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…
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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…
‘Praise in the Park’ honors late Shirlene Mercer
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local church honors the life of a special member of the community. "Praise in the Park" shared their ministry for yet another month here in the…
West Tennessee State Fair wraps up another year
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Hub City hosted the West Tennessee State Fair at the Fairgrounds of Jackson. Visitors from all over West Tennessee were encouraged to enjoy rides, food, and other…
West TN Dive Team works to recover submerged vehicle
LEXINGTON, Tenn.---Dive team works to retrieve submerged vehicle. On Saturday, September 16 the West TN Dive Rescue and Recovery Team worked with local law enforcement and others to retrieve a vehicle from Pin Oak Lake in Lexington. The vehicle was…
Local high schoolers compete for Innovation Cup
JACKSON, Tenn.---The Jackson Madison County School System high schoolers had the chance to present their smarts at Union University. Union University's College of Business hosted the Hub City High…
Organizations join together for a special musical performance
JACKSON, Tenn.---After teaming up with the Jackson-Madison County Library, this organization held their annual event for the public. The Jackson Symphony had their 63rd annual season opening night at The NED theatre in…
Event celebrates love in the Hub City
JACKSON, Tenn.---The Hub City highlighted a special community during their annual event. The Jackson Pride had their fourth annual pride event on Saturday afternoon hosted at Conger Park. They…
Football Friday Night: Week 5 Recap
Here is a recap from week 5 of football here in West Tennessee: See final scores here. Find this weeks polls here.
Football Friday Night: Week 5 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 5 Highlights
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Governor visit highlights West Tennessee’s new state park
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. – Governor Bill Lee made a stop in north Madison County at a new local state park as part of his statewide conservation tour. Lee has made it one of his top priorities to improve and…
Local group remembers POWs, those who are MIA
JACKSON, Tenn. – A Hub City community honored the lives of those who have served. Each year, the third Friday of September has been recognized as POW-MIA Day. As of May 2023, the Defense POW-MIA Accounting Agency estimated over…
Football Friday Night: Week 5 Final Scores
It is already week five of Football Friday Nights, and we have a list of final scores below: Hardin County 38 North Side 7 Fayette Academy 24 JCS 63 South Gibson 28 USJ 6 Milan 44 JCM 16 Peabody 28 …
2023 Archeofest begins at Pinson Mounds
PINSON, Tenn. – Many groups of students went to visit a historical site and experience some traditions first hand. Archeofest at Pinson Mounds welcomed students to their sacred grounds on Friday. “Our School Day Archeofest, and we're having all…
Tips sought over armed robbery in Three Way
TRENTON, Tenn. -- Crime Stoppers is asking for the public to help in solving an armed robbery in Three Way. According to Crime Stoppers, on September 9, surveillance video captured the moment three armed men entered the Maverick gas…
Library launches program with lunch and learn
JACKSON, Tenn. – Madison County is coming together to read. The Jackson-Madison County Library launched its National Endowment for the Arts Big Read program at noon Friday with a lunch and learn. The program is focused on Circe by Madeline…
Gov. Lee joins leaders in Bolivar for brownfield bill signing
BOLIVAR, Tenn. -- Friday morning, Governor Bill Lee made a stop in Bolivar as part of the kickoff to his Statewide Conservation Tour. A press release states the tour highlights Tennessee’s conservation strategy and celebrates recent investments in state parks,…
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…
Kickoff held for this year’s ‘Canstruction’
JACKSON, Tenn. – The Regional Inter-faith Association, or RIFA, held their Canstruction kickoff party at Baker Brother BBQ in downtown Jackson Thursday afternoon. This is a come-and-go celebration for all 2023…
ARM hosts 2023 Salt & Light Banquet
JACKSON, Tenn. -- An annual event is raising funds for a local organization. Area Relief Ministries hosted its annual Salt & Light Banquet Thursday evening at the Carl Perkins…
6th Tennessee STEAM Festival set for October
From the University of Memphis Lambuth: JACKSON, Tenn.— Science, technology, engineering, art and math (STEAM) will come to life at events and activities across the state during the sixth annual Tennessee STEAM Festival taking place Oct. 13-22. Founded by the…
Jackson Fall Pickleball Tournament to begin Friday
JACKSON, Tenn. – One upcoming tournament in the Hub City puts pickle ballers against one another. The Jackson Fall Pickleball Tournament starts Friday with a singles event. They say 56 players signed…
JMCSS staff to receive first paycheck after raises
JACKSON, Tenn. – Jackson-Madison County School System employees will start receiving their first paycheck with the new raises the school system gave them. WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News Reporter Garrett Evans caught up…
Theme for 2023 Civics Essay Contest announced
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- This year theme for the Civics Essay Contest has been announced. According to Secretary of State Tre Hargett, this year's contest theme is “Why Civility Matters.” “Encouraging students to become more civically engaged is important to cultivating…
Women in Business conference focuses on safety
JACKSON, Tenn. – The Women in Business of Jackson met Thursday to learn safety tips. Jackson Police Department Officer Taylor Gibbons was the guest speaker. “We speak on women's self…
Tickets on sale for ‘The Play That Goes Wrong’
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Tickets are now on sale for "The Play That Goes Wrong." The Jackson Theatre Guild present this fall production September 28 through October 1 at the Ned in downtown Jackson. The Guild says: "From Mischief, Broadway masters…
Fundraiser to be held in Union City in November
From Discovery Park of America: (Union City, Tennessee, September 14, 2023) — A Fundraiser for Discovery Park of America’s Kirkland Scholarship Fund will be held at the Union City, Tennessee home of the late Robert and Jenny Kirkland on Thursday, Nov. 2, 2023,…
FBI reminds Tennesseans about the Safe Online Surfing Internet Challenge
From the FBI Memphis Field Office: The FBI Memphis Field Office, which covers middle and west Tennessee, is reminding teachers, parents, and students that the FBI’s Safe Online Surfing (SOS) Internet Challenge is open for the 2023-24 school year at sos.fbi.gov. This free,…
JPD to host National Night Out on October 3
JACKSON, Tenn. – The City of Jackson will celebrate National Night Out on October 3 of this year. National Night out is typically celebrated on the first Tuesday of October. This…
Volunteers Gather at Busy Intersections to Promote Suicide Awareness
JACKSON, Tenn.-- While out driving around West Tennessee Wednesday you may have spotted people holding signs urging suicide prevention. The organization behind the signs was the Tennessee Suicide Prevention Network and…
Arts in Education Week highlights an important aspect of child development
JACKSON, Tenn. – Fine arts education is important and necessary for the development of children over time. This week in September marks Arts in Education Week, which is a great opportunity…
M. D. Anderson Planetarium’s October of 2023 schedule
From the University of Memphis Lambuth: JACKSON, Tenn.— The University of Memphis Lambuth M. D. Anderson Planetarium recently announced its schedule of shows for October: Tuesday, Oct. 3, 5:30 p.m. – “Hubble Vision” Friday, Oct. 6, 1:30 p.m. – “Hubble Vision”…
UT Gardens Jackson to hold plant sale in early October
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The University of Tennessee Gardens in Jackson has announced the dates for this year's Fall in the Garden plant sale. The news release says the plant sale and lecture series will be on October 5 from 9…
State warns of scam using forged commissioner’s signature
From the Office of Tennessee Attorney General: Nashville – The Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance (TDCI) and the Tennessee Attorney General’s Office are warning consumers about a scam business that utilizes a forged signature of TDCI Commissioner Carter Lawrence. As…
West Tennessee State Fair returns to the Hub City
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The 168th annual West Tennessee State Fair has returned to the Hub City. Located at Jackson Fairgrounds Park, friends and family can enjoy fun rides and great food. …
JMCSS Education Vision Committee meets
JACKSON, Tenn. – Local school leaders met to discuss some important issues related to the school district. The Education Vision Committee with the Jackson-Madison County School District met Tuesday…
Memphis officers facing federal charges
MEMPHIS, Tenn. – The five former Memphis police officers charged with the murder of Tyre Nichols now face federal charges. A federal grand jury returned an indictment Tuesday for four counts charging the five former Memphis police officers with excessive…
Students get a look into an interactive adventure semi
JACKSON, Tenn. – The Army AS4, an interactive adventure semi, is giving students at area high schools an experience September 12-14 and 19th. The Army AS10, the eSports gaming experience, will…
Illinois fugitive located in West Tennessee
TIPTONVILLE, Tenn. – An Illinois fugitive has been captured in West Tennessee. According to the US Marshals Service, Eric Hardy, 32, of Decatur, IL, was found on Wynn Street in Tiptonville. The news release says that Hardy was wanted for…
FAME holds inaugural convening of Technical Advisory Council
From Jackson State Community College: JACKSON, TENN. – Jackson State Community College’s (JSCC) completion coordinator for the Advanced Manufacturing Technician (AMT) Co-op, Catherine Roberts, was recently inducted into the Federation for Advanced Manufacturing Education (FAME) Technical Advisory Council. The FAME…
Hub City schools do their part for 2023 Hunger Action Month
JACKSON, Tenn. – September is "Hunger Action Month" and students in the Hub City have decided to do their part to help. This is 12th year of this tradition that…
First responders come together with ‘Sea of Lights’
CROCKETT COUNTY, Tenn. – First responders in a local county came together to commemorate those who gave their all to save others. The Crockett County Chamber held a "Sea…
AACC Celebrity Golf match to be held September 12
JACKSON, Tenn. – A former NFL player visited the Hub City to fundraise for a good cause. The Jackson-Madison County African American Chamber of Commerce is having its 12th annual…
‘Battle of the Badges’ held Monday at civic center
JACKSON, Tenn. – First responders competed with each other during the 10th Battle of the Badges on Monday. The battle at the Carl Perkins Civic Center saw seven different emergency…
9/11 memorial event held in Bolivar
JACKSON, Tenn. – The Bolivar Fire Department hosted a 9/11 breakfast, memorial processional, and program Monday morning. First responders, local law enforcement, firefighters, military, and EMS personnel were all invited. A…
Annual Tina Turner Heritage Days set for later this month
BROWNSVILLE, Tenn. -- The annual Tina Turner Heritage Days celebration is taking place from September 22 to September 24. It's the 11th year of this free event which boasts three days…
‘Your Vote Matters’: Leaders gather to encourage voter registration in Tennessee
JACKSON, Tenn. -- September is a month that encourages voters and potential voters to get out and get informed. Tennessee's Secretary of State, Tre Hargett, visited with many leaders in the…
