MILAN, Tenn. –A local police department throws a back to school bash for kids. Tuesday, August 1, Milan Police will host parties across the city at Marshall Gardens, the YMCA, The First Assembly of God, and Polk Enrichment Center. Those will run from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Kids can enjoy free hot dogs, snacks, and games. Categories: Local News, Seen…
BOLIVAR, Tenn.–Brush up on your writing skills at an upcoming workshop. Tuesday, August 1, the Bolivar-Hardeman County Library will host the session, featuring Author Jen Castro. That’ll run from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. The library says the class will focus on dialogue and is for anyone over age 11. Categories: Local News, Seen On 7
JACKSON, Tenn. –A local university opens a new facility, and you’re invited to the celebration. Union University will host a ceremony for its new school for non-traditional students Tuesday, August 1 at 9:30 a.m. on Emporium Drive in Jackson. The ceremony will include a scripture reading, a student testimonial, ribbon cutting, and reception. It’s open to the public. Categories: Local…
JACKSON, Tenn. –Celebrate living in the heart of West Tennessee on 731 Day! Festivites planned for Monday, July 31 are sponsored by Our Jackson Home. They feature a pop-up shop at the ComeUnity Cafe from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., a family water balloon fight at The Amp from 3:30 to 5:00 p.m., and A Night of Storytelling from 7:31…
JACKSON, Tenn.–Crews begin demolition of the cooling towers at the Old Bemis Mill. Road closures due to the demolition may affect your commute to work on Monday. Here’s a list of the closures that begin at 6:00 a.m.: two-lanes: A Street from North Missouri Street to Kentucky Street two-lanes: Tennessee Street’s south end at A Street two-lanes: B Street’s south…
HUNTINGDON, Tenn. — After years of falling apart and standing vacant, one family decided to save a historic building in the heart of Huntingdon. The building reopened Saturday as an event center, but it’s the memories that lie within the walls that make it special. “Along with the lines we had today, also came a lot of stories,” said Adam…
HENRY COUNTY, Tenn. — A woman in Henry County is dead after being struck by vehicle on Highway 79. Tennessee Highway Patrol said a 75-year old man and a 73-year old female passenger were driving in a Nissan Titan around 11:30 pm Saturday night North on Highway 79, when 43-year old Marcia Raymer was in middle of the roadway. She…
JACKSON, Tenn.— “People expect it. They were talking about it all last week leading up to this,” Timothy Pearce, an Assistant Store Manager at Best Buy, said. And now the hours are counting down until the tax free weekend is over. Clothes, school supplies and electronics are all tax free until 11:59 tonight. Best Buy in Jackson has other deals…
JACKSON, Tenn. — After 29 years of forecasting weather in West Tennessee, Gary Pickens retired from WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News. But the legacy he left will not be forgotten, and hundreds came out to the Jackson Ballpark celebrate him. “Gary Pickens is everybody’s weather guy,” said Jason Compton, manger for the Jackson Generals. “We had people here at 2:00 today…
JACKSON, Tenn. — West Tennesseans had a chance to come out and meet a future Hall of Famer and raise money for an important cause. The United Way Chapter of West Tennessee held it’s 2nd annual fundraiser at the Carl Perkins Civic Center for Prevention of Child Abuse. Those who went met Super Bowl champion Kurt Warner and were treated to…
