JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Amp was packed Friday evening for an event full of food and entertainment, all for a good cause. Several cancer survivors were invited downtown to raise awareness…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- One local school system held a community-wide event to help some special students share their culture. The Jackson-Madison County School System held their fifth annual International Festival Friday…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Police Department shared an update on a shooting that occurred Thursday night. According to the department, the shooting took place on Russell Road late Thursday night. WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News crews arrived after 10:30 p.m.…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency shared ways for fishing lovers to have the best fishing experience. R3 Marketing Program Manager for the TWRA, David Lowrie explained that the weekly…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- LIFELINE Blood Services says their has been an update from the FDA on who can donate blood. LIFELINE says that under new guidance, those who were previously barred from donating due to travel or living in the…
https://youtu.be/_EPEOeEwEp8 WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News' very own Eli McCaig is here with a review of Lionsgate's Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret. When her family moves from the city to the suburbs, 11-year-old Margaret navigates new friends, feelings, and…
MARTIN, Tenn. -- Four University of Tennessee at Martin students were recognized by the Agriculture Future of America Organization. Four UT Martin students were chosen by the Agriculture Future of America Organization to represent the AFA…
MCNAIRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- 50 years have passed since the iconic release of the original "Walking Tall," where the life of Sheriff Buford Pusser was documented for all to see. "Buford…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Two chambers of commerce and a local college are partnering to help minority business owners. According to a news release, a free certification workshop will be held at Lane College on June 5, aimed at helping business…
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 - 4-25-23 Forecast Contributor – Richard Markland, Region 4 Fisheries Technician Reservoir Conditions- Reservoir elevation is 1379.05. The…
It's time to recognize this week's Educator of the Week, brought to you by the Tennessee Education Lottery. Tammy Gordon is a fourth and fifth grade teacher at Friendship Elementary School in Friendship. She is a graduate from the University…
JACKSON, Tenn.-- Thursday night the Jackson-Madison County School System voted on an application for a charter school coming to Madison County. This is the second time American Classical Education has applied…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Union University's McAfee School of Business hosted its annual "Faith in the Marketplace" luncheon, with guest speaker Frank Harrison on Thursday. Harrison has served in various leadership roles, including…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A celebration marking a major milestone here in the Hub City is coming up soon. On Thursday, May 11, the STAR Center is celebrating its 35th Anniversary, honoring…
PARIS, Tenn.--It's fish frying season here in West Tennessee and Wednesday marked the opening of the fish tent at the World's Biggest Fish Fry in Paris. The day started out with a…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The year 2023 marks 100 years of Tennessee having a sustainable funding source for roads. The Tennessee Infrastructure Alliance see this time as a way to celebrate,…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Wednesday, local mayors, Tennessee Continuum of Care Directors, and more gathered to receive a $3.2 million Continuum Care grant to address homelessness in Jackson. "Today's check was over…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A Blue Oval City Community Impact meeting was held on how to get more people involved in the workforce. The Workforce Development Director of Eastman Chemical Company and…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Girl Scouts Heart of the South has a new staff member. Wednesday, they announced Venus Chaney as their new Chief Executive Officer. “Venus embodies 360° of exceptional leadership. She is the first CEO to rise through…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- One team is pairing with the community to make a difference in the lives of students. The Jackson-Madison County School System Social and Behavioral Services team provides support to their…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- FEMA is providing help to those affected by storms that ripped through the area between late March and early April. FEMA says that those seeking help with basic needs in Cannon, Hardeman, Hardin, Haywood, Lewis, Macon, McNairy,…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- More than 100 grants are going towards the state's water systems. According to the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation, there are 102 grants totaling more than $230,000,000 going to Tennessee's drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure. Grants…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A Lake County man has been sentenced over the 2021 shooting of a bald eagle. According to a news release, 44-year-old Jason Perkins, of Tiptonville, was sentenced to 24 months in federal prison for shooting the bird…
GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Around 8 p.m. Monday, the Gibson County Fire Department was dispatched to the 20 block of Highway 79, also known as Gibson Highway, due to an active…
GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- One West Tennessee woman found herself on the wrong side of a cow crossing. Shirley Smith said was driving home Tuesday evening to Atwood when three cows suddenly ran out into the road in front…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Artists are coming together to raise funds for children and adults in need across the area. The West Tennessee Hearing and Speech Center will…
MARTIN, Tenn. -- The Martin Police Department says a man has been arrested in connection to a shooting on Saturday. The department announced on Tuesday the arrest 44-year-old Mantaring Okie Woolridge. They say Woolridge was served an arrest warrant on…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Better Business Bureau is warning Jackson residents of some recent scams going around. If you've done some online shopping, you may want to beware of this…
LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- The University of Tennessee at Martin is holding a free concert in Henderson County in May. The UT Martin Percussion will be hosting their Ensemble Concert on May 6 in the Court Square of Lexington. There…
HENRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- A car was towed out of a river on Tuesday. According to the Henry County Sheriff's Office, on Saturday, a fisherman reported seeing an image on a live scope that appeared to be a car.…
CROCKETT COUNTY, Tenn. -- One man has been arrested and is facing multiple drug charges. According to the West Tennessee Drug Task Force, agents from the 28th district in Crockett County searched a home on Dupree Road Monday. Agents…
GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Monday, the Gibson County Memorial Library held a history program to celebrate the Bicentennial of Gibson County’s founding. The program was presented by Gary Blankenship, a retired history professor. He covered the founding of Gibson…
MCKENZIE, Tenn. -- Dr. Justin Barden has been named the new Director of Schools for the McKenzie Special School District. Barden said that he was surprised and excited to be selected for his new…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The West Tennessee Postpartum Support group is meeting April 30. The group will be meeting at 2 p.m. at Liberty Gardens located at 24 Channing Way in Jackson. They say it is baby-wearing and stroller-friendly. The group…
CHICAGO -- A Martin farm was awarded the Fund-a-Farmer Grant, according to a news release. Food Animal Concerns Trust, or FACT, announced on Monday that BERG Livestock would be getting the grant to purchase equipment to mechanically control…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A celebration of poetry is being held on April 27 in Jackson. The Griot Collective of West Tennessee will be holding the Drop the Mic: A Celebration of National Poetry Month at The Ned. The celebration will…
CROCKETT COUNTY, Tenn. -- A car show is being held to support the Crockett County Carl Perkins Center. The event is being held on April 29, and will have an antique/classic, rat rod, modern, Jeep, tractor and motorcycle category. Registration…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Wanting to listen to music from our city's talented students? We have where to go on Tuesday. The University of Memphis Lambuth will be hosting their Spring Music Concert Tuesday, April 25 at 7 p.m. The university…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The lives of first responders could be changed for the better as one bill is in the final stages of approval. The James "Dustin" Samples Act was approved by the…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Police Department says a man was injured after a shooting at a local fast food place. The department sent us a news release around 3 p.m. Monday,…
PARIS, Tenn. -- The Paris-Henry County Arts Council held their annual photography show. This is the 31st annual photo showcase reception, and it had around 160 participants, which is a record. This…
ALAMO, Tenn.---A special pageant was held for a great cause. The Miss Relay for Life Pageant was held on Sunday at the Alamo First Christian Church. This is a preliminary…
MILAN, Tenn. ---It's strawberry time at Green Acres Farm! The first flat of the season has just been picked and the farm is now selling freshly picked strawberries. This is the…
JACKSON, Tenn. ---This weekend was the West TN RC Flyers Fun Fly! A weekend long full of RC planes, pilots and spectators. This was a chance for RC pilots to come and…
Good afternoon everyone! Tonight will be mostly clear with calm northerly winds around 5mph. Overnight lows will be in the mid to upper 30s all across #WestTennessee. No freeze tonight, but there is a Frost Advisory that will be in…
HAYWOOD CO., Tenn. ---On Saturday, a new set of trails were opened up in Haywood county. A special ribbon cutting was held to celebrate. The Rockin' Roll Hatchie Trails have been…
JACKSON, Tenn. ---Community Health Initiative makes a stop in the Hub city for nationwide awareness. The Stay Well Community Health Initiative, designed to bring health-related resources to black communities, recently announced April…
UPDATE: According to the Jackson Police Department, around 8:06 pm Saturday night officers responded to a shots fire call in the 100 block of Allen Avenue. Upon arrival officers located a male victim. The victim was transported by EMS to…
JACKSON, Tenn. ---An annual event returns to the Hub city that offered wide varieties of food and entertainment. The Crawfest event at Hub City Brewing was held on Saturday and was hosted by…
JACKSON, Tenn. ---It's time to get outside and appreciate mother nature. It's Earth Day! This year's theme is "Invest in our planet." According to earthday.org, the idea is to consider how a green economy can help humans take better care…
