Author: Ryan Hodges

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…

Ghost tour to take place October 27 in Jackson

JACKSON, Tenn. – A family-friendly journey through the shadows of Jackson's past is coming. The Jackson Area Business and Professional Women announced the return of their annual Ghost Walking Tour and…

2nd Military Ball to be held November 2 

JACKSON, Tenn. – A local organization is hosting their second annual event. The West Tennessee Veterans Coalition is hosting their Military Ball for the second year in a row. The event…

Pet of the Week: Happy

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…

JCM holds 2023 homecoming parade

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…

Officials Work to Bring Awareness of ADHD

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…

Leaders, students come together for poverty simulation

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…

Educator of the Week: Ashley Fletcher

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…

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,…

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.…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…