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,…
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,…
JACKSON, Tenn. – “How are the roads?” We have a list of apps, maps and more to help you answer that question. First and foremost, the Tennessee Department of Transportation provides the SmartWay map. The map is available online through…
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…
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…
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…
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…
MCNAIRY COUNTY, Tenn.-- In a densely wooded area along the McNairy-Hardeman County line late Sunday night, a Norfolk Southern train derailed. WBBJ 7 Eyewitness New traveled to the site today to gather…
UNION CITY, Tenn. -- Flooding changed an entire community as some residents were displaced from their homes, or could no longer use their cars due to damages. [caption id="attachment_1677727" align="aligncenter"…
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…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- An event is held in the Hub City geared towards helping families. The Family Empowerment Expo for East Pointe and the Washington Douglass communities was held Monday. Many…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local nonprofit held their biggest fundraiser of the year. The Circles of Hope Telethon returned again to the Hub City. This event is held every year…
Storms rolled through West TN Sunday morning leaving trees downed, and flooding to some areas. Here is a look at some of the damage our viewers shared with us. If you have storm photos to share, send them to…
SHILOH, Tenn.---Local park makes changes due to exhibit updates. According to Shiloh National Military Park, beginning Monday, August 14, the visitor center will be closed completely while the park has new exhibits installed and updates made. During this time, the…
JACKSON, Tenn.---A community unites to address gun violence and provide support to victims. In a heartwarming display, Standing on God's Word Ministry and members of the community got together to help…
MCKENZIE, Tenn.---Bethel University and the City of McKenzie welcomes new students. A special carnival was held on Saturday at Bethel University where new students were welcomed by Bethel staff, current and…
JACKSON, Tenn.---A local college hosted their annual I-C.A.R.E. Back to School Summit. The event included workshops on fentanyl, gun and gang violence, domestic abuse, mental health, and successful school strategies…
JACKSON, Tenn.---A special event was held in Jackson for veterans. A Veterans Town Hall Health and Job Fair was held in the Hub City this morning. This event invited veterans to…
JACKSON, Tenn.---A local flower shop is vandalized. Local Flower, located at 3189 N Highland Ave # D in Jackson was damaged overnight by what appeared to be an attempted break in. …
JACKSON, Tenn.---A local non-profit prepares for their biggest fundraiser. The 40th Annual Circles of Hope Telethon is set for Sunday, August 13 from 1-6 p.m. at the Carl Perkins Civic Center. The…
SEE ALSO: Weekend wreck claims life of Crockett County High student ALAMO, Tenn. -- The Crockett County Sheriff's Office says a two-vehicle crash claimed the life of a 62-year-old woman on Friday. The sheriff's office reports that around 2:45 p.m.…
MEDINA, Tenn. -- Medina Funeral Home is taking action to assist grieving families by offering a complimentary service called Full-Circle Aftercare. Full-Circle Aftercare aids families in handling various post-loss tasks that…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local church is getting involved with the community to fight gun violence. Standing on God's Word Ministry is hosting an event called Stop the Bloodshed. Bishop Michael…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A man who had been evading law enforcement and fled the country after a shooting at a local apartment complex has been apprehended and is now in custody. On April 14, 2023, a hooded individual carrying a…
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CHESTER COUNTY, Tenn. -- A prolonged period of budgetary challenges in Chester County recently found resolution through a court proceeding. Attorney Michael Hill offered insights into the root causes…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local talent show is coming to a nearby town, and they are encouraging senior citizens to get involved and showcase their many talents. "We're asking for musicians, dancers, singers," said Whitney Billingsley, the City of…
The following flyers represent events happening around West Tennessee in October 2023:
It's time now to recognize this week's Educator of the Week, brought to you by the Tennessee Education Lottery. Courtney Cole is a third-grade teacher at Huntingdon Primary School in Carroll County.…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A man wanted in Jackson over a robbery has been captured at the US-Mexico border. According to a news release from the US Marshals, Jeraldo Ascencio Pacheco, 23, of Crockett County, was captured on Wednesday at the…
From LIFELINE Blood Services: LIFELINE Blood Services has an immediate need for Type O, A negative, and B negative blood types. “The need for blood is constant and sometimes that need becomes critical. We have a few local heart surgery…
MCKENZIE, Tenn. -- A local town hosted its inaugural cross country jamboree. The event took place in McKenzie and featured participation from nine teams representing various regions of West Tennessee,…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County School Board met on Thursday. This marks the school board's first meeting since the commencement of the new school year. During the session, the board recognized…
JACKSON, Tenn.-- A new business arrives in Jackson as Heartland Infusion opened its doors. The company, hailing from East Tennessee, joined forces with the Greater Jackson Chamber for a ribbon-cutting event…
HUNTINGDON, Tenn. -- An annual fair has returned to a local town. The Carroll County Fair is back in Huntingdon at the Carroll County Fairgrounds and Civic Center. Those in…
BROWNSVILLE, Tenn. — The search continues for those responsible for the death of a Brownsville woman. Brownsville Police and the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation are still on the lookout for those…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A bus tour raising awareness on gun violence made a stop in Jackson on Thursday. State representatives and state senators across Tennessee supported the tour. One of…
The following is from the University of Tennessee at Martin: MARTIN, Tenn. – The University of Tennessee at Martin will host its annual Family Weekend Sept. 8-10, featuring several events that will showcase the university and its community. [caption id="attachment_1666941"…
From the University of Memphis Lambuth: JACKSON, Tenn. — The University of Memphis Lambuth M. D. Anderson Planetarium has announced its schedule of shows for September: Friday, September 1, 1:30 pm – “TimeSpace” Tuesday, September 5, 5:30 pm – “Two Small…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Better Business Bureau reports receiving multiple reports of Jackson residents falling victim to a free government loan scam. According to the victims, they were contacted by someone claiming…
MARTIN, Tenn. -- Dr. Yancy Freeman took on his first day as University of Tennessee at Martin’s new chancellor on Wednesday. According to a news release, his first day included his…
HENDERSON, Tenn. -- Freed-Hardeman University Theatre presenting "Becky's New Car." According to the news release, this will be their first production of the 2023-24 season, and it will begin showing on Thursday, August 24 at the Black Box Theatre. You…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A memorial service honored a beloved community member. Hundreds gathered at the Carl Perkins Civic Center to commemorate the life of the late Shirlene Ross Mercer. Mercer…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- On Tuesday, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee issued a proclamation ahead of an upcoming special legislative session. The proclamation addresses public safety in Tennessee following the mass shooting at…
FAYETTE COUNTY, Tenn. -- A Fayette County lake has reopened after being damaged by storms. According to the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency, Herb Parsons Lake has reopened. It had been closed since a June storm damaged trees, knocked out power,…
WEAKLEY COUNTY, Tenn. -- Weakley and Obion County Schools will be dismissing early at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, August 9. Weakley County Schools says buses will run according to the route schedule at each school and parents are being advised…
SELMER, Tenn. -- The Selmer Police Department is cautioning the public over scam text messages. The department says that some residents may be receiving the below text message, but they want residents to know it is not coming from the…
CAMDEN, Tenn. -- Uthrive hosted its "Overcoming Addiction" seminar on Tuesday. This event aimed to assist the Camden community in tackling addiction challenges. The Camden Coalition conducted a survey in 2017,…
BOLIVAR, Tenn. -- Prepare for a series of captivating events in a local town as the Hardeman County Arts Council unveils a lineup of upcoming activities set to unfold in Bolivar.…
ADAMSVILLE, Tenn. -- There is a fourth winner of the Corporate Entrepreneur Grant as the City of Jackson, Boren and Boyd, the Bank of Jackson, and WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News continue their…
