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…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The City of Jackson will be hosting a Resident Feedback Session. This month, the City of Jackson Mayor's Office is hosting a session, giving city residents the opportunity to speak with three people that represent various departments…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- As a volunteer, Amy Gammel has experienced firsthand how Alzheimer's affects an individual. Gammel's aunt was diagnosed with it in 2005 and suffered a near 10 year battle until…
UPDATE (4/4/23): Multiple injuries after report of shots fired in west Jackson JACKSON, Tenn. -- Traffic along Hollywood Drive in Jackson was slowed due to incident on Monday. We received calls from viewers a little after 8 p.m. about…
HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn. -- On Friday night, two tornadoes swept Hardin County within a few hours of each other, causing most of the properties along the Tennessee River to be completely destroyed. The town of Morris Chapel experienced a great…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Calling all volunteers! Your help is needed as an annual event gives you the platform to unite. "The City of Jackson [puts] on the Month of Miracles, it is a service event, so that the residents in…
HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn. -- A suspect is dead after an hours-long standoff in Hardin County. Lauderdale County, Alabama Sheriff Joe Hamilton says around 3 a.m. Monday, officers with the Florence, Alabama Police Department began a vehicle pursuit. Sheriff Hamilton says…
HARDIN CO., Tenn. ---Clean up continues for many counties struck by Friday's deadly storms. Tony Conaway was effected by the storms that swept across Tennessee. His warehouse was destroyed in…
JACKSON, Tenn.---One farm invites families for a day full of fun and activities. Donnell Century Farm held their annual Easter egg hunt, which they call their Bunny Patch Egg Hunt and…
Showers return to West Tennessee- chances for rain increase in the overnight hours into Monday. We'll start our week off with some morning showers that should clear up by the afternoon. Otherwise, Monday will be partly sunny with highs in…
A classic treat is celebrated...today is National Peanut Butter and Jelly Day! According to nationaldaycalendar.com, April 2 is observed as National Peanut Butter and Jelly Day and is a celebration of the classic combo in all its delicious forms. Nationaldaycalendar.com…
UPDATE: McNairy County Sheriff Guy Buck says the number of fatalities has now risen to nine. He says that two more victims were found around 7:00 pm Saturday evening. He also asked that outside residents please avoid coming to the…
WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News crews headed to McNairy County and Hardin County Saturday to see the aftermath of Friday's storms. We found damage along Main Street and Elgie Murray Road in the Bethel Springs-Selmer area, and at Old Union…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. ---Tennessee Governor Bill Lee will be making his way to a local county after storms devastated the area. Gov. Lee will visit with local officials and survey storm damage Saturday in McNairy County. Lee will survey the damages…
COVINTON, Tenn. -- According to the Covington Police Department, search and rescue is underway follow a severe storm. The department says that roads are impassable, and that efforts are underway to clear Highway 51 near the local hospital. Find…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local department is hopeful for a "yes" that could impact many in the community. "The City of Jackson Recreation and Parks Department is in the process of applying for a grant through TDEC," said Christi David,…
https://youtu.be/tKsXT2iPMSk WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News' very own Eli McCaig is here with a review of Paramount Pictures' Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves. A charming thief and a band of unlikely adventurers embark on an epic quest to retrieve a…
It's time to recognize this week's Educator of the Week, brought to you by the Tennessee Education Lottery. Mallory Blake is a first grade teacher at Bargerton Elementary School in Lexington. Before…
MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- A large police presence could be found outside the Regional One Medical Center in Memphis on Thursday. The scene came after two officers were reportedly shot in the Whitehaven area. The Memphis Police Department posted to Facebook,…
DRESDEN, Tenn. -- A University of Tennessee at Martin fraternity is, once again, hosting an event, having college students go toe-to-toe in the squared circle for a good cause. It's a…
HAYWOOD COUNTY, Tenn. -- Haywood County Schools announced they will be closing early. Officials with the school say that students will be dismissed at 1 p.m. There will also be no after school activities. This comes as West Tennessee…
More than 50,000 hoverboards are being recalled due to several reports of the batteries burning. Jetson Electric Bikes is recalling it's 42-volt Rogue self-balancing hoverboards due to a fire hazard. The lithium-ion battery packs in the hoverboards can reportedly overheat.…
JACKSON, Tenn. – The University School of Jackson is canceling after school activities due to weather. The school says that all after school care, practices and games are canceled for Friday, March 31. USJ adds that infants and toddlers will…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A Jackson State Community College student and professor took home trophies on Wednesday. The pair attended the 5th Annual Statewide Outstanding Achievement Recognition Awards, with Mooney…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- March 30 is National Take a Walk in the Park Day, and some walkers may be taking their special fur friend out on a stroll. Walking your pet…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local college spreads red sand for a good cause. Wednesday, the University of Memphis Lambuth's Nursing Department joined together to fill the cracks of the college's…
DYER COUNTY, Tenn. -- March 29 marks Mom and Pop Business Owners Day! It is a day to appreciate the hard work and dedication that it takes to run a small business. Independently-owned businesses are essential to the community. They…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Rotary Club welcomed the YMCA, where they shared updates and their progress in West Tennessee. The YMCA shared an update on the work in expanding and creating…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Roughly four years after one person was killed, a man has received his sentence. According to a news release, on March 6, Gerald Crossley, who was 16 at the time of the shooting in 2019, was sentenced…
MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- Day three of the Jeff "Roc Doc" Young trial continued Wednesday, calling new witnesses to the stand. …
OBION COUNTY, Tenn. – Wednesday, we reached out to the Obion County School System regarding a recent incident. Tim Watkins, the Director of Schools, told us over the phone that the investigation into the alleged incident is on-going. Watkins…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A spring concert is just a month away! The Jackson Choral Society will be hosting its spring concert on April 29 at 3 p.m. at First…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Mass shootings can have an effect that stretches beyond city limits, bringing grief and questions. This image provided by Metropolitan Nashville Police Department…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- More than $200,000,000 is going towards Tennessee's water infrastructure. “These grants will address important water infrastructure needs across rural and urban Tennessee communities,” Gov. Bill Lee said. “We look forward to the improvements these projects will bring,…
MARTIN, Tenn. -- Local law enforcement shared their reaction to newly released body cam footage from the Nashville shooting. This image provided by Metropolitan Nashville Police Department shows bodycam footage of police responding to an active…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Students at a Jackson high school had the opportunity to learn more about college opportunities in Tennessee. Tennessee Tech President Philip Oldham visited chemistry and biology students at North Side High School on Tuesday. Around 60…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Two Jackson business owners have been named Citizens of the Year by Elks #192. According to a news release from the lodge, Redbones and 731 Comedy Club owners Jennifer and Trent Alford were given the award for…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Monday, 28-year-old Audrey Hale walked into the Covenant School in Nashville and opened fire, killing six people. "As a school community, and as a Christian family and school, we were shocked, surprised and horrified by what took…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local school has become a champion. Jackson Central-Merry Early College High is being recognized as a FAFSA Champion by the Tennessee Higher Education Commission. The recognition was given Tuesday. This designation is awarded to schools whose…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Positive Living Group is holding a Grief Conference. The two-day conference will be held in early May, and feature Dr. Robert A. Neimeyer and co- presenter, Dr. Carolyn Ng, from the Portland Institute of Loss and…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- After new forms of expression appear in one local city, questions arise on if they will stay. Gun violence crimes have been appearing in headlines throughout the year, as 130 mass shooting incidents have been reported, according…
SEE ALSO: Video shows Nashville police search school, fire at shooter NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Monday night, Metro Nashville Police released footage of the shooting at a private Christian school. Video shows…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- One baseball team presented some funds they raised during a recent event. Just before Madison Academic's home game, two checks were presented. The funds are the result of the…
HUNTINGDON, Tenn. -- A Huntingdon man has been arrested and drugs and drug paraphernalia seized, according to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation. The TBI reports that a joint investigation began in January into drug activity, particularly methamphetamine, in Carroll County. Monday,…
