Disclaimer: Some portions of this story may be disturbing. JACKSON, Tenn. -- The district attorney says a man has been given a life sentence in connection to the murder of 19-year-old Patti Hathcock. The news release says that Shawn Foutaine…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Miss Tennessee Teen Volunteer crowned their winner Sunday night at the Carl Perkins Civic Center. This event consisted of 49 young girls competing for titles of Miss Tennessee…
JACKSON, Tenn.---The first 'Praise in the Park' for 2023 is held. This year's first 'Praise in the Park' event was held in Conger Park Sunday afternoon. The event started at…
JACKSON, Tenn.---A new festival is set to debut in downtown Jackson next month. The Ned will be hosting the inaugural Hub City Film Festival this coming August 5th and 6th.…
SAVANNAH, Tenn.--A unique boat docks in Hardin county. We have the details on this special boat. On Sunday, the American Serenade docked at Wayne Jerrold's Park in Savannah so…
Good afternoon #WestTennessee! What a beautiful weekend it's been across the region. THIS EVENING: Mostly clear, with a low around 67. South southwest wind around 5 mph. TOMORROW: Sunny, with a high near 90. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn.---Big lottery winner in Tennessee. According to a news release from the TN Lottery, one lucky Chattanooga lottery player is $50,000 richer after matching four out of five white balls plus the Powerball in Saturday night’s drawing. The winning…
CARROLL CO. Tenn.--- Local county rescue squad receives grants. Great news out of Carroll County this week as the local rescue squad took to social media to announce two new grants they received. Read all about what the Carroll County…
A meet and greet was held for the upcoming Miss Tennessee Volunteer Pageant. The Miss Tennessee Volunteer Pageant is back. Thirty-six contestants will be competing for the crown. …
A special cookout is held in the Hub City. The Love Your Block team hosted a community cookout on Saturday. Attendees of the event got to meet Love Your Block…
JACKSON, Tenn.---The first ever Bowls for the Hungry event is held here in the Hub City. The Bowls for the Hungry was held on Saturday at the Jackson fairgrounds. Many…
JACKSON, Tenn.---A local community has fun with the rainy days in Jackson. Arrow Athletics hosted a Muddy Puddle Community Water Day. Kids were able to be free and get messy this…
JACKSON, Tenn.---This Jackson business raises money in a unique way. Jackson's Releaxe Inc. hosted a "Car Smash for Charity." This event ran from 1 p.m. until 3 Saturday afternoon. A portion…
JACKSON, Tenn. ---An organization hosts an event in the Hub City to raise funds for the children of veterans. The Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association held a poker run at Bumpus Harley-Davidson here…
JACKSON, Tenn.---Community members gather together to fight drug addiction in the Hub City. Attendees of the West Tennessee Recovery Roundup gathered at Popular Heights Baptist Church to share stories of…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Representatives with the City of Jackson, in partnership with LRK Architecture Firm, showcased potential plans for renovations to areas surrounding the Oman Arena. "Felt like this was a…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Miss Tennessee Volunteer is coming to downtown Jackson once again. One of this year's contestants, Miss West Tennessee titleholder Kim Gordon, spoke about how she is feeling. "I'm very…
TRENTON, Tenn. -- Around 7 p.m. on Friday, WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News was told of a large first responder presence at the Gibson County Jail. Tipsters reported seeing Trenton police, Gibson County Fire and EMS. Trenton Police Chief Bill Cusson…
JACKSON, Tenn. – West Tennessee Recovery Roundup is being held in Jackson on Saturday. The event will feature several guest speakers including: David Shane Young Caleb Brooks Jonathan McClayton Michael Jamieson Richard Braggs Amy Coleman Among more It will be…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Summer camps can be one of the highlights in a child's summer vacation, but this camp is empowering them not to just to have fun but to grow their…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Inmates at a local correctional facility have made a donation to the Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. CoreCivic says that the Crochet Class at the Whiteville Correctional Facility puts together handmade items to donate to groups within…
DYERSBURG, Tenn. -- The Dyersburg Police Department has shared an update on K9 Rex. Friday, the department shared that he has returned home after being rushed to the Animal Care Clinic earlier this week. Rex is still in non-enforcement status…
HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency says Browns Creek Lake will temporarily close in August. The TWRA says the lake in Natchez Trace State Park will be closed for construction starting on August 1 and will continue…
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…
BROWNSVILLE, Tenn. -- The City of Brownsville presented their annual State of the City address. In it, city leaders discussed the monumental task of upgrading the city's infrastructure to accommodate the predicted population increase due to new industries coming to…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A book talk and reception was held at the Ned in downtown Jackson Thursday to celebrate author Pamela Marshall's release of her book "The Art of Forgiveness." Marshall…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The City of Jackson is looking for your input on future plans. A Community Open House was held Thursday night for the public to review proposed designs…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A landscaping and gardening expert from the University of Tennessee Gardens in Jackson shared tips you can use. Jason Reeves, a curator at UT Gardens, said that most people…
RIPLEY, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation says a teen has been arrested in connection to a 2022 homicide in Ripley. The TBI says that on Dec. 7, 2022, their agents joined in on the investigation into the fatal…
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Georgia-Pacific is hosting two job fairs this month for careers with Dixie Jackson. According to a news release, these events aim to recruit local talent for…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Residents of Jackson could soon see a new change where they live. Mayor Scott Conger held a meeting Thursday discussing adding speed humps into new neighborhoods. Since 2019…
MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- Three Jackson men have been sentenced over a 2020 carjacking in Bolivar. Thursday, the United States Department of Justice announced that Delvion Beard, 22, Quadarius Greer, 21, and Bryson Townsley, 21, all of Jackson, have been sentenced…
LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Department of Health is supporting a local hospital with a grant. According to BradenHealth, the Henderson County Community Hospital has been granted $687,500 to help with infrastructure improvements and expanding access to healthcare services. The…
HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn. -- Tickets are on sale now for the Catfish Derby & Riverfest in Hardin County. This year's headliner is Jo Dee Messina, who is currently on her Heads Carolina-Tails California Greatest Hits tour. It will also feature…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local college says it's never too late to sign up for classes. Leaders with the University of Memphis-Lambuth Campus are asking for those interested in attending college or…
CROCKETT COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Crockett County Sheriff's Office is asking for help in locating a woman wanted for leading deputies on a high speed chase. The sheriff's office says that 25-year-old Kaitlyn Graves is wanted after allegedly leading…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Police Department held a press conference to discuss cases in which no suspect or suspects have been identified. Jackson Police Chief Thom Corley spoke on three…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The City of Jackson's Recreation and Parks Department has announced a few events happening this month. The Bowls for the Hungry charity event will be this Saturday, July…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Police Department released an update for several cases on Wednesday. April 29, 2022 -- North Parkway Shooting The…
DYERSBURG, Tenn. -- A Dyersburg Police K9 was injured during Tuesday's storms. The department posted to Facebook…
DYERSBURG, Tenn. -- Six West Tennessee law enforcement agencies are getting support in combatting violent crime. The Dyersburg Police Department announced Wednesday that they, along with Ripley Police Department, Halls Police Department, Troy Police Department, Union City Police Department, and…
JACKSON, Tenn. – A downed tree caused traffic delays just outside the Jackson city limits. Around 1:15 p.m., a tree was reported to be down on Highway 70, blocking both lanes.…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The City of Jackson has shared a reminder for those interested in fall soccer. They say if you missed the early registration deadline, then you are encouraged to register before the teams get full. The city says…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Two rounds of severe storms swept across West Tennessee Tuesday, leaving behind damage and many residents without power. The storms brought intense lightning. Angie Mangrum, who lives…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local organization gives back to students. A non-profit organization called The Morgan Leah McCarty Scholarship fund gave a total of $31,000 in scholarships to students. Eliza Gibson,…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Greater Jackson Chamber has announced who was selected for the 2023-2024 Leadership University class. This year's class will be made up of: Boran Aljafari , Madison Academic High School Analiese Anderson, Jackson Christian School Brooklen Bonds,…
PARIS, Tenn. – The Paris Fire Department was called out to a local bank on Tuesday. As the storms passed through, around 2:32 p.m., they were sent out to the Security…
WHITEVILLE, Tenn. -- Officers hosted a drive-thru food drive at Whiteville City Park on Tuesday. The Whiteville Police Department has partnered with Mid-South Food Bank to help those in the community…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- An annual fundraising event is returning to the Hub City to help the Jackson- Madison County Public Library. On Tuesday, August 15, the highly anticipated Books of Madison County…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Tennessee's attorney general is working with the Federal Trade Commission to crackdown in robocalls. According to a news release, Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti says that a joint initiative dubbed “Operation Stop Scam Calls” is targeting "telemarketers and…
