Hot Wing Fest heats things up in Hub City
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Things heated up in downtown Jackson with this local festival. The Jackson Entrepreneurs hosted the Hot Wing Festival at the West Tennessee Farmers Market. Visitors were able to…
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Baseball tournament brings players from 7 states to Hub City
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Young children across several states compete for a championship belt and rings. The West Tennessee Healthcare Sportsplex hosted a tournament that included 91 baseball teams over the weekend. Teams…
Showers Return To The Region This Evening, Lots Of Sunshine To Follow
HAPPY FALL, Y'ALL! Great weekend so far in West Tennessee! Showers will start to develop around 8pm this evening, with maybe a thunderstorm or two overnight. TONIGHT: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63.…
Football Friday Night: Week 6 Recap
Here is a recap from week 6 of football here in West Tennessee: See final scores here. Find this weeks polls here.
Football Friday Night: Week 6 Highlights
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Football Friday Night: Week 6 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.
Tina Turner fans gather Heritage Days fest, first since her passing
HAYWOOD COUNTY, Tenn. -- A small town celebrates 50 years of a hit song while honoring one of their own. The West Tennessee Delta Heritage Center gathered Tina Turner fans of…
Football Friday Night: Week 6 Final Scores
Week 6 of Football Friday Nights are here! See the final scores here: Huntingdon 32 Milan 14 Dyersburg 21 North Side 13 Lexington 35 South Side 14 Chester County 28 South Gibson 35 Dyer County 19 Crockett County 17 Gibson…
Event connects foster parents, caregivers with resources
MILAN, Tenn. – A Foster Care Conference and Resource event took place Friday in Milan. The event gave anyone involved in foster care the chance to gather at Chapel Hill…
45th Chester County Barbecue Festival continues into weekend
HENDERSON, Tenn. – Fun times are happening in a local city as the 45th annual Chester County Barbecue Festival continues through the weekend. The community is invited to support each other…
New EV charges come to Henderson
HENDERSON, Tenn. – Friday was a big day for Henderson as the first EV chargers were debuted and put to use. Represented at the ribbon cutting was the City of Henderson,…
New event brings regional leaders, stakeholders together
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A new event series brought regional leaders and stakeholders together. "The Breakfast Club" is designed for discussing topics vital to the enhancement and development of the West Tennessee…
Crockett County Sheriff issues notice for missing man
From the Crockett County Sheriff's Office: Public notice regarding missing possibly endangered man. Jeff Nolen DOB 12/12/1966 was last seen leaving his mothers residence in Alamo on 9/21. Nolen is 5’10, 215 pounds. He was last seen wearing blue…
UT Martin to host inaugural luncheon
MARTIN, Tenn. -- The first ever Dr. Henry H. Parker Speaker Series and Legacy Luncheon is being held in October. The luncheon, set for October 20 at the Duncan Ballroom in the Boling University Center at 11 a.m., will have…
Jack’s Launching Classroom Giveaway in Honor of World Teachers’ Day
From Jack's: BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (Sept. 20, 2023) — Jack’s Family Restaurants (Jack’s) — a Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) headquartered in Birmingham and boasting more than 240 locations across Alabama, Tennessee, Georgia and Mississippi — today announced it will launch a social media-driven classroom giveaway across the…
Fishing regulations set, application period for early season WMA Waterfowl to open
The following news releases are from the TWRA: COMMISSION APPROVES FISHING REGULATIONS AT SEPTEMBER MEETING HUMPHREYS COUNTY, Tenn. --- The Tennessee Fish and Wildlife Commission approved the 2024-25 sportfish and commercial fishing regulations at a one-day meeting held at Buffalo Ridge Refuge.…
Suspects arrested in connection to Three Way armed robbery
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A joint effort by two law enforcement agencies has resulted in the capture of three robbery suspects. According to the Madison County Sheriff's Office, three suspects have been found in connection to the armed robbery at…
US Marshals join search for McNairy County shooting suspect
UPDATE (9/25/23): Authorities capture McNairy County shooting suspect MCNAIRY COUNTY, Tenn. – The McNairy County Sheriff's Office is on the hunt for a McNairy County man named Doyle Jarnigan, who is…
Search warrant executed at McKenzie gas station
MCKENZIE, Tenn. -- A search warrant was executed at a McKenzie gas station Thursday night. According to McKenzie Police Chief Ryan White, their department along with the 24th Judicial District Drug Task Force, executed a search warrant at a gas…
Local group fundraises through Rock and Roll Cornhole Tournament
JACKSON, Tenn. – The 7th annual Rock and Roll Cornhole Tournament was held at the West Tennessee Farmers Market. Twenty-two teams signed up and paid their entry fee to…
Officials hear from residents to create master plan in Huntingdon
HUNTINGDON, Tenn. -- Huntingdon is in the process of creating a master plan for recreational facilities. Officials held two meetings Thursday, where they heard from residents ranging from high school students…
Local group marks Constitution Week
JACKSON, Tenn. – The Jackson-Madison Chapter National Society Daughters of the American Revolution celebrated "Constitution Week" on Thursday. Sunday, September 17 marked the beginning of this year's Constitution Week. The week…
GRRP grant goes to Wesley Living
LEXINGTON, Tenn. – Wesley Living and the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) hosted a special event in Henderson County on Thursday. The grant was awarded to Wesley…
Local high school wins city’s Innovation Cup
JACKSON, Tenn. – A school in Jackson celebrated becoming champions. Members of South Side's Hub City Innovation Cup team and coach discuss their win in the 2023-2024 Hub City Innovation…
Sister testifies against man who allegedly shot at her, killed fiancé
JACKSON, Tenn. – A man charged with first-degree murder and attempted first-degree murder was in court Wednesday afternoon. This incident dates back to March 22 of this year. The defendant was…
Drivers urged to be cautious as new bypass turns into high-accident area
HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. – Drivers are being warned to drive extra carefully around a new local bypass because it's become a high-accident area. Concerns are arising as the number of accidents have…
TBI: Man faces charges following sexual exploitation of a minor investigation
PARIS, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation says a Paris man has been arrested over alleged sexual exploitation of a minor. The TBI says that Tuesday, agents received a tip of possible child sexual abuse material involving a young…
Alzheimer’s Tennessee holding statewide race
JACKSON, Tenn. – There is a race being held to raise Alzheimer's awareness. Six out of 10 individuals with dementia will wander. However, hundreds of missing Tennesseans have been found safe…
WestStar accepting applications for class of 2024
From the University of Tennessee at Martin: MARTIN, Tenn. -- Applications are now being accepted for the University of Tennessee at Martin WestStar Leadership Program’s class of 2024. The WestStar program is the largest and oldest regional leadership program in…
First ever Robert Kirk Lee Scholarship given to Bolivar officer
MARTIN, Tenn. -- The first recipient of the Robert Kirk Lee Scholarship has been announced. According to a news release, Bolivar Police Department Officer Aaron Hasapis received the scholarship at the University of Tennessee Martin Selmer Center. The release says Hasapis…
Shooting suspect sought by McNairy County Sheriff’s Office
UPDATE (9/25/23): Authorities capture McNairy County shooting suspect MCNAIRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- The McNairy County Sheriff's Office is seeking help in locating a shooting suspect. The sheriff's office says the shooting occurred in the early morning hours of Wednesday,…
West Tennessee Legal Services receives grant
WASHINGTON -- West Tennessee Legal Services is getting a grant for Pro Bono services. According to the news release, WTLS has been awarded $56,717 from the Legal Services Corporation, making them one of 17 organizations to receive the grant. The release…
Multiple residents displaced following apartment fire in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- An investigation is underway after an apartment building caught fire Tuesday in Jackson. The Jackson Fire Department responded to an apartment building fire around 11:40 a.m. at the Brookfield…
2023 OktoberFest set for September 30
JACKSON, Tenn. – OktoberFest is returning, bringing back beer, brats, and football for the good of a local school. OktoberFest will be from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on September 30 at…
North Side soccer players visit elementary students
JACKSON, Tenn. – Members of the North Side High School girls soccer team held an exhibition for elementary students at Thelma Barker Elementary School on Monday. The student athletes encouraged the…
‘Remember Me’ walk set for early October
JACKSON, Tenn. – A local university is set to host a special event. The event is the 15th annual Remember Me Commemorative Walk, which is taking place on Monday, October 2. …
Man convicted after shooting victim 11 times, district attorney says
TRENTON, Tenn. -- A man has been convicted after shooting a victim 11 times back in 2021. According to District Attorney General Frederick Agee, 34-year-old Jarvis Emerson was convicted of attempted first-degree murder with serious bodily injury, especially aggravated burglary, employing…
Positive Living Group to host trunk-or-treat event
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Positive Living Group says they will be hosting a trunk-or-treat in October. The Positive Living Group says the event will be from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. on October 29 at Sacred Heart of Jesus High…
JTA to offer shuttle service during food festival
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Transit Authority is offering a shuttle during the Jackson International Food and Art Festival. JTA says the shuttle will leave…
Crews respond to fire at west Jackson apartments
JACKSON, Tenn. — The Jackson Fire Department responded to an apartment fire Tuesday. Fire Chief Don Friddle says the call came in around 11:49 a.m., with firefighters arriving to find a two-story wood frame fire at the Brookfield Apartments.…
Hardeman County man receives 10-year sentence
MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- A Hardeman County man has received his sentence following traffic stop in 2022. According to United States Attorney's office, 34-year-old Fabian Bills' has been sentenced to 120 months -- 10 years -- in federal prison after pleading…
‘One More Light’ event held in honor of Suicide Prevention Month
HENDERSON, Tenn. – Freed-Hardeman University held their annual One More Light event Monday evening on campus to support individuals who have lost someone by suicide or those who have been impacted…
BBB warns of scams in West Tennessee
JACKSON, Tenn. – The Better Business Bureau has reported a couple of scam stories that are becoming more common in West Tennessee. One includes a car wrap scam, where popular food and…
Local rescue squad to host Zombie 5K Run
GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. – Just in time for spooky season, the Humboldt Area Rescue Squad is hosting a Zombie 5K Run. It will be held on October 21 in Bailey Park. Runners…
Hardin County Ag Fair gets underway
HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn. -- Fair season is continuing in West Tennessee with an Ag Fair in Hardin County. There are games, rides, food, and fun. This year there are also pageants…
Endangered Child Alert: Bristol Dodd in Henderson County
ALERT FROM THE TBI: An Endangered Child Alert has been issued for 8-year-old Bristol Dodd on behalf of the Henderson County Sheriff’s Office. Bristol is 4’, 75 lbs., with blonde hair and blue eyes. Bristol was last seen on September…
Potential suspect sought in Henderson County shooting
HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. – A possible suspect is wanted for questioning regarding a shooting in Henderson County. We received a call from a WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News tipsters regarding a shooting…
Suspect found after threat made to local high school
MARTIN, Tenn. -- The Martin Police Department says a suspect has been found following a threat made to Westview High School. The police department says around 10:15 a.m. on Monday, staff were made aware of a threat made through a…
2 men facing drug charges after traffic stop
DYERSBURG, Tenn. -- Two Dyersburg men have been arrested and are facing drug charges. The Dyersburg Police Department says that Saturday evening, a unit was "conducting surveillance on a residence on Speedway Street." The two men -- Thomas Cross,…
Vehicle overturns in midtown Jackson wreck
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A car overturned in a wreck in midtown Jackson. Around 8:45 Sunday evening, we received a call from a WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News Tipster concerning an accident on…
