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ABC24 Investigates Mysterious Smell in Memphis and Surrounding Areas

Memphis, TN · 1d

WREG

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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 · 1d

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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 · 1d
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WKRN News 2

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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.

Tennessee · 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 · 1d

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Jackson Mayoral candidate John Allen holds special community gathering

JACKSON, Tenn. (WBBJ) -One Jackson mayoral candidate hosted a special gathering Tuesday evening and invited the community to attend. John Allen who announced his candidacy for Jackson City Mayor in October, hosted a family-friendly Fall Fest at Hub City Brewing. Allen offered attendees the opportunity to register to vote and...

Jackson, TN · 1d

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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 · 2d

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Health department links foul odor in Memphis air to weather conditions

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Residents across the Memphis metro have been asking themselves the same question over the past several days: “What’s that stench outside?”. The Shelby County Health Department (SCHD) has been working with the county and city mayoral offices to investigate the cause. Their preliminary findings...

Memphis, TN · 8h

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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 · 1d

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Collierville Holiday Inn Express Still Unfinished, Now Has Court-Ordered 2027 Deadline

Drivers passing the Shops at Carriage Crossing on Tenn. 385 have had years to wonder about the half-built Holiday Inn Express sitting along Collierville Road. The hotel, approved by town leaders back in 2019, still isn't finished — but it now has a new target completion date of April 1, 2027.

Collierville, TN · 16h

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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 · 1d

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Greenfield Mayor and Aldermen Sworn Into Office

Greenfield’s Mayor and newly elected board of aldermen were officially sworn into office during Tuesday’s city board meeting. City Attorney Lowe Finney administered the oaths of office to incumbent Mayor Cindy McAdams, Newly elected Vice Mayor and Alderman Tyler Dunning, Alderwoman Leanna Stephenson, Alderman Logan Rowlett, and Alderman Cody Ricketts.

Greenfield, TN · 13h

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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 · 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 · 1d

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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 · 10h

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Shelby County Probed After 25 Voters Cast Ballots Outside Posted Hours

Twenty-five voters in Shelby County cast ballots outside the publicly posted early-voting hours during the midterm elections, and the state says it wants to know why. The Tennessee Election Commission is now reviewing the matter and will decide what, if any, action is warranted against local election officials. The Tennessee...

Shelby County, TN · 1d

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Two-time MTSU alum named state educator of the year, proceeds to national competition

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Two-time Middle Tennessee State University education alumna and STEM elementary teacher Jenna Burke was recently named Tennessee’s Teacher of the Year by the Tennessee Department of Education and will soon move on to the national stage of the competition. “Each time there has been an...

Murfreesboro, TN · 3d

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West Tennessee communities honor veterans with Veterans Day events

JACKSON, Tenn. (WBBJ) - Communities across West Tennessee honored the brave men and women Wednesday, who have given their lives to help keep us free. WBBJ was able to be a part of a few of these special events. Milan High School. Milan High School held a Veterans Day program...

Jackson, TN · 7h

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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 · 1d

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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

Tennessee · 3d