BRADFORD, Tenn. -- A Bradford man made an interesting discovery Friday evening amid the severe weather that swept across the area. Christian Ellis says her husband Jon was outside when he saw what…
HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn. -- A suspect is dead after an hours-long standoff in Hardin County. Lauderdale County, Alabama Sheriff Joe Hamilton says around 3 a.m. Monday, officers with the Florence, Alabama Police Department began a vehicle pursuit. Sheriff Hamilton says…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Department of Transportation announces interstate construction will be halted for the Easter holiday. Beginning at 6 p.m. on Thursday, April 6, TDOT crews and contractors will stop all interstate construction work that requires lane closures,…
MCNAIRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- The names of those lost locally during Friday's tornado outbreak have been confirmed. According to McNairy County Sheriff Guy Buck, a total of nine people were killed due to the storms in McNairy County. Those lost…
UPDATE (4/3/23): Click here to read the full press release by the United Stated Department of Justice. MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- The jury has reached a verdict in the trial for former nurse practitioner Jeff Young. According to court records, the…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Transit Authority is issuing a safety notice for their patrons. Due to the threat of severe weather, JTA buses will stop running at 6 p.m. on Friday and may resume once the hazardous weather has…
SEE ALSO: Storm shelters opening on Friday, March 31 JACKSON, Tenn. -- With the threat of severe weather upon us, we reached out to local utility companies to see how they're operating. Many…
SEE ALSO: Storm shelters opening on Friday, March 31 The following schools will be closing early on Friday, March 31 due to the threat of severe weather: Crockett County Schools (Dismissing at 12:45) Decatur County Schools (All afterschool activities cancelled)…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Experts with the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health discussed the challenges that disinformation and misinformation have on the fight against COVID-19. The school's research estimates that in Summer 2021, dis- and misinformation caused 2-12…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson (TN) Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. held the 63rd annual Miss Bronze West Tennessee Scholarship Pageant on Saturday. According to a news release, the pageant was founded by Delta Anna Cooke amid…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Family nights out at the ball game just got a lot cuter! The Jackson Rockabillys and Tractor Supply are partnering to present the Tractor Supply Kids Korral at select games. A release says during every Sunday and…
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A wreck Sunday evening in Madison County halted interstate traffic and resulted in multiple injuries. According to Tennessee 511, a multi-vehicle crash on Interstate 40 was reported around 5:29 p.m. The wreck occurred in the westbound lane…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Griot Collective is preparing to present a free special event next month. "Drop the Mic: A Celebration of National Poetry Month" will be held on April 27 in downtown Jackson. The event will feature both published…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A former physician involved in a massive federal opioid investigation has entered a guilty plea. Andrew Rudin appeared before Judge J. Daniel Breen at the U.S. District Court in Jackson on Wednesday. Court records show that Rudin…
HENDERSON & MCKENZIE, Tenn. -- An 80s music icon will be performing two concerts in West Tennessee this May. Pop singer Tiffany is bringing her nationwide "Shadows" tour to venues in Henderson and McKenzie. Tiffany earned two U.S. #1 hit…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Police Department is investigating a fatal shooting from Wednesday night. According to JPD, around 8:55 p.m. on March 22, officers were dispatched to the 100 block of West Deadrick…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A two-day festival celebrating art and music in the community is on its way. The inaugural Vintage Makers Music and Arts Festival will take place in downtown Jackson on May 6-7. The free event will feature over…
BENTON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The search for a missing child ends with good news. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation confirms 14-year-old Aaliyah Whitehead has been found safe. Aaliyah had been missing from the Benton County area since March 13, after…
BOLIVAR, Tenn. -- One West Tennessee community will welcome back a popular event. After a successful year in 2022, Bolivar will host a Food Truck Festival on Saturday, April 15. The event aims to spotlight local food trucks as well…
MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- David Russomanno has been named as the University of Memphis' new Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost. The announcement comes after the University of Memphis Board of…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A man is behind bars after a shooting at a Jackson motel. According to court documents, 41-year-old Brandon Scott Taylor is being charged with attempted first degree murder. An…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency announces the state's 2023-24 fishing regulations are now in effect. Anglers are encouraged to obtain the new Tennessee Fishing Guide, now available at locations throughout the state, as well as TWRA's website…
LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation is offering a mobile household waste collection service this weekend. On Saturday, March 25, residents will have the chance to dispose of household hazardous waste at three locations across the…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Area Community Bands is preparing to host their Spring 2023 concert. The free, public event will be held on Monday, May 1, at Union University's Savage Chapel. The concert will feature two ensembles: The Symphonic…
UPDATE (3/21/23): The Carroll County Sheriff's Office confirms Penns has been located safe. CARROLL COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Carroll County Sheriff's Office is asking the public for help in locating a missing woman. According to the Sheriff's Office, 70-year-old Esther…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Arts Council is preparing for the return of a popular event. Arts Backstage 2023 will be held at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 9. Created as a way to celebrate and honor local art making,…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A new Executive Director is being sought for the Jackson Arts Council. The announcement comes after current Executive Director, Lizzie Emmons, has been named the new Community and Projects Manager of theCO. Lizzie…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Local students made their way to Florida this week for an extra-special showcase. On Tuesday, March 14, the North Side High School Band took the stage at Universal Studios Orlando. Universal's STARS Performance Program offers a…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Ahead of the world's luckiest holiday, we speak with a travel expert straight from the Emerald Isle. Travelzoo Senior Editor Gabe Saglie has spent the week travelling through…
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- A West Tennessee man has been found guilty of three counts of rape of a child. According to District Attorney General Frederick Agee, 31-year-old Joshua Pewitte was indicted in…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A "crucial community event" is coming up to help spread awareness and educate residents. I.C.A.R.E. is hosting "Fighting Fentanyl Together" on Monday, March 20. The event will be an informational seminar focused on raising awareness and educating…
UPDATE (3/20/23): Court records reveal details in north Walmart stabbing JACKSON, Tenn. -- Authorities confirm a person was injured in a stabbing at a local store. According to the Jackson Police Department,…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A new survey reveals 77% of Americans would "rather sleep at the airport" than undergo root canal treatment -- but a new option may ease those fears. According to the…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The East Madison County Community Association is preparing for their annual fundraiser. The association will present a pancake/waffle breakfast on Saturday, March 25. The menu will include pancakes, waffles, eggs, bacon/turkey bacon, ham, sausage, and coffee/juice/water. Plates…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Residents are invited to shop the Misfits Market Expo this weekend in Jackson. The first-of-its-kind event is described as a pop-up shop with unique vendors and artists, also offering tattoo and piercing opportunities. Organizers say they have…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- At the request of District Attorney General Jody Pickens, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is currently investigating an officer-involved shooting in Jackson. According to the TBI, Jackson Police Department officers responded to a report of shots fired…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- All Madison County Democrats are welcome to attend a convention later this month. The Madison County Democratic Party plans to elect new leaders at a Reorganization Convention on Saturday, March 25. During the event, local Democrats will…
MARTIN, Tenn. -- The 55th Annual University of Tennessee at Martin Spring College Rodeo is kicking off next month. Tickets are available now for the three-day event, which will take place from April 13-15 at 7:30 p.m. nightly. Considered one…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Applications for the 2024-2025 Mayor's Youth Council are now being accepted by the City of Jackson. High school students who are entering their junior year in the 2024-2025 academic school year are eligible, with a new process…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The alleged leader of a large methamphetamine trafficking operation has been sentenced to prison. According to the U.S. Department of Justice, 36-year-old Preston Antwan McNeal, of Jackson, was found guilty on four counts of a seven-count indictment…
PARIS, Tenn. -- Headliners for the 2023 Tennessee River Jam have been announced. The annual four-day music festival will take place from Thursday, June 1 through Sunday, June 4. Headliners this year include Chris Janson, Drake White, Jason D. Williams,…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Everybody cut loose! The Ned is hosting auditions for their upcoming production of "Footloose: The Musical." The show, which revolves around a city boy who moves to a small town…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Grab your best green attire and get ready for a fun holiday celebration! Hub City Brewing is hosting a St. Patrick's Day Party on Friday, March 17. Whether you're…
UPDATE (3/10/23): The Carroll County Sheriff's Office confirms Jessinique Ross has been found safe. HUNTINGDON, Tenn. -- Authorities are requesting the public's assistance in locating a missing child. According to the Carroll County Sheriff's Office, 14-year-old Jessinique "Jessi" Ross was…
HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Authorities made a drug bust in Henderson County around 10:45 a.m. on Thursday. The Tennessee Highway Patrol confirms their Interdiction Team out of Nashville responded to the scene near Exit 101 on Interstate 40. Our crews…
CARROLL COUNTY, Tenn. -- U.S. Marshals capture a Tennessee man wanted for the rape of a child. According to a press release, 20-year-old Damian Daniel Campos was arrested Monday after being located in…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The City of Jackson has selected Hunter Cross as February's Hub City Hero. Known locally as a musician, songwriter and vocalist, Cross is also the owner of Third Eye Curiosities in downtown Jackson. Cross says during his…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- LIFELINE Blood Services says they have less than a day's worth of blood supply currently on their shelves. “Less than a day’s worth of blood supply is on our shelves so we have issued a CRITICAL APPEAL.…
HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A local school district is trying to determine the cause of what's believed to be an allergic reaction experienced by students. Thursday afternoon, tipsters alerted us to a situation they say involved a South Haven Elementary…
Heavy winds are sweeping across West Tennessee Friday, with reports of fallen trees and downed power lines throughout our viewing area. Stay with WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News on-air…
