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WBBJ-TV is an American television channel operating in the news and entertainment format. The primary language of broadcasting is English. The channel is an affiliate of both CBS and ABC, carrying CBS programming on its main channel and ABC programming on a digital subchannel. WBBJ-TV serves the Jackson, Tennessee television market, which covers western Tennessee and parts of Kentucky, including cities such as Humboldt, Martin, Paris, Dyersburg, Selmer, and Savannah. The station is owned by Bahakel Communications, a media company based in Charlotte, North Carolina. WBBJ-TV broadcasts on virtual channel 7, and its studios are located on Vann Drive in Jackson, Tennessee. The transmitter is located near Bemis, Tennessee, providing coverage to Madison, Gibson, Carroll, Henderson, Chester, and Hardeman counties.
On air, WBBJ-TV features a mix of local news broadcasts, CBS and ABC network programming, syndicated shows, and sports coverage. The station produces several hours of local news each day, including morning, midday, evening, and late-night newscasts under the branding WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News. The news coverage focuses on events in Jackson and surrounding communities, including local politics, crime, education, healthcare, agriculture, and the automotive industry, which is a major employer in western Tennessee. The station also has a dedicated weather team that provides forecasts and severe weather coverage, including thunderstorms, tornadoes, and winter storms, which are common in the mid-South region.
Beyond news and weather, WBBJ-TV broadcasts CBS network programming in primetime on its main channel, including popular dramas, comedies, reality shows, and special events. The station also carries CBS sports broadcasts, including NFL games on Sundays, college football, and the NCAA basketball tournament. On its ABC digital subchannel, WBBJ-TV broadcasts ABC network programming, including primetime dramas and comedies, as well as ABC sports such as NBA games, college football, and the Indianapolis 500. Syndicated programming on the station includes talk shows, game shows, and lifestyle programs. The station also produces special programs such as WBBJ Morning Break, a lifestyle segment featuring local events, cooking demonstrations, and interviews with community leaders, as well as political debates during election seasons.
WBBJ-TV is available throughout the Jackson television market via digital terrestrial television on channel 7, as well as on cable networks such as Comcast and Spectrum, and on satellite providers such as DirecTV and Dish Network. Viewers can watch online the live broadcast of WBBJ-TV through the official WBBJ website and the WBBJ mobile application, available for iOS and Android devices. Online television of WBBJ-TV also includes live streaming of newscasts, on-demand video clips of top stories, and a 24-hour live stream of the station's news channel. The station is also active on social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube, where it shares breaking news and live video from the field.
WBBJ-TV strives to be the leading source of local news, weather, and information for the Jackson community and the broader western Tennessee region. The mission of the channel is to provide accurate, timely, and relevant coverage of the issues that matter most to residents, while also serving as a platform for community voices and stories. The station has a long history in Jackson, having been on the air since 1955, and is recognized for its commitment to local journalism and community service. WBBJ-TV also partners with local organizations, schools, and businesses to promote community events, charitable initiatives, and educational programs. Thanks to modern digital platforms, WBBJ-TV provides the opportunity to watch online the live broadcast on any device - from smartphones to Smart TVs - ensuring that residents of western Tennessee and Kentucky can stay connected to their community no matter where they are.







