Habitat for Humanity reaches 106th build in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. – Habitat for Humanity has built over 100 homes in the Jackson area. Beginning in 1986, they have been able to work with families to get them into nice…
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7th Jacob Barker Music Fest set for October 6-7
JACKSON, Tenn. – The seventh annual Jacob Barker Music Festival is right around the corner! Ronnie Barker and his wife are volunteers for the Make-A-Wish Foundation. This music festival is an…
City of Jackson to offer new grant for improvements
JACKSON, Tenn. – The City of Jackson is launching a new grant to provide improvements around the city. The Neighborhood Improvement Project grant is being run through the Love Your Block program…
Pet of the Week: Charlee
This week's Pet of the Week from Hero West Rescue is Charlee! Meet Charlee! She is a smaller lady (weighing just under 30 lbs.) but she has the biggest goofiest personality.…
Ground broke on new recovery center
LEXINGTON, Tenn. – Ground has been broken for a recovery house in Lexington. Aspell Recovery and the Henderson County Foundation broke ground on College Drive in Lexington for a new residential dorm for men suffering from addiction. Richard Barber,…
Small businesses use technology to bring in customers
JACKSON, Tenn. – Small businesses are starting to use technology more and more as it evolves. Technology is starting to show up in just about every aspect of our lives. Shopping…
Jackson becomes second Tennessee city with Safe Haven Baby Box
JACKSON, Tenn. – Jackson is now the second city in Tennessee to install a Safe Haven Baby Box. The Baby Box, described by the founder Monica Kelsey as a “last resort”…
Popular vendor returns to West Tennessee State Fair
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The West Tennessee State Fair has officially begun and one vendor has been present for quite a few decades. The smell of chicken was taking over the…
Pet of the Week: Cash
This week's Pet of the Week from Hero West Rescue is Cash! Meet Cash! (AKA Bat-dog) Cash loves to snuggle on the couch for a long hard day of napping, but…
September marks National Preparedness Month
JACKSON, Tenn. – September is National Preparedness Month. National disasters are becoming more and more frequent these days, so taking some time to prepare for these situations is a very important thing.…
National campaign inspiring firefighters, others to become living kidney donors
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The National Fallen Firefighters Foundation and The Knox Company are collaborating to increase the number of living kidney donors. There are more than 100,000 people in the United…
Treasury department works to unite Tennesseans with unclaimed property
JACKSON, Tenn. – You may be just a few clicks away from receiving money that is rightfully yours. One point two billion dollars is waiting to be claimed by Tennessee residents. That…
Budget, litter, police wages all discussed by Jackson City Council
JACKSON, Tenn. – Budget amendments, litter codes, and the Great Wolf Lodge were just a few of the items on the agenda for the Jackson City Council on Tuesday. Brought in…
Pet of Week: Angel
This week's Pet of the Week from Hero West Rescue is Angel! Looking for a piece of heaven on earth? Angel is as heavenly as her name, and available for adoption…
School board chairman discusses yearly evaluation of superintendent
JACKSON, Tenn. – Dr. Marlon King, Superintendent of Jackson-Madison County Schools, is being evaluated by the school board. The school board held a meeting Thursday morning to discuss the superintendent's performance. They…
Gov. Bill Lee makes statement as special session ends
JACKSON, Tenn. – Governor Bill Lee released a statement after the General Assembly's special session came to a close. Governor Lee begins his comments by saying how important public safety…
East Jackson school reaches significant goal
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local elementary school has reached a significant achievement. Lincoln Elementary, located in East Jackson, has attained Level 5 status for surpassing academic growth standards, the state's…
Pet of the Week: Tucker
This week's Pet of the Week from Hero West Rescue is Tucker!! Tucker is a sweet, distinguished Beagle boy around 7 to 8-years-old who enjoys snacking on the couch and like…
Senator provides update on special session in Nashville
JACKSON, Tenn. -- With the state Senate's special session concluding for the week, what have they been able to accomplish so far? Sen. Page Walley has introduced a bill addressing an…
Press conference held over recent shooting incidents in north Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- In response to the recent shooting incidents in north Jackson, a press conference was held addressing park safety. Jackson Mayor Scott Conger, Jackson Chief of Police Thom Corley,…
What to do to still have fun amid heat wave
JACKSON, Tenn. -- With the heat wave coming in full force, what are some solutions to still have fun while staying safe? WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News Reporter Ryan Hodges spoke with some…
Pet of the Week: Tilley
This week's Pet of the Week from Hero West Rescue is Tilley! This sweet girl has been through a tough time, but is regaining trust, recovering well and finding her smile…
Educator of the Week: Alex Bell
It's time now to recognize this week's Educator of the Week, brought to you by the Tennessee Education Lottery. Alex Bell is a high school math teacher at Scotts Hill High…
1 killed in FBI-involved shooting; neighbor shares what he saw
HENDERSON, Tenn. -- There was an FBI-involved shooting on Sanford Street in Henderson Wednesday morning. A neighbor provided some details about what they heard in the early hours of the morning.…
School district closes temporarily as town looks to fix water quality
HUNTINGDON, Tenn. -- A local school system closed their doors as concern for the town's water quality rises. Some residents of Huntingdon are experiencing problems with the quality and color of their…
Pet of the Week: Lillie
This week's Pet of the Week is Lillie! Lillie is a adult female cattle dog mix. She is a sweet, quiet lady of leisure, who has earned the nickname of “Her…
Rep. David Kustoff visits West Tennessee
HENDERSON, Tenn. -- Congressman David Kustoff, representing the majority of West Tennessee, has dedicated this week to engaging with the local area. Congressman Kustoff has already visited several counties, including Hardin,…
Farmers Market Week provides spotlight on local produce
SAVANNAH, Tenn. -- Fresh produce, homemade items, and nearly anything else imaginable—it's National Farmers Market Week. Farmers markets serve as excellent venues to discover homegrown foods and an array of…
Speed hump installation continues in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson residents are taking action to enhance road safety. The City of Jackson has initiated the installation of temporary speed humps on various roads across the community.…
Pet of the Week: Carter
This week's Pet of the Week from Hero West Rescue is Carter! Do you want someone in your life that thinks you hung the moon and stars? Someone that thinks you're…
GALLERY: Flooding around West Tennessee
Trenton On Haliburton Street in Trenton, the road was covered in water, making it impassable. "On a rainy day like today, it floods pretty much over the road. I mean nothing too bad. As you can see, it has…
City Council discusses litter, animal care center, more
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The agenda was full for the Jackson City Council meeting Tuesday morning. One of the first items brought to the city council was to add a new code regarding litter.…
Pet of the Week: Cash
This week's Pet of the Week from Hero West Rescue is Cash! Meet Cash aka... "Bat-dog," the baby brother of the outlaw gang! This guy had the worst fate out…
Rev Up for Education: Robinson Toyota hosting school supply drive for Jackson-Madison students
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Robinson Toyota is hosting a school supply drive at their dealership to help local students have what they need to return to school. In conjunction with launching a…
Press conference held over Madison County traffic stop
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Wednesday, the Jackson-Madison County Branch of the NAACP held a press conference regarding a traffic stop conducted by the Madison County Sheriff's Office. They were joined by the…
JMCSS votes on charter school’s second application
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson-Madison County School System held a specially called board meeting to discuss and vote on the ACE Charter amended application. This is the group's second attempt to…
Pet of Week: June
This week's Pet of the Week from Hero West Rescue is June! Meet June from the Outlaw Gang! She was found on a rural road in Iuka, Mississippi by one…
2023 Circles of Hope Telethon set for August 13
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local non-profit is preparing for their biggest fundraiser of the year. The 40th annual Circles of Hope Telethon is just a few weeks away. The Exchange Club Carl…
TBI answers array of questions for Media Day
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation opened the doors to their newest lab. On Wednesday for Media Day, representatives from the TBI spoke about several topics. One of…
Tyson holds ribbon cutting for new childcare facility
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- Tyson Foods held a ribbon cutting for a new facility in Humboldt. Tyson Foods has officially opened their new childcare facility. This is right next to their…
Pet of the Week: Nia
This week's Pet of the Week from Hero West Rescue is Nia! This sweet girl had a rough start to life, but has a rags to riches story! Now, Nia is…
ICARE summit to focus on going back to school
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Community leaders came together to show their support and to find ways to make a difference in the Hub City. The ICARE initiative was formed with a…
Meeting addresses public safety in relation to Blue Oval City
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A Community Impact meeting was held on Wednesday to address public safety in regards to the Blue Oval City Project. This was one of many meetings that…
Three-year investigation results in conviction of man named ‘Weed Eater’
DECATUR COUNTY, Tenn. -- Timber theft is a growing problem not only in Tennessee, but nationwide. A law enforcement specialist spoke to WBBJ 7 Eyewitness about a recent case in Decatur County.…
Pet of the Week: Charlee
This week's Pet of the Week from Hero West Rescue is Charlee! Meet Charlee! She is a small lady (weighing just around 40 lbs.) She has the biggest and goofiest personality.…
New Jackson City Council members take oath of office
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson City Council meeting was packed with attendees as the newly elected council members took their oath of office Thursday morning. Mayor Scott Conger says it is…
TBI investigating two separate, fatal incidents
UPDATE: The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation confirmed that they are also investigating a separate death that occurred in the 100 block of Oak Street. The TBI says one person was confirmed…
Pet of the Week: Rex
This week's Pet of the Week from Hero West Rescue is Rex!! Rex is a dream and has everyone in the rescue wrapped around his paw! He is a sweet guy…
Madison County budget approved during Friday meeting
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Madison County may finally have an approved budget for the next fiscal year. After much debate on spending between the Jackson-Madison County School System and the County Commission, a…
West Tennesseans cope with rising temps as extreme heat arrives
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Longer breaks, staying inside, and lots of water: this heat surge has been changing routines for many people. As the temperatures continue to rise to potentially dangerous levels,…
