Car, bike show held to improve lives around the world
DYER, Tenn. — A car and bike show was held on Saturday, raising funds for groups aiming to improve lives around the world. In the West Tennessee heat, engines…
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Miss Teen Volunteer Pageant: Night 3
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Friday night marks the end of preliminary competition for the Miss Tennessee Volunteer Pageant. After Friday night, every contestant will have competed in talent, fitness and wellness,…
International basketball tournament begins in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Basketball teams came together from far and wide in the Hub City for the first ever international tournament. Dr. Keith Taylor and Marlin Dotson from the Travel Basketball Team…
Day base opened at Carroll County hospital
HUNTINGDON, Tenn. -- A special ribbon cutting was held to celebrate the opening of a day base at a Carroll County hospital. "We are announcing an opening of a day base…
Curiosities Market returns to Camden
CAMDEN, Tenn. -- The Curiosities Market is returning to Camden on Saturday, July 29. It is an exciting market of small businesses that carries all things offbeat and eclectic. The first…
Civil War veteran honored by family in Humboldt
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- A local city has paid tribute to a veteran. A family in Humboldt honored their late grandfather Porter Friarson. Friarson served in the American Civil War as a…
Luncheon held for healthcare workers in Hardeman County
BOLIVAR, Tenn. -- Hardeman County and Bolivar expressed their appreciation to West Tennessee Healthcare's Medical Center EMS on Friday. Midnight on Monday, July 3, Bolivar’s contract with West Tennessee Healthcare will end,…
Beef fundraiser supports new agricultural center
HENDERSON, Tenn. -- It is Beef Month! And an event in Chester County served as a way to celebrate the month and raise funds for a highly requested Chester County building. …
Shoppers enjoy saving extra as tax free weekend kicks off
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Shoppers are out and about gathering some needed resources as school is approaching fast! Tax free, for approved items, began at 12:01 this Friday morning, and shoppers are…
McCaig’s Movie Mayhem: Haunted Mansion
https://youtu.be/s6K5O8HupNQ WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News' very own Eli McCaig is here with a review of Disney Pictures's Haunted Mansion. A woman and her son enlist a motley crew of so-called spiritual experts to help rid their home of supernatural squatters.…
Organizations gather in the Hub City to spread awareness of Human Trafficking
JACKSON, Tenn.-- This is the fourth year the Sisters With Aspiring Goals or 'S.W.A.G." hosted a Human Trafficking Awareness event in partnership with the City of Jackson. Leaders say this event…
Former deputy in West Tennessee arrested for rape
MCNAIRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- Wednesday afternoon, David Kelso, formerly with the Fayette County Sheriff's Office, was arrested. According to an arrest warrant from…
Catfish Derby & Riverfest returns to Savannah on September 9
SAVANNAH, Tenn. -- Savannah will hold the 2nd Annual Catfish Derby and Riverfest on September 9. This event will be hosted right downtown on Main Street. The festival will also have events…
Night One of the Miss Tennessee Volunteer pageant is complete
JACKSON, Tenn.-- The first night of the Miss Tennessee Volunteer Pageant is complete. The pageant took place at the Carl Perkins Civic Center in downtown Jackson. For contestants, this pageant could…
Current Miss Tennessee Volunteer reflects on past year
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Pageant week has returned to the Hub City! The Jackson Rotary Club held a luncheon Wednesday afternoon to honor the current Miss Tennessee Volunteer and meet the…
Woman wanted in connection to high-speed chase arrested
ALAMO, Tenn. -- The Crockett County Sheriff's Office says a woman wanted in connection to a high speed chase has been arrested. The department posted to Facebook on last week saying that 25-year-old Kaitlyn Graves was wanted after allegedly…
Wanted man located in Friendship, to face charges in Madison County
FRIENDSHIP, Tenn. -- A wanted man was taken into custody late Tuesday night in Friendship. The Crockett County Sheriff's Office says that around 5:15 p.m., a homeowner called 911 on old Mound Road after meeting a woman who said she…
City reminds residents they can volunteer for various boards
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The City of Jackson is reminding residents that they can volunteer for a variety of boards. Boards that you can apply to help out with include, but are not limited to, Beer Permit, Vicious Dog Committee, Jackson…
Traveling museum sails back into West Tennessee
DECATURVILLE, Tenn. -- A traveling museum has returned to West Tennessee. The museum, a ship named the Pinta, is back after two years. The replica is a traveling museum modeled after one…
Several nonprofits receive $4,000 grants
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Local nonprofit organizations were given some much needed help on Tuesday. The Jackson Bowling and Skating Family Fun Center partnered with the Community Foundation of West Tennessee to…
THP looks for next recruits, offers bonus for Memphis area
JACKSON, Tenn. – The Tennessee Highway Patrol is looking for new troopers, and they want you to know it could be you. The THP says they are in need of troopers for…
Drug Task Force conducts search in old Walmart building
UPDATE (7/31/23): Drug Task Force: Large scale drug trafficking conducted at old Walmart building EARLIER STORY: HUMBOLDT, Tenn. – A search warrant was executed in Humboldt Tuesday afternoon. Johnie Carter, the Director of the West Tennessee Drug Task Force, says…
UT Martin names next chancellor
MARTIN, Tenn. -- The University of Tennessee at Martin has confirmed Yancy Freeman will be their next chancellor. Freeman, who…
TBI, Jackson Fire seen on scene of east Jackson fire
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Fire Department and the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation responded to a fire in the Hub City. On Tuesday, there was a fire on East Chester…
JSCC down to three finalists in search for president
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson State is down to three finalists in their search for a new president. Jackson State Community College says the search is down…
Hardin County man facing 20 years in prison
JACKSON, Tenn. – A Hardin County man is facing a minimum of 20 years in a federal prison. A news release from the U.S. Attorney's Office says that deputies in McNairy County attempted to arrest Patrick Dillon Butler, 30, for…
New ice cream shop opens in north Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A new shop opened its doors in the Hub City. Happy Ice Cream offers a unique summer treat, Mexican-style ice cream and desserts. The dessert shop serves…
Tax free weekend set for July 28-30
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Summer is almost over and parents are preparing for back-to-school shopping. The traditional tax free holiday is only a few days away and parents can take advantage of…
Back-to-School Bash held in Crockett County
CROCKETT COUNTY, Tenn. -- A Back-to-School Bash was held at the Crockett County Middle School Monday. The event was held with the goal of helping students and families prepare for the…
Week-long pageant begins this week
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A week-long competition has kicked off with an introduction to a few of Jackson's city officials and leaders. The Jackson Lions Club and the Old Hickory Rotary…
Public asked to be on lookout for 2 escaped Carroll County inmates
UPDATE: Both have been captured, according to the TBI. EARLIER STORY: CARROLL COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Carroll County Sheriff's Office is asking the public to be on the lookout for two escaped inmates. The sheriff's office says the two inmates…
Man given life sentence after murder of 19-year-old Patti Hathcock
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…
Teen winners crowned as pageant week returns to Jackson
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…
‘Praise in the Park’ kicks off in Jackson
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…
Coming soon: ‘Hub City Film Festival’
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 park has a unique visitor
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…
Lots of Sunshine Ahead!
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.…
Big Powerball winner out of Chattanooga
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. Rescue Squad receives grants
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…
Princesses crowned and pageant contestants greet the public
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. …
Community gathers for a special cookout in the Hub City
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…
First ever ‘Bowls for the Hungry’ happens in Jackson
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…
Community water day leads to smiles in Jackson
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…
A local business offers a “smashing” event for charity
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…
Event helps give Christmas to a special group of kids
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…
Event celebrates recovery in the Hub City
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…
2nd meeting seeks public input on city renovations
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…
Miss Teen Volunteer contestant speaks ahead of pageant
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…
Overdose occurs in lobby of Gibson County Jail
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…
McCaig’s Movie Mayhem: Barbie
https://youtu.be/VvnI3NhJ9mE WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News' very own Eli McCaig is here with a review of Warner Bros Pictures's Barbie. Barbie and Ken are having the time of their lives in the colorful and seemingly perfect world of Barbie Land. However,…
