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Madison County, Jackson mayors to recognize Home Instead’s Be a Santa to a Senior program

JACKSON, Tenn. (WBBJ) - Madison County Mayor A.J. Massey and Jackson Mayor Scott Conger jointly recognized Home Instead’s Be a Santa to a Senior program with a mayoral proclamation on Nov. 4, at Home Instead in Jackson. The Be a Santa to a Senior program has run for more...

Jackson, TN · 2d
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Santa Claus heading to theLOCAL in downtown Jackson this December

Santa Claus is returning to his original downtown house at theLOCAL for a series of free holiday appearances throughout December. Located at 202 West Lafayette Street, Suite A, in Jackson, the venue invites families and children of all ages to meet Santa, share their Christmas wish lists, and enjoy festive refreshments. A coffee truck will be parked on-site during the events, serving hot cocoa and sweet treats.

Jackson, TN · 3d
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‘Trail Of Tears Through Henry Co.’ Program Set

Paris, Tenn.–Henry County Historian Dr. David Webb will present “The Trail of Tears Through Henry County” on Thursday, November 12, at the Paris-Henry County Heritage Center, 614 N. Poplar St., Paris. The program will begin at 6 p.m. with a brief meeting of the Henry County Historical...

Henry County, TN · 4d
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Three East Tennessee counties to get mental health clinicians through grant

ANDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. (WATE) — The Tennessee government plans to hire mental health clinicians to serve several rural counties using a federal grant. Tennessee plans to use part of a $10 million grant to expand its Co-located Mental Health Services at County Health Departments program into Anderson, Cumberland, Hawkins, Bradley, Coffee, Montgomery, and Tipton Counties.

Anderson County, TN · 5d
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Madison County voted surprisingly Democratic during midterm elections

"Everything's different. Everything's changing. And people's having a hard time. So put the right people in the right place," said Myra Hall, a voter in Madison County. Republican and Democratic candidates in multiple races were neck and neck Wednesday night in Madison County as ballots rolled in. In the governor’s...

Madison County, TN · 4d

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City of Jackson extends Debt Defeater Campaign through November

JACKSON, Tenn. (WBBJ) - The City of Jackson has extended their Debt Defeater Campaign just in time for the holiday season. The City of Jackson Office of Financial Empowerment announced that the program will now extend through the end of November. The initiative is designed to assist residents in confronting,...

Jackson, TN · 2d

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ABB expanding in McNairy County, adding more than 200 jobs

MCNAIRY COUNTY, Tenn. (WBBJ) - ABB, a global technology leader in electrification and automation, enabling a more sustainable and resource-efficient future, is expanding to McNairy County and bringing over 200 new jobs. Gov. Bill Lee and the Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Stuart McWhorter announced the expansion Thursday....

Mcnairy County, TN · 4d

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Mental Health Benches In Place In Obion County

The Obion County Prevention Coalition’s new mental health benches are in place at the Obion County Public Library. These benches feature the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline number as a reminder that support is always within reach, and that a moment to pause can make a difference. A big...

Obion County, TN · 4d

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Henderson County eighth graders, seniors participate in 4th Annual Career Expo

JACKSON, Tenn. (WBBJ) - The Henderson County School System wrapped up its 4th Annual Career Expo. The event was held Friday at the First Baptist Church on Stanford Avenue in Lexington. Every eighth grader and high school senior in the county was invited to attend. “I really think it’s about...

Henderson County, TN · 2d

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Carroll County leaders address ambulance response times following 48-minute delay

CARROLL COUNTY, Tenn. (WBBJ) - When an emergency strikes, every second matters, but growing concerns over ambulance response times across Carroll County have prompted local leaders and emergency officials to take a closer look at the county’s emergency medical services. The issue took center stage during a recent oversight...

Carroll County, TN · 4d

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Henry County Teens Rebuild Grandpa's Corvette He Never Got to Hand Over

101 W. Washington St. — Approximate Location of Corvette Restoration. At Henry County High, automotive students are working to get a red Corvette back on the road. The car has not been driven since 2012, when its owner, Fred Bockoever, died before he could give it to his grandson, Braylen Kirby, who is now a student at the school.

Henry County, TN · 5d

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Jackson mayor says Sunshine violation occurred before council appoints city court judge

JACKSON, Tenn. (WBBJ) - The Jackson City Council appointed Caroline Ballentine as city court judge after multiple rounds of voting. Before the vote, a councilman made a claim that led Mayor Scott Conger to say council members committed a Sunshine violation. Claim made before the vote. Councilman J.P. Stovall, who...

Jackson, TN · 5d

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Monkey spotted at large in Crockett County

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A brown monkey is at large in Crockett County, Tennessee, after a citizen reported the sighting, deputies said. A resident told deputies that her dog would not come back inside because of a small brown monkey that was running across the field in the Brim’s Corner area, near Highway 188, Highway 88, […]

Crockett County, TN · 6d

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Dr. Joe Londino wins Madison County School Board special election

Voters have filled the vacant seat on the Madison County School Board. Marcia Moss, who passed away in July, was posthumously re-elected, creating the vacancy. Dr. Joe Londino won the special election to fill the seat, defeating opponent Larry Greer by a vote of 4,080 to 2,981. Londino spoke to...

Madison County, TN · 5d

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Martin Has a New Mayor

Martin has a new mayor and four new aldermen following Tuesday’s municipal election. David Bell defeated Kent Kelso by 78 votes, receiving 1,238 votes to Kelso’s 1,160. In Ward One, Lori Miles defeated Tony Prince, 461 to 406. In Ward Two, Blake McCollum defeated incumbent Lynette Wagster, 397...

Martin, TN · 5d

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Jackson swears in Judge Ballentine, mayor calls Sunshine Law review

Jackson Mayor Scott Conger has officially sworn in Caroline Ballentine as City Court judge following her appointment by the city council. During the ceremony, the late Judge Blake Anderson’s wife was present for photos, bringing his Bible, gavel, and robe to honor his memory and legacy on the bench.

Jackson, TN · 5d

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Weakley County Register Receives Statewide Honor

Weakley County Register of Deeds April Wright Jones has been named Tennessee’s 2026 Outstanding Register of the Year. Mrs. Jones says she was surprised by the recognition. She began working in the Register’s office in 2002 as a second deputy, later becoming first deputy and eventually ran for Register of Deeds when longtime Register Donna Winstead Snyder announced her retirement in 2018.

Weakley County, TN · 6d

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Gibson Electric: Crews continue to work as overnight outage impacts Obion County

OBION COUNTY, Tenn. — After an overnight power outage impacted more than 1,000 Obion County residents, crews worked into the early hours of the morning to restore service. In an initial alert, Gibson Electric said that 1,006 customers were impacted by the outage. "Our crews worked through the night...

Obion County, TN · 5d

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Humboldt Exchange Club holds annual Veterans Day celebration

JACKSON, Tenn. (WBBJ) - Community members in Humboldt gathered Thursday to honor local heroes for Veterans Day. The Exchange Club held its annual celebration, kicking off the morning at the state veterans’ home with patriotic musical performances and a color guard presentation. Students and families then attended a special commemorative program at East Elementary School.

Humboldt, TN · 3d

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Operation Stand Down helping Tennessee veterans

Tennessee · 2d