JACKSON, Tenn. -- Starts With Us hosted a solution session to discuss gun safety in Tennessee. Following the Covenant Elementary School shooting, Tennesseans rallied together to have a group discussion regarding gun safety with citizens solutions. This discussion was hosted…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The highly anticipated Martini Party fundraiser is back again, offering a ton of fun for participants. The event will be held Friday, September 29 at 7 p.m. It's…
RIPLEY, Tenn. -- A local town celebrated an impressive anniversary. The City of Ripley observed their 100th annual Labor Day celebration Starting on the September 2, it continued through to…
MARTIN, Tenn. -- The Soybean Festival commenced its events with an interesting art gallery. The Soybean Festival commences its events with an interesting art gallery. The University of Tennessee at…
JACKSON, Tenn.---Residents enjoy Day 3 of a local festival. The African Street Festival presented by the Society for African American Cultural Awareness held day three of its festival on…
SHILOH, Tenn.--Shiloh National Military Park honors Labor Day with captivating Civil War cannon fire demonstrations. WBBJ-7 Eyewitness news takes you to the front lines. In a commemorative celebration of Labor Day,…
JACKSON, Tenn.---A local neighborhood celebrates another year of being together. Neighbors of Cotton Ridge Drive joined together Saturday afternoon to celebrate being thankful for what they have. For the past four years,…
HENDERSON, Tenn.---This local college celebrates a new win for both male and female teams. Freed-Hardeman University held a ribbon cutting Saturday afternoon. The Patterson and Craft family have both helped with…
JACKSON, Tenn.---A local business collapses in Jackson. We received a tip shortly after 2 pm Saturday stating that a building had fallen near downtown. Our crews arrived to the scene at McCowat-Mercer…
JACKSON, Tenn.---One festival brings African culture to the Hub City in a unique way. Day two of the 33rd Annual African Street Festival happened today in Jackson. Today's events…
JACKSON, Tenn.---Hub City Flea Market returns to the Jackson Fairgrounds this weekend with lots of unique finds. This month's market features vendors offering custom tees, handbags, shoes, ammo, baked goods, jewelry, hand-painted…
Here is a recap from week 3 of football here in West Tennessee: See final scores here. Find this weeks polls here.
Liberty @ South Side ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Lexington @ Crockett Co. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- USJ @ TCA [blox_vms…
JACKSON, Tenn. – The Society of African American Cultural Awareness is holding their 33rd year of the African Street Festival. The African Street Festival brings African culture to the Hub…
JACKSON, Tenn. – It's the first Friday of the month so make sure you have on your best walking shoes! First Friday Art Walk made its monthly return in downtown Jackson. …
It is the third week of football here in West Tennessee! See final scores below: Liberty 0 South Side 36 Lexington 10 Crockett County 37 USJ 28 TCA 19 Camden Central 31 JCM 14 Riverside 42 Peabody 10 South Gibson…
HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn. -- A special ribbon cutting was held in Hardin County to celebrate the opening of a new establishment that will be making a difference for women. In a…
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. – A food drive for seniors was held Friday at the West Madison Senior Center on Huntersville-Denmark Road in west Madison County. This food drive is for…
MCKENZIE, Tenn. -- Nine people have been arrested amid an ongoing and joint drug investigation. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation says that over the last month, investigators have been targeting illicit drug activity in McKenzie, leading to the search of…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A missing man that's been on the run has been found and arrested. Donnie Padgett, 62, of Hardin County, had been missing for over a week before being…
With a holiday weekend ahead, and good temperatures, WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News Reporter Diamon O'Daniel has a fun roadmap planned out that you can take advantage of. If you are near the…
It's time to recognize this week's Educator of the Week, presented by the Tennessee Education Lottery. Erin Tims is a culinary arts teacher at Crockett County High School in Alamo. She has…
JACKSON, Tenn. – Teachers and school faculty flocked to the Oman Arena for the WeCARE kickoff event Thursday afternoon. This event, held by the Jackson-Madison County School System, kicked off…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Thursday, kids had the opportunity to come together to celebrate the return of school. The Salvation Army hosted the "Splash Outta Summer" event. The event had fun activities…
JACKSON, Tenn. – There's a new resource focusing on the healthcare needs of West Tennessee. Thursday, friends, family members, and donors gathered to learn more about the new West…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson city officials convened for their monthly workshop session Thursday afternoon. In preparation for the September city council meeting, Mayor Scott Conger and council members convened to review…
JACKSON, Tenn. – It's International Overdose Awareness Day. The Jackson-Madison Prevention Coalition and the City of Jackson Recreation and Parks Department held a community awareness fair at Westwood Community Center. In…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Birth Choice held a dedication ceremony and ribbon cutting Thursday as they celebrated new additions. Birth Choice celebrated their third mobile clinic, their latest ultrasound machine, and…
JACKSON, Tenn. – The Hub City’s local library is thrilled for their recent grant that helps out their technology access. The Jackson-Madison County Public Library has been granted up to…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Madison County Finance Department and constructors convened Thursday afternoon to place bids on the Pope Elementary School project. Up to 20 construction businesses were in attendance.…
GRAND JUNCTION, Tenn. – Students at one area school had a chance to kick-off football season and hear from an NFL sports figure who is also a West Tennessee native. …
JACKSON, Tenn. – An annual celebration is returning to the Hub City this weekend. Preparations are underway for the 33rd annual African Street Festival. The festival will be held Friday…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A three-year repair project is set to begin after Labor Day. According to the Tennessee Department of Transportation, contract crews will begin putting up signs on September 5 for a bridge repair project on SR 128…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson community is being invited to celebrate the signing of the country's Constitution. The Jackson-Madison Chapter National Society Daughters of the American Revolution says their organization will be celebrating Constitution Week from Sept. 17 to Sept.…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A car, truck and motorcycle show is being held for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. A news release says that Parkway Christian Auto Club of Jackson will hold their 16th Annual “St. Jude Car, Truck & Motorcycle…
LIFELINE Blood Services has shared a list of blood drives being held during September of 2023: Simmons Bank -Bolivar 9/01/2023 12:00pm – 5:00pm Save-A-Lot – McKenzie 9/01/2023 12:00pm – 6:00pm Lowe’s – Milan 9/01/2023 1:00pm – 6:00pm Food Rite (Armory…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local fire caused both lanes of a popular road to be cut off for around two hours. The fire occurred near the University of Memphis Lambuth Campus,…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A special media day was held to celebrate high school football in the Hub City and honor first responders. On Wednesday, the highly anticipated Commissioners Cup Media Day…
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. – An annual golf tournament for a great cause is returning to Gibson County. The 27th annual David H. Martin Memorial Golf Tournament will be held on September…
HUNTINGDON, Tenn. – A shooting in Huntingdon is under investigation. According to officials, law enforcement was notified on Thursday that a 29-year-old man was shot three times at the Hunter Ridge Apartments. The man was taken to Vanderbilt in Middle…
GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- If you've ever had a desire to serve your community, there's no better time than the present to start. The Gibson County Fire Department is currently recruiting volunteers…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local organization hosted an event this evening to provide the community with an update on its progress. The Community Foundation of West Tennessee held its Foundation…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Numerous businesses are grappling with the challenge of filling job openings. As a result, there is a noticeable uptick in "now hiring" signs throughout West Tennessee. The reasons behind…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- An annual event celebrating women takes a nostalgic turn as the Vintage Ball returns to the Hub City. The event is scheduled for Thursday, September 7 at The…
MILAN, Tenn. -- There was a train derailment in Milan over the weekend. According to the Milan Fire Department, a railroad bridge collapsed near the Dreamwood Street vicinity. The collapse was attributed to…
UPDATE (8/31/23): THP confirms 2 deaths, shares details on Monday I-40 crash MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- An afternoon crash caused delays on Interstate 40 Monday. The crash involving two semis…
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. – After serving the local community and many others for over a century, Simmons Shoe Store, a beloved fixture of Humboldt, announced its closure. According to store owner…
MARTIN, Tenn. – This year’s Tennessee Soybean Festival is set for September 2 through September 9 in Martin. The music headliners for this year's festival will be “Cheap Trick” on September…
JACKSON, Tenn. – A local non-profit was a received a visit from Gov. Bill Lee and first lady Maria Lee on Monday. The pair had the opportunity to tour the…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Auditions were held for a new musical in the Hub City. "Joseph and The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat" will debut at The Ned on November 16-19. This play will…
