BENTON COUNTY, Tenn. -- In a special called meeting Tuesday evening, the Benton County Commission passed a balanced budget for the upcoming fiscal year 2023-24. According to Benton County Mayor Mark Ward, the balanced budget was accomplished with increased public…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson Exchange Club members and guests came together Tuesday to become more informed. The club held a meet-and-greet forum to connect with the new members of…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A staff member with the Jackson Chamber is being highlighted. According to a news release, Mandy White, Chief Economic Development Officer for the chamber, has been named one of the Top 50 Economic Developers in North America…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- CPR is a really important part of helping someone survive a cardiac arrest event, which is when someone's heart completely stops. According to Dr. Comilla Sasson, the Vice President…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Millions of dollars in federal assistance is aimed at helping fuel the recovery of those affected by damage from tornadoes and storms in Tennessee. Federal disaster support for…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Salvation Army in Jackson held a cookout on Monday to serve dinner to the community. Families came out to enjoy a nice burger or hotdog along with…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Northside Church is set to host their youth musical this weekend. Students at the church had their dress rehearsal Monday ahead of a huge show for the…
CROCKETT COUNTY, Tenn. -- A Memorial Day candlelight service was held in Crockett County on Monday. It took place at the Crockett County Veterans Memorial on Court Square in…
SHILOH, Tenn. -- Shiloh National Military Park held their annual Memorial Day Ceremony. Monday, the park honored fallen soldiers with a special ceremony in the Shiloh National Cemetery, where…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A special banquet was held in the Hub City on Sunday. The NAACP Freedom Fund Banquet was held at the Carl Perkins Civic Center. The event had a special…
BROWNSVILLE, Tenn. -- On Sunday, a candlelight memorial was held for Tina Turner. The R&B and rock and roll singer, and beloved West Tennessean, died in her home in Switzerland Wednesday…
DRESDEN, Tenn. -- A Memorial Day service was held in Dresden on Monday. Residents gathered at the Weakley County Courthouse for the ceremony to remember those who gave…
MEDINA, Tenn. -- A memorial service was held in Medina to remember those who gave the ultimate sacrifice. The Medina Lions Club hosted their annual Memorial Day Service on…
PARIS, Tenn. -- As a reminder, the 2023 Tennessee River Jam is being held later this week. A free concert is set to kickoff the jam Thursday at 5:15 p.m. in downtown Paris, featuring Nikki Bobo at 6 p.m., Almost…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local group is aiming to honor the women who have served the country. According to a news release, the Jackson-Madison Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution is hosting their annual Women Veterans Day commemoration. The group…
BROWNSVILLE, Tenn. ---The second day of the Exit 56 Blues Fest kicked off today. The Exit 56 Blues Fest is held in Brownsville at the West Tennessee Delta Heritage Center.…
HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn.---The Shiloh National Military Park hosted a live history event. At the event, they showcased various weapons, gear, and uniforms from various wars and military conflicts throughout the United…
A lot has happened in West Tennessee this past week. Let us take a look at all of the top stories this past week in West Tennessee. Why Not Ministries is a nonprofit food ministry in Trenton that prepares freshly…
What a great end to the weekend! Today has been beautiful across #WestTennessee - perfect conditions to end Memorial Day weekend. TONIGHT: Tonight will be mostly clear with overnight lows in the low to mid 50s. North northeast wind 5 to…
CEDAR GROVE, Tenn.---A lottery player in Carroll County wins big. According to a Tennessee Lottery news release, a lucky person purchased a $50,000 winning Powerball ticket in Carroll County. The Powerball winner matched four out of five white balls plus…
JACKSON, Tenn.---Jackson center hosts a ribbon cutting. According to a news release from The Care Center of Jackson, a ribbon cutting ceremony was held on May 25 to mark the opening of The Genesis Homes. The new project will serve…
BROWNSVILLE, Tenn.---A popular festival returns to a local city...bringing the blues. We take a look at the fun... and dive deeper into its history. The Exit 56 Blues Festival…
JACKSON, Tenn.---Singles and duos took to some newly revamped courts. Tennis Play Day was held today to showcase the new resurfacing of some tennis courts in Madison County. They're located…
JACKSON, Tenn.---Many were out today honoring the men and women who have served and died for our country. An annual ceremony was hosted by VFW Post 6496 to commemorate veterans. Following…
There is so much to do this weekend in the West TN! If you are looking for something fun and interesting to do this Memorial Day weekend in West TN, look no further, check out the the list below for…
This week's Pet of the Week is Nia! This sweet girl had a rough start to life but has a rags to riches story and now is looking for the final…
Good morning West Tennessee! You'll need your rain jacket and umbrella if you plan to go out today, but on the bright side we'll have a Sunny Sunday! THIS WEEKEND: We're starting off Memorial Day weekend on a rainy and…
MCKENZIE, Tenn. -- The Obion River Baptist Association Church headquarters in McKenzie was vandalized on Wednesday night. The vandal, or vandals, did a tremendous amount of damage inside of the church. Marvin…
LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- While many headed to the lakes for Memorial Day weekend, others headed to the race track. The USCS Outlaw Thunder Tour kicked off at the Lexington 104…
MEDINA, Tenn. -- A unique team held their last game of the season Friday night after weeks of fun and making memories. The Special Needs Athletics team played at Medina…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A new business opened in Jackson just in time for summer. Big Willies Car Wash is now open on North Parkway in east Jackson, even after delays…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Warmer weather is here and motorcyclists are out in full swing. The month of May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month. With the summer right around the corner, peak motorcycle…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- You could win a vehicle for saving a life in your community! LIFELINE Blood Services and Joe Mahan Ford have partnered for the Fifth Annual Car Giveaway. From now until Labor Day, which is September 4, blood…
https://youtu.be/PzIEtUPA9-Y WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News' very own Eli McCaig is here with a review of Disney's The Little Mermaid. A young mermaid makes a deal with a sea witch to trade her beautiful voice for human legs so she can…
HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A ceremony was held ahead of Memorial Day, bringing the reason why we celebrate to the forefront. Every year, the Friday before Memorial Day, Parkers Crossroads invites everyone…
It’s time to recognize this week’s Educator of the Week, brought to you by the Tennessee Education Lottery. Lindsey Riley is a Pre-K teacher at Trenton Elementary School in Trenton. Riley started her teaching career four years ago as a…
ADAMSVILLE, Tenn. -- A festival kicked off to honor a man who fought for justice and inspired a nation. The Sheriff Buford Pusser Festival returned on Thursday, serving as a way to…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Fans came from far and wide came to the Hub City for a big performance. Multi-platinum-selling and award-winning artist Travis Tritt made a stop in Jackson to…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Memorial Day weekend will mark the unofficial start of summer, a time many families spend at the pool or beach. With that, WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News spoke with the…
MARTIN, Tenn. -- A drill mimicking real-life experiences took place on Thursday at a local campus. *Some of the images in this story may be disturbing to some* The University…
BROWNSVILLE, Tenn. -- The world is shaken at the news of the passing of a popular music icon and West Tennessee native. R&B and rock and roll singer and beloved West…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A five-handle groundbreaking with God impacting hundreds took place Wednesday. The Care Center of Jackson, along with the community, gathered across from their longstanding location to break ground of…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- One church brought the community together for a summer celebration. The First United Methodist Church in downtown Jackson held a "Popsicles in the Park" event on…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A world-famous eater made the long journey to the Hub City on Tuesday to take a on big challenge. Social media influencer Joel Hansen came all the way…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Around 8:15 p.m. on Tuesday, WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News received a tip of a crash of an accident at the intersection of Old Hickory Boulevard and North Highland Avenue. When our crews arrived on the scene,…
HUNTINGDON, Tenn. -- A West Tennessee town is experiencing issues with their water supply and some have taken to social media to express their concerns. The Town of Huntingdon has been…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The City of Jackson has continued to grow, and so has the need for affordable housing. Construction on Legacy Estates in east Jackson began in September. And in January,…
LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- A local nursery is back in full swing after being struck by a vehicle. In June of last year, Green Thumb Nursery had a truck ram into their…
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A local school system is preparing parents for what may come after state test scores are released. Principals across the district are in the process of sharing…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Tennessee's attorney general has filed a lawsuit against Avid Telecom. According to a news release, Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti is suing Michael D. Lansky, LLC, which does business under the name Avid Telecom, its owner Michael Lansky,…
