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wbbjtv. com > 05/02/2026 > union-university-hosts-its-2026-commencement-ceremony

Union University hosts its 2026 Commencement Ceremony

1+ hour, 12+ min ago  (112+ words) WBBJ TV Union University hosts its 2026 Commencement Ceremony JACKSON, Tenn. On Saturday, the Union University Class of 2026 walked across the stage at commencement. "This is a celebration time for all the graduates, and this shows what they have learned and…...

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wbbjtv. com > 04/27/2026 > madison-county-seeks-foster-families-thousands-of-children-look-for-placement

Madison County seeks foster families, thousands of children look for placement

5+ day, 1+ hour ago  (367+ words) JACKSON, Tenn. " There is a big need for foster families across the state with thousands of children looking for placement. Here locally, leaders urge community members to make an impact. Coming into foster care is a traumatic experience for any…...

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wbbjtv. com > 04/24/2026 > educator-of-the-week-aaron-harville

Educator of the Week: Aaron Harville

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (273+ words) It's time now to recognize our Educator of the Week, brought to you by the Tennessee Education Lottery. Aaron Harville teaches English as a second language in the Jackson Madison County School System. An ESL teacher instructs non-native speakers in…...

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wbbjtv. com > 04/20/2026 > national-soccer-hall-of-fame-showcases-americas-soccer-history

National Soccer Hall of Fame showcases America's soccer history

1+ week, 4+ day ago  (442+ words) The United States has a rich history with soccer, and the National Soccer Hall of Fame preserves that story. In 1950, the U. S. team beat England in one of the biggest upsets in World Cup history. That same year, the Soccer Hall…...

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wbbjtv. com > 04/14/2026 > fairytale-ending-caps-study-for-uces-first-graders

'Fairytale ending' caps study for UCES first-graders

2+ week, 4+ day ago  (139+ words) UNION CITY, Tenn. " Union City Elementary School first-graders celebrated their study of fairytales in a "Royal" way. The students capped the Knowledge Domain with a magical day, celebrating with a "Royal Ball" in the school cafeteria. Many of them " along…...

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wbbjtv. com > 04/14/2026 > mtsus-animation-program-ranked-no-1-in-tennessee-for-3rd-consecutive-year

MTSU's Animation program ranked No. 1 in Tennessee for 3rd consecutive year

2+ week, 4+ day ago  (307+ words) MURFREESBORO, Tenn. " For the third year in a row, Middle Tennessee State University's Animation Program has been ranked the No. 1 animation program in Tennessee by Animation Career Review, reinforcing its position as a leader in preparing the next generation of…...

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wbbjtv. com > 04/13/2026 > boyd-center-analysis-tnachieves-students-generate-up-to-45-9-billion-in-lifetime-earnings

Boyd Center analysis: tn Achieves students generate up to $45. 9 billion in lifetime earnings

2+ week, 5+ day ago  (290+ words) KNOXVILLE, Tenn. " Monday, tn Achieves is sharing new findings from the University of Tennessee's Boyd Center for Business and Economic Research showing tn Achieves students who complete a post-secondary credential generate between $40. 6 billion and $45. 9 billion in total lifetime earnings. The…...

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wbbjtv. com > 04/09/2026 > lakeland-preparatory-freshman-wins-congressional-art-competition

Lakeland Preparatory freshman wins congressional art competition

3+ week, 1+ day ago  (112+ words) HUMBOLDT, Tenn. " Congressman David Kustoff hosted the 2026 Congressional Art Competition reception at the West Tennessee Art Center in Humboldt. The yearly competition is open to all high school students in the eighth congressional district. At the reception, Kustoff announced the…...

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wbbjtv. com > 04/09/2026 > tennessee-bill-would-ban-children-under-14-from-appearing-in-paid-online-videos

Tennessee bill would ban children under 14 from appearing in paid online videos

3+ week, 2+ day ago  (384+ words) JACKSON, Tenn. " A new state bill is one signature away from taking effect and would ban children under the age of 14 from being in online videos that make a profit. Senate Bill 1469 would ban children under the age of 14 from…...

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wbbjtv. com > 04/09/2026 > 8-students-selected-as-nominees-for-mr-and-miss-fhu

8 students selected as nominees for Mr. and Miss FHU

3+ week, 2+ day ago  (447+ words) HENDERSON, Tenn. " For the 86th year, faculty and students at Freed-Hardeman University have selected eight seniors as nominees for the titles of Mr. and Miss FHU. Back row, from left: Seth Miller, Anna Claire Butt, Lily Simpson, J. W. Riggs Front row, from…...