HUNTINGDON, Tenn.---ELVIRA….ELVIRA…The Oak Ridge Boys to play a free concert at a local county festival. According to a news release from the Dixie Performing Arts Center, the popular music group, The Oak Ridge Boys will headline the Huntingdon Heritage Festival…
Visit Jackson TN announces public event to celebrate guide's release . Visit Jackson TN has announced that on Wednesday, July 12 at 4 pm a ceremony will be held to unveil the newest visitor’s guide. The event will be held…
UPDATE (7/3/23): The Jackson Police Department confirms Ozment was located at a hospital in Memphis where she is receiving treatment. EARLIER STORY: JACKSON, Tenn. --- JPD needs assistance in locating a missing person. The Jackson Police Department needs assistance in…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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, 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…
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,…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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, 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…
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…
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…
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, 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, 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…
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…
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, 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…
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…
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…
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…
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 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 for Monday, April 3, 2023 and Tuesday April 4, 2023: McNairy County Schools
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…
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…
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., 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…
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…
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…
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.
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…
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"…
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…
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…
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.
