Nursey manager talks freeze’s impact on plants
JACKSON, Tenn. -- This past winter, an extreme arctic blast caused temperatures to drop over 50 degrees in a matter of hours. The aftermath was dead plants, shrubs and trees that…
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Second mayoral debate to be held April 1
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Voters in the community will get a chance to familiarize themselves with local candidates. The Jackson-Madison County Branch of the NAACP will be hosting a mayoral candidate forum…
Jackson Symphony to celebrate music of the 80s
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- This is your chance to hear some of your favorite 1980s hits live. The Jackson Symphony is celebrating the music of the 80s with a "rewind." It's a musical time warp to a decade when big hair and…
Shooter ID’d in Nashville private school shooting
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Nashville Metro Police Department has released several new details regarding a shooting at a private Christian school. This photo provided by the Metro Nashville Police Department shows officers at an active shooter…
Round two of Strongest Towns begins
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The City of Jackson is going up against a Pennsylvania town, and you can help! "This contest is put on by Strong Towns. It is themed after March…
161st anniversary of Shiloh to be marked with several events
SHILOH, Tenn. -- The early part of April marks 161 years since two armies came face-to-face in West Tennessee. To mark the anniversary, Shiloh National Military Park will be hosting a series of events. It begins with artillery demonstrations on…
Scholarship for music students gets a boost
HENDERSON, Tenn. -- Students looking to learn more about music at a local university just got a boost from two alumni. According to a news release, two Freed-Hardeman University alumni, Gordon and Bert "Bertha" Rampy, made a donation to music…
Repairs to cause temporary water cutoff in Hardin County
HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn. -- Repairs to a pressure regulator station in Hardin County is going to cause water services to be stopped temporarily. The Savannah Utility Department will be making the repairs at the Hard Rock Road station, and will…
Police standoff in Chester County ends with surrender
UPDATE (3/27/23) Via City of Henderson Tennessee Police Department's Facebook page: On Sunday afternoon, March 26th, around 2:00 pm, Henderson Police Officers and Chester County Sheriff’s Deputies were attempting to serve…
Contestants compete for Spring pageant titles
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. ---Humboldt Spring Blossom Pageant held. The Spring Blossom Pageant is a fundraiser pageant and a preliminary to the Strawberry Festival Pageant held in May. There are age divisions from zero…
Authorities investigating homicide in Holladay
HOLLADAY, Tenn. --- Authorities are investigating homicide in Benton Co. According to information from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, special agents with TBI along with Benton County Sheriff's Department are currently investigating a homicide that took place Saturday, March 25,…
Banquet held in memory of lost loved ones
JACKSON, Tenn. ---A banquet was held here in the Hub city. On Saturday, the annual Hope Banquet was held at the Hub Club Johnny Dodd Community Building. The banquet went from 2…
Chili cook off returns to helps those in need
JACKSON, Tenn. ---A cook off was held here in Jackson. The Run for the Son Chili Cook Off was held on Saturday at the Calvary Baptist Church. The Christian Motorcyclists Association…
Tea party held in support of women across West TN
JACKSON, Tenn. ---A tea party was held in the Hub city for a great cause. The first ever Women in Rotary Tea Party was held on Saturday at the First United Methodist…
Shots fired at a local hotel
JACKSON, Tenn. ---Tipster's call alerts to an incident at a local hotel. This evening a tipster contacted us with information regarding possible shots fired at a local hotel. We received a…
Dog show continues for Day 3
It was the third day of Jackson's dog show. JACKSON, Tenn. ---The Jackson Tennessee Dog Fanciers Association and the Tupelo Kennel Club joins forces to bring dog lovers from across the country…
JPD helps local women be prepared for danger
One group has come together to learn how to better protect themselves in a time of danger. JACKSON, Tenn. ---Jackson Police Department held their Women's Self Defense class this afternoon. …
Sound the Alarm event comes to Jackson
Today a community wide event took place to help prevent house fires here in the Hub city. JACKSON, Tenn. ---The American Red Cross, Midwest Tennessee Chapter held the Sound the Alarm…
EMA shares behind-the-scenes look at operations center
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Emergency Operations Center gave an inside look at how they monitor conditions across the area. "These situations where we go under a tornado watch, we do what is called an EOC activation. That's…
‘Ballads and Boots’ held in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Symphony hosted a special night that was full of music and food. The Jackson Symphony held its second annual Ballads and Boots. Four number one hit songwriters came from Nashville to perform at the…
Legislation seeks to bring term limits to Congress
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The State House passed legislation that calls for a convention of the states. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi of Calif., finishes the vote to approve the Inflation Reduction Act in the House chamber at…
Counties prepare for inclement weather, list storm shelters
JACKSON, Tenn. -- With severe weather in the forecast, we reached out to local EMA directors to see what they were doing to prepare for possible severe weather. Madison County says they will activate their emergency operations center Friday night…
McCaig’s Movie Mayhem: John Wick: Chapter 4
https://youtu.be/jvOnexUlS6c WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News' very own Eli McCaig is here with a review of Lionsgate Films' John Wick: Chapter 4. With the price on his head ever increasing, legendary hit man John Wick takes his fight against the High…
UPDATE: Missing teen found safe
UPDATE: The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation reports that Arnold has been found safe in Corinth, Mississippi. EARLIER STORY: SELMER, Tenn. -- The Selmer Police Department is searching for a missing 15-year-old. The teen, named Henry Arnold II, was last seen…
Audtions to be held for ‘Footloose’
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Ned has announced auditions for an upcoming performance of "Footloose." The Ned says actors in grades seven and up are encouraged to come try out on March 30 and March 31 at 4:30 p.m. "Footloose" is…
University’s speech clinic receives grant
HENDERSON, Tenn. -- A speech clinic started last year has received a $10,000 grant. The grant, according to the news release, is going to the Freed-Hardeman University Speech Clinic, and was given by the Jackson Foundation Inc. The clinic, opened…
Search continues for missing boater
UPDATE: 4/1/23 According to TWRA, the body believed to be that of missing boater, 79-year-old William Mayfield from Silerton, TN was recovered April 1 on the Tennessee River. The body is being sent for an autopsy for positive identification. The…
Educator of the Week: Sonya Eaton
It's time to recognize this week's Educator of the Week, brought to you by the Tennessee Education Lottery. Sonya Eaton is a special education teacher at West Carroll High School in Atwood. She has taught for eight years. Although Eaton…
Jackson mayoral candidates attend first debate
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A mayoral debate was held in the Hub City, allowing candidates the chance to make their voices heard. News Talk 96.5's Dan Reaves moderated the debate Thursday at North Side High School. They were asked various…
Go Red for Women held in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- An annual event was held in the Hub City to raise awareness for the number one killer of women: cardiovascular disease. The American Heart Association hosted the 2023 West Tennessee Go Red for Women event at…
JTA budget topic of discussion at Thursday meeting
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The City of Jackson's Budget Committee met Thursday morning. Among the topics discussed was the Jackson Transit Authority. According to city council member Paul Taylor, JTA over-budgeted the city's commitment and over-budgeted their passenger revenues to the…
Crockett County gets first rural blood program
CROCKETT COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Crockett County Ambulance Service can now administer blood to patients before they reach the hospital. The Tennessee Department of Health EMS board authorized the group. LIFELINE Blood Services CEO John Miller said this new service…
Photographers sought for Henry County event
HENRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- Any and all photographers are invited to a photography showcase in Henry County. The upcoming Captured Moments: 31st Annual Photography Showcase is free to join in on, but registration must be done by April 17 at…
Toyota Boshoku facility in Jackson to expand, add to workforce
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A major expansion is moving into the Hub City. Automotive parts supplier, Toyota Boshoku Tennessee, LLC will be investing $54 million in metal stamping manufacturing operations. “This marks another significant milestone for our company. This expansion…
GALLERY: Jackson dog show begins, to continue into weekend
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Dog handlers and breeders from all across the nation are competing in the Hub City. Thursday marked the first day of the dog show in Jackson. This competition is being held at the Jackson Fairgrounds, which…
3 arrests made in Henderson County drug bust
HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Three people are arrested in connection to a drug bust and stolen property. According to Tracey Grisham with the Henderson County Sheriff's Department, they received information about…
Event teaches women about the impact of substances use on kids
HENNING, Tenn. -- An event was held to teach women about the dangers and impact of substance use on children. The educational session, hosted at the Tennessee Department of Correction's Women’s Therapeutic Residential Center in Henning, showed women who…
Lawmakers advance bills aimed at car theft, gun access
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Lawmakers passed a new bill in the hopes of reducing the number of car thefts in our state. House Bill 0548 would make it a class a misdemeanor to "possess a device, tool, machine, implement, or other…
Event to mark withdrawal of troops from Vietnam
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local event is set to recognize the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War and the "last boots on the ground" in 1973. In honor of Vietnam Veterans Day,…
USJ announces staff changes
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The University School of Jackson announced changes to their staff. USJ says that Courtney Burnette was made the Lower School Director, and Hayley Wilkerson the Early Childhood Director and…
City official earns certification to ensure safe playgrounds
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The City of Jackson is making safe playgrounds a priority. Christi David, the Recreation and Parks Department’s Park Operations Manager, is now a Nationally Certified Playground Safety Inspector. It…
Leaders gains four certified financial counselors
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Leaders Credit Union now has a total of four certified financial counselors. According to a news release, Evan Flora, Community Engagement Specialist, Jonathan Newcom, Assistant Vice President of Branch Operations, and Shelley Pittman, Member Service Representative, and…
Registration open for JMCSS summer learning camps
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Registration is open for a local school system's summer learning camps! The Jackson-Madison County School System says that several camps will be available for grades kindergarten through seventh, with extra time be designated as a "STREAM" (Science,…
Sephora coming to West Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A full-sized Sephora is returning to the Hub City! According to officials with Kohl's, Sephora will be set up inside the company's location at 1131 Vann Drive in Jackson. Kohl's says this addition is one of around…
Local university earns Military Friendly School ranking
MARTIN, Tenn. -- A West Tennessee university has earned the Military Friendly School gold ranking. According to a news release,…
Easter basket ideas
Easter is coming up quickly, and one tradition that can be is creating Easter baskets. When looking for fillers to go in baskets, variety can be a great detail to keep in…
New tool to help with C. diff
Washing your hands can be a tool in both protecting against numerous infections and stopping the spread of the infection. One infection this approach is known to help in is C.…
2022 Man of the Year named by Exchange Club
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A group in the Hub City has named their 2022 Jackson Man of the Year. Jackson just celebrated 200 years of existence, and Jerry Gay was…
Career fair highlights job spots with local school system
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County School System hosted a career fair on Tuesday. The event was held at the Oman Arena to help the school system prepare for the 2023-2024…
Rehearsal held for upcoming ‘Mary Poppins’ performance
MILAN, Tenn. -- Those with a love for the theatre are preparing for a big performance weekend. Performers held a rehearsal at Milan Middle School on Tuesday in preparation for…
