PARIS, Tenn. — It’s almost time for a bull ride. The Paris Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring the PBR in Paris this weekend. Bull riders from all over the world will be competing in the show, including professional bull rider Cody Nance. You can look forward to events like three-style bull fighters for adults and Young Mutton Busters for the…
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. — Earlier this week, the Madison County Commission approved the budget for this new fiscal year, which began Thursday. The approved budget is more than $241 million. The good news for Madison County taxpayers: no tax increases this year. However, it’s bad news for local nonprofits. County commissioners voted to cut funding versus what they have approved…
UPDATE: JACKSON, Tenn. — Jackson police Chief Julian Wiser confirmed that a suspect was taken into custody following a standoff that took place Thursday evening. Stay with WBBJ 7 Eyewitness online and on the air as more details become available. EARLIER STORY: JACKSON, Tenn. — There is a heavy law enforcement presence in north Jackson. Jackson Police Chief Julian Wiser…
JACKSON, Tenn. — Following their dominant run through the Southern Regional, the U17 girls team of the Jackson Soccer Club will now have a chance to play for a national championship beginning next week. This year’s group includes athletes from all over West Tennessee, representing a variety of high school programs from multiple local counties. Heading into the club’s first…
JACKSON, Tenn. — There is an unlikely friendship between a rescued trio. “It’s just the most beautiful show of inter-species love I’ve ever seen,” said Redemption Road Rescue Director Lori Collins. Redemption Road Rescue, which normally rescues horses, now has two pigs and a cat peacefully snuggling in a kennel in their office. “They’ll love on each other. The little…
JACKSON, Tenn. — The Jackson Madison County School System announced Wednesday that Andrew and Jen Hicks have been selected to take over the basketball programs at Madison Academic. Andrew, a former Mustang athlete, will head up the boys team, while his wife Jen, will take responsibility of the girls team. The Hicks duo make their way to Jackson after serving…
The City of Jackson released a list of events going on around the area for the Fourth of July: Friday Red, White & Bolivar – 7 p.m. City of Milan Fireworks – 7 p.m. (Fireworks @ 9 p.m.) City of Medina Fireworks – 9 p.m. Saturday Shiloh National Military Park Cannon Firings – 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. City of…
Tennessee’s first-of-its-kind law that requires businesses and government facilities to post signs if they let transgender people use multiperson public bathrooms of their choice has been hit with another legal challenge. Mike Curb is founder of Curb Records and is a former lieutenant governor in California. He filed the federal lawsuit Wednesday. In the complaint, Curb argues that the law…
JACKSON, Tenn. — The Firefighter Freedom Festival is right around the corner, and the Madison County Fire Department is getting ready to open the gates. “So Sunday, July 4, Madison County Fire will be hosting our seventh annual Firefighters Freedom Festival. Having to cancel last year, so we’re happy to have the event back,” said Anna Kate Craig, Community Risk…
JACKSON, Tenn. — Jackson police are seeking the public’s help after a vehicle was stolen on June 24. JPD says the victim left their vehicle running while they went inside the Walgreen’s on North Highland Avenue. The vehicle was stolen, but was found a short time later. Video surveillance shows the suspect inside the store just before the alleged theft….
