Weather Update – 10:45 p.m. Wednesday Temperatures will only drop to the lower and middle 70s tonight for the overnight lows. Skies will stay partly cloudy to mostly clear with a slight chance for a stray shower or thunderstorm overnight. Another hot day is coming tomorrow with highs in the lower 90s under mostly sunny to partly cloudy skies. Temperatures will…
JACKSON, Tenn. — This is Gary Pickens’ last week at WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News. Every morning this week we will take a moment to share some of our favorite memories. Gary does some acting on the side. Many people may not know that he appeared in Reba McEntire’s music video for her 1991 hit “The Night the Lights Went…
JACKSON, Tenn. — Our local baseball team has a big day planned for departing WBBJ forecaster Gary Pickens. The Jackson Generals will host Gary Pickens Appreciation Day on Saturday, July 29, at the Ballpark at Jackson. Gary will be there for a meet-and-greet and also will throw out the first pitch of the game. To honor Gary, the team will give…
JACKSON, Tenn. — Crews have spent a good portion of the day cleaning up after an early Wednesday morning crash involving two big trucks on Interstate 40. The Tennessee Highway Patrol said the crash happened around 4:45 a.m. near exit 80 in Jackson. Troopers said no one was hurt. The crash delayed traffic Wednesday morning and is still causing delays as…
CROCKETT COUNTY, Tenn. — A shooting in Alamo leaves one man injured and lands two in jail on attempted murder charges. Alamo police say it happened Tuesday evening on Cypress Road. Investigators say a man shot into a car 10 times, hitting the man in the head. He was transported from the scene by ambulance with injuries that are not considered life…
JACKSON, Tenn. –Tip on a tasty drink and help local animals, all at the same time. Saturday, July 15, the Jackson-Madison County Humane Society will host its 19th Annual Whine and Dine. That’ll run from 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. at the Aeneas Building in downtown Jackson. At the event, you can enjoy wine and beer tastings, live music, and…
JACKSON, Tenn. –Take a dive into African culture at a fundraiser for a local ministry. Saturday, July 15, Motema Ministries will host its 8th Annual “Taste of the Congo.” That’ll start at 6:00 p.m. at West Jackson Baptist Church. At the event, you can enjoy a night of music, fashion, and food. Tickets are $35 for adults, $15 for kids…
MICHIE, Tenn. –Celebrate local businesses, artists, and farmers at an upcoming festival. Saturday, July 15, head to Crazy K Ranch in Michie for 731 Fest. That’ll run from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. This first-ever 731 Fest is designed to support local businesses. Food trucks, live music, giveaways, and DIY workshops will be also be available. Categories: Local News, Seen…
MCKENZIE, Tenn. –Chow down with some of America’s bravest at an upcoming breakfast. Saturday, July 15, VFW Post 4939 in McKenzie will host an all-you-can-eat breakfast. That’ll run from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. at the post on Cherrywood Avenue. The menu includes country ham, sausage, eggs, coffee, milk, and juice. Breakfast costs $7 per person. Categories: Local News, Seen…
JACKSON, Tenn — Now that the city council has made a change to the sales tax agreement plan the county and school board will have to vote again on approving that plan. Tuesday night, school board members and county commissioners met to discuss the change and what will happen next. The hot topic of the Education Vision committee was creating…
