September 29 is National Coffee Day! A few brands around West Tennessee are offering incentives Wednesday, including free coffee. Starbucks You can bring any clean, empty and reusable cup, up to 20oz, to Starbucks for a free cup of Pikes…
HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn. -- The man accused of killing Hardin County Deputy Matthew Locke made his initial court appearance Tuesday. The arraignment for Todd Stricklin was held in front of General Sessions Judge Danny Smith. A "not guilty" plea was…
DYER COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Dyer County Sheriff's Office issued a scam warning via a Facebook post. The post focuses on recent scam calls impersonating a local electric company. The calls falsely inform you that your electricity will be disconnected…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Ned R. McWherter West Tennessee Cultural Arts Center will present "Hairspray: A Broadway Musical" this month. Set in 1962 Baltimore, the 60s-style musical centers around a teenager who sparks social change when she wins a role…
UPDATE (9/29/21): The Henry County Sheriff's Office says Kristen Warren died Wednesday as a result of her injuries. HENRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- A man is dead and a woman is injured following a Monday morning incident in Henry County. According…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A woman was murdered Saturday evening in Jackson and the suspect is still at large. The Jackson Police Department responded to Hollywood Drive at around 9 p.m. on September 25 after an assault report. Officers found 70-year-old…
HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Henderson County Sheriff's Department is looking for a man suspected of using counterfeit money. Authorities say the individual used a counterfeit $100 bill to make a purchase at Dollar General on Saturday, September 24. The…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Those waiting on a booster dose of the COVID-19 vaccine may be in luck. The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department says they will begin offering a third dose of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine on Monday, September 27.…
BROWNSVILLE, Tenn. -- Coach Tony Lambert has died, according to a Facebook post from Haywood County Schools. Lambert served as a coach through the years for schools in Gibson, Chester…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A Jackson nonprofit serving the homeless and abused women and children got a generous gift thanks to a local farmer. Robert Hayes directed a $2,500 donation to The Care Center through the America's Farmers Grow Communities Program.…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A Jackson toddler brought home a shiny new trophy over the weekend. 2-year-old Mason Sheppard, who has Down Syndrome, is the son of Tommy and Brooke Sheppard. According to his mother…
WHITEVILLE, Tenn. -- Whiteville Elementary School is gearing up to host their annual fall festival. WES Fall Fest will be held Saturday, September 25 beginning at noon. It will be a day full of activities for the whole family, including…
WAVERLY, Tenn. -- An unexpected item was found among the debris left behind by August's devastating flood in Middle Tennessee: a report card dating back to 1922. Amy Miller, coordinator for Tennessee's National Flood Insurance program, made the discovery…
MARTIN, Tenn. -- A City of Martin employee has been indicted for theft following a Tennessee Comptroller investigation. According to a news release, investigators determined John Randolph Worrell, assistant director of the city's Public Works Department, made more than $5,400…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Ned McWherter Cultural Arts Center is hosting a photography exhibit honoring long-time Jackson photographer Mitch Carter. Carter has spent more than 50 years serving the Jackson and West Tennessee area. After purchasing Moore Studio in 1973…
For the past year, Nikita Dennis has served West Tennessee as a reporter for WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News, helping bring numerous stories in the community to light. Thursday, the WBBJ team says goodbye as her time with us comes to…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A former sheriff's office employee has been arrested following the assault of an inmate. In September 2020, the TBI began investigating a report of an inmate assault in the Madison County Jail. Agents determined Madison County Detention…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A man wanted for various charges related to a vehicle pursuit in August has been arrested after being tracked to a home in Jackson. A news release states 22-year-old Christopher Curry fled from Jackson Police Department officers…
MCKENZIE, Tenn. -- Student athletes and staff from Bethel University traveled to Waverly over Labor Day weekend to help with cleanup following August's deadly flooding. "From the time we heard about the tragedy…
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Madison County Sheriff's Office confirms the body of a deceased female was found over the weekend. On the evening of Saturday, September 4, sheriff's deputies responded to a report of a body found on the…
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Multiple injuries have been reported following a deck collapse on Labor Day. The Madison County Fire Department responded to the scene Monday at a residence on Dogwood Circle in the Springbrook subdivision. According to Fire Chief…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A star-studded concert benefiting Middle Tennessee flood victims has sold out. Loretta Lynn's Friends Hometown Rising, to be held at the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville on September 13, was announced last week. According the Opry's website,…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Spirit Halloween is now open in the Hub City to prepare you for all your needs this upcoming Spooky Season. This year, the pop-up store has moved to a new location at 175 Stonebrook Place. Customers can…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson native Carla D. Sanderson, PhD, RN, was recently named the 2021 Union University Alumnus of the Year. Now, she's receiving one of the highest honors in nursing. She has been selected to join the 2021 Class…
NEWBERN, Tenn. -- According to a post from The Newbern Police Department's Facebook page, Chief Richard Barnes has died. Barnes served the community for more than 40 years. The police…
UNION CITY, Tenn. -- Get ready for an autumn wonderland this October! The Discovery Park of America announced the theme for this year's Pumpkin Village will be "Once Upon a Pumpkin."…
MARTIN, Tenn. --The Martin Police Department is investigating a Saturday evening incident involving shots fired. Following multiple calls in reference to gun shots, officers responded to the area near North McCombs Street and Walters Avenue around 11:48 p.m. Saturday. Upon…
JACKSON, Tenn. — Human remains and the vehicle of a missing man are recovered in a Jackson neighborhood. Around 9 a.m. Sunday morning, the Jackson Police Department responded near Howestown Mill Drive in north Jackson after a report of a…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A jury has convicted 39-year-old Antonio Tywan James of first degree murder in the death of his mother. A news release states on March 5, 2019, witnesses observed James shoot his mother, Ermateen James, at her residence…
How can you help Tennessee flood victims? Visit the links below for more information on times and locations of donation drives and more. Middle Tennessee Flooding Recovery The Tennessee Emergency Management Agency launched a site for recovery efforts, cleanup and…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Hub City has a new treat for music lovers. Jackson's Carnegie Legends Museum is now offering guided tours to guests. "What we're offering is sort of the inside information into the beginnings of rock and roll,"…
It's the Season 2 Finale of The Sound of Jackson! We return to The Carnegie in downtown Jackson to meet country artist Colton Flanagan. Over the past few years, Colton and his band have become a staple of the…
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Madison County Sheriff's Office is launching a three-day effort to help flood victims in the Waverly area. The sheriff's office is setting up a trailer at Walmart in north Jackson from 5-7 p.m. this Wednesday,…
JACKSON, Tenn. — The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed another Madison County resident has died due to COVID-19 complications. The health department confirms a 24-year-old female died August 20. A total of 250 Madison County residents have died…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Children 0-18 are invited to participate in a community mural in celebration of Jackson and Madison County's Bicentennial. The Bicentennial-themed mural will be painted on the back wall of the theatre at The Ned, located at 314…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson's 2nd Annual Pride Event will be held Saturday, October 2 at Conger Park. "This event aims to bring the LGBT+ population together, including communities within this community," said event chair Darren Lykes. The family-friendly event will…
SHARON, Tenn. -- Around 20 animals have been rescued from a hoarding situation in Weakley County. Sunday, Animal Rescue Corps responded to a request from the Sharon, Tennessee Police Department for assistance…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Amp's Summer Concert Series continues Friday evening with a change of venue. According to Executive Director of Visit Jackson TN Lori Nunnery, the Stacy Mitchhart show originally scheduled for The Amp has been moved to Hub…
Lexington resident and healthcare worker Emily Meaole hides an impressive talent up her sleeve. She balances work and family life with a love of music and performing, which she says is like therapy for her. The Country singer-songwriter says…
MARTIN, Tenn. -- Rick Springfield has been named as a headlining performer at the 28th Annual Tennessee Soybean Festival. The Grammy-winning musician has sold 25 million albums worldwide and scored 17 Top…
CARROLL COUNTY, Tenn. -- The West Carroll Special School District announced Tuesday that students will not return to classes for the remainder of the week. The closure runs from Wednesday, August 18 to Friday, August 20. Director of Schools Preston…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson police are seeking information in a hit-and-run accident that occurred August 11. According to police, the accident happened on Vann Drive at the Stonebridge Boulevard intersection at approximately 1:25 p.m. Police say the vehicle believed to…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson State Community College is offering a two-semester certificate program for Medical Coding. An important part of any medical facility, medical coders aid in financial reimbursement as well as quality care of patients. The certificate program, which…
UNION CITY, Tenn. -- The Discovery Park of America announced plans to restore a dozen structures in the "Settlement" located at the museum and heritage park. The project, funded by the…
MARTIN, Tenn. -- Poison frontman and "Rock of Love" star Bret Michaels will headline the 28th Annual Tennessee Soybean Festival. In addition to selling over 50 million records worldwide, Michaels is also a global entrepreneur and philanthropist, helping raise millions…
Jackson native and MTSU student Makayla Collins describes her music as "power pop." No stranger to a stage, Collins began performing in her early teens and says the Jackson music scene has been welcoming and supportive. She tells the…
A post on the Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival Facebook page confirms an update to the attendance policy for this year's festival. Bonnaroo will now be requiring all attendees to either be fully vaccinated or have proof of a negative…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Officers with the Jackson Police Department treated kids to a day of grilling out and interactive fun on Friday, August 6. Kids with Jackson Christian School's preschool program enjoyed playing ball, hula hooping, and more at…
From a comic book blockbuster to a deep-dive into a U.S. President, here's what you can stream this weekend from the comfort of your home. The Suicide Squad (HBO Max & In Theaters) Margot Robbie, Viola Davis and John Cena…
DYERSBURG, Tenn. -- In-person classes return to Dyersburg State Community College on August 23. But after a recent spike in COVID-19 cases, options for virtual learning are also available to students. Students currently enrolled will have the chance to consult…
