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The Peach Cobbler Factory is opening a shop at 2574 Christmasville Cove, Suite A, and it will be owned and operated by franchisee Eric Knight. The announcement identifies a Jackson storefront for the Nashville-founded chain. A reader comment on local outlet talknwesttn.com asked for an address for the Jackson location.
The Decatur County Sheriff’s Office is warning area businesses about a scammers targeting them for money. DCSO said the most recent report of the incident happened Thursday after a California resident called a Decatur County business after discovering that someone had requested logging work on her property. “If you...
There is something exciting about walking into a thrift store without knowing what treasures you might find. From vintage clothing and cozy sweaters to kitchen essentials and unique home decor, Tennessee’s thrift stores offer plenty of opportunities to discover hidden gems without spending a fortune. For bargain hunters, fill-a-bag...
Casey Youngerman manages a tight schedule. One day, he’s advocating for agriculture in Washington, D.C.; the next, he’s planting crops on his family’s farm in Henderson County. While agriculture has become his life’s work, his journey to farming came with some unexpected turns. “Actually, in high...
JACKSON, Tenn. (WBBJ) - All veterans were invited to participate in downtown Jackson’s veterans day parade Saturday morning. The parade was full of veterans, motorcycles, and local bands. Parade participants assembled at the civic center parking lot before heading through downtown at 11 a.m. Veterans were invited to ride,...
MCKENZIE, Tenn. (WBBJ) - A McKenzie restaurant joined local first responders Saturday to raise money for children in need this Christmas. Hometown Hangout partnered with the McKenzie police and fire departments for a fundraiser supporting the Shop with a First Responder program. The program allows officers and firefighters to take local children Christmas shopping.
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 home seekers found more room to negotiate as prices fell and homes spent considerably more time on the market than a year ago.
In addition to the candidates that have been elected the state of Tennessee has voted yes on three constitutional amendments. 39 News goes to ask the people what they think of the results.
Here are the Jackson area high school football top performers following the first round of the 2026 TSSAA playoffs on Nov. 6. Offense JC Gray, Adamsville: Gray was 7-of-9 for 100 yards and two touchdowns while rushing for 201 yards and four touchdowns in Adamsville's 49-12 win over Houston County. Lucas Hughes, Adamsville: Hughes had three catches for 77 yards and a touchdown. Jaden Butler, Haywood: Butler rushed for 184 yards and a touchdown and had four catches for 40 yards in Haywood's 31-6 win over South Gibson. Braden Harvey, Haywood: Harvey rushed for 181 yards and a touchdown. More: How Tennessee football commit Jaden Butler led Haywood to playoff win over South Gibson Jaden Champion, Humboldt: Champion was 13-of-18 for 277 yards and four touchdowns in Humboldt's 48-0 win over KIPP Memphis Collegiate. Edward Agnew, Humboldt: Agnew had 110 yards and two touchdowns on eight carries. Damarion Westbrook, Humboldt: Westbrook had 78 yards and two touchdowns on three catches. Ross Wilson, Lexington: Wilson was 11-of-13 for 166 yards and a touchdown in Lexington's 45-3 win over Millington Central. Redding Wilson, Lexington: Wilson had 48 rushing yards and two touchdowns and made two catches for 19 yards and a touchdown.
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
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. (WBBJ) - The fourth annual Thanksgiving of Praise brought community members together Saturday at St. James Baptist Church to support people in need across Gibson County. Guests were asked to bring nonperishable food, socks, blankets, toiletries or a monetary donation. The outreach event supports nursing homes, shelters, local...
