JACKSON, Tenn. -- Over a hundred Jackson-Madison County students visited different industries for a unique learning opportunity. Manufacturing Day is the biggest annual opportunity to teach the next generation about a career…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson State Community College's library was filled with alumni and former faculty and staff Wednesday morning, coming together to take a look at some archives of Jackson State's history.…
JACKSON, Tenn. – With the beginning of a new month, it was time for Jackson's monthly city council meeting. Tuesday's city council meeting began with Mayor Scott Conger…
This week's Pet of the Week is Happy! Happy is a 50 pound, 1.5-year-old Cur Mix breed dog. He is available for adoption at Tipton County Animal Shelter. Happy is dog…
JACKSON, Tenn. – It is an exciting week for Jackson Central-Merry as their homecoming is in full swing. JCM is back with their homecoming parade and it is bigger and better…
JACKSON, Tenn. – ADHD has been associated with challenges and misconceptions, but what is not explored enough is the untapped potential and creativity that those with ADHD have. Over 23 million adults…
JACKSON, Tenn. – Leadership Jackson's Class of 2023, local educators with the West Teach program, and student leaders from Freed-Hardeman University gathered together to participate in a poverty simulation. The…
JACKSON, Tenn. – West Tennessee Healthcare's Senior Services Department hosted their Alzheimer's conference at Union University. Family members, caregivers, and others gathered to learn more about ways they can help those they…
It’s time to recognize this week’s Educator of the Week, presented by the Tennessee Education Lottery. Ashley Fletcher is a 1st grade teacher at East Chester Elementary School in Chester County. She…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
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,…
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, 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”…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
