JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Police Department says a suspect is in custody after a bomb threat was made to a local children's clinic. JPD confirmed Tuesday afternoon that their officers responded to Vanderbilt Children's Cardiology Clinic around 11:40 a.m.…
HENRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- Paris Future Farmers of America members are spreading awareness for the month of May. Members are supporting farmers and ranchers during Melanoma + Skin Cancer Awareness Month. They are doing so by buying sunscreen with…
WHITEVILLE, Tenn. -- A graduation ceremony marked the achievement made by 13 student-inmates. According to CoreCivic, on Friday, the students at the Whiteville Correctional Facility in Hardeman County were recognized for earning either their High School Equivalency diploma or…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The wreck occurred Sunday night on Stonebrook Place in north Jackson. Jacob Dietrich, a Jackson native, was enjoying food at a nearby restaurant Sunday night with his…
LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- Residents came together to ask for change in one subdivision. Residents of Eastern Shores, a subdivision near Beech Lake in Lexington, are calling for change. Residents are asking…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- On Monday, the Jackson Street Department had crews out fixing potholes. The crews headed to various areas throughout the city based on alerts from Ready311, an app that allows users…
HENNING, Tenn. -- Incarcerated men and women were celebrated for earning their degrees. Last week, the Tennessee Department of Correction says they celebrated 20 people getting their Associate Degrees in Business Administration from Dyersburg State Community College. The occasion…
DYERSBURG, Tenn. -- A person was arrested after agents with a local law enforcement agency stopped for a drink. The West Tennessee Drug Task Force says their agents were in Dyersburg at Wilson’s MiniMart on Monday when a person…
TRENTON, Tenn. -- A local nonprofit is committed to helping out the community by providing meals to those in need. Why Not Ministries is a nonprofit food ministry in Trenton that…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson State Community College says a grant is helping several students study abroad. JSCC says this summer, students will be participating in study abroad programs via the Tennessee Consortium for International Studies. The students include: Taylor Parker…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Craig Morgan, a country music hit-maker, author and Army veteran, is going on tour. Morgan will be kicking off the “God, Family, Country Tour 2023" on September 20…
MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- A district attorney says 15 people have been convicted for crimes involving "switches." According to a news release from the district attorney's office, a switch is a machine gun conversion device, which convert a "semiautomatic firearm into…
HUNTINGDON, Tenn. -- A local utilities department says a recent water leak has led to some customers seeing "brown and yellow" water. According to a news release from the Huntingdon Utilities Department, the water color is due to a leak…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A Jackson caregiver has been named the Americare Senior Living Caregiver of the Year. The title went to Josephine Owino, who has been serving as a caregiver for 13 years at Alexandria Place. Owino was chosen for…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A Jackson-based business took home the top prize in a contest held as part of Memphis in May. On Saturday, the Patio Porkers on Beale competition was held, which…
JACKSON, Tenn. ---A popular Hub City attraction has its final day of operation before closing its doors. The adventure comes to an end as Jackson Escape Rooms closed its doors on Sunday…
JACKSON, Tenn. ---Want to go fast? Hub City Speed enjoyed their second autocross of the year today. The autocross is a series of events hosted by Hub City Speed. The event sees individuals put their skills to the test at…
---National Poppy Day to be observed on May 26. According to a news release from the American Legion Auxiliary National Headquarters, National Poppy Day is May 26. National Poppy Day is a time to not only remember those who gave…
JACKSON, Tenn.---A night of dancing returns to the Hub City. The City of Jackson Recreation and Parks Department partnered with Ballet Arts Jackson and The Ned to bring a night…
JACKSON, Tenn.---People get in touch with their roots at a local event. Bemis Heritage Day was celebrated on Saturday at the Bemis Mill Village Museum that was built between 1920-1921. …
DYERSBURG, Tenn. ---An exciting event was held in a local city. The famous monster truck, Raminator, made a pitstop in Dyersburg on Saturday at the Victory Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram. …
JACKSON, Tenn. ---Redemption Road Rescue was scheduled to have their open house, but due to weather the parking lot was flooded. However, the yard sale continued, all of the money raised at…
PINSON, Tenn.---The annual Bee Fest took place with an annual 5k. In honor of World Bee Day, Pinson Mounds State Archaeological Park is inviting the community to the Bee Fest and Virtual…
Weather Update: Saturday, May 20 — Ongoing showers and storms this morning are still forecast to move out later this evening. However expect a rather soggy start to the morning while we await…
Weather Update: Saturday, May 20 -- Ongoing showers and storms this morning are still forecast to move out later this evening. However expect a rather soggy start to the morning while we await the main cold front. Cooler drier air…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The 2023 Amp Summer Concert Series began in downtown Jackson on Friday. "We try to go every other Friday night, although June got kind of messed up. So we…
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A ceremony was held Friday to honor fallen officers. The National Law Enforcement Memorial Service was held during National Police Week at the Madison County Sheriff's…
HARDEMAN COUNTY, Tenn. -- There was an assault at a local correctional facility. According to CoreCivic's Director of Public Affairs, Ryan Gustin, a correctional officer who was working in a housing unit at the Hardeman County Correctional Facility was assaulted…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A newly elected city councilman is fighting to stop illegal dumping. Newly elected city councilman for District 3 in east Jackson, Richard Donnell said a lot of illegal…
https://youtu.be/_T45z2vSrdI WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News' very own Eli McCaig is here with a review of Universal Pictures' Fast X. Over many missions and against impossible odds, Dom Toretto and his family have outsmarted and outdriven every foe in their path.…
A new batch of students are moving onto the next chapter of their lives! The class of 2023 at Madison Academic is graduating. Watch the live ceremony below: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_r8uJaZ_7ww
A new batch of students are moving onto the next chapter of their lives! The class of 2023 at Jackson Central-Merry is graduating. Watch the live ceremony below: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=78aOQ50Tmd4 Madison Academic students will graduate on Friday, May 19 at 7…
It's time to recognize this week's Educator of the Week, presented by the Tennessee Education Lottery. Jessica York is a kindergarten teacher at South Haven Elementary School in Lexington. She has taught…
HENDERSON, Tenn. -- A Middle Tennessee high school senior is getting a full scholarship to college and is coming to West Tennessee. According to a news release, Parker Pugh, who went…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A $49 millions investment is being made into Jackson. According to a news release from Larson Capital Management, the investment is being made towards the construction of a multi-family home project within the Sterling Farms development. "We…
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- In celebration of National Tennis Month, the Jackson West Tennessee Tennis Association presented "Cardio on the Court." It was held Thursday evening at Pugh Bourne…
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Members of the Madison County Budget Committee met to hammer out several issues pertaining to the Jackson-Madison County School System's budget. At the Thursday evening meeting, committee members…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The State of Tennessee could be improving the lives of teachers across the state in a big way. Thursday, Gov. Bill Lee signed a bill that will increase…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A 17-year-old student is facing charges after the death of two others. According to the Fayette County Sheriff's Office, the 17-year-old Fayette-Ware High School junior is facing two counts of second-degree murder in relation to the death…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A ceremony was held to honor students at a local Jackson school. North Parkway Middle School held their first ever White Coat Pinning and Awards Ceremony on…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A Jackson city mayor candidate is calling for a debate ahead of the upcoming runoff election. With a runoff election fast approaching, City of Jackson mayoral candidate Ray Condray…
A new batch of students are moving onto the next chapter of their lives! The class of 2023 at South Side is graduating. Watch the live ceremony below: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2x-HksWg0AU South Side students will graduate on Thursday, May 18 at 6…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A disaster declaration from President Joe Biden has been made for several additional counties in Tennessee. The announcement from FEMA says that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the state of Tennessee to supplement recovery…
The National Fire Protection Association has shared tips to ensure your next grilling session stays safe. “Because outdoor grilling involves the use of a fuel source to generate an open flame, it inherently presents potential fire risks that needs to…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson police were called to a reported shooting early on Thursday. The Jackson Police Department confirmed that their officers responded to 35 Grassland Drive around 12:25 a.m. for a report of shots fired. Officers found that no…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The sixth annual Fiber Optic Boot Camp is being held in July. According to Jackson State Community College, the boot camp will be a five day,…
MADISON, Wis. -- TDS Telecommunications customers are getting an internet upgrade. According to a news release, around 2,500 customers in Bruceton will soon have up to 8Gig internet speeds. “We are investing in the newest generation of fiber technology to…
MCNAIRY COUNTY, TENN-- Mona Card, a Morris Chapel resident, was at home with her husband when the tornado approached her house back on march 31st. She says thinking quickly they got…
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Local law enforcement discovered a moonshine still, and more, during the search of a home on Wednesday. Around 5:30 p.m., WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News was informed by tipsters…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- ChatGPT is becoming an artificial intelligence tool that's being used by many students and workers, but what exactly is it? ChatGPT is an advanced algorithm. When you look at…
