JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local school hosts a unique competition for its students. Jackson Central-Merry started their "Extraordinary Shake" event Tuesday morning. This event is a four-day competition between sixth and seventh graders. This…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Many people believe that transparency with local law enforcement is a very important thing to have. Some people believe they should know everything their police officers do on a…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The City of Jackson celebrated National Day of Prayer. The Jackson Area Ministerial Association sponsored the Mayor's Prayer Breakfast Thursday morning. Many people spoke at the event following the…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson City Council held a meeting Tuesday to discuss several topics. The topics discussed in the meeting include rezoning a property on West Forest Avenue, changes to Title…
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- Humboldt's Strawberry Festival will be starting next week! The 85th annual Strawberry Festival is set to kick off on Sunday, May 7 in downtown Humboldt. The week-long event is…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The month of May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Mental Health America started Mental Health Awareness Month back in 1949. They have released the 2022 report of their National…
HENDERSON, Tenn. -- A local university awards one of its highest honors to a few students. Freed-Hardeman University recognized eight students as nominees for Mr. and Miss FHU Thursday morning.…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The housing market is never ending, so, what are some trends that we should pay attention to? Homes are selling at about 99% of their list price, meaning houses…
UNION CITY, Tenn. -- A switch was flipped, turning light into power. Skyhawk Solar was developed through the Tennessee Valley Authority's Green Invest program. This is a solar panel…
This week's Pet of the Week from Hero West Rescue is Gracie! Meet sweet Gracie Mae! She is a mature ladybug somewhere between 6 to 9-years-old but so full of life…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A list of expenditures has recently come out regarding how roughly over $80,000 was spent by the Jackson-Madison County School System. This list has raised quite a few…
LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- A woman was arrested Tuesday for allegedly shooting someone in the head. Bobbie Delk, 60, was arrested on Tuesday, according to a news release. She was wanted by…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County School Board held a special work session, discussing several important topics. The committee in charge of doing the necessary research regarding a potential charter school…
This week's Pet of the Week from Hero West Rescue is Charlee! Meet Charlee! She is a small lady (weighing in just under 30 lbs.) but she has the biggest goofiest…
HENDERSON, Tenn. -- Freed-Hardeman University is hosting it's 46th Annual Makin' Music event on their campus. Makin' Music is a fully student-run event from the coordinators, to the host and hostesses, all…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- With Earth Day approaching, what are some ways you can get out and celebrate? Many Americans are saying that they want to use trails more. Luckily for them,…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Kevin Ritz was nominated by President Biden in July of last year, and is now the United States Attorney for the Western District of Tennessee. He has served in this particular position for around six months, but…
JACKSON, Tenn. ---Tennessee’s oldest marathon took place in downtown Jackson today. The 51st Andrew Jackson Marathon started today at the West Tennessee Farmer's Market. Food trucks, vendors, a dj booth, and…
JACKSON, Tenn. ---Local law enforcement put on an Easter egg hunt in an interesting way. The Jackson Police Department hosted the first annual Easter Explosion at the Rockabilly's ballpark. This Easter egg…
This week's Pet of the Week from Hero West Rescue is Rex! This handsome boy is Rex! He is a dream and has everyone in the rescue wrapped around his paw! …
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local business is hosting a clothing drive for a good cause. The Daily Thread is hosting a clothing drive for tornado victims in Mississippi. Their store opened…
HENDERSON & DECATUR COUNTIES, Tenn. -- Following the terrible events that happened in Nashville earlier this week, threats of the same thing happening at two different schools in West Tennessee were reported on social media and heard by students. The…
MILAN, Tenn. -- An arrest was made after an attempted arson at a local family clinic. According to a news release from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, the Milan Fire Department…
MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- Witnesses were called to the stand Tuesday in the trial for "Rock Doc" Jeff Young. Heather Goslee, a former office manager for Young, was called to the…
UPDATE (3/28/23): Former office manager testifies in Jeff Young trial MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- The "Rock Doc" had his jury chosen for his upcoming trial. Jefferey Young Jr. appeared in court Monday…
This week's Pet of the Week from Hero West Rescue is Baxter! Meet Baxter! He’s the most precious guy, who is a little bit timid at first, but he loves snuggles with his person. He came to Hero West…
HAYWOOD COUNTY, Tenn. -- The media was given a tour of Blue Oval City on Friday. Guests were required to stay on the bus during the tour due to on-going construction. They say that construction is about 50 percent of…
HENDERSON, Tenn. -- The Freed-Hardeman University Associates are having their annual Spring Rummage Sale at the Henderson National Guard Armory. The Associates is a women's organization, whose members volunteer their time and money to raise funds for scholarships to…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson State Community College is meeting with prospective students across West Tennessee to showcase their different programs and to award scholarships. The "Go Green Tour" is providing up to $10,000 in scholarships as they visit 10…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson's mayoral candidates will participate in a debate Thursday night. News Talk 96.5 is hosting a mayoral debate for the candidates at North Side High School's auditorium beginning at…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A candidate for city council held a news conference at City Hall to share his platform and ideas. Byron Elam is running for city council District 6. Elam…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- After a student posted a video of a fight at a local school, her mother says she was suspended longer than those who were fighting. Baily Yelverton, a mom of…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Someone stops their car, opens your mailbox, and simply takes whatever is inside. We spoke with a resident who had this very thing happen. Mark Doran recently found his…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- With the topic of concussions becoming a growing area of discussion because of sports, experts have shared that most adults are not aware of some of the common signs of this…
This week's Pet of the Week from Hero West Rescue is Charlee! Meet Charlee! She is a small lady (weighing just under 30 lbs.) She has the biggest and goofiest personality.…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- WestTeach hosted their Education Summit at the UT Agriculture Research and Education Center in Jackson. WestTeach is a program for teachers to gather together and learn about relevant and…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A Department of Children's Services employee was arrested on charges involving a minor. On March 2, a juvenile female found a strange note on her vehicle at a local…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- On Wednesday, 31 one women were recognized at Jackson City Hall. The 2023 Influential Women of Jackson were honored at a presentation. Trunetta Atwater, a previous honoree, spoke at the event about how important it is…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Contestants from all across the country are in Jackson to compete. The second annual Miss Teen Volunteer America Pageant will begin on Thursday at the Carl Perkins…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Many new jobs are coming to the West Tennessee area, but where are people going to live? With Blue Oval City to the area, Younger Associates conducted a…
SEE ALSO: VIDEO/PHOTOS: Heavy winds leave damage across West Tennessee JACKSON, Tenn. -- Traffic lights, trees, power lines, and more -- huge wind gusts caused damage across much of West Tennessee on Friday. The traffic light at the intersection of…
MEDINA, Tenn. -- After a two day competition held by Bethel University, a winner was selected for the Hendrix Scholarship. It was started by the grandson of a former Bethel president. "W.W.…
GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A local high school looked like an accident scene on Wednesday. South Gibson County High School had unique demonstration for their seniors about the dangers of drunk driving.…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- March is National Colorectal Cancer Month. What are some ways you can stay on top of this disease? Colon cancer is the second leading cause of cancer deaths in…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Student loan payments went on pause in March of 2020. Depending on what the Supreme Court rules, what will people need to do to be prepared to start…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- As February comes to a close, we look at the the most common Google search trends throughout the month. From the Super Bowl Halftime show, to the possibility…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Three state legislators were together Friday morning talking about what work is being done at the State Capitol. Representative Johnny Shaw, Representative Chris Todd, and Senator Ed Jackson each spoke about things they are specifically focusing on…
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Early voting times became a debated topic during Thursday's Board of Election meeting. The Madison County Election Commission discussed whether or not early voting hours would…
UPDATE (2/23/22): Sheriff’s Office: No charges filed in Harpeth Drive shooting BROWNSVILLE, Tenn. -- The family of the woman who was killed on Monday night reached out to WBBJ 7…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- An intersection has been closed downtown for a few months now and viewers are wondering why. A decision was made last year to close off an intersection between Airways…
