Teri Jelks

4 weeks ago | wbbjtv.com | Teri Jelks

It’s time to recognize a Community Champion, an honor given to people making a positive impact in the community, in partnership with Leaders Credit Union. For March of 2025 we introduce you to a father who is paying it forward, one wish at a time. Ronnie Barker is the creator of an annual music festival, bringing more than entertainment to West Tennessee. “The Jacob Barker music festival is a fundraiser for Make-A-Wish Mid-South.

1 month ago | wbbjtv.com | Teri Jelks

It’s time to recognize a Community Champion, an honor given to people making a positive impact in the community in partnership with Leaders Credit Union. We introduce you to to a mother who is honoring her son by giving back to those who served our country. “They just don’t feel like we care, and we’re here to prove to them that we do,” said Gretchen Catherwood. Darkhorse Lodge is a retreat for combat veterans located in Springville, TN.

2 months ago | wbbjtv.com | Teri Jelks

It’s time to recognize a Community Champion, an honor given to people making a positive impact in the community in partnership with Leaders Credit Union. We introduce you to a woman who has made volunteering a big part of her life. “Taking is not as fulfilling as giving in my opinion,” said Amber Storey-Knight. Moving from Australia to the United States back in the 90’s, Storey-Knight has been volunteering for the Jackson community for as long as she’s lived here.

Dec 30, 2024 | wbbjtv.com | Teri Jelks

It’s time to recognize a Community Champion, an honor given to people making a positive impact in the community in partnership with Leaders Credit Union. We introduce you to Suzy Escue, a woman helping the community say ‘thank you’ to teachers and school employees for their hard work. “You have to give back. You have to make the world a better place,” said Escue. Every year, before a new school year starts, every member of the faculty and staff in the Milan Special School District receives a gift.

Aug 28, 2024 | wbbjtv.com | Teri Jelks

JACKSON, Tenn. — It’s time to recognize a Community Champion, an honor given to people making a positive impact in the community in partnership with Leaders Credit Union. We introduce you to man helping to preserve history for both the living and the dead. “History has just always been my thing,” said Ricky Long, historian for Madison County.