Halloween Street Party to be held in Selmer
SELMER, Tenn. – McNairy County's Publishing Chamber of Commerce, Tourism and Town of Selmer will kick off their annual Halloween Street Party on Tuesday. This is the 12th party that they have…
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Love Your Block – Jackson, TN announces winners of Neighborhood Improvement Grants
News release from the City of Jackson: JACKSON, Tenn. – Love Your Block – Jackson, TN, on today, announced the winners of the 2023 Neighborhood Improvement Grant that was launched last month. This grant opportunity empowers residents and community groups…
Fire department aims to keep you safe, warm
Jackson, Tenn. – As the temperature outside drops, Jackson, TN families take to the indoors to keep safe and warm. They may not realize that turning up the heat can increase the risk of home heating fires. According to the latest Home Heating Fires National…
Tips for a Safe Halloween Night
JACKSON, Tenn. - The Halloween holiday is a fun time for kids to dress up and have fun, but for parents of younger children this holiday can be a little…
Tips on preparing your home for upcoming freezing temperatures
Jackson, Tenn. -- With overnight low temperatures falling below freezing for the next couple of nights in West Tennessee, it is important to prepare your home for what's to come. While we…
Superintendent Dr. Marlon King speaks to Old Hickory Rotary
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Members of the Old Hickory Rotary Club gathered together for a meeting. Jackson-Madison County Schools Superintendent, Dr. Marlon King, was the featured speaker. This event took place at…
Outdoor Equipment Solutions wins latest Corporate Entrepreneur Grant
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Another winner has been selected for the Corporate Entrepreneur Grant. The grant is in partnership with the City of Jackson, Boren and Boyd, the Bank of Jackson, and WBBJ. The newest recipient is Outdoor Equipment Solutions, a…
Out of Darkness Walk to be held Saturday
JACKSON, Tenn. – Tennessee ranks 21 among states for its high suicide rate. An event this weekend is aiming to bring awareness. …
Tennessee Red Cross Offers Steps to Keep Trick-or-Treaters Safe
News release from the American Red Cross: NASHVILLE, Tenn., Oct. 30, 2023 — It is Halloween season. Fast becoming one of the most popular holidays in this country, masses of little superheroes, cartoon and television characters will soon be out in…
Cold Weather is Coming ─ Heat Your Home Safely
News release from the American Red Cross: NASHVILLE, Tenn., Oct. 30, 2023 — A freeze warning is in effect for much of Tennessee beginning Tuesday, Oct. 31. Winter months are on the way, and temperatures will continue to drop, and many…
Rockabillys Announce 2024 Field Manager
Jackson, Tenn. - Today the second-year Jackson Rockabillys announce the naming of their new 2024 Field Manager, J.T. Scara. J.T. has over 14 years of professional and collegiate coaching experience. Most recently, he spent the previous four summers as field manager…
Positive Living Group hosts trunk or treat, chili contest in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A Hub City organization and church gathered to celebrate Halloween in safe way. The Positive Living Group and Sacred Heart of Jesus High School had a trunk or…
First United Methodist in Selmer holds fall fest for the community
SELMER, Tenn. -- One church in Selmer opens their door to the community for an evening of Halloween fun. First United Methodist Church in Selmer invited families out for a night of…
A special heritage celebration comes to Discovery Park
UNION CITY, Tenn.---The Northwest Tennessee Native American Powwow took place this morning in Union City. Many people gathered to celebrate the heritage of Native Americans. The event took place at…
Community Foundation of West Tennessee announces new endowment
News Release from Community Foundation of West Tennessee Community Foundation of West Tennessee Announces New Endowment JACKSON, Tenn. – The Community Foundation of West Tennessee Board of Trustees has established a new endowment in honor of past board chairman, Bill…
A local school celebrates 20 years of education in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn.---A local high school celebrates another year of educating students in the Hub city. We give you an inside look at the celebration. Madison Academic High School is celebrating…
Local ghosts and goblins celebrate Halloween at the Farmer’s Market
JACKSON, Tenn.---Rain didn't stop a local community from celebrating the Halloween holiday. The Farmer's Market held their annual trunk or treat event under the pavilion in Downtown Jackson. …
Boxers duke it out for a good cause
JACKSON, Tenn.---Let's get ready to rumble! An annual boxing match returns to the Hub city. The 6th Annual Hub City Fight Night Amateur Boxing Show made its way to West Jackson.…
Football Friday Night: Week 11 Polls
It is time to voice your opinion after another Friday night of football in West Tennessee! Need a refresher before you vote? Check out the games here. See scores here. Vote for your favorites below: [gravityform id="317" title="false"…
Football Friday Night: Week 11 Recap
We have a recap of what went down for Week 11 of Football Friday Night: Find more Football Friday Night content here.
Football Friday Night: Week 11 Highlights
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Pet of the Week: Grove
This week's Pet of the Week from Hero West Rescue is Grove! Grove had a bit of a sad start, being found as a stray by a kind citizen in December…
Ghost Tour of Jackson held Friday night
JACKSON, Tenn. – As Halloween approaches, the City of Jackson takes on a spooky atmosphere with ghosts roaming the town. Jackson area business and professional women hosted their ghost walking tour…
Chili cookoff held for Carl Perkins Center
HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn. -- Local chefs rose to the challenge for a good cause Friday night for the 2nd annual Hardin County Carl Perkins Center Chili Cookoff. Those in attendance at…
Football Friday Night: Week 11 Final Scores
Final scores for Week 11 of Football Friday Nights: JCS 17 TCA 27 Ripley 15 Dyersburg 45 Gleason 50 Halls 44 Greenfield 7 Dresden 63 West Carroll 13 McKenzie 42 Liberty Tech 20 Bolivar 76 Perry County 26 Bruceton 25…
Positive messages inscribed on cotton bales
HUNTINGDON, Tenn. – In observance of National Health Month, some area farmers are displaying positive messages in their fields in a unique way. The Carroll County Health Department has been…
Merch Day Day set to return on November 10
JACKSON, Tenn. – Jackson Hidden Tracks is excited to announce the return of Merch Day. It was created to identify the local music scene. This event will take place on November…
Corporate Entrepreneur Grant: Three Little Boos
The City of Jackson, Boren and Boyd, the Bank of Jackson, and WBBJ-TV have partnered together once again to give back to small businesses in West Tennessee through a monthly competition. This…
Educator of the Week: Jill Zemer
It's time to recognize this week's Educator of the Week, presented by the Tennessee Education Lottery. This week's nominee is Jill Zemer, a first grade teacher at Caywood Elementary School in Lexington.…
Tips for pet safety during Halloween fun
Halloween is still a couple of days away, but parties and neighborhood trick-or-treating may take place as early as this weekend. It is important to prepare not only for candy seekers…
Several 2023 Veterans’ Day activities planned for Madison County
News release about upcoming Veterans' Day events: 2023 Veterans’ Day Activities for Madison County: 1. November 2, Salute to Veterans Military Ball. Madison Downs Event Venue, 4506 US-45 Bypass, Jackson. 6:00 pm cocktail hour, 7:00 pm plated dinner, You don’t…
Brooks Shaw’s Old Country Store Offers November Events to Be Thankful For
News release from Bramblett Group: Jackson, Tennessee — (Oct. 30, 2023) — The leaves may be turning and the weather may be cooling, but Brooks Shaw’s Old Country Store and Casey Jones Village continue to provide plenty of occasions for…
10th Boo Bash held in McKenzie
MCKENZIE, Tenn. -- Residents came together in their best spooky costumes for the 10th annual Boo Bash event in McKenzie Thursday night. The spooktacular event started with trunk or treating for…
Jackson schools work together to benefit RIFA
JACKSON, Tenn. – Local schools may be rivals on the field, but they still come together for our community. Jackson-Madison County Schools, along with Jackson Christian School, Trinity, and University School…
STAR Center holds 8th annual ‘Dancing With the STARS’
JACKSON, Tenn. – The STAR Center held their 8th annual "Dancing With the STARS" event at the Jackson Fairgrounds on Thursday. City leaders across Jackson were asked to show…
TVA holds meeting to get community input on new project
HAYWOOD COUNTY, Tenn. – A local county gathered to share their input on a community project. The Tennessee Valley Authority is thinking of improving some of their transmissions systems to help…
Interstate exits at Hollywood Drive to reopen later this week
JACKSON, Tenn. – Those traveling the area of Hollywood Drive exit on Interstate 40 east and westbound will notice some changes this weekend. The Tennessee Department of Transportation announced today that I-40…
LIFELINE’s ‘Vein Drain’ blood drive returns for Halloween season
JACKSON, Tenn. -- LIFELINE Blood Services hosted their annual Halloween-themed "Vein Drain" blood drive. The event took place from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the facility on Sterling Farms Drive in…
WBBJ celebrates Halloween early with costume party!
The staff of WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News celebrated Halloween early with a costume party! Check out the gallery below and vote on who your favorite costume is!
First responders fight field fire in Crockett County
CROCKETT COUNTY, Tenn. -- Fire fighters were called out to Crockett County Thursday over a field fire. The fire near Simmons Road and Highway 79 first began around 2:30 p.m., with it being contained around 4:50 p.m., according to…
City’s Budget Committee makes amendments to address safety and more
JACKSON, Tenn. -- There were multiple items discussed on the agenda Thursday at the City of Jackson Budget Committee meeting. On the agenda were three different amendments that were approved by the…
Portion of Christmasville Road to close for culvert replacement
From the Madison County Highway Department: Madison County Highway Superintendent Bart Walls has authorized the closure of Christmasville Road for a culvert replacement on TUESDAY OCTOBER 31 AND WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 1, 2023. Repairs will be performed on Christmasville Road at…
BBB warns of online ticket scams
JACKSON, Tenn. – The Better Business Bureau is warning locals to be on the lookout for a new scam that is arising. This time it deals with purchasing event tickets online.…
Town and Country marks 55 years of service
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. – A local company is celebrating over half a century of business in the area. Town and Country Realtors are celebrating 55 years of servicing the West…
Air Evac Lifeteam celebrates 25 years of service
JACKSON, Tenn. – Air Evac Lifeteam celebrated 25 years of service to the City of Jackson. A reception took place at the hangar, located at 54 Medical Center Drive, for…
USJ team gets send off from community
JACKSON, Tenn. – A community is saying goodbye and good luck to one local team as they head off to play. There was a send off Wednesday at the…
Alamo woman becomes finalist for FFA top achievement award
ALAMO, Tenn. – A local woman is one finalist for this year's Future Farmers of America top achievement award. Lainey Hutchison, from Alamo, is one of four finalists for the American Star…
City of Jackson begins leaf pickup for the season
JACKSON, Tenn. – The City of Jackson's city-wide leaf pickup season is now underway. The City of Jackson's grounds keeping began collecting leaves Wednesday morning. During this time, crews swept the…
Law enforcement investigating disappearance of Sardis couple
UPDATE (11/20/23): Officials with the Henderson County Sheriff's Department confirm Kevin Perry died by suicide in Indiana as state police were entering his hotel room. Stay with us as more details are expected at a later date. No additional information…
Residents lace up shoes in support of those battling breast cancer
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Participants across the Hub City came together for the 14th annual Take Your Girls Night Out 5K and one-mile walk. The race kicked off at the…
