Author: Ryan Hodges

Bethel’s Shooting Action team earns 6 national titles

MCKENZIE, Tenn. -- Bethel University's Shooting Action team captured six national titles in Talladega. It was a weekend full of non-stop competition for the Wildcats as they faced some tough opponents. Texas A&M, Texas…

Last day for early voting in Madison County

JACKSON, Tenn. --Today marked the last day of early voting here in Tennessee as polls close at 4 p.m. The Administrator of Elections for the Madison County Election Commission, Lori Lott, says that…

Morning wreck halts traffic on Highway 70

JACKSON, Tenn. -- You may have ran into some traffic on Highway 70 Friday morning in Madison County. There was a morning wreck involving a GMC truck near My Animal…

FHU’s 2024 Bible Lectureships come to a close

HENDERSON, Tenn. -- A local university hosted a week-long event. Freed-Hardeman University just closed out its annual Bible Lectureships. It has been going on all week. Throughout this week, including students, there…

Educator of the Week: Melissa Greenway

It is time to recognize this week's Educator of the Week, presented by the Tennessee Education Lottery. Melissa Greenway is a third-grade teacher at Jack's Creek Elementary School in Chester County. In all, she…

Educator of the Week: Natasha McDonald

Yesterday, we announced last week's Educator of the Week. Now, we will announce this week's winner presented by the Tennessee Education Lottery. Natasha McDonald is a fifth-grade English and Language Arts teacher at Alamo…

Educator of the Week: Leah Hackett

It is now time to introduce last week's Educator of the Week presented by the Tennessee Education Lottery. Leah Hackett is a Visual Art teacher and the Fine Arts department head at the University…

Tax expert shares tips on scams, filing early

JACKSON, Tenn. – With tax season right around the corner, WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News Reporter Ryan Hodges spoke with an expert on what we should look out for this year. Mark Steber, the Chief…

AAA shares vehicle safety tips

With more winter weather expected to come in a few days, we want to make sure you are as safe as possible on the roads if you must get out. AAA has a list…

Cold, snowy day hits Jackson

WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News Reporter Ryan Hodges went out into the cold and snowy day in Jackson Monday morning.  Check it out:   See closings for schools and business.  Also, go on a drive with…

Educator of the Week: Gretta Massey

It's time now to recognize this week's Educator of the Week presented by the Tennessee Education Lottery. Gretta Massey teaches English and literature to 10th through 12th graders at Lexington High School. She says…

Jackson to open emergency shelters during freezing weather

JACKSON, Tenn. – Jackson Mayor Scott Conger held a brief press conference regarding the emergency shelter plan for the upcoming weather. The temperatures are expected to drop dramatically in the coming days and the…

As homelessness rises, experts share solutions, facts

JACKSON, Tenn. – Homelessness is on the rise and a few experts shared facts and potential solutions for this crisis. Ann Oliva, the CEO of the National Alliance to End Homelessness, says that when everyone…

Death investigation underway in Henderson County

UPDATE (01/11/2024): Stand-off ends with 2 murder suspects in custody HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Early Monday morning, we received a tip of a heavy police presence on Presley Road in Henderson County. We…

First city council meeting of 2024 held Tuesday

JACKSON, Tenn. – The Jackson City Council met for the first time in the new year. It was a fairly quick meeting to start 2024 for the Jackson City Council as the agenda was…

Holiday travel to continue through to new year

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Believe it or not, the holiday travel season is still in full swing. Although Christmas is over, that does not mean that the holiday travel season has ended. AAA says that…

Educator of the Week: Sarah Simpson

It’s time to meet our Educator of the Week, brought to you by the Tennessee Education Lottery. Sarah Simpson is a 4th grade teacher at Thelma Barker Elementary School in Jackson. She teaches science…

Holiday scams to keep in mind while shopping

JACKSON, Tenn. – Sometimes, we may not receive what we thought we were purchasing during the holidays. AARP's Director of Fraud Prevention, Kathy Stokes, gave us a little background information regarding this. “Fraud…