CROCKETT COUNTY, Tenn. -- A man is wanted in Crockett County after allegedly stabbing family members. According to the Crockett County Sheriff's Office, around 9:45 p.m. on Sunday, a 21-year-old Hispanic man entered his family's home on College Street…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A multi-agency investigation has led to the seizure of methamphetamine. According to the Weakley County Sheriff's Office on Facebook, a several month-long investigation led to the capture of around 34 pounds of meth in Jackson on…
WEAKLEY COUNTY, Tenn. -- A McKenzie man is facing charges following the search of a home over the weekend. According to the Weakley County Sheriff's Office on Facebook, a search warrant was executed at a home on Tumbling Creek…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- One app is making a difference not only for the state, but for the public. Planning an across-the-state road trip or simply curious about local road conditions? The Tennessee…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The University of Memphis Lambuth M. D. Anderson Planetarium has shared their schedule for May of 2023. The schedule for May 2023 includes: Tuesday, May 2, 5:30 p.m. – “Hubble Vision” Friday, May 5, 1:30 p.m. – “Hubble…
MCNAIRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- Some in West Tennessee spent their Easter cleaning up after tornadoes swept the area. See their testimony here: Find more local news here.
JACKSON, Tenn. ---One church held their annual Easter egg hunt for kids in the congregation. After their worship service, all of the kids 5th grade and under, got as many Easter eggs as they could carry. The soccer field was…
MCNAIRY CO., Tenn. ---One group is giving back to the community through meals. Due to so much damage, the Sons of American Legion Post 162 decided to give back to the community through food. Many people lost their homes due…
JACKSON, Tenn. ---An egg hunt was held here in the Hub City that had many kids excited. An annual egg hunt was held at the Forest Hills Park here in…
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. ---An event was held at a local church that taught proper tea etiquette. Magnolia Manor and Chapel held an event on Saturday teaching kids how to properly eat certain foods…
LEXINGTON, Tenn.---Two law enforcement groups come together for an annual Easter egg hunt. Henderson County Sheriff's Office and Lexington Police Department have come together for their annual Easter egg…
JACKSON, Tenn. ---This morning one group laces up their running shoes for an annual race. At 9 am the Dream Center kicked off their annual Bunny Run 5k & 1 Mile…
MILAN, TENN. ---A local city held an Easter egg hunt to remember. An Easter egg hunt was held on Saturday in Milan at the city park. There were around 10,000…
This week's Pet of the Week is Carter from Hero West Rescue! Do you want someone in your life that thinks you hung the moon and stars and that you're just…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Turkey season begins soon. There are a few things to know. The TWRA is making a few changes to this year's turkey season. One major change is that…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. ---Local leaders react to the expulsion of Democratic lawmakers The Republican-controlled Tennessee House of Representatives expels two of three Democratic lawmakers following a protest the group led on to the…
WARNING: THE VIDEO IN THIS STORY CONTAINS GRAPHIC IMAGES THAT MAY BE DISTURBING TO SOME. DYER, Tenn. -- Several churches came together in one local town to show people what it…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- An Easter tradition created controversy in Jackson on Friday. Friday morning, people started noticing what looked like someone hanging from a tree on the property of St.…
TOONE, Tenn. -- The Easter Bunny has been spotted at a local farm! Falcon Ridge Farm is hosting their annual Easter Festival with fun activities for the whole family. Events…
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- The Humboldt Police Department is mourning the loss of one of their own. Friday, on Facebook, the department shared the passing of Sr. Ptl. Tony Barr. Barr's service to the community includes as a Reserve Officer…
ADAMSVILLE, Tenn. -- More help has come to one local community. McNairy County was one of many areas heavily affected by the deadly storms starting on March 31. With so many…
https://youtu.be/1VMQeSL3etQ WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News' very own Eli McCaig is here with a review of Illumination's and Universal Pictures' The Super Mario Bros. Movie. With help from Princess Peach, Mario gets ready to square off against the all-powerful Bowser to…
MILAN, Tenn. -- One church is sending a message to passersby. First General Baptist Church completed their 15th annual Crosswalk through Milan Friday morning. The church has a member play Jesus…
One organization is asking for your help in reaching its goal. Green Interchange has a goal to plant 12,000 trees for Earth Day on April 22, and you're invited to take part. Tennessee residents can get tree seedlings to plant…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Ten Tennessee counties have been approved for federal help. According to a news release, approval was given Friday to bring federal emergency assistance to those affected by March 31 and April 1 tornadoes and severe storms. SEE…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Driving can be stressful, but driving distracted can be dangerous. According to David Reich, the Director of Public Relations for the National Road Safety Foundation, last year in Tennessee, 1,322…
It's time to recognize this week's Educator of the Week, brought to you by the Tennessee Education Lottery. Ginny Roper is a seventh grade teacher at Dyersburg Middle School in Dyersburg. She…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A welcome reception was held to celebrate the arrival of some very special guests to the Hub City. Jackson Mayor Scott Conger welcomed international and exchange students…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A candidate for Jackson mayor celebrated the opening of his campaign headquarters. Thursday, at the historic Pythian building in downtown Jackson, Mayoral candidate Dr. Jerry Woods opened…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Mona Lisa Lanier School of Dance held a performance Thursday night. Performers ranging from three-years-old to high school students participated in the dance recital at the Carl…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Runners, it's time to light up the Hub City for a good cause! The Glow Out 5K will return this year for the first time since 2019. The Glow Out Walk and Run will take place on…
HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- An investigation led to multiple arrests and the seizure of weapons and drugs. On March 20, during an investigation into illicit drug activity, agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation were made aware of an…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Visit Jackson, TN has launched a new program. According to a news release, Emerge has been designed for Jackson's college students, giving them the chance to create cross-campus friendships, gain experience and leadership skills, and more. Visit…
HENRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- An 18-year-old is facing charges for alleged threats to a local school. According to a Facebook post made by the Henry County Sheriff's Office, they received a report "of a potential threat situation involving the Henry…
ADAMSVILLE, Tenn. -- Severe weather and tornadoes have raced through the Mid-West and Mid-South for almost a week, starting on Friday, March 31. In Adamsville, damage could be seen in the aftermath of an EF-3 tornado. "The people across the…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Police Department needs your help. Tuesday, officers responded to a robbery at the Walgreens located on the corner of Highland and University Parkway around 9:30 p.m. A witness stated that a man entered the store…
MCNAIRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- Severe weather returned to West Tennessee, impacting some who were still recovering from deadly storms that struck on Friday. Wednesday, our crews headed to Rose Creek Road in McNairy County. Four of the nine people…
MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- Students from coast-to-coast rose to the call for a walkout on Wednesday, and here in West Tennessee was not different. Students at Crosstown High School in Memphis put down their books to participate in the walkout, holding…
CHESTER COUNTY, Tenn. -- Freed-Hardeman University Theatre is bringing two productions this April. According to a news release, the theatre will be putting on “Alabama Rain” and “Eurydice” beginning Tuesday, April 18 through Sunday, April 23. The news release says…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- From heart disease to irregular heart beats, students are getting the opportunity to learn about their health. Electrocardiography is a medical test that has not been previously conducted at the Jackson-Madison County School System, but one…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A new Hub City Hero has emerged for the month of March! The City of Jackson announced on Wednesday that Jackson native Katie Hale, who is a Board Member for the Scarlet Rope Project, earned the title.…
The following have shared with WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News that they will be serving as a storm shelter for April 5, 2023: Carroll County Bethel University's library at 105 Campus Drive in McKenzie Basement of the Huntingdon Fire Department in…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local Elks Lodge has shared the winners of an essay challenge. Jackson's Elks Lodge #192 says the local winners of the 2022-2023 local Americanism essay are: Brandon Cooper, fifth grade at Arlington Elementary School Carlos Cruz,…
MCNAIRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- Parts of West Tennessee are still recovering from the impact of Friday's storms, and now they're preparing for the storm threat coming Wednesday. With the storm threat coming, residents are preparing for what is to come despite…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A special-called meeting was held by the Education Foundation Tuesday night. The meeting comes as the foundation searches for more than $700,000 worth of funds they say they are missing from the county sales tax. Both…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Several organizations reached out a helping hand to those affected by recent storms, giving aid and support where needed. The Salvation Army of Jackson was just one of those groups that traveled to areas that were affected.…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Exchange Club invited the Exchange Club Carl Perkins Center for the Prevention of Child Abuse to this month's meeting. April is Child Abuse Prevention Month, and all month, the center will have events throughout…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The City of Jackson held their monthly council meeting. Tuesday morning, the city held their city council meeting. One thing of note on the agenda for the first reading was an amendment to the budget for the…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A Jackson-Madison County School System has seen improvement to their students' ACT scores. A news release says that with hard work, scores at Jackson Central-Merry Early College High saw their ACT scores increase by 1.27 to an…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Leaders Credit Union in Jackson is getting new advisory board members. Those members include Edna Morales, Henry Kilpatrick, Blake Payne, Anna Anderson, and Timothy York. You can find details to which board they are on and more…
