Teachers, faculty treated to LOLO concert
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Teachers and faculty received a musical treat as they prepare for the school year to start. Award winning musical artist and vocalist LOLO performed Tuesday morning at the…
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Barber School offering free haircuts for students under 13
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local business is making sure young students look their best so they can feel their best as school starts back. The Barber School in Jackson is giving…
First-ever Hub City Film Festival set for early August
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The first-ever Hub City Film Festival will take place August 5 and August 6. at The Ned R. McWherter West Tennessee Cultural Arts Center in downtown Jackson. Presented by…
Head Start hosts Staff Wellness Day in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Tennessee's 29 Head Start programs serve more than 20,000 children and their families every year with comprehensive educational, social, and health programs for children. That is also with…
Jackson’s Youth Police Academy offers local kids a chance to learn about law enforcement
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Police Department welcomed 15 scholars to the Jackson Police Department Youth Police Academy. Organizers say its expected to…
Local high school senior becomes budding entrepreneur
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local student has stepped into the business world. Brooklyn Cole, a rising senior at Liberty Technology High School, is now a budding entrepreneur due to the school's…
Blood drive held in honor of Cherie Parker
JACKSON, Tenn. -- LIFELINE Blood Services hosted a blood drive in honor of Cherie Parker. Parker died earlier this year at the age of 59. For more than 20 years, she…
Blood drive honoring Cherie Parker to be held Wednesday
JACKSON, Tenn. -- LIFELINE Blood Services is hosting a blood drive in honor of Cherie Parker. Parker died earlier this year at the age of 59. For more than 20…
City of Jackson begins installing speed humps
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Residents of Jackson are seeing changes where they live. Since 2019 there have been requests for the addition of speed humps in some neighborhoods. These humps will…
New, returning teachers welcomed back to school system
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Teachers received a warm welcome during an orientation in Jackson. The Jackson-Madison County School System welcomed new and old teachers with an orientation Tuesday morning. The event kicked…
3rd Reelfoot Lake Osprey Festival begins
TIPTONVILLE, Tenn. -- The third annual Reelfoot Lake Osprey Festival is underway! You can bring the family to Reelfoot Lake State Park for a fun filled weekend. You can reserve your…
New eatery available in Bolivar
BOLIVAR, Tenn. -- There's a new business in Bolivar. The Hardeman County Chamber of Commerce has announced the opening of Market Street Eatery & Bar at 109 West Market Street. It…
Local organizations participate in Red Sand Project in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Local organizations take part in the Red Sand Project. The Red Sand Project is a collaborative art installation designed to shed light on human trafficking. On Thursday, the…
39th Tomato Festival begins in Ripley
RIPLEY, Tenn. -- The 39th annual Lauderdale County Tomato Festival has kicked off. The festival is presented by the Lauderdale Chamber/Economic & Community Development, the yearly event offers a variety of…
Carroll County refuge dedicated to late sergeant
CARROLL COUNTY, Tenn. -- A former sergeant was honored on Friday. Sgt. Lee Russell Refuge is a new Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency refuge comprised of 570-acres in Carroll County. The…
Summer Celebration held in west Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A free event provided educational sessions and activities for all ages. The University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture hosted their highly anticipated Summer Celebration Thursday at the West…
2nd annual Royal Reclamation set for this weekend
JACKSON, Tenn. -- An annual fundraiser is set to kick off this weekend. The Jaxon Station Royal Reclamation hosted by the Soul Collective is a Black cultural celebration, market, and picnic. Proceeds…
JMCSS holding uniform clothing drive for students in need
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A clothing drive is launching to support students with the Jackson-Madison County School System. JMCSS has teamed up with the local nonprofit, Corey's Gifts, for the annual School Uniform…
St. Mary’s Catholic School welcomes new principal
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local school welcomed a new principal. Nathan Gwinn has been named the new principal of St. Mary's Catholic School in Jackson. Gwinn started teaching as a personal…
Hub City Health Expo educates students on health, wellness
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Local youth got a chance to learn more about health. The Hub City Youth Health Expo took place at North Parkway Middle School, giving students a chance to…
Zollie’s Shop & Studio opens in south Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A new business recently opened in south Jackson. Zollie's Shop and Studio just opened in late May in the Bemis area. They offer "Sip and Paint," art classes,…
Member of local American Legion honored
MEDINA, Tenn. -- A longtime member of a local American Legion was honored. James "Murray" Jones was recognized for 78 years as a legionnaire on July 1. Murray, who is 97-years-old,…
‘Halloween in July’ to bring more family fun to Rockabillys Stadium
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Spooky season may be a few months away, but you may want to have your candy buckets ready early. Dixie-Jackson will present the Jackson Rockabillys "Halloween in July"…
Specialist talks rise in fire ant mounds, ways to control
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Local specialists have noticed an increase in fire ant mounds in Tennessee, posing a threat to local residents hoping to enjoy time outside this summer. Ant mounds are…
Field of Flags on display near downtown Jackson through Saturday
JACKSON, Tenn. -- These are the final days to view the Jackson-Madison Chapter National Society Daughters of the American Revolution's 2023 Field of Flags in Triangle Park in downtown Jackson. Triangle Park, located at the intersection of Airways Boulevard, Main…
Florida lifeguard talks ocean safety amid beach vacations
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Many West Tennesseans will be visiting the beach while vacationing for the summer. Some, for the first time. Being water competent in the ocean requires stronger and different skills than in a pool. Whenever you are at…
Southland Safari offering guided tours, cabin rentals in Carroll County
CLARKSBURG, Tenn. -- Here's an activity for those looking for a nice and unique getaway! Worry less and adventure more at Southland Safari. It's located only seven miles from I-40 in…
Wreaths Across America mobile exhibit stops in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Wreaths Across America mobile tour makes a Jackson stop. The goal of the Wreaths Across America mobile education exhibit is to bring local communities and our military…
LIFELINE holds ‘All-American Blood Drive’ with gifts for donors
JACKSON, Tenn. -- It's a busy week at LIFELINE! Thursday is their All-American Blood Drive. All donors who give blood on Thursday receive a patriotic donor t-shirt and a…
‘Operation Dry Water’ aims to reduce boating accidents amid holiday
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Operation Dry Water returns for the July 4th holiday period. The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency will be participating in Operation Dry Water from July 1-3. Operation Dry Water…
Electrolyte manufacturer to bring nearly 200 jobs to Haywood County
BROWNSVILLE, Tenn. -- State leaders announce nearly 200 new jobs coming to Haywood County. Governor Bill Lee made his way to West Tennessee on Tuesday to announce Enchem America Incorporated will be…
Madison County finalizing budget, approves JMCSS proposal
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Tuesday morning's Madison County Budget Committee meeting was one about finalization. The Jackson-Madison County School Board sent their final budget over last week after it was returned to them…
Brownsville police chief retires after 32 years
BROWNSVILLE, Tenn. -- Thursday, Brownsville Police Chief Barry Diebold was celebrated for retiring with 32 years of service. The event was hosted at East Side Elementary, where Diebold worked as an school…
Community Foundation awards $55,000 in grants
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Community Foundation of West Tennessee has awarded $55,000 to seven organizations. The Foundation began awarding Community Impact Grants in 2016. Through this program, the organization has granted more…
Jackson-Madison County Library marks World Rainforest Day
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Public Library's Toddler Time was centered around World Rainforest Day on Thursday. The children enjoyed stories and songs about the amazing creatures of the jungle. There…
City of Milan celebrates National Pollinator Week
MILAN, Tenn. -- One city took part in continuing National Pollinator Week. The City of Milan has a habitat that they've worked with the USDA on called the Milan Youth Pollinator Habitat. It is a pollinator habitat planting consists…
Pickleball tournament returns to south Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A tournament made its return to the Hub City. The South Jackson Pickleball Tournament kicked off with a swing at the South Jackson Community Center. Pickleball can be described as a mix between tennis, ping pong,…
Annual Weed Tour held in Jackson on Wednesday
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture hosted the annual Weed Tour in Jackson on Wednesday. The guided tour -- led by UT Extension weed specialist Larry Steckel, and Dr. Lauren Lazaro, a Senior Agronomist with Blue…
‘Garden Buzz’ held at UT Gardens
JACKSON, Tenn. -- In honor of Pollinator Week, a family-focused event educated attendees about the importance of pollination. The University of Tennessee Gardens hosted Garden Buzz: The Celebration of Pollinators. The family-friendly celebration featured representatives from the Jackson Area…
Fireworks stands begin to open ahead of July 4th
MILAN, Tenn. -- With the Fourth of July approaching, many firework stands are now opening. Big Bang Fireworks is located at 5079 North First Street in Milan. Owner Bert Hudgins says they started out small around 10 years ago, and…
‘NeighborHub’ to bring nonprofits together in Bolivar
BOLIVAR, Tenn. -- One local city finds a way to connect its residents and resources. According to an article by Tennessee Town and City, a new centralized location for community resources is…
Gibson County library marks Juneteenth with celebration
TRENTON, Tenn. -- A local city celebrated Juneteenth. Trenton celebrated a Juneteenth at the Gibson County Memorial Library. "It means a lot to me because Gibson County Library is on the…
Milan native talks about ‘Face in Book’ initiative
MILAN, Tenn. -- A Milan native is giving back to the kids in his community. Keith Floyd is an entertainer who reached out to WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News to tell…
Cookout fundraiser held to support veterans
JACKSON, Tenn. -- An event was held to raise funds in an effort to honor veterans. The West Tennessee Veterans Coalition sold chicken halves and chicken wings to raise funds for…
Food Truck Fridays begins in Milan
MILAN, Tenn. -- Food Truck Fridays are in full swing at the Milan City Park this summer. Food truck vendors showcase their cooking skills during the event for the community. From sweet to savory, Food Truck Fridays allow foodies…
15 inmates celebrate graduation in Madison County
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Inmates at a local jail celebrated a special accomplishment. Madison County Sheriff Julian Wiser and the Madison County Jail announced the successful completion of a pilot program aimed…
Toyota Tennessee celebrates anniversary, distributes $100k in grants to nonprofits
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Toyota Tennessee celebrates 20 years on the block. Since breaking ground in 2003, Toyota Tennessee has set the standard in advance manufacturing, collaboration and community engagement. To honor that…
West Tennessee Healthcare Hope and Healing Foundation established
JACKSON, Tenn. -- West Tennessee Healthcare announces a new philanthropic initiative. West Tennessee Healthcare is excited to announce that it has taken a significant step forward in its mission of serving…
Craft camp continues in Casey Jones Village
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Little ones get the time to express there creativity. The Casey Jones Craft Camp will be held in the Jackson Room at the Casey Jones Home & Railroad…
Symphony on the Move makes stops in Jackson, around West Tennessee
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Parks and Recreation Department partnered with the Jackson Symphony on the Move to bring the community a free symphony experience. The first event was at 12…
