Late musician Steve Short honored Friday night
UNION CITY, Tenn. -- Discovery Park of America honored late musician Steve Short at their "Rhythm on the Rails" event. Keith Brown, Danny Anderson, Martin Big Band, and Valli Kelly…
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Summer concert series continues in downtown Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Hub City continued to rock on with the summer music series. The free concerts are held in downtown Jackson at the Amp from the month of May…
United Way of West TN named ‘Best Place for Working Parents’
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The United Way of West Tennessee has been named the 2023 Best Place for Working Parents. The Best Place for Working Parents is a growing national network of business…
McCaig’s Movie Mayhem: The Flash
https://youtu.be/jmKDNlxrxgY WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News' very own Eli McCaig is here with a review of Warner Bros' The Flash. Barry Allen uses his super speed to change the past, but his attempt to save his family creates a world without…
Mr. Bond’s Science Guys visit local library
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Kids got a cool, new and fun way to learn about science at the Jackson-Madison County Public Library. Friday, Mr. Bond's Science Guys put on a show for kids while also letting them get hands-on in…
Bridge repair planned for next week, road to partially close
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A Madison County bridge is being repaired next week, causing a part of Christmasville Road to be temporarily closed. According to the Madison County Highway Department, the bridge over Duffy's Creek, north of the Friendship…
TDOC says new warden to oversee local correction complex
TIPTONVILLE, Tenn. -- A West Tennessee prison has been appointed a new warden. The Tennessee Department of Correction says that Brandon Watwood will begin his new role of overseeing the Northwest Correction Complex on June 18. The TDOC says that…
City to host 5th Community Clean-up Day
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The City of Jackson will be hosting its fifth Community Clean-up Day soon. This event, hosted by the the City of Jackson Health and Sanitation Department, will allow residents to drop off items such as tires, mattresses,…
TWRA Weekly Fishing Forecast
TWRA Weekly Fishing Forecast See more community fishing reports across all of Tennessee in the Fishbrain app! Click here to download: https://join.fishbrain.com/tennessee Boone Reservoir - 6-13-23 Forecast Contributor – Richard Markland, Region 4 Fisheries Technician Reservoir Conditions- Reservoir elevation is 1381.881.…
Events this weekend in West Tennessee
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A big weekend is coming up, with so many events celebrating, earning money for charitable causes, or providing places for the entire family to come out and spend time together. The first events on our weekend roadmap…
Superintendent’s contract renewed, budget revised during board meeting
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County School District held a board meeting on Thursday. Two topics of note were Superintendent Dr. Marlon King's contract renewal and a revision to the Fiscal Year…
GALLERY: Crash with injuries reported in south Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- There was a crash with injuries in south Jackson Thursday night. Around 9 p.m., we received a tip that a crash had occurred along South Highland Avenue. Our crew arrived to find broken glass and a…
Summer Social held for Friends of Heart
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Volunteers and businesses came together to celebrate the hard work for one organization. Leaders Credit Union hosted the 2023 Friends of Heart Summer Social. Attendees enjoyed food…
15 inmates celebrate graduation in Madison County
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Inmates at a local jail celebrated a special accomplishment. Madison County Sheriff Julian Wiser and the Madison County Jail announced the successful completion of a pilot program aimed…
Community event being held at Conger Park this weekend
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A community event is being held at Conger Park on Saturday. The event is being held by Kingdom Support Solutions Ministries, and it will offer guests the chance to get free food and participate in gift giveaways.…
Jesus Cares of McNairy County invites community to lunch
MCNAIRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- Jesus Cares of McNairy County is inviting everyone out for lunch and a sweet treat! On Facebook, the nonprofit says that Circle T Grillin' will be cooking burgers and making taco salads while they also…
Fire department seeks ‘Single Role Non-Transport Paramedics’
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Fire Department has nine openings. The department says the openings are for the Single Role Non-Transport Paramedics, who are responsible for providing Advanced Life Saving emergency medical care. The department says that they will…
Pets Rock! Fest returning for second year
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Pets Rock! Fest is set to be held at the Jackson Fairgrounds once again! This family-friendly festival was first held last year, giving the pets of the community the chance to get their very own treats, snacks…
First ever Dixie Car Show set to be held in McLemoresville
MCLEMORESVILLE, Tenn. -- The first ever Dixie Car Show is set to be held in McLemoresville in July. It will be July 1 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. with a $20 entry free. Food is being provided by the…
Tennessee unemployment rate steady at 3.3%
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- According to a news release, Tennessee's unemployment rate is holding steady at 3.3%. The Department of Labor and Workforce Development says that the unemployment rate is the same from April, but it is also just 0.1 of…
Kids learn value of recycling at Environmental Camp in Henderson
HENDERSON, Tenn. -- Kids are getting a community-friendly opportunity. This is the first year for the Environmental Camp at the West TN Regional Recycling Hub in Henderson, but the kids and workers…
Ukrainian family welcomed by Union City Schools
UNION CITY, Tenn. -- A family forced to flee Ukraine due to Russia's invasion was welcomed with open arms in West Tennessee. Union City Schools says that the Kostanian family left their home country for the US, with three…
Flag Day at WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News
JACKSON, Tenn. -- It is Flag Day! According to the White House, the day is a way to celebrate "the enduring strength and promise that the stars and stripes on our flag have always embodied." Flag Day is also a…
Flag Day, US Army’s birthday marked in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Many gathered in attendance at Liberty Park in Jackson in celebration of Flag Day and the US Army's 248th birthday. People could be seen with flags decorating their…
Critical appeal lifted, but blood still needed
JACKSON, Tenn. -- There is an update on blood levels from LIFELINE Blood Services. LIFELINE said on Wednesday that the critical appeal for blood has been lifted, but adds that the need for blood remains. LIFELINE says that they need…
UT Gardens to mark Pollinator Week with free event
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A celebration of our pollinators is being held next week! The University of Tennessee Gardens in Jackson will be marking Pollinator Week with "Garden Buzz." They say the family-friendly celebration have representatives from the Jackson Area Beekeepers…
Several Juneteenth celebrations planned across West Tennessee
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Celebrations are planned in many West Tennessee communities as an upcoming holiday approaches. Commemorating the emancipation of African American slaves, Juneteenth officially became a federal holiday in 2021 after…
Conger, Condray react to runoff election results
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Following the results of Tuesday's mayoral runoff election, WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News spoke with the candidates. The Madison County Election…
Scott Conger wins Jackson runoff election
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The results are in, with Scott Conger winning Tuesday's mayoral runoff election, according to final unofficial results. The Madison County Election Commission reports that Ray Condray secured 41.8 percent of the vote, while incumbent Mayor Scott Conger…
Jackson Mayoral Runoff Election Results
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Tuesday, June 13, Jackson residents headed to the polls to vote, yet again, on who should be mayor. Last month, incumbent Mayor Scott Conger and mayoral candidate Ray Condray entered into the runoff after neither secured enough…
UT Martin instructor’s documentary presented in Nashville
MARTIN, Tenn. -- A West Tennessee instructor had her very own documentary presented in Nashville. The University of Tennessee at Martin says that Henri Giles's documentary “Waiting…
‘Happy Days’ coming to Gibson County
GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- "Happy Days," a 1950s musical, is coming to Gibson County. Local teens at the Nite Lite Theatre will be singing and dancing their performance of the musical at the Milan Middle School auditorium on: Friday, June…
Ground broke on new 6K manufacturing company
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A new business is coming to the area. 6K is opening a manufacturing company in Madison County on James Lawrence Road, near the McKellar-Sipes Regional Airport. 6K specializes…
9 finalists for Teacher of the Year in Tennessee revealed
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The nine finalists for this year's Teacher of the Year in Tennessee have been announced. According to the Tennessee Department of Education, the finalists for 2023-24 are: The TDOE says that the finalists will each represent the…
Tyson donates protein to local high school athletes
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- Tyson is donating protein to local high school students. Tyson says that their Humboldt facility is donating the protein to support student-athletes from Peabody High School football team. “We’re so grateful for our continued partnership with Peabody…
4 finalists named for PAEMST award
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Department of Education says there are four finalists for the Presidential Awards for Excellence in Math and Science Teaching. The TDOE says the three are: Emily McDonald, Mathematics, Red Bank High School, Hamilton County Schools…
Jackson to vote in mayoral runoff Tuesday
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson City mayoral race will come to a close at the polls Tuesday after the general election resulted in a runoff. In the general election, candidates must secure 50% of the votes plus one vote to win.…
School board hosts work session, discussing budget and more
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County School System Board of Education held their monthly work session Monday evening. The meeting included an update on the Pope School Project. The building design date was moved back two weeks at the request…
Disagreement over school system budget continues
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A budget committee meeting was held in the Hub City, with a hot topic still being discussed. The Madison County Budget Committee met on Monday to finish up the…
UPDATE: What we know on the shooting at Casey Jones Lane
UPDATE (6/16/23): Old County Store owner Brooks Shaw has shared an update regarding Sunday's shooting incident near Casey Jones Lane. According to Shaw, a review of video footage shows that "no one came from the woods behind Comfort Suites waving…
TWRA shares report on spring wild turkey hunting season
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency has released the total harvest for this year's spring wild turkey hunting season. The TWRA says the total harvest is 31,802, which they say is a six percent increase from 2022 and…
UofM Lambuth planetarium announces July schedule
JACKSON, Tenn. — The University of Memphis Lambuth M. D. Anderson Planetarium in Jackson, Tennessee, has announced its schedule of shows for July: Tuesday, July 11, 5:30 p.m. – “Capcom GO!” Friday, July 14, 1:30 p.m. – “Capcom GO!” Friday,…
Women veterans honored at local ceremony
JACKSON, Tenn. ---A commemoration was held in the Hub city to honor women veterans. The Jackson-Madison Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution held a Women’s Veterans Day Commemoration on Sunday. Jackie…
Demonstrations draw crowds to Shiloh park
SHILOH, Tenn.---Cannon fire once again echoed through the hills and valleys of Shiloh. On Saturday and Sunday, multiple cannon firing demonstrations were held at Shiloh National Military Park. The demonstrations featured…
Tournament raises money for local children’s center
JACKSON, Tenn. ---Tennis players in Jackson pick up their rackets to raise money for those in need. The Ayers Children's Medical Center hosted a tennis tournament called the West Tennessee Invitational…
Incident outside of local restaurant draws police
UPDATE (6/12/23): What we know on the shooting at Casey Jones Lane JACKSON, Tenn.---Possible shooting prompts police presence to Old Country Store parking lot. We begin with a developing…
City of Jackson Fire Department announces passing of long-time member
JACKSON, Tenn. ---The City of Jackson Fire Department is mourning one of its own today. The department took to social media Sunday morning to announce the passing of long-time member, Larry Triplett, Jr. Triplett passed away overnight Saturday after a…
TBI investigates officer-involved shooting in McNairy Co.
McNairy Co., Tenn.-- An overnight shooting in McNairy Co. prompts investigation. According to a news release from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, special agents are investigating an officer-involved shooting that happened overnight…
An annual convention brings one special group to Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. ---A convention was held in the Hub City. On Saturday, the Tennessee Constable Association held their state convention at the DoubleTree Hotel in Jackson. A large number of constables throughout…
A rockin’ festival returns to Selmer
SELMER, Tenn.--- An annual fun filled music event returns to McNairy county. The 14th annual Rockabilly Highway Revival was held on Saturday in downtown Selmer. The festival offered plenty of great music,…
