Local animal care center asks for partnerships
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Animal Care Center has increased its intake by 68% over the last year. When the center takes in more animals, that means they need to…
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School leaders discuss delivery of electronic devices for students
JACKSON, Tenn. -- School leaders met Wednesday to discuss updates on the delivery of electronic devices for students. The district ordered about 7,600 Chromebooks. To date, the district has sent out 4,700 of the devices to students and schools. The…
Henderson Co. commissioners discuss chicken farms during meeting
HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Henderson County commissioners met Tuesday for their monthly meeting. Commissioners discussed several topics, one of them from concerned residents asking the county commission to have the board…
TBI seeks person of interest in Reelfoot Lake homicide
OBION COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is looking into the deaths of two Weakley County men at Reelfoot Lake. The TBI confirmed the identity of the two victims, 26-year-old Chance…
Locals react to Biden and Harris inauguration
JACKSON, Tenn. - Just hours after President Joe Biden was sworn-in, West Tennesseans are reacting to the historical inauguration. The transfer of power took place in Washington Wednesday afternoon, among heightened…
State leaders meet to discuss ways to improve education
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Leaders are wanting to quickly pass bills that are aimed at helping schools navigate through the coronavirus pandemic and allowing them to prepare for the next school year. One…
Virtual event celebrates life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Typically, local activists hold a march through downtown in their cities to honor MLK Day, but the pandemic has caused some celebrations to go online. The NAACP hosted a virtual celebration of renown civil rights leader Dr.…
Drive-in rally celebrates Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Each year, the Jackson-Madison County branch of the NAACP hosts multiple events to celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. This year's events all looked different from previous years, but they all still focused on Dr. King's…
NACDS talks coronavirus vaccine roll out
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The National Association of Chain Drug Stores is discussing retail pharmacies' role in giving COVID-19 vaccines. NACDS discussed the Federal Pharmacy Partnership program, which can help the vaccine roll out process…
TDOT official discusses I-40 construction, future road closures
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Department of Transportation provided an update on the construction on Interstate 40 and future road closures. TDOT has two ongoing construction projects in West Tennessee. The first…
MCSO declared winner in the 'Battle of the Badges' blood drive
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The results are in from the competition among first responders in a battle of donating blood. The 2021 "Battle of the Badges" ended Tuesday with the Madison…
Local professor looks at what to expect from Biden administration
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Inauguration of Joe Biden is just in eight days. WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News Reporter Stephanie Fernandez spoke with Sean Evans, the Associate Professor in Political Science at…
Experts share tips for vehicle maintenance in cold weather
JACKSON, Tenn. -- As cold temperatures chill West Tennessee, a local car care center is offering tips to help keep vehicles running smoothly. Experts at Old Hickory Car Care have…
Man charged with attempted murder in Lexington shooting
LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- Lexington police are investigating after a woman was shot in the head during an apparent domestic dispute Monday morning. Police say the shooting happened just before 10 a.m. at a home in the 100 block of Montgomery…
JMCSS reveals plan for second half of school year
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County School System says they will continue their hybrid schedule. JMCSS Chief of Staff Greg Hammond explains how they got through the first half of year of learning…
Madison County selects new administrator of elections
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Madison County Elections Commission met Wednesday for a special meeting. The meeting was held in the auditorium at the Madison County Agricultural Complex on North Parkway. The purpose of the meeting was to interview selected applicants…
Staff, residents at community living center vaccinated
LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- Briarwood Community Living Center in Lexington received its first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine Tuesday. Staff members and residents say this is the moment they have been waiting…
False claim leads to futile search in Henderson County
HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Monday, deputies in Henderson County searched the woods for three possible suspects. Deputies responded to the area of Austin Chapel Road after a 9-year-old boy claimed he was approached by three men who threatened to harm…
Holly Bobo Act now in effect; raises age limit for missing person alerts
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Last year, Tennessee lawmakers passed the Holly Bobo Act. As of 2021, it is now in effect. "Ideally, anytime you have a missing person, there should be an…
Looking back at the top West Tennessee stories of 2020
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Some stories brought a smile to your face, some made you laugh or perhaps even shed a tear. 2020 was a year unlike any other. We are…
Service, funeral procession honor West Tennessee soldier
CORINTH, Miss. -- A service and funeral procession was held for a West Tennessee soldier, Army Cpl. Hayden Harris in Corinth, Mississippi Thursday. Harris, an infantryman with the 1st Squadron, 89th Cavalry Regiment, 2nd…
West Tennesseans react to president's signing of stimulus bill
JACKSON, Tenn. -- President Donald Trump made the decision on Sunday to sign a $2.3 trillion bill that gives billions of dollars in coronavirus aid and averts a government shutdown that was set to…
RIFA feeds homeless community on Christmas Day
JACKSON, Tenn. - A little Christmas cheer served with ham, turkey, masked potatoes and green peas. Regional Inter-Faith Association, also known as RIFA, gave out meals to the needy and homeless population in West Tennessee. Leaders with the RIFA Soup…
Old Country Store keeps holiday tradition alive for 36th year
JACKSON, Tenn. - It's a Hub City family tradition! It's the Christmas Eve breakfast at the Old Country Store, but this year, it looks a little different. "We've had a little bit…
Residents react to Governor Lee's latest executive order
JACKSON, Tenn. -- On Sunday, Governor Bill Lee issued a statement and executive order on restrictions due to the COVID-19 surge in the state. In the announcement, he said about 10,000…
Local church presents Dream Center with generous donation
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local church makes a generous donation to a West Tennessee organization. Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church, located on Glass Street in Jackson, presented the Dream Center a check…
Salvation Army, RIFA help bring Christmas to families in need
JACKSON, Tenn. -- It's just one week away from Christmas and the holidays just got a little brighter for some families in West Tennessee. "They gave me a turkey and I…
Madison County Sheriff's Office deputies receive fruit baskets
DENMARK, Tenn. -- The Madison County Sheriff's Office received a big thank you. One-hundred and twenty fruit baskets were donated to the deputies of the MCSO as a way to say thank you for their hard work in keeping the…
Tennessee Attorney General speaks on multi-state lawsuit against Google
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Tennessee Attorney General Herbert Slatery, along with attorneys general from three other states, met virtually Thursday to discuss the antitrust lawsuit. The suit was filed by more than three…
Honor Society students hold canned food drive in Decatur County
PARSONS, Tenn. -- A group of students at a local elementary school are making Christmas a little brighter for people who live in the community. These kids with the Parsons Elementary…
Committee meets to discuss changes to 2015 act relating to sheriff’s offices
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Madison County Legislative and Resolution Committee met Wednesday afternoon at the Madison County Complex. The committee discussed the wording of the Civil Service Private Act. The act focuses…
McKenzie welcomes back Mistletoe Market for holiday season
McKENZIE, Tenn. -- It's beginning to look like Christmas in the City of McKenzie. With Christmas decorations all over downtown, but this year Christmas will be a little different. Due to the coronavirus pandemic,…
Organization hosts annual 'Toys for Tots' drive
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Captain Jack Holland Marine Corps League Detachment #735 will be collecting toys for the annual 'Toys for Tots' drive this Saturday and Sunday, December 12-13 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The collection will be at…
Santa House event opens in downtown Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- If you're looking for a local place to find Santa and tell him your Christmas wishes, you're in luck. It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas in the Hub City! The Santa House, located on the…
City officials discuss CARES Act funding, expenses
JACKSON, Tenn. -- City officials met Thursday for the Jackson Budget Committee meeting. City leaders met virtually to discuss several topics. One topic was the CARES Act funding and expenses. The city requested reimbursement of $1.8 million. At present, they have…
FHU holds 56th annual benefit dinner for student scholarships
HENDERSON, Tenn. -- It's that time of year when everyone is in the holiday spirit, and so is one local university. It's one of the university's largest fundraisers. Freed-Hardeman University hosted its…
Man charged in Holly Bobo case back in custody on multiple charges
BENTON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A man previously charged in the Holly Bobo case is back in custody. The Benton County Sheriff's Office has arrested 46-year-old Jason Autry on charges of being…
Jackson woman bonds with firefighters after dryer smoke scare
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Fire Department responded to a residence on Walsh Street on Saturday, after 82-year-old Clementine Spencer says she saw smoke inside her home. "I didn't know…
Shoppers seek Black Friday deals at Jackson's Columns
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Black Friday sales are in full swing, and customers are filling the stores in The Columns hoping to get a great deal. Thanksgiving has come to an end,…
RIFA serves Thanksgiving meals to needy, homeless population
JACKSON, Tenn. -- It's the most wonderful time of the year, a time for joy and giving. Regional Inter-Faith Association is serving up Thanksgiving meals with turkey, mashed potatoes, green beans, dressing…
'The Table' serves delicious Thanksgiving meals to residents
SAVANNAH, Tenn. -- Hardin County residents were served hot and delicious meals just in time for Thanksgiving. "The Table" in Savannah hosted a Thanksgiving feast, inviting people from West Tennessee to attend.…
Hardin Co. Animals Services takes in 18 unwanted dogs in one day
HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn. -- The holiday season is here, and it's a time many people think about giving or receiving a pet. It's also a time of year many of those…
West Tennessee Healthcare officials discuss vaccine, hospital renovations
JACKSON, Tenn. -- West Tennessee Healthcare professionals met virtually on Friday to discuss renovations to a local hospital, as well as COVID-19 vaccination planning. West Tennessee Healthcare's Board of Trustees discussed plans…
Helicopter flyover held in recognition of health care workers
JACKSON, Tenn. -- West Tennessee Healthcare workers were recognized with a flyover Friday. The flyover, which took place at the Jackson-Madison County General Hospital, featured two Tennessee Army National Guard Black…
Local businesses plan to protect customers as COVID cases rise
JACKSON, Tenn. -- As COVID-19 cases continue to rise in Madison County, local businesses share their plans to protect their customers. Last week, the Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department issued a county-wide mask…
Jackson Fire Department talks Thanksgiving cooking safety
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Fire Department talks fire safety ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday. Fire officials say if you are cooking up a delicious meal this holiday season, you might…
Chester Co. first responder back home after COVID diagnosis, 93-day hospital stay
BEECH BLUFF, Tenn. -- Family and friends cheered this afternoon as they welcomed 54-year-old Dwain Seaton Jr. home. Seaton spent 93 days at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital fighting for his life. Seaton,…
Shadrack's Christmas Wonderland opens in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- It's beginning to feel a lot like Christmas in the Hub City. Shadrack's Christmas Wonderland has returned once again. Friday was the first day for the lights show.…
Jackson residents react to new mask mandate
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department reinstated a mask mandate. The health department says it will go in effect at 12:01 a.m. on Saturday. It's currently set to…
Local man's wish to be baptized comes true
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Benjamin Pratt was 14-years-old when he and his friend were crossing the Bypass in Humboldt and were struck by a car. His friend was killed and Benjamin Pratt was paralyzed. Benjamin Pratt is now 29-years-old and being…
