WARNING: Video may be disturbing to some. SAVANNAH, Tenn. -- A shocking incident at a local fair left one man injured last weekend. On Saturday, September 23, the Hardin County Agricultural Fair featured a…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A person was airlifted Friday morning in Jackson following what police say was an automobile accident. The Jackson Police Department confirms officers responded to the 100 block of Flagstone Drive around 7 a.m. JPD confirms one person…
TRENTON, Tenn. -- A big celebration is planned for the Gibson County community in honor of its 200th birthday. The Gibson County Bicentennial Celebration will be held on Saturday, October 21. The…
LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- An upcoming event in Lexington aims to raise awareness for an important cause. The Lexington Police Department, Henderson County Sheriff's Department, and Henderson County Family Justice Center are joining the TN District Attorney's Office and WRAP to…
UNION CITY, Tenn. -- The whole family is invited to gather in one community for a peek at a solar eclipse. On Saturday, October 14, an annual solar eclipse will be visible across much of the U.S. A Solar Eclipse…
BROWNSVILLE, Tenn. -- One local community prepares to celebrate as October marks Hispanic Heritage Month. A Hispanic Heritage Month celebration will be held at Brownsville City Hall on Friday, October 6. The public is invited to gather to celebrate the…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- As Friday marks National Coffee Day in the U.S., we're taking a look at some of the best local coffee shops in the Jackson and Madison County area. Turntable Coffee Counter 300 E Main St, Jackson Click…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A Jackson man dubbed as a "career criminal" has been sentenced to 66 years in prison. According to a press release from the office of District Attorney General Jody Pickens, 44-year-old Gary Allen Jordan, Jr. was sentenced…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- An upcoming event in the Hub City will raise proceeds to help with local students' scholarships. According to a press release from Jackson State Community College, the Second Annual Tacos, Tecates & Scholarships fundraiser will be hosted…
Fall is in the air once again, with many autumn and Halloween activities on the horizon for West Tennessee. From fall festivals, to haunted houses and trick-or-treating, we've gathered a list below of upcoming events and activities to help you…
SAVANNAH, Tenn. -- The Savannah Police Department confirms an investigation led to the search of two businesses and the seizure of multiple items. The department says authorities have been investigating several local tobacco and CBD distributors following numerous complaints from…
UPDATE (1/30/24): TBI Most Wanted Cadayreis Futrell in custody in Hardeman County EARLIER STORY: WHITEVILLE, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is seeking public assistance in locating a murder suspect. According to the…
WHITEVILLE, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation confirms three men have been arrested in connection to a fatal shooting in Whiteville. According to the TBI, Tyreco Sharp, Isaiah Allen, and Quindario Nathan have each been taken into custody and…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- September marks Baby Safety Month and Child Passenger Safety Month in the U.S. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, nearly 90% of parents are using car…
LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- Are you ready to get out on the water? The Henderson County Chamber of Commerce announces self-service kayaks will be coming to Beech Lake and Pine Lake in Lexington. On Friday, a ribbon cutting will be held…
STANTON, Tenn. -- A local fire department responds to the construction site of BlueOval City. The Brownsville/Haywood County Fire Department says around 4:15 Tuesday afternoon, they, along with the Stanton Volunteer…
DYERSBURG, Tenn. -- The Dyer County Community Cancer Fund BBQ for Cancer will be held Friday, October 13. The event will take place in downtown Dyersburg from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., or until sold out. The Dyer County Community…
SAVANNAH, Tenn. -- Senior citizens in one local community are invited to an upcoming event. A Senior Expo will be held in Savannah on October 17, sponsored by the Hardin County Health Council and community partners. Along with fellowship and…
MARTIN, Tenn. -- Two people have been arrested following the search of a home in Martin. …
LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- National Fire Prevention Week is set for October 8-14 this year. Ahead of the annual awareness campaign, first responders in Lexington and Henderson County are teaming up to kick it off with a community event. On Friday,…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Crime Stoppers is seeking the public's assistance in identifying a theft suspect. According to Crime Stoppers, the man in this photo is accused of stealing around $661 worth of items…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Delicious food will be a theme in the Hub City this weekend. The 2nd Annual Hot Wing Festival returns to the West Tennessee Farmers Market on Saturday, September 23. Presented by the Jackson Entrepreneurs group, the whole…
LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- The Lexington Police Department is asking for help in identifying two suspects. According to the department, the individuals in these photos are persons of interest in a felony theft investigation. Lexington Police shared the photos to…
UNION CITY, Tenn. -- The Discovery Park of America is highlighting some exciting new additions this week. Pictured left to right: Kris Hooper, Keisha Hooper, Gaynelle Johnson and Karl Johnson of the Frank Johnson Family; Scott…
TRENTON, Tenn. -- An investigation is underway after a local City Hall was evacuated after receiving suspicious mail. According to a press release from the West Tennessee Drug Task Force (28th, 29th, 30th Districts), on Tuesday, Trenton Mayor Tony Burress…
DYERSBURG, Tenn. -- Closing day at a local farmers market is expected to bring big news to one community. The public is invited to the Main Street Dyersburg Farmers Market to celebrate closing day on Saturday, September 23. Attendees will…
HENDERSON, Tenn. -- One local community is cooking up the return of a favorite annual event. The Chester County BBQ Festival returns to downtown Henderson on Friday, September 22 and Saturday, September 23. An…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The community is invited to a free movie night this weekend in the Hub City. The City of Jackson Recreation and Parks Department will host "Family Fun Movie Night in the Park," sponsored by AmeriGroup, on Saturday,…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The West Tennessee AgResearch and Education Center is bringing attention to an exciting milestone for Tennessee's Center for Profitable Agriculture (CPA). According to Tate Cronin, Marketing and Communication Specialist for the West Tennessee AgResearch and Education Center, CPA…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A "Feed the Community for the Needy" outreach initiative was hosted in Jackson on Saturday by Kingdom Support Solutions Ministries. The event involved contributions from JONAH Affordable Housing, Community Foundation of West TN, KKT Mobile Solutions, and…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- An art installation opening next month will serve as a visualization of 200 Years of Jackson & Madison County history. The Bicentennial art gallery "A Moment in Time" will be unveiled to the public at a reception…
MARTIN, Tenn. -- A man is in custody after a shooting in Martin. The Martin Police Department says around 11 a.m. on Saturday, officers responded to Volunteer Community Hospital in reference to a 911 call. Police discovered that the caller,…
DYER AND OBION COUNTIES, Tenn. -- A West Tennessee couple is behind bars after weeks of evading arrest. Courtesy: West Tennessee Drug Task Force via Facebook (Note: The Drug Task Force did not post a photo…
HAYWOOD COUNTY, Tenn. -- A traffic stop in Haywood County leads to the discovery of over 300 pounds of marijuana. According to the West Tennessee Drug Task Force (28th, 29th,…
BOLIVAR, Tenn. -- Friday morning, Governor Bill Lee made a stop in Bolivar as part of the kickoff to his Statewide Conservation Tour. A press release states the tour highlights Tennessee’s conservation strategy and celebrates recent investments in state parks,…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Area Business and Professional Women announce the return of their annual Ghost Walking Tour and Dinner. According to a press release from Jackie Utley, historical Jackson ghosts will be portrayed by the Excelsior Theatre Company…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local bookstore is offering a last chance to shop before they close their doors this month. Light Trap Books, located in downtown Jackson, will be closing…
WHITEVILLE, Tenn. -- Officials at Whiteville Correctional Facility are responding to a number of recent concerns surrounding the facility. Earlier this year, several media outlets reported an incident involving inmates "restraining" an officer, which initiated lockdown procedures. Following that incident,…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A Goodlettsville man has been sentenced to prison following an April 2021 crime in Jackson. According to a press release from District Attorney General Jody Pickens' Office, David Patrick Lauderdale was sentenced by Judge Kyle Atkins on…
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Thursday morning, Tipsters alerted us to a minor wreck involving a school bus in Madison County. According to witnesses, the incident occurred on Horton Road. Photos provided by a Tipster show a red truck making contact…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Tennessee Wildlife Federation continues to connect residents with the outdoors through hands-on hunting and fishing workshops. 13 workshops are scheduled across the state for the remainder of 2023, with four located here in West Tennessee. Ideal for…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local organization is preparing to celebrate the Hub City's LGBTQ+ community. The 4th annual Jackson TN Pride event returns with two separate events on Saturday, September 16.…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Conversations around hospice care have opened for many Americans after former President Jimmy Carter entered hospice earlier this year. Now, Gentiva Hospice in Jackson is aiming to educate the…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Hub City will soon welcome new businesses to its center for micro-retail. On Saturday, September 30, a grand opening will be held at theLOCAL for new tenants: Burn Your Truth and Grinning Soul Crochet. Described as…
PARSONS, Tenn. -- A local man is charged with arson following a house fire investigation. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation says 57-year-old Charles Roach was arrested on Monday. According to the TBI, on Sunday, fire investigators were requested by the…
UPDATE (9/11/23 2 p.m.): According to a preliminary report from the THP, the crash occurred at 10:34 a.m. at 19040 U.S. Highway 79. The wrecked claimed the lives of three Tennesseans, ages 21, 67 and 71. A fourth individual, the…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Fair season continues across West Tennessee with more fun on the way! The West Tennessee State Fair will return to the Jackson Fairgrounds on September 12-17, at 800 South Highland Avenue. Guests can expect fun for the…
MCKENZIE, Tenn. -- Samantha Chesser has been indicted following an investigation by the Tennessee Comptroller’s Office. Chesser is the former treasurer of the McKenzie High School On Deck Club, which supports the softball teams at McKenzie High School and Middle…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The FBI is seeking public assistance to identify a man who may have information on the ID of a victim in an ongoing sexual exploitation investigation. According to the FBI, initial…
Michael Mills joined the WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News team in August 2022 as a multimedia journalist. After a year of helping tell some of West Tennessee's most impactful stories, the WBBJ team is saying goodbye to Michael. Before he signs off…
