2 pools open to the public in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Two pools opened to the public in the Jackson on Monday. One is located at the Westwood Community Center, and the other is located at the TR White…
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‘Nights on Broadway’ concert series to begin June 15, market underway
MCKENZIE, Tenn. -- The City of McKenzie is about to see its own musical series begin. Local Music The Nights on Broadway series is set to kickoff with the Fajita…
Roar of cannon fire to echo across local battlefield
SHILOH, Tenn. -- The roar of cannon fire is set to echo through a local battlefield once again. Shiloh National Military Park says that this weekend, cannon firing demonstrations…
Free Fishing Day to be held on June 10
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- A day of free fishing is taking place across Tennessee's public waters on Saturday. The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency says that the 2023 Bobby Wilson Free Fishing Day will be June 10, giving all state residents and…
20th Highway 70 Yard Sale to begin Thursday
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The 20th annual Highway 70 Yard Sale is almost here! This year's sale is set to begin Thursday, June 8, giving deal seekers the chance to stop and find sales from Memphis to Camden. The sale will…
Local lodge shows appreciation to first responders
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local Elks Lodge showed their appreciation to first responders over the weekend. According to a news release, on Saturday, Elks #191 held a lunch for police, fire, and other first responders in the Jackson and Madison County…
Nationwide search ends for JSCC position
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson State Community College says a nationwide search has come to an end. The college says its search for a Assistant Vice President of Academic Affairs has concluded with Dr. Peter Hanson being appointed to the role.…
Registration open for online language classes
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Needing or wanting to learn a new way to speak to others? The Tennessee Language Center can help! The Tennessee Language Center, an agency of the Institute for Public Service of the University of Tennessee, says registration…
A new facility offers hope for troubled men
Beech Bluff, Tenn.---An organization starts a new program and opens a facility to help men close the chapter on drug addiction. We have the details on how this program will be…
A local church takes its worshipping outdoors
MILAN, Tenn.---A local church took their service outside. Recently renamed Love Elevation Church in Milan held an outdoor church service today. Apostle, Anthony Ballard says that sometimes the church service has…
A local organization celebrates one of its own
JACKSON, Tenn.--- The Salvation Army is celebrating a newly promoted captain. Former Lieutenant, Mark Cancia from the Salvation Army was promoted to Captain Sunday. Cancia says the Salvation Army has…
A local business celebrates 20 years
JACKSON, Tenn.---A local antique shop is celebrating their 20th year in business. Starting June 1st, the Carriage House Antique Market and Café held a four day celebration. During this time, almost…
Hot Weather Continues, Low Rain Chances Throughout Week
Good afternoon West Tennessee! Hopefully everyone has enjoyed the sunny and hot conditions this weekend. Thursday, June 1st was the start of Meteorological summer. Above explains the difference in meteorological and astronomical summer in the graphic below. The first weekend…
Decatur Co. Sheriff’s Dept. searching for suspect
DECATUR CO., Tenn.---Local law enforcement searching for individual. Decatur County law enforcement is seeking the public's help in finding a wanted suspect. According to the Decatur County Sheriff's Department, Michael Singer, ran from local enforcement and is wanted in several…
Local community comes together for a walk event
SELMER, Tenn. —- A special walk event is held in a local city. The 1st annual Walk for Jesus was held in Selmer, TN, on Saturday at the city park. This is the first walk event of its kind…
3rd annual Miss Juneteenth returns to Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn.---A pageant is held in the Hub City. The Society for African American Cultural Awareness held their annual Miss Juneteenth pageant at The Ned here in Jackson. Chairperson of Miss Jackson…
NFL star host a special event in Milan
MILAN, Tenn.---An an NFL player hosts a special event in a local city. NFL player Avery Williamson hosted a field day on Saturday. The event was held in Milan at the…
Cruising in support of West TN rescue workers
LEXINGTON, Tenn. ---The West Tennessee Dive Rescue and Recovery Team held a fundraiser Saturday. The team hosted the Classic Cruise In at Beech Lake in Lexington. The team was paired with…
Young entrepreneurs test their skills at a unique market
JACKSON, Tenn. ---One organization gives children the opportunity to be an entrepreneur. The Children's Entrepreneur Market came to the Hub City Saturday. This event allowed children to set up booths at the…
Walk event raises Alzheimer’s awareness in West TN
JACKSON, Tenn. ---One organization held a walk to spread awareness of a disease that affects many. The West Tennessee Alzheimer's Association held their 2nd annual Alzheimer's Tennessee-Jackson Walk at Liberty Park. …
Football camp brings local youth together
WHITEVILLE, Tenn.---A football camp was held in a local city. Whiteville held their football camp on Saturday hosted by former NFL running back Dexter McCluster. It took place at the…
Boat fire leaves one person with minor injuries
SAVANNAH, Tenn. ---A boat fire leaves one person with injuries. According to Tennessee Wildlife Resource Agency, one person was left with minor injuries…
90’s All Weekend, Low Chance For Showers And Thunderstorms Sunday
Good morning West Tennessee! 90's are expected all weekend! Thursday was the start of Meteorological summer. Above explains the difference in meteorological and astronomical summer in the graphic below. The first weekend in June is also shaping up to be…
Baseball is back in the Hub City and so are the fans
JACKSON, Tenn.-- When the gates opened, fans began pouring in to catch the very first Jackson Rockabillys' home game with the Cape Catfish from Cape Girardeau, Missouri. One fan, Terry Moore said…
Splash into Summer: Where to swim in West Tennessee
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Hot and humid days in West Tennessee are officially here. There are many ways to stay cool and avoid the heat, with several counties in West Tennessee offering places…
Local youth get hands-on experience at Junior Fire Camp
SAVANNAH, Tenn. -- Hardin County Emergency Services held a three-day camp for their local youth. "It's titled 'Junior Fire Camp.' We're hosting it here at the fire department, but we really…
McCaig’s Movie Mayhem: Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse
https://youtu.be/XbqeIxFQTKs WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News' very own Eli McCaig is here with a review of Sony's Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse. After reuniting with Gwen Stacy, Brooklyn's full-time, friendly neighborhood Spider-Man is catapulted across the Multiverse, where he encounters a team…
Twilight Run in Jackson supports families dealing with loss
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A Twilight Run was held in downtown Jackson on Thursday, supporting families dealing with loss. Heaven's Cradle is a nonprofit organization devoted to assisting and supporting families dealing…
‘Live on the Lawn’ begins in Brownsville
BROWNSVILLE, Tenn. -- A local town is inviting those near and far to join them for a musical line-up. The Brownsville Arts Council kicked off their annual "Live on…
New game played in Madison County
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A new game was played in West Tennessee in the hopes of helping children in need. The Madison County CASA organization hosted a Wedge Tournament at…
‘A Day of Hope’ to be held in August
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A Day of Hope is being held in August, and it is free to the public! The Positive Living Group announced that they will be hosting the event on August 30 at Liberty Park, and it is…
Nominations open for 2023 Jackson Awards
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Know a community member who exemplifies the qualities of a leader? Now is the time to get them recognition. The West Tennessee Healthcare Foundation says nominations for the 2023 Jackson Awards are now being accepted. You can…
June marks 2023 Pride Month: Here is what to know
JACKSON, Tenn. -- It is Pride Month once again, and we have a list of both events and resources to celebrate! Where to celebrate! The Memphis Pride Festival is happening this weekend, and Mid-South Pride is hosting a series of…
Madison Academic Mustangs become state champs
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Winning soccer games can be tough, but what is even tougher is winning soccer state championships. Madison Academic Mustangs soccer went to state, defeating teams like McKenzie and Gatlinburg Pittman. Their final test was Alcoa, one…
New nonprofit helps students serve internationally
DRESDEN, Tenn. -- A Dresden-based nonprofit says that they have crossed generational barriers. Global Citizen Adventure Corps crossed both cultures and generations with its latest travel learning experience to Costa Rica. The Dresden-based non-profit organized a…
Veterans memorial vandalized, info sought
GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A man is wondering why someone would want to vandalize a memorial to those who gave the ultimate sacrifice. Michael Sowell said a veterans memorial that has…
Avery Williamson Field Day to be held this weekend
MILAN, Tenn. -- An NFL linebacker from West Tennessee is giving back to his hometown with a event planned for this weekend. Former Milan High School football player and former Tennessee…
Budget negotiations continue in Madison County
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Madison County Budget Committee met with various department heads to discuss their budgets and negotiate as the deadline for the fiscal year closes in. "Our goal here…
Local constables supporting TSA at airport
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- You may be surprised to learn that without our local constables, we wouldn't be able to fly. Madison County Constable Marty Clements said local constables have stepped…
‘The Little Mermaid Jr.’ to be performed in Hardeman County
HARDEMAN COUNTY, Tenn. -- You can see "The Little Mermaid Jr." this week in live action, but not in theaters! The Hardeman County Arts Council is presenting its rendition of the Disney classic from June 1 to June 4. Friday…
45% below stability threshold in West Tennessee
JACKSON, Tenn. -- United Way of West Tennessee President Matthew Marshall spoke to the Rotary Club Wednesday on the needs of those in our community. According to a report by…
City employees recognized for cleaning war memorial
ADAMSVILLE, Tenn. -- A local city recognized employees who cleaned a war memorial. The City of Adamsville says the employees went above and beyond last week when they cleaned the entire War Memorial for the Veterans Memorial Day event.…
TCAT students get to visit Lexington plant
LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- Students at Tennessee College of Applied Technology in Jackson got the chance to tour a plant in Lexington. Those in the Machine Tool Technology, Welding, and Industrial Electricity programs visited Nidec, where plant staff shared information…
Community invited to join in on ‘Brighter Days’ Challenge
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Suicide Prevention Network is inviting everyone to join in on the Brighter Days Challenge. The challenge from GeneSight is "uplifting daily challenges that set the tone for having a brighter day." Once you have signed…
Local country store is hiring
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local old country store is hiring, the Old Country Store to be exact! The Old Country Store said that they are looking for full and part-time team members, as well as seasonal team members for…
Several activities for kids, families available in Jackson this summer
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A series of summer events are on the way to the Hub City. The City of Jackson's Recreation and Parks Department has announced dozens of upcoming events to…
Man wanted for attempted first-degree murder arrested
JACKSON, Tenn. – A man wanted for attempted first-degree murder was captured Tuesday. According to the US Marshal Service, 20-year-old Edtavius Gray was arrested near a business in Bolivar Tuesday morning, and he was taken to the Hardeman County Jail.…
Mid-South Youth Camp begins for 2023
HENDERSON, Tenn. -- The Mid-South Youth Camp kicked off for the summer, where they host week-long camps available for your child to enjoy. The 77-acre campsite located in Henderson is full of…
GALLERY: Petting zoo comes to Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Casey Jones Village had some unusual guests Tuesday night, along with some excited visitors. Brooks Shaw's Old Country Store held a "Petting Zoo on the Farm" event.…
MakerSpace lab opened to public
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Public Library opened it's MakerSpace lab to the public on Tuesday. The MakerSpace is outfitted with 3-D printers, tools and software for all of your creative needs.…
