Author: WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News Staff

August county commission meeting held Monday

MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Madison County officials met Monday evening to discuss significant business matters. Early in the evening, the Madison County commissioners convened for their August meeting. During…

Local students join the STEM cell donor registry

CHESTER COUNTY, Tenn. -- From books and lectures to being a personal hero to someone in need, these students are saying "Yes" to the cause. Freed-Hardeman University students Clark Endsley and…

TWRA sets free hunting day

The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency released two news releases: TENNESSEE’S 2023 FREE HUNTING DAY SET FOR SATURDAY, SQUIRREL SEASON TO OPEN NASHVILLE --- Tennessee residents are allowed to hunt without a license on Saturday, Aug. 26 which coincides with the opening…

UT Martin welcomes in Class of 2027

MARTIN, Tenn. – The University of Tennessee welcomed their Class of 2027 on Thursday. Incoming students enjoyed four fun-filled days as they began their journey as new Skyhawks. On Thursday, students moved in and transformed their dorms into their…

Waste collection to be held in Henry County

From the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation: NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) mobile household hazardous waste collection service will be in Henry County on Saturday, Aug. 26. Tennesseans are encouraged to bring household hazardous…

TWRA 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 contact us at Ask.TWRA@tn.gov and provide…

Family seeks answers after relative fatally shot

HENDERSON, Tenn.---A Chester county family is left with many unanswered questions after their relative was fatally shot during an arrest operation by FBI agents. Thursday morning an arrest warrant by FBI agents ended in the fatal shooting of a Chester…

Drivers test their skills at a Hub City Speed event

JACKSON, Tenn.---A popular event puts driver's racing skills to the test. Hosted by Hub City Speed the 5th autocross event of 2023 was held on Sunday. The event was open to all ages, experience levels, and vehicles, as long as…

Unique expo offers guests a look at the unusual

JACKSON, Tenn.---A special expo draws animal lovers to the Jackson Fairgrounds. The Jackson Fairgrounds recently played host to the Exotic Pet Expo that brought in a large number of people from all around West Tennessee. A wide variety of different…

Local stars make some plays for a great cause

JACKSON, Tenn.---Softball season may have ended across the nation, but for these officials and Jackson celebrities it has only just begun. This year marked the second year of Jackson's Celebrity Softball Game.…

Local football player injured during game

JACKSON, Tenn.---A local high school football player is injured. On Friday, August 18, a Liberty Tech High School football player was injured during the game against JCM. During the game, a Liberty Tech player was escorted off the field via…

FHU welcomes new students to campus

HENDERSON, Tenn.---Freshman found their new home at Freed-Hardeman University at Move-in Day. We spoke to the president of Freed-Hardeman who told us about Welcome Home. This is the day they…

A West TN fallen officer is honored

HARDIN CO. Tenn.---Highway named for fallen officer. According to the Hardin Co. Sheriff’s Department’s social media, Officer Matthew Locke was honored this morning at a ceremony in Adamsville, dedicating the naming of a section of Highway 64 in his memory. …

Lexington marks 100 years of football

LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- As the summer closes, Football Friday nights are just kicking off. Lexington High School celebrated 100 years of football on Friday evening at the Lexington High…

Football Friday Night: Week 1 Highlights & Scores

It is the first week of football here in West Tennessee! We have a list of scores and highlights from the games below: Jackson Central-Merry 31 Liberty Tech 0 [blox_vms account="WBBJ" key="493c956d6a388f8c9d9d2bdfc3a1a569c061c21c" vtitle="JCM VS LIBERTY GAME OF WEEK FOR WEEK…

Resilient West Tennessee receives grant

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A grant is helping one program reach more people. Resilient West Tennessee is a program of the Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. It's also the recipient of the ACE's Innovation…

Wanted man found in creek bed Friday

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The US Marshals Service says a wanted man was captured in a creek bed on Friday. Marshals say that Cory Waldrop, 39, was captured near Hornsby in Hardeman…

Local library offering variety of programs

LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- One library is helping its community come together through shared interests and hobbies. The Henderson County-Lexington Everett Horn Public Library has programs for all ages. The library is located…

12th Annual Alzheimer’s Conference to be held in September

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The 12th Annual Alzheimer’s Conference is being held in late September, according to West Tennessee Healthcare. This year's conference is set to be held on September 26, and will see Melanie Bunn return as a guest speaker,…

TBI: 2 arrested, items seized in Carroll County

HUNTINGDON, Tenn. -- Two people were arrested and several items were seized by law enforcement on Thursday in Carroll County. According to a news release from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, law enforcement has been targeting illicit drug activity in…

Charity Gala Announcement Party

JACKSON, Tenn.-- In advance of the upcoming Charity Gala, winners and organizers met for a preview event. To kick off the 32nd annual Charity Gala, the community foundation of West Tennessee invited…

Union University welcomes in Class of 2027

  JACKSON, Tenn. — Union University welcomed the Class of 2027 by helping them move in. This is an annual event for the university, with upperclassmen, staff, and faculty…

Pretzelmaker opens in Jackson

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A new dining option is added to the Hub City. Pretzel Maker opened its doors to Jackson residents. The store is located on Stonebrook Place. Pretzel Maker has…

No injuries in early morning Henderson County fire

HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- There were no injuries following an early morning house fire in Henderson County. According to Lynn Murphy, with the Henderson County Fire Department, firefighters were called to the 15000 block of Highway 104 North around…

Newbern Police step up enforcement for Labor Day

NEWBERN, Tenn. -- The Newbern Police Department says they are stepping up their enforcement on impaired driving. The department shared on Facebook that they will be working with the Tennessee Highway Safety Office for the "Booze It and Lose…

Nonprofit to host cornhole tournament in September

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A nonprofit says they are bringing back their cornhole tournament. CASA of West Tennessee says their Rock and Roll Cornhole Tournament will be at the Farmers Market in downtown Jackson. The tournament will serve as a fundraiser…

Gibson County Sheriff’s: Scammers posing as Fireman Association

GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Gibson County Sheriff's Office is warning residents of scammers posing as the Gibson Fireman's Association. The sheriff's office shared via Facebook that the scammers are calling from a Pennsylvania number (717) 971-6619. They say…

FULL INTERVIEW: LIFELINE Back to School blood drive

JACKSON, Tenn. -- LIFELINE Blood Services is hosting its Back to School Blood Drive! The drive is set for Thursday, August 24 at 183 Sterling Farms Drive in Jackson, with they Dyersburg location…

2nd Annual Casey Jones Village Festival set for October

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Second Annual Casey Jones Village Festival has been announced! The festival has been set for Saturday, October 14 from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m., according to a news release. The release says the festival, which is…

BBB warns of scams surrounding Maui wildfires

  JACKSON, Tenn. -- An organization warns donors to be cautious when supporting wildfire relief in Maui. In the wake of the devastating wildfires that have ravaged Maui, the Better Business Bureau…

Homeless dog Dora captured over weekend

MEDINA, Tenn. -- Good Samaritans have finally captured a homeless dog. For around a year, a local group of concerned citizens has been trying to catch a stray dog. The dog could…

American Idol live auditions are just days away

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Virtual auditions for "American Idol" are just days away from coming to a screen near you! Could you be the next American Idol? That's always the question contestants…

Huntingdon Police share update on water

HUNTINGDON, Tenn. -- According to the Huntingdon Police Department, the water plant is continuing to run with the right pH measurements. The department posted to Facebook saying that Wednesday morning tests show that the plant is running at appropriate levels,…

Tips on staying safe while online

Are you planning on taking any trips soon? Make sure to plan accordingly when it comes to using a secure network. Whether on vacation or out and about in a public space,…

City of Jackson holds fourth open house

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The City of Jackson held the last of four community open houses to allow residents to view the growth that will be coming to the city in…

Sean Dietrich headlines library fundraiser

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A fundraising event for a local library brought a special guest to the Hub City. Sean Dietrich, a columnist, novelist, podcast host, and two-time guest entertainer at the…

Healthy job market attracts home buyers

With numerous opportunities emerging due to the influx of new companies into West Tennessee, the topic of housing has gained significant traction. Across the nation, mortgage rates are experiencing an…

JSCC president search comes to an end

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A special meeting was called forth by the Tennessee Board of Regents in order to vote on two pressing matters. The first was the review and recommendation of…

New afterschool center to open its doors in Jackson

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A special after school center is opening its doors in the Hub City. The Kingdom Support Solutions Ministry Executive Director, Christina Littlejohn, will be opening up an afterschool…