikings performed. Competition across...

Somerville, TN · 2d

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TN planning 2 large youth correctional facilities as other states take community-based approach

Tennessee Department of Children's Services is building two youth correctional facilities Woodland Hills will be in North Nashville. A second facility, the John S. Wilder Campus, will be located in Fayette County.

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Fair serves up a taste of rural Tennessee

The Exhibits Building was packed full of crafts, quilts, art, food items, plants and produce and more during the West Tennessee State Fair. Photo by Holly Roeder, Independent. October’s 2026 West Tennessee State Fair provided the local community a clean, family-friendly environment for games, good food and snazzy rides, but also a small taste of what Chester County citizens have to offer. The fair offered many family fun activities each night, including music, a junior rodeo and a youth talent contest. Roy Weaver, the fair exhibitionist explained that this show was the largest antique tractor show in Tennessee. Among all the activities, tucked away in front of the Ferris wheel, in a big building, the state fair exhibition displayed a wide range of exhibits for fairgoers to stroll around and admire. The exhibition wasn’t just for fun, but gave the local community the chance to test their skills in various competitions. With no entry fee, participants got to show off their various talents in a variety of categories, winning ribbons and even prize money for first place in some cases. This particular fair centers mostly on agricultural production; therefore, most of the categories featured the best canned goods, baked items and plants.

Chester County, TN · 2d

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Large crowd opposes proposed Milan data center at Gibson County Commission meeting

JACKSON, Tenn. (WBBJ) - A big crowd turned out to oppose a proposed data center in Gibson County Monday, but it turned out they had nothing to worry about for now. “We’re going to fight it until the end,” said Gibson County resident Brent Cox. A request to...

Gibson County, TN · 3d

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Madison Co. commissioner Kevin Hicks officially announces run for Jackson Mayor

JACKSON, Tenn. (WBBJ) -The race for Jackson mayor has already begun as Tuesday, Madison County Commissioner Kevin Hicks announced he is running for the Hub City’s top office. He made the announcement in a crowded assembly room of friends and supports at the Old Country Store. In a statement,...

Jackson, TN · 2d

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Madison County limits animal housing at rabies facility

Madison County Health is limiting animal housing at its rabies control facility while it works on a permanent plan. Effective immediately, the facility will use only as many kennels as staff can safely evacuate during a weather emergency. Dogs with known owners can be housed there only if they are...

Madison County, TN · 4d

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State presents grants for parks, trails and outdoor spaces in West Tennessee

JACKSON, Tenn. (WBBJ) - The state is handing out millions of dollars to improve parks, trails and outdoor spaces across West Tennessee. Tuesday morning, the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation presented ceremonial checks at Jackson State Community College’s Ayers Auditorium. “This year we saw the the highest number...

Tennessee · 2d

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West Tennessee celebrates Marine Corps birthday at Humboldt Veterans Home

JACKSON, Tenn. (WBBJ) - Marine Corps veterans in West Tennessee invited the community to help celebrate the Corps’ birthday. Marine Corps League Detachment 735 and their families marked the Marine Corps birthday Tuesday at the Humboldt Veterans Home. The celebration honored marines, past and present, with a special birthday observance.

Humboldt, TN · 2d

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Tennessee State Parks seek public input on long-term plans for 12 parks statewide

MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. (WBBJ) - Tennessee State Parks is asking for public input on the future of 12 state parks, including Pinson Mounds State Archaeological Park in Madison County. Pinson Mounds held a public meeting Tuesday to discuss its five-year management plan. Those plans guide everything from protecting natural resources...

Tennessee · 2d

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UC Downtown Christmas Tree Lighting Thursday

Union City, Tenn.–It’s time for the Christmas tree lighting in downtown Union City, with visits from Mr. and Mrs. Claus, open houses at downtown shops, live music. The big guy in red will be downtown visiting with all the boys and girls!. 5:00–8:00 PM | Christmas Open House...

Union City, TN · 2d

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TN groups aim to restore South Fork of Forked Deer River floodplains

Conservation groups are celebrating the acquisition of 985 acres of land along the south fork of the Forked Deer River in West Tennessee to help restore the area’s natural landscape. For more than a century, low-lying floodplains near Jackson have been drained to accommodate railways, highways and row-crop farming, exposing residents to flash floods and disrupting wildlife habitats. Kendall McCarter, chief development officer for the Tennessee Wildlife Federation, hopes to see the return of towering oak and hickory trees and aquatic species, like mussels, to help filter the river. "To think that we can bring that back to this area of the community that is really not very attractive but also ecologically lifting what is there, is just really cool," McCarter emphasized. McCarter credited a coalition of conservation groups working with area residents to secure the state’s purchase of the land. He said once the flood risk is minimized, the public can help plan and develop the rest of the project. Some of the ideas being floated include recreational trails, a nature center and new areas for kayaking. The West Tennessee River Basin Authority is developing a restoration timeline, which also includes public education about rivers and floodplains. The project

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Jackson river project aims to reduce flooding, add public access

A 985-acre conservation project along the South Fork of the Forked Deer River aims to reduce flood risk in parts of Jackson before officials say they eventually plan to open the property for public access. The land sits south of U.S. Highway 70 and west of U.S. Highway 45 on Jackson's southern edge, according to a community announcement. The West Tennessee River Basin Authority is developing a restoration plan and timeline that would reconnect the river with its floodplain, slowing water flow, reducing erosion, and lessening flood risk in East Jackson and Bemis, officials say. The property was formerly owned by the Jones Family Trust. The Nature Conservancy and The Conservation Fund purchased it in 2025, then sold it to the State of Tennessee in 2026. “Rivers need room and channelized rivers are limited. By reconnecting the river to the floodplain, we can reduce challenges like flash flooding and sediment pollution – improving water quality, wildlife habitat and our quality of life in the Jackson area,” said David Blackwood, executive director of the West Tennessee River Basin Authority. Why the South Fork is being restored The South Fork of the Forked Deer was straightened and channelized in 1916 to drain

Jackson, TN · 4d

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14,100 Lights Illuminate Downtown Paris Christmas Tree

Paris, Tenn.–Yes, that’s right. A total 14,100 lights are illuminating the new Christmas tree in downtown Paris, plus the lights on the tree topper. The tree is one highlight of the downtown Christmas decorations, including the strings of lights on the streets around the courtsquare. The tree was the star of the show Friday night for the tree-lighting ceremony. The decorations are the work of Hopper-Reed Designs of Paris and will illuminate the courtsquare in downtown Paris through Christmas. Hundreds have been visiting Paris this weekend for the annual Christmas Open Houses and the Open Houses continue today, from noon to 4 p.m. Shannon McFarlin photo.

Paris, TN · 5d

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Three Downtown Paris Intersections To Close Monday

Paris, Tenn.–– The City of Paris is notifying motorists of temporary closures at three downtown intersections scheduled for Monday, November 9, as the Downtown Signalization Project moves toward completion. A subcontractor will be completing the final pavement marking work, including repainting traffic lines and painting new crosswalk markings...

Paris, TN · 6d

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Lanes reopen after semi-truck overturned on I-40 in Fayette County

FAYETTE COUNTY, Tenn. (WMC) - An overturned semi-truck closed eastbound and westbound lanes of Interstate 40 in Fayette County early Sunday morning. The Tennessee Department of Transportation reported the overturned vehicle at 5:18 a.m. on I-40 in Fayette County, near mile marker 39. According to Fayette County EMA, all lanes...

Fayette County, TN · 5d

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ABB Plans Second Selmer Expansion, Promises 227 Jobs and New Plant

ABB is building a second new facility in Selmer, Tennessee, in less than two years, with state officials announcing a $50 million expansion expected to add 227 jobs at the Switzerland-based manufacturing company's McNairy County operations. The project will place a 120,000-square-foot Industrial Connections & Solutions facility right next to a 325,000-square-foot plant ABB only recently finished building in the same industrial park.

Selmer, TN · 6d

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Fossils reveal West Tennessee’s prehistoric past at Coon Creek Science Center

MCNAIRY COUNTY, Tenn. (WBBJ) - A creek and trees now cover the land at Coon Creek Science Center, but millions of years ago, an ocean covered the area. During the Cretaceous Period, while dinosaurs roamed land farther west, marine creatures swam over to what is now West Tennessee. Today, fossils beneath the surface offer visitors a chance to discover that history for themselves.

Mcnairy County, TN · 6d

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Martin Receives Grant to Remove Soybean Water Tower

The City of Martin has been approved for a Brownfield Redevelopment Area Grant to help fund the demolition of its soybean water tower. Interim City Manager Brittany Newton announced the grant approval during this month’s informal city board meeting. The grant program, administered by TDEC supports the redevelopment of...

Martin, TN · 7d