Haywood Co. Commission discusses new school building, more in recent meeting
A local county held a commission meeting Monday.
Author: Jordan Hubbard
Cypress Grove Nature Park closes until further notice due to flooding
Recent flooding in the Hub City has prompted one park to temporarily close.
Don’t get caught off guard: How to prepare for severe weather
With the threat of severe weather looming in West Tennessee tomorrow night, we have some weather preparation tips for you.
‘I thought it was firecrackers’: Witness recounts Jackson shooting, mayor reacts
We have an update on a shooting here in the Hub City. Several shots rang out near the 1400 block of North Highland Avenue shortly after 11 p.m. Saturday.
Celebrating 70 years: Reflecting on top stories covered by WBBJ
March 6, 2025 marks WBBJ's 70th anniversary! Over the past 70 years, this station has brought West Tennessee breaking news of all kinds straight to your living rooms from right here in east Jackson.
Community Foundation hosts meeting about funding opportunities
The Community Foundation of West Tennessee hosted a meeting to learn about funding opportunities for nonprofits in the area.
Jackson Transit Authority expands service with 8 new paratransit vehicles
Public transit just got more accessible within the Hub City thanks to large contributions.
Pothole repairs, roadway maintenance continues as nicer weather returns
Nicer weather moving in means maintenance on the roadways here in West Tennessee.
Another Spring-Like Week, Mid-Week Showers Coming
After a week of some bitter cold across West Tennessee, temperatures look to be rebounding for another week of near-Spring conditions. We have only one chance for rain in the next seven days. We have all the forecast details right…
Residents begin process of rebuilding after devastating flooding
The Red Cross is making an impact here in portions of West Tennessee impacted by flash flooding.
Gibson County residents pick up the pieces following Saturday’s EF2 tornado
We bring you continuing coverage regarding Saturday evening's storm in Gibson County.
Severe Storms Out, Winter Storm In
West Tennessee will finish the 4 seasons in 4 days challenge on Tuesday when a Winter Storm Watch will take effect and last through noon Wednesday. Some models are hinting at several inches of snow, others not so much. We…
Rivers rising in northwest Tennessee with wet weekend ahead
Rivers around West Tennessee are rising, with more rain predicted this weekend.
Nonprofit works to keep communities connected through computer giveaway
A company from Texas is right here in West Tennessee helping eight counties stay connected with a giveaway.
Old Town Spaghetti Store’s Italian dressing now available in single-serve packets
Have you ever wanted to have one of the Hub City's most popular dressings in your own home? Well now you can!
Jackson Parks and Rec prepares to host ‘Great Backyard Bird Count’
Need plans for Presidents Day? A Hub City Park is calling all birdwatchers of all skill levels.
Groundhog Recap, Storms Coming Mid-Week
West Tennessee is entering a very warm and currently stable pattern for the next few days. Also we'll give you a look at what the various groundhogs around the country say about their forecast. Rain and storms will be returning…
21st annual Reelfoot Lake Eagle Festival kicks off this weekend
In one local county, a festival is preparing to celebrate our national bird.
City of Jackson announces district-based pothole repair schedule
The City of Jackson Street Department is splitting up the city to tackle one of the biggest problems on the roadways.
Brutal Cold Again Monday And Tuesday Night, Warmer Temps In Sight
After a night of apparent temperatures near to below zero degrees, we still have more bitterly cold weather in store for the next couple nights here in West Tennessee. There is an end in sight as Wednesday we will be…
Thunder In Jackson, Mixed Bag Forecast Sunday Evening
Today has the potential to be a doozy of a day. We have a chance for winter weather and severe weather across the Mid-South this afternoon into the evening hours. We have the details right here. Severe Threat (1:00 PM…
Windy on New Year’s Eve, Much Cooler For The New Year
After much of the region picked up several inches of rain, things will be cooling down after a second cold front comes through over the next 36 hours. Temperatures will be below average for much of the first half of…
Calm, Cold Weekend Ahead, Showers Likely For Christmas
After a series of fronts brought West Tennessee some rain, another front brought some gusty winds over the course of Friday Afternoon. We have a chilly weekend on the way and an update on the Holiday forecast all coming up…
Rain, Storms Coming Sunday, Warmer Temperatures Next Week
After several days of below average and freezing temperatures here in West Tennessee, a lifting low pressure system is bringing some much needed changes to the forecast here. We have the details right here. Today: Temperatures will climb into the…
More Freezing Nights Through The Weekend, Rain Chances Late Next Week
After a frosty night across much of West Tennessee, we saw temperatures climb into the mid-40s. Much of the same is expected over the course of the next several days. A light northwesterly breeze will keep the "feels like" temperature…
Soggy Weekend Ahead of Veteran’s Day, Sunshine on the Holiday
We aren't done with rain in West Tennessee just yet. There is another round of showers coming this weekend that could bring even more rain than we saw earlier this week. Also, we have an update on your Veteran's Day…
Pleasant Weekend, Rainy At The Polls Tuesday
After getting a fair bit of rain to end October, West Tennessee will see a few nice days before rain returns on Tuesday. Most of the area picked up between 1-2 inches with the system that moved through ahead of…
Tropical Storm Milton Forms, Eyes On South Florida
A strong blocking pattern over West Tennessee will keep things clear, calm, and dry for up to the next 10-14 days. However, things are not as clear cut for the rest of the US. We're keeping an eye on the…
Chances For Rain Mid-Week On The Rise, Marginal Risk Monday Night
Over the course of the last 24 hours, the chances for rain in the middle of the coming week have gone up. Also, we have an update on Monday night's severe weather risk. We'll give you all the details right…
Mostly Dry Weekend, Storms Possible Monday Night
We'll be welcoming in the new season with a bang, possibly dealing with another tropical cyclone, and a nice mid-week cooldown. We have the latest details for your upcoming week all right here. Sunday: Temperatures will remain in the low…
Francine Not Done Yet, Additional Rain Coming All Weekend
As what's left of Francine drops what rain is left in the tank, Flood Watches still remain in effect for McNairy and Hardin Counties until Sunday Morning at 7. An extra 1-2 inches could come from Francine this weekend. Fortunately,…
Tropics Have Come Alive, System In Gulf Could Bring Rain Late Week
After a taste of Fall this weekend, Summer is looking to give another push coming up this week. Also, with the West Tennessee State Fair coming to the Hub City later this week, it may be good to know which…
Fall Temperatures For Now, Burst of Heat Coming Tuesday
Temperatures Saturday have struggled to climb out of the 70s. This combined with dew points in the upper-40s have dry conditions prevailing in our already dry region. Don't be fooled by these fall conditions because we may see this be…
Fall-Like Temperatures In Sight, Low Chances For Rain
Meteorological Fall is here and the forecast looks gorgeous. All week long temperatures will remain in the mid to low 80s with some low chances for rain here in the Hub City, WE have the rest of the details right…
Localized High Rain Totals Sunday Morning, Dry For Labor Day
Slow moving showers have brought some places in West Tennessee inches of rain, prompting the National Weather Service to issue Flood Advisories that have since expired. Haywood, Madison, and McNairy counties have some of the highest totals from this system…
Rain, Cooler Temps Coming Soon
A few rounds of rain have made their way through West Tennessee this morning and afternoon. More scattered showers and maybe some storms could move through the region for the rest of the weekend. We have the latest right here.…
Record Heat Coming Mid-Week, First Peek at Labor Day
If you are a fan of hot weather, Storm Team 7 has some great news for you. A particularly powerful Sonoran ridge is bringing some very high temperatures starting Monday. The good news about this ridge? Humidity, and thus, heat…
Things Heating Up, Near Record Highs Early Next Week
Hopefully you enjoyed a quick tease of fall the last couple days. Summer weather is moving back in and will be sticking around into next week. Highs could reach up to around 100° early next week and rain is no…
Extended Dry Period Coming, Sunshine For All
After a week of rain and brutal heat, a much needed break is coming to West Tennessee. Things will be quiet at the Storm Team 7 Weather Center for a while as we enter our dry season. We have the…
From Frosty Cold Tonight To Warmer Late Week
A Freeze Warning will take effect for most of West Tennessee after midnight tonight, and the rest of West Tennessee will be under a Frost Advisory. A high pressure system will allow temperatures to rebound quickly back into the 60s.…
Showers Friday Night Ahead Of Calm, Cloudy Weekend
We managed to get a great evening with temperatures in the lower 70s with only a gradual increase of clouds. The air is very dry but a few showers could manage to get through by Friday evening as a low…
The Importance of SKYWARN Spotters and Social Media
Intro: When meteorologists cut into regular programming, we can only see the same thing you see on your television. For this reason we rely heavily on spotter reports and footage from several social media platforms to get you the most…
Sunshine Won’t Be in Short Supply This Week
There will be some patches of fog across West Tennessee Sunday morning, but it will clear out by the time most church services are over. Once this fog clears out, though, the Mid-South will see sunshine from Sunday afternoon until…
Rainy Saturday, Sunny but Chilly Week in West Tennessee
WBBJ 7 Forecast Update: We have some rain coming into West Tennessee on Saturday. Following that system will be a sharp cooldown with morning temps falling into the low to mid-20s by mid-week next week. The cold will not be…
