‘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…
Author: Seirra Person
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…
Students end summer camp with model tractor pull
CHESTER COUNTY, Tenn. -- Students in Chester County finished summer camp with a model tractor pull. Nuts, Bolts & Thingamajigs is the charitable foundation of the Fabricators and Manufacturers…
Free class being hosted for kids by Brooks Shaw’s Old Country Store
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Brooks Shaw's Old Country Store and Casey Jones Village have a schedule full of events planned this month in continuation of their summer programming. One of…
New Mediterranean café now open in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A new Mediterranean café opened in Jackson. Taziki's Mediterranean Café is now open and serving its fresh, modern Mediterranean fare at its first Hub City location. It…
New business sets up in old train depot
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A new business made its home in downtown Jackson. Crystal's Zen and Juice is a unique juice bar and art lounge with an emphasis on providing…
Kids Market to continue in Jackson for June
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Some new opportunities are on the way for children in business. The City of Jackson and the Children's Entrepreneur Market are hosting an event together at the…
College hosts certification workshop for minority businesses
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local nonprofit and a local college joined together. The Jackson-Madison County African American Chamber of Commerce, with Lane College and the Nashville Black Chamber…
NFL’s Dexter McCluster to join local football camp Saturday
WHITEVILLE, Tenn. -- A local city receives a visit from a former NFL player. The Town of Whiteville will host NFL running back Dexter McCluster…
LIFELINE seeks donors as West TN’s blood supply reaches critically low level
JACKSON, Tenn. -- LIFELINE Blood Services announced that West Tennessee's blood supply is at a critically low level. Blood types O positive, O negative, A positive, A negative, B positive, and B…
Luncheon held for Teacher of the Year honorees
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County School System hosted a luncheon for their Teacher of the Year honorees. Friday morning, they all came together at the Jackson Country Club in north…
University marks Memorial Day with commemoration
MARTIN, Tenn. -- The University of Tennessee at Martin held its 23rd Memorial Day Commemoration Ceremony on Friday. The ceremony saw retired US Army Lt. Gen. Dennis Cavin speak to…
Foster children pick out quilts of their own
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local nonprofit and a quilting club came together. Thursday, Youth Villages and the Savannah Quilting Club set up a "Meet-and-Pick-Up-a-Quilt" event at the Jackson Youth Villages…
Two local graduates receive scholarship from Jackson Pride
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The first-ever Jackson Pride Scholarship Reception was held Thursday. Back in February, the Jackson, TN Pride organization began raising money to be able to give back to the community.…
Local shelter seeks loving homes for their animals
JACKSON, Tenn. -- In the need for a furry friend? The Jackson Animal Care Center has multiple animals available for adoption. The center is a managed intake municipal shelter that works…
New pickleball courts open in McKenzie
MCKENZIE, Tenn. -- One city welcomes a new sport in their community. McKenzie Mayor Ryan Griffin invited media to the city to discuss the new pickleball courts. Organizers say pickleball is fun,…
Madison County seniors eligible for free Chromebooks, training
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Local seniors can get tech savvy thanks to a new grant. Southwest Human Resources Senior Services has received a grant for Madison County senior citizens to…
UofM Lambuth dean talks university’s future at Rotary Club
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The downtown Rotary Club invites another guest for a weekly luncheon. This week's speaker was Dean of University of Memphis Lambuth, Niles Reddick. Reddick is also a prolific…
Exit 56 Blues Fest begins Saturday in Brownsville
BROWNSVILLE, Tenn. -- Get ready for a weekend filled with great food and music! The Exit 56 Blues Fest is returning to Brownsville for Memorial Day weekend. Beginning at 10…
Luncheon held for counselors, social workers
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Counselors and social workers enjoyed a lunch on Friday. To celebrate Mental Health Awareness Month and to bring awareness to the importance of mental health school, leaders…
GALLERY: First ever winery opened in local county
CHESTER COUNTY, Tenn. -- A local county welcomed its first winery on Friday. Forty Cannons Winery is located on the grounds of Stillwaters Farm in Henderson. They're a small, boutique-type winery…
2023 Tennessee River Jam set for early June
PARIS, Tenn. -- The Paris-Henry County Chamber of Commerce has teamed up with multiple partners for the annual Tennessee River Jam. The 2023 Tennessee River Jam headliners include Chris Janson, Drake…
2023 Extraordinary Shake Champion named
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Extraordinary Shake Champion for 2023 has been named. Jackson Central-Merry Middle School held its second annual Extraordinary…
The Spot Eatery holds grand opening in Bells
BELLS, Tenn. -- A new eat "spot" has opened in West Tennessee. The Spot Eatery is located in Bells. It all started with a little boy from New Jersey obsessed with the…
Bee Fest, 5K to be held this weekend
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Pinson Mounds State Archaeological Park is inviting the community to the Bee Fest and Virtual Honeybee 5K. A news release says all proceeds from the event will support…
Handle With Care to help students in local county
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A new partnership is making a child's health top priority. Tennessee Handle With Care is a statewide program that is hosted by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation.…
Career expo held in downtown Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Tennessee National Guard and WBBJ-TV brought you the 2023 spring Thomas Media Career Expo. The event took place Tuesday morning at the Carl Perkins Civic Center. Attendees…
Redemption Road Rescue to hold open house
UPDATE: JACKSON, Tenn. -- Redemption Road Rescue shared on Wednesday that the Yard Sale will begin a day earlier. It will now be held on Friday, starting at 8 a.m. and…
Cookout held at Jackson Police Department
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Law enforcement personnel gather for a cookout. Next week is National Police Week. The Capt. Jack Holland Detachment of the Marine Corp League came to host a…
2023 Law Day marked in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Attorneys came together for an annual event. Law Day is held every year to celebrate the role of law in our society and to cultivate a deeper understanding…
Gifts for Mom: Expert shares jewelry ideas ahead of Mother’s Day
JACKSON, Tenn. -- There's still time to get those Mother's Day gifts. This Mother's Day, make mom shine with a gift worthy of all that moms do! While handmade gifts, brunches and flowers…
RIFA shares their ‘thanks’ ahead of Stamp Out Hunger
JACKSON, Tenn. -- RIFA announced that Letter Carriers' annual food drive "Stamp Out Hunger" is set for Saturday, May 13. Wednesday, RIFA visited the USPS office on Dr. Martin Luther…
Chester County Ag Day give students hands-on experience outdoors
HENDERSON, Tenn. -- Students got outside for a hands-on experience for Chester County Ag Day. The event is presented by 4-H and community members, showcasing different aspects of the agricultural industry. Agriculture…
Pro wrestling returns to Jackson weekly
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Who will the Hub City king be? After a long hiatus, professional wrestling is returning to Jackson with events to be held each Thursday. Pro Wrestling Mid South is the…
JPD K9 retires after 10 years of service
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local K9 is going into a well-deserved retirement. Officer K9 Pax has completed his time with the Jackson Police Department, but not after helping serve his community alongside Officer Jeremy Stines.…
First responders earns ‘Star Life Award’
TRENTON, Tenn. -- A local county first responders won an award. The Gibson County Emergency Medical Service won the "Star Life Award" for region that covers most of West Tennessee. The EMS Star…
Business celebrates 10,000 customers
JACKSON, Tenn. -- An internet company celebrated a major milestone. Aeneas Internet and Telephone is celebrating it's 10,000 customers! The company hosted a celebration for its customers in downtown Jackson. There…
Annual spring plant sale to continue to Saturday
JACKSON, Tenn. -- It's time to get those plants for the spring season. The Madison County Master Gardener Volunteers collaborated with the University of Tennessee Gardens Jackson to host their…
Speakers delve into history of Liberty Garden Park
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A First Thursday program was held in the Hub City. The Friends of the Jackson-Madison County Library hosted the event at the library, featuring the story of…
Annual spring sale to be held Friday, Saturday
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Madison County Master Gardener Volunteers will once again be collaborating with UT Gardens-Jackson to host their annual spring plant sale. The sale takes place at the…
Lady Hawks head to Gold Bash
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson-Madison County School System Superintendent Dr. Marlon King and the South Side girls' basketball team are heading to Middle Tennessee. King had a special celebration planned for…
Check of $1,000 goes to local center
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local organization received a check from United Way of West Tennessee on Wednesday. United Way presented a check of $1,000 to the Star Center as the winner of…
