HUNTINGDON, Tenn.-Huntingdon police were called after a car reportedly drove into a pond along Industrial Drive, Monday. According to investigators, three people were inside when the vehicle went off the road. Officers said the driver was thought to have had a seizure, or diabetic episode that caused her to lose control, behind the wheel. Her husband, and a 74-year-old man…
SAVANNAH, Tenn.-A planning session was held Monday night by the city leaders in Savannah over continued plans for land development in the small town of Crump. It is a story WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News first brought you last week. Members of the Savannah City Commission met to discuss plans by the Savannah Industrial Development Board in regards of building a…
MILAN, Tenn — It has been a rainy Monday for some in west Tennessee, but that did not stop organizers over at Beech Lake from preparing for their big event Tuesday. Also, community members in the city of Milan celebrated the holiday early with a movie in the park. “(A) Big night in Milan and we’re really excited about it….
LEXINGTON, Tenn.-This is a busy time of year for fireworks stands and tents across the area. Matthew Sane, Owner of ‘Kid Dynamite’ in Lexington said although the holiday fall on Tuesday that is not stopping the traffic. Before closing down on July 5, local business owners said they expect to see more customers. Tents have been setup since late June,…
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. — The stage is set — or almost — as people across West Tennessee prepare for their local fireworks display. “We’re going to have an action-packed day,” Fire Marshal Don Friddle of the Madison County Fire Department said. “We’re going to have children’s activities that open up as soon as the gates open up at 3 p.m., and then…
JACKSON, Tenn. — With many folks off work enjoying this extended Independence Day holiday, the Tennessee Highway Patrol has all hands on deck in an effort to save lives. With Fourth of July celebrations taking place across the area, the THP is working to prevent fatal traffic accidents. During the Fourth of July holiday in 2016, 14 people were killed…
HENDERSON, Tenn. — Almost 1,000 kids have come to Henderson for a unique camp. “It’s kind of a hybrid between church camp, leadership camp, youth conference all rolled up into one big, exciting week,” Horizons Co-Director Matt Cook said. This is the 37th year of Horizons at Freed-Hardeman University. And even though it started out as a leadership camp for boys,…
LEXINGTON, Tenn. — Miss Tennessee 2017 Caty Davis hosts a fundraiser Monday in Lexington. Miss Tennessee 2017 Caty Davis The event is being held at the historic Princess Theatre. To raise money, Davis is presenting two showings of “Despicable Me 3.” The first showing was Monday afternoon, and the later show is set to begin at 7:15 p.m. Davis will also be…
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. — With the Fourth of July holiday coming up, the time is right for pet owners to remember that not only should you practice safety with fireworks, but you should also practice safety for your furry friends. July 5 is the busiest day for animal shelters. Pets are often driven to run away when the sounds of…
McKENZIE, Tenn. — Bethel University has won its petition against the Tennessee State Board of Education regarding the university’s ability to prepare college students to take the state’s teacher licensure test. Bethel won its petition against the board with the final order of the Davidson County Court case being delivered in late June, according to a release from the university….
