Local nonprofit looks back on record-breaking year
JACKSON, Tenn. -- What does it take to run one of the largest nonprofits in Jackson? "So our community outreach, our senior staples program, our food co-op, our food bank, snack backpack, school…
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Decatur County teacher gives back to students by honoring family
PARSONS, Tenn. -- To Parsons Elementary teacher Danny Littles, his students are his world. He invests a lot of his time running the school's STEAM and honor society program. "It's very, very…
New Tennessee hunting and fishing licenses now on sale
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- It's time to purchase your new hunting and fishing license. The new 2020-21 Tennessee hunting and fishing licenses are now on sale. All current yearly hunting and fishing licenses expire February 29. You can now select to…
JMCSS encourages families to prep for Pre-K registration
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Parents of students who turn four-years-old on or before August 15, 2020 should begin preparing now for Pre-K registration. Registration for the Jackson-Madison County School System Pre-Kindergarten program will open on March 24, 2020 for the 2020-2021…
Pet of the Week: Peaches
Meet Peaches! She is as sweet as her name suggests and twice as cute! Peaches is a smaller girl at just 35 pounds, but she has a heart the size of a mountain with a ton of love to give.…
Harbor Breeze Santa Ana ceiling fans recalled
Ceiling fans sold at Lowe's are being recalled. The Harbor Breeze Santa Ana ceiling fans are being recalled due to an injury hazard. The fan's blade holders can break, allowing the blade to be ejected from the fan. Fanim Industries…
Growing grapes for wine in Tennessee
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Kendall Allard just inherited her mom's vineyard in East Tennessee. "It's gorgeous," Allard said about the vineyard. "It's nestled between the mountains in East Tennessee, and I grew up…
Commission calls for recall of X15 model hoverboard
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission wants to warn you of a product. The New High-Tech Enterprise Company's X15 Hoverboard could be dangerous. The lithium ion batteries in the hoverboards can overheat, posing a fire hazard. The CPSC is…
Early voting in Tennessee begins Wednesday, February 12
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Early voting for the Tennessee primary elections starts Wednesday. The primary season has officially kicked off, with Iowa and New Hampshire being the first states to host their 2020 primary elections. The primaries for the Republican and…
Re-scan instructions for antenna users
In compliance with the Federal Government frequency reallocation, WBBJ is required to change frequency. If you get WBBJ over the air using an antenna, you will need to re-scan your television after…
Seminar helps educate officers about law enforcement suicide
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Police Benevolent Association and the Madison County Sheriff's Office teamed up to help educate first responders about PTSD and suicide prevention. "Police officers have stress everyday, answering one call after…
TWRA changes Winter trout stocking schedule
High water and flooding concerns has caused the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency to make changes to their plans. The Winter Trout stocking schedule has been changed due to the high water in some areas. To see the schedule, click here.
Pet of the Week: Opie
Meet Opie! Opie is a sweet boy who loves attention, loves to play and be silly! He loves kids and is good with other dogs once he warms up to them. However, he would be best suited in a…
Memphis Zoo hiring, adding nearly 100 new jobs
MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- The Memphis Zoo has announced its plans to add nearly 100 new jobs. According to the zoo's website, the Memphis Zoological Society has a variety of open positions in zoo operations, culinary and retail, including part-time, full-time,…
Lounge chair recall
Rooms-To-Go has announced a recall for its Patmos Chaise lounge chairs. The paint used on the chair's metal frame reportedly contains levels of lead that exceed the federal lead paint standard. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children…
Infant carrier recall
You may want to check your carriers for this recall. Infantino is recalling its 4-in-1 Evolved Ergonomic, Flip Front-2-back, and Up Close newborn infant carriers. The buckles on the carriers can reportedly break, posing a fall hazard. All three…
Tennessee Quit Week brings awareness, options to quit smoking
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Are you seeing 2020? Well that's the theme for this year's "Tennessee Quit Week," a period used to inspire Tennesseans to live healthier tobacco free lives. For the last…
Fifth annual Tennessee Quit Week
It is the fifth annual Tennessee Quit Week. The week is from February 3 to 7. More information is available at the Tennessee Department of Health's website.
Pet of the Week: Buddy
Meet Buddy! This handsome boy is approximately one-year-old and weighs about 50 pounds. He is the sweetest boy you could ever find. He just needs a loving home to call his own! We don't know his history, but it doesn't…
Haywood County Sheriff's office reminds residents of SAVIN Program.
HAYWOOD COUNTY, Tenn. -- Thursday, WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News spoke with Carmen Hernandez, the mother of 17-year-old Elia Hernandez. In 2016, Elia was killed by a stray bullet while at a house party in Haywood County. Quindarius Love was arrested…
