Tiffany Hobbs

Nov 10, 2023 | wjbf.com | Tiffany Hobbs

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – An outpatient program at VA Augusta is helping veterans create meaningful, productive lives. Jennifer Outlaw served in the army for 14 years as a military police officer. Even in retirement, she says her calling to help people never waned. “Working for the VA was like the next natural step,” said Jennifer Outlaw, Program Coordinator of VA Augusta’s Psychosocial Rehabilitation and Recovery Center. “So, I can still serve in a way.

Oct 30, 2023 | wjbf.com | Tiffany Hobbs

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – WJBF’s Black Excellence 365 recognizes inspiring black individuals and organizations in the CSRA year-round. Recipients are honored with the Mary L. Jones Black Affirmation Award. This month, we honor The Rosa T. Beard Debutante Club, an organization empowering young ladies to become leaders in the community. It was during the height of the Civil Rights Movement when Mrs. Rosa T. Beard, a science teacher at A. R. Johnson Magnet School, was approached by her students.

Oct 27, 2023 | wjbf.com | Tiffany Hobbs

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – A local army post now has a new name. For decades it was known as Fort Gordon but just a few hours ago that all changed- to Fort Eisenhower. Friday’s redesignation ceremony included music, ceremonial unveilings and a special guest speaker – Susan Eisenhower, General Dwight D. Eisenhower’s granddaughter. Leaders of newly-named Fort Eisenhower tell us that today not only marks a name change, but also a move to incorporate the Eisenhower name into training.

Oct 25, 2023 | wjbf.com | Tiffany Hobbs

Earlier this month, people in Bulloch County responded to an urgent animal hoarding situation. A local organization helped safely shelter some of those animals. Nancy Kay started Southern Souls Rescue nearly 15 years ago to help animals in need. She tells us she did it to carry on the memory of her loving son. Southern Souls Rescue has spent over a decade rescuing small-breed, special needs dogs. Earlier in the month, 193 dogs and cats were rescued from a home in Bulloch County.

Oct 25, 2023 | wjbf.com | Tiffany Hobbs

HARLEM, Ga. (WJBF) – Earlier this month, people in Bulloch County responded to an urgent suspected animal hoarding situation. A local organization helped safely shelter some of those animals. Nancy Kay started Southern Souls Rescue nearly 15 years ago to help dogs in need. She tells us she did it to carry on the memory of her loving son. Southern Souls Rescue has spent over a decade rescuing small-breed, special needs dogs.