6+ day, 4+ hour ago  (421+ words) HENDERSON, Tenn. " Freed-Hardeman University will welcome retired U. S. Air Force Major General Paul Johnson as the keynote speaker for its spring commencement May 16 at 10 a. m. in Dryden Auditorium. A reception will follow in the Brewer Sports Center. Retired U. S. Air Force Major General…...

1+ week, 6+ hour ago  (218+ words) DYER, Tenn. " The Gibson County Special School District has been honored with the Best Communities for Music Education (BCME) Award from The NAMM Foundation for their outstanding support and commitment to music education. Now in its 27th year, the program continues…...

6+ day, 19+ hour ago  (283+ words) WBBJ TV Humboldt Public Library celebrates new children's library HUMBOLDT, Tenn. " The Humboldt public library held a grand opening for its new children's library and renovated building. The community was invited to tour the new children's library addition, see the…...

3+ day, 2+ hour ago  (170+ words) JACKSON, Tenn. (WBBJ) " The city of Jackson is celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander heritage month with a free community event this Friday. Mayor Scott Conger will host the third annual AAPI heritage month celebration at city hall, including a…...

1+ day, 7+ hour ago  (294+ words) WBBJ TV Turning tassels, defining futures: Lane College celebrates the Class of 2026 JACKSON, Tenn. " On Saturday, April 25, Lane College celebrated a defining moment as 109 students crossed the commencement stage and turned their tassels, marking both the culmination of their academic…...

2+ day, 20+ hour ago  (150+ words) JACKSON, Tenn. " Martin native Harrison Simpson won the Derryberry Award at Tennessee Technological University. The Derryberry is the most prestigious and most competitive award given at TTU. The award is given to a graduating Golden Eagle that best exemplifies scholarship,…...

2+ day, 20+ hour ago  (129+ words) WBBJ TV JACKSON, Tenn. " The Leaders Education Foundation hosted its 7th annual meeting at the J. Walter Barnes Conference Center at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital to reflect on 2025 successes and recognize the 2026 collegiate scholarship recipients. The organization presented more than $30, 000 in new…...

3+ day, 19+ hour ago  (96+ words) WBBJ TV BROWNSVILLE, Tenn." An annual event returns for spring and especially for wildlife enthusiasts. Sunday, the "Hatchie Birdfest" was held at Willow Oaks Flower Farm in Brownsville. Guests attended sessions to learn more about native birds that live in…...

6+ day, 8+ hour ago  (832+ words) WBBJ TV Gov. Lee marks the close of the 2026 Legislative Session NASHVILLE, Tenn. " Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee marked the close of his final legislative session, which includes the successful passage of his $58. 3 billion budget focused on strategic investments to…...

5+ day, 20+ hour ago  (153+ words) WBBJ TV Jackson celebrates 4th annual Children's Day at city hall JACKSON, Tenn. (WBBJ) " Local children celebrated a day full of creativity and community. The City of Jackson celebrated it's 4th annual Children's Day at city hall. The tradition honors the creativity,…...