West TN Scouts offer district camps in July
JACKSON, Tenn.---West TN Scouts will offer day camp opportunities this month. The day camps are locally run for Cub Scouts who will be in 1st-5th grade starting in the Fall of 2023. Courtesy of West…
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TWRA investigating watercraft collision on Kentucky Lake
STEWART CO., Tenn.--- Two people were seriously injured after a boating incident at Kentucky Lake. According to the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency, two people were seriously injured following a collision between two watercraft. TWRA responded to an accident around 3:45…
TBI: Missing person investigation leads to neighbor’s arrest
CANNON CO., Tenn.--- Neighbor arrested in missing person case. According to information received from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, a neighbor has been charged in the case of missing 58-year-old Laura Beth Powers from Cannon County. Powers was reported missing…
TBI: Officer involved shooting under investigation in Shelby Co.
SHELBY CO. Tenn.,--- Officer involved shooting under investigation. According to the TBI, at the request of the 30th District Attorney General Steve Mulroy, agents are investigating an officer involved incident in Shelby County. The incident occurred around 9:00 am Saturday…
Wreaths Across America mobile tour to make Jackson stop
JACKSON, Tenn.---Jackson to welcome Wreaths Across America mobile tour. The Jackson-Madison Co. Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution has announced the WAA Mobile Education Exhibit (MEE) will make a stop in the Hub City. The mobile museum will…
TWRA announces application period for WMA Big Game Quota Hunts
NASHVILLE, Tenn.---TWRA gears up for Big Game Quota Hunts. According to TWRA, the application period has opened for 2023 WMA Big Game Quota Hunts. The application period will continue through July 26. There are 18 sites totaling over 200 hunting…
Shiloh Nat. Military Park to offer junior camp
SHILOH, Tenn.---Shiloh park will host a unique camp for Junior Rangers. According to a news release from Shiloh National Military Park, Saturday, June 24, will be its Junior Ranger Artillery…
Crockett Co. man in custody after kidnapping and assault
ALAMO— Man arrested after woman is kidnapped and held hostage. According to Crockett Co. Sheriff’s Department, Logan Barber, 34, of Alamo has been charged with Kidnapping-Strangulation, Attempted First Degree Murder,…
Hit and run in Jackson leaves one injured
JACKSON, Tenn.---Hit and run leaves one person injured. We received a call from a tipster indicating that a hit and run occurred in Jackson on Friday night. According to the caller,…
TFWC to host meeting in Nashville
NASHVILLE, Tenn.---TFWC to meet in Nashville. According to a news release from TWRA, the Tennessee Fish and Wildlife Commissions will meet in Nashville on Friday, June 23. The meeting will take place at TWRA’s Region II Ray Bell Building beginning…
TBI investigates officer-involved shooting in McNairy Co.
McNairy Co., Tenn.-- An overnight shooting in McNairy Co. prompts investigation. According to a news release from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, special agents are investigating an officer-involved shooting that happened overnight…
Family fun events coming to Hardin Co.
HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn.---A local county has some upcoming events scheduled. The Hardin cunty community has a couple of upcoming events that offer fun for the entire family. On Saturday, June 10, there will be a Summer Safety Bash. The event…
Rockabillys fall to Catfish in season opener
JACKSON, Tenn. ---Rockabillys fall to Catfish in first home game. According to a news release from the Rockabillys, the team fell to the Cape Catfish 13-4 in the home opener Friday night. Former Southside High School player, Tyler Smith pitched…
Three airlifted after ATV crash in Crockett Co.
CROCKETT CO., Tenn. ---Occupants airlifted following ATV accident. According to information from Crockett Co. Sheriff Troy Klyce, three were airlifted Friday following an ATV accident. Sheriff Klyce indicated that units including Crockett Co. EMA, Crockett Co. Rescue Squad, Friendship Fire…
LIFELINE announces its “on-call” with BERC
JACKSON, Tenn.---LIFELINE announces its “on call.” LIFELINE Blood Services in Jackson announces its “on-call rotation” with the Blood Emergency Readiness Corps (BERC.) According to a news release from LIFELINE in Jackson, it is one of the 30 independent blood centers…
Three arrested in Shelby Co. for TennCare Fraud
MEMPHIS, Tenn.--- Three Shelby Co. residents arrested for TennCare Fraud and Theft of Property. According to a TBI news release, an investigation by special agents led to the indictment of three Memphis women. The release stated that after receiving…
Perry Co. woman charged with Arson
LINDEN, Tenn. ---A Perry County woman is behind bars following a residential fire investigation in Linden. According to a TBI news release, on April 14, TBI agents along with Perry Co. Sheriff’s Office,…
BSE confirmed in cow with ties to TN
NASHVILLE, Tenn.---Cattle with ties to TN confirmed with BSE. According to a news release from the Tennessee State Veterinarian, a cow with ties to Tennessee was confirmed to have atypical bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE.) The cow was found to be…
May programs at the Jackson Madison County Library
JACKSON, Tenn. —-JMC Library offers fun for all ages. The Jackson-Madison County Library has a variety of programs for adults, teens and children to enjoy in May. Check out all the library has to offer. This month’s activities for adults…
Shiloh will offer upcoming ranger led program
SHILOH, Tenn.---Local park will offer an upcoming ranger led program. According to information from Shiloh National Military Park, Saturday, May 13, the park will offer a ranger led hike entitled “Johnston's Last Fight.” Albert Sidney JohnstonCourtesy…
Stabbing under investigation in Selmer
SELMER, Tenn. ---Stabbing suspect in custody in Selmer. According to information from the Selmer Police Department, a suspect is in custody after a person was stabbed at a local gas station on Saturday morning. The stabbing took place at Murphy's…
Music festival hits Jackson this weekend
JACKSON, Tenn.---A music festival happens this weekend in Jackson. It’s not too late to join in the fun at the Vintage Makers Music & Arts Festival this weekend in Jackson. Courtesy of FB: Vintage Makers Music…
Student’s art exhibition returns to The Dixie
HUNTINGDON, Tenn. — Local students art to be on display at The Dixie. According to a news release from The Dixie Performing Arts Center, next week will begin a special art exhibition featuring works from Huntingdon High School students. The…
Humboldt PD investigates shooting death
HUMBOLDT, TENN. ---Police find shooting victim in Humboldt. According to a news release from the Humboldt Police Department, a man was found dead early Sunday morning. Officers responded to a ‘subject had been shot’ call at Burrow Street in Humboldt…
Jackson school principal recognized
JACKSON, Tenn. ---A local principal is recognized. In a Facebook post from the Tennessee Association of Secondary School Principals, JCM Early College High's Principal, Dr. Nathan Lewis was recognized as the West Tennessee Regional Principal of the Year. According to…
West TN Scouts announces summer day camps
JACKSON, Tenn.--- West TN Scouts to host day camps. According to information from the West TN Scouts, the organization is gearing up to offer Cub Scout Day Camps this summer. The theme is “Off to the Races,” and will offer…
Governor Lee to call for special session
NASHVILLE, Tenn. ---Governor Lee calls for a special session on public safety. According to the office of Governor Bill Lee, he has requested to convene a special session with the Tennessee…
Martin Police Dept. investigating shooting incident
MARTIN, Tenn.---Martin Police Department investigates shooting incident on Lindell Street. According to information received from the Martin police, around 5:19 pm on Saturday, April 22, officers responded to a disturbance call at 406 N. Lindell Street. Upon arrival to…
Books at the Barn event returns
JACKSON, Tenn. — One event returns to support literacy in Jackson and Madison County. Next week on Tuesday, April 25, the Madison County Imagination Library will host its 8th annual Books at the Barn event at the West Tennessee Farmer’s…
April programs at the Jackson Madison County Library
JACKSON, Tenn. —-JMC Library offers fun for all ages. The Jackson-Madison County Library has a variety of programs for adults, teens and children to enjoy in February. Check out all the library has to offer. This month’s activities for adults…
Overturned vehicle prompts road closure
JACKSON, Tenn.-- Overturned vehicle on Bells Highway causes road closure. Around 4 pm, we received a tip of an accident in the area of Bells Highway and Old Bells Road. Upon arrival, our crews witnessed an overturned vehicle with first…
Early morning accident causes I-40 delays
MADISON CO., Tenn.---Early morning accident causes delays on I-40. According to information from Jason Moore, EMA Director for Madison Co., around 5:30 am crews responded to an accident on I-40 MM 78 East bound. A tractor trailer overturned in the…
FEMA shares how to apply for assistance after storms
FEMA is sharing instructions to apply for assistance after TN tornadoes. After tornadoes and storms tore through parts of West TN, ten counties were approved for federal help. FEMA is sharing information on how to apply to receive help. According…
School Closings
School closings for Monday, April 3, 2023 and Tuesday April 4, 2023: McNairy County Schools
Gallery: Storms and damage in West TN
Severe storms and tornadoes passed through West Tennessee on Friday, March 31. Viewers are sharing their photos of these storms and the damages it caused with us here at WBBJ-7 Eyewitness news. You can view them all right here…
West TN county officials confirm storm fatalities
Tornadoes ripped through West TN taking lives and causing widespread damage. So far we know at least two counties in West Tennessee were hit hard by Friday's storms. According…
Large police presence in Chester Co.
HENDERSON, Tenn. ---Possible standoff in Chester County. A tipster alerted us to a large police presence and possible standoff around 2:30 this afternoon in Henderson, Tennessee. When our crews arrived on the scene, they witnessed several police units, including SWAT…
Carroll Co. students get inspired by STEM
CARROLL CO., Tenn. ---High School students participate in a special STEM program. According to a news release from the Carroll County Chamber of Commerce, this year’s STEM Inspire Program was a huge success. The Chamber of Carroll Co. has sponsored…
TWRA: Henry Co. boating incident leads to fatality
HENRY CO., Tenn. —One dead following boating incident. According to information from the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency, a boating collision Friday resulted in one death. TWRA agents responded to a report of…
Volunteers sought for Jackson clean up day
JACKSON, Tenn. —Clean up day planned for next week. The City of Jackson's Love Your Block program is gearing up for another clean up day next week. Calling…
Additional information on Hub City Flea Market
Hub City Flea Market returned to Jackson for its March market this past weekend. To find out more about the Hub City Flea Market and upcoming dates, visit www.facebook.com/hubcityflea.
JPD responds to incident on North Highland Ave.
JACKSON, Tenn. — Jackson Police Department called to an incident Saturday. According to information from the Jackson Police Department, officers responded to a shots fired call at around 8:04 pm on Saturday, March 4 at the area of 2021 North…
TBI: Missing teen found, two arrests made
HICKMAN CO., Tenn. ---Missing girl found, trafficking suspects in custody. According to information from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, two people are behind bars after a traffic stop led to the discovery of a 17-year-old missing girl. [caption id="attachment_1345749" align="aligncenter"…
LIFELINE in critical need of donations
JACKSON, Tenn. —LIFELINE expresses urgent need of donations. According to a news release from LIFELINE Blood Services, there is currently a dire need of O positive, O negative, and A negative blood types. If you have one of these blood…
2023 Daytona 500: Early Highlights
04 EST...Bubba Watson gets ready for the 65th running of the Daytona 500 07 EST...Aerial shot of Daytona International Speedway 11 EST..."The King" Richard Petty on hand for the race 22 EST...Flyover…
U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds perform flyover at the 2023 Daytona 500
The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds performed the flyover for the 65th running of the DAYTONA 500 on Sunday, February 19, at Daytona International Speedway.
Austin Hill, No. 21 wins NASCAR Xfinity Series
Austin Hill, No.21 talks about his NASCAR Xfinity Series win at Daytona International Speedway on Saturday, February 18, 2023.
Countdown to Daytona: Live Look at Saturday, Feb. 18
Here is a live look from Saturday, February 18 at the Daytona 500!
Jordan Anderson talks about returning to the Daytona 500
Jordan Anderson talks about what it like to return to the Daytona 500 as an owner.
