Author: WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News Staff

Date set for next Tennessee River Jam

From the Paris-Henry County Chamber of Commerce: Paris, TN – October 19, 2023 - The Tennessee River Jam is excited to announce its highly anticipated return for 2024, featuring an electrifying lineup headlined by country legends Little Texas and renowned…

Jackson Hidden Tracks’ Merch Day makes its return

From Visit Jackson, TN: [Jackson, Tenn., October 18, 2023] — Jackson Hidden Tracks is thrilled to announce the return of Merch Day on November 10th, 2023. On Merch Day 2023, we once again encourage the community to show their love for…

Group dedicated to Jackson’s growth holds monthly meeting

JACKSON, Tenn. – The Community Economic Development Commission met Tuesday at the Greater Jackson Chamber. The commission held their monthly meeting to discuss business being conducted by the Destination Marketing Organization for…

Senior Expo held in Savannah

JACKSON, Tenn. – A Senior Expo was held for local citizens Monday morning. Hardin County Health Council and Community partners sponsored a Senior Expo in Savannah. The event took place at…

Waste Collection Day to be held October 28

JACKSON, Tenn. – The City of Jackson's Waste Collection Day enables residents to dispose of harmful wastes and to recycle the correct way. Residents in the Hub City can help protect the…

City of Jackson granted more than a million for parks

JACKSON, Tenn. – Gov. Bill Lee, along with Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation, announced Monday that $26.5 million will be awarded to 32 communities across the state for local parks and…

Lane College celebrating 2023 homecoming

JACKSON, Tenn. – It's homecoming at Lane College! Activities got underway Monday evening on the campus as the school celebrated homecoming. The evening was the annual Lane Homecoming Coronation as a new…

‘Rally for Recovery’ to be held October 21

HUNTINGDON, Tenn. – A free community event will bring awareness to an important cause with the help of a special guest. The "Rally for Recovery" will be held at the National…

Global Citizen Adventure Corps shares two updates

From Global Citizen Adventure Corps: West Tennesseans Bring Clean Water and Medical Assistance to Honduras and Return Home with Much More DRESDEN, TN – When Stacie Freeman and Julie Hill founded Global Citizen Adventure Corps one year ago, they wanted to…

Health department to begin giving new COVID-19 vaccine October 18

From the Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department: JACKSON, Tenn. – The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department will begin giving the updated COVID-19 vaccine on Wednesday, October 18. The vaccine will be given daily during normal business hours (8 a.m. – 4:30…

UT Martin receives $1.54 million title III grant

From the University of Tennessee at Martin: UT MARTIN RECEIVES $1.54 MILLION TITLE III GRANT MARTIN, Tenn. – The University of Tennessee at Martin has been awarded a five-year Title III Strengthening Institutions Program grant totaling $1,543,212 to implement the…

Church group recounts trip to Israel cut short by attacks

DYER, Tenn. -- Members of a local church gathered Sunday evening to recount their recent trip to Israel this past week. Some members of First Baptist Church in Gibson County went on a pilgrimage tour in Israel earlier this month,…

Family-owned business celebrates 100 Years

FRIENDSHIP, Tenn.---A local business celebrates one hundred years of being a family-owned business. Quality Drug Store in Friendship celebrated 100 years of being open. Family and friends of Friendship were invited…

Metal music fans unite in the Hub City

JACKSON, Tenn.---A head-banging music festival visits the Hub City for the first time. Metal Devastation is a metal based music festival. This is the second year that this concert has been in…

Football Friday Night: Week 9 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.

Football Friday Night: Week 9 Highlights

South Gibson vs. Lexington ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- McNairy vs. Liberty Tech ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Peabody vs. JCM ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Gibson Co. vs.…

Super Bowl champ returns to Jackson to retire jersey

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Trey Smith, the high school three time all-state offensive lineman, former University of Tennessee football player, and NFL Super Bowl champion for the Kansas City Chiefs, returned to his…

Football Friday Night: Week 9 Final Scores

Here are the final scores for Week 9 of Football Friday Nights: South Gibson 27 Lexington 2 McNairy 47 Liberty Tech 0 Peabody 31 JCM 14 Gibson Co. 0 Huntingdon 51 Trezevant 0 Milan 49 Riverside 35 Adamsville 13 Dyersburg…

Over 50 people arrested in drug bust

HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn. – A seven-month long investigation has led to the arrest of over 50 individuals in surrounding counties. This week multiple surrounding counties were seeking 76 suspects with a…

TWRA Weekly Fishing Forecast

TWRA Weekly Fishing Forecast NOTE - The TWRA wants to build a comprehensive report each week of the state’s lakes. If you do not see a report for your favorite lake and you are someone who can provide a report, please…

Educator of the Week: Rachel Curry

It’s time to meet our Educator of the Week, brought to you by the Tennessee Lottery. Rachel Curry is a 2nd grade teacher at South Gibson County Elementary School. She has been…

Two houses lost during fire in Humboldt

HUMBOLDT, Tenn. – Multiple fire departments responded to a fire in a West Tennessee town. The fire resulted in what fire department officials told us on scene were two houses, both…

Career fair held in south Jackson at Goodwill 

JACKSON, Tenn. – A community resource event was held Thursday at the Goodwill store in south Jackson to give people of the community options for employment.  About 15 different employers set…

‘Sound the Alarm’ to be hosted by Red Cross

WHITEVILLE, Tenn. – Jackson's Red Cross is coming together to help those a local community. The American Red Cross will host their Sound the Alarm event Saturday, October 14 in Whiteville.…

Pour-your-own candle bar opens in downtown Jackson

JACKSON, Tenn. – Downtown Jackson's first pour-your-own custom candle experience has opened. Pure Scent Essence Candle Bar is open on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.  The…

Tennessee Language Center to offer online ‘Skills Booster’ course

From the Tennessee Language Center: The Tennessee Language Center Is Offering New Online Teaching English 'Skills Booster' Course (NASHVILLE, Tennessee) – The Tennessee Language Center (TLC) is offering a new Teaching English Skills Booster online course. The course serves a dual…

TAG Truck Center to open dealership in Jackson

From TAG Truck Center: TAG Truck Center to Open New Dealership in Jackson, TN December 4, 2023 JACKSON, Tenn., October 17, 2023 – TAG Truck Center Jackson, TN (TAG Jackson, TN) will open a new dealership to accommodate growth on…

M. D. Anderson Planetarium announces November 2023 schedule

From the University of Memphis Lambuth: JACKSON, Tenn.—The University of Memphis Lambuth M. D. Anderson Planetarium has announced its schedule of shows for November: Friday, Nov. 3, 1:30 p.m. - “Black Holes: the other side of infinity” Tuesday, Nov. 7, 5:30…

Chimney Doctors advise safe chimney use

JACKSON, Tenn. – With colder weather comes the chance for house fires caused by chimneys. We spoke to Jacob Kneller from the Chimney Doctor, a local business that specializes in the subject,…

Precautionary boil water canceled in Hardin County

UPDATE: Canceled: Savannah Utilities Precautionary Water Boil Notice HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn. -- Savannah Utilities has issued a precautionary boil water notice. The alert says that the notice is for all water customers in: Find more local news here.

West Tennessee Regional Recycling receives grant

CHESTER COUNTY, Tenn. – A local recycling facility is advancing recycling in West Tennessee.  The West Tennessee Regional Recycling Hub announced a grant awarded from the Recycling Partnership totaling $825,000.…

Green Acres offering pumpkins once again

MILAN, Tenn. – When the season changes to fall, it's time to get out and enjoy what a pumpkin patch has to offer for the entire family to enjoy.  Green…

4th ever Krewfest to be held October 21 

JACKSON, Tenn. – Saturday, October 21 is the 4th annual Krewfest Celebration at historic New Southern Hotel at Third Eye Curiosities.  The event is a coat drive for our homeless in partnership…