JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department is adjusting their hours for COVID-19 vaccinations. The department says effective next week, they will only be giving COVID19 vaccinations on Fridays for all age groups. The vaccine is recommended by…
HENDERSON, Tenn. -- Freed-Hardeman University has a new staff member. According to a news release, Dr. Michael Yopp has been hired to serve as an associate professor of music and as the director of FHU’s new jazz ensemble. Yopp is…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- When it comes to exercising, a lot of people would rather workout with a friend. The South Jackson Community Center began a new program on February 6 called Walk…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Do you live in Henry, Benton or Hardeman counties and want to change your city's laws regarding alcohol? You may soon get to cast a vote on the matter. Tuesday, in the Tennessee House, legislators passed a…
JACKSON, Tenn. – The beginning of Ramadan arrives next week! Wednesday, March 22, many in West Tennessee and around the world will observe the beginning of Ramadan. Ramadan is a month of fasting, when Muhammad’s first revelations from the angel…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Tennessee state legislators proposed a law that could affect concealed carry laws. According to the West Tennessee Director of the Tennessee Firearms Association, Richard Archie, House Bill 1005 and Senate…
DYERSBURG, Tenn. -- Local authorities are in search of a man who is suspected of kidnapping. Dyersburg police are looking for a man who is suspected of kidnapping a woman and holding…
FAYETTE COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Fayette County Sheriff's Office says two 17-year-olds are on the run. Tuesday, the sheriff's office confirmed that three escaped from the Wilder Youth Development on Saturday. One has been taken into custody with the help…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local club has named an Officer of the Year for his commitment to serving and protecting. The Jackson Exchange Club held a meeting at the…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Happy birthday Casey Jones! In celebration of Casey Jones' 160th birthday, the Casey Jones Museum hosted a fun-filled birthday celebration with free admission from 10 a.m. to 5…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Theatre Guild is set to present "To Kill a Mockingbird" in April. The showing, adapted from the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, will follow Scout, her brother Jem, and their widowed father in a small Alabama town…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Monday night, a large police presence could be seen in the 200 block of Roosevelt Parkway in east Jackson. According to Jackson police, they responded to a…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A cultural survey team has shared a report on Elvis Presley's early performance at Bethel Springs. Carl Perkins and Elvis Presley signing autographs at Overton Park Shell in 1956. By the time this…
MARTIN, Tenn. -- The University of Tennessee at Martin shared a Q&A with their interim chancellor. Dr. Philip Acree Cavalier had his first day in the role on March 1. Check out his perspective here.
BUCHANAN, Tenn. -- Looking to work inside one of Tennessee's many beautiful parks? Now is the time to try! Tennessee State Parks says that on March 17, they will be hosting a job interviews for a variety of positions, including…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local high school held a ribbon cutting ceremony on Monday for a field that hasn't been touched in more than a decade. The Madison Academic High…
JACKSON, Tenn. --A local performing arts theater is hosting a camp to teach children new skills and grow their talents. The Ned in downtown Jackson is hosting a Spring Break Theater…
DYERSBURG, Tenn. -- Authorities are asking for help locating a man accused of kidnapping. Dyersburg police say they found a woman hiding under a new construction home Saturday after receiving a call that a man working in the area of…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County African American Chamber of Commerce will be hosting two programs this summer for young people. The programs are designed to train them for success in…
SHILOH, Tenn. -- Ready to follow the trail of a Confederate brigadier general and his brigade? Shiloh National Military Park is hosting a hike on March 25 that will follow the steps taken by Brigadier General S.A.M. Wood's Confederate brigade.…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Two Tennessee Senate bills aimed at reducing gun deaths failed on Monday. Sen. London Lamar, of Memphis, proposed a bill that would have revoked permit-less carry in Shelby and Davidson County, and another bill that would have…
MARTIN, Tenn. -- After a win to remember, one team competed to do it again. The Westview High School Girls basketball team, the Lady Chargers, went to Middle Tennessee State University to take…
MCKENZIE, Tenn. -- A local university is hosting the Maribeth McGuire Lecture. Bethel says the inaugural lecture will feature a poetry reading by Dr. James Scruton, who will present selections from his two most recent collections, "Crossing the Days," "The…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The University of Memphis Lambuth has shared their planetarium's April of 2023 schedule. The weekly schedule for the M. D. Anderson Planetarium includes: Tuesday, April 4, 5:30 p.m. – “Black Holes: the other side of infinity” Friday, April…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A third women's self-defense class is being held on March 25. A news release says this will be third free class aimed at preparing citizens to protect themselves, and promote prevention and situational awareness. “We want to…
JACKSON, Tenn. ---The newly crowned Miss Teen Volunteer America speaks with us on her big win. Wood wins out of 40 talented girls who traveled from all over the country…
JACKSON, Tenn.---A new space opens to help the homeless. The Room at the Inn, located at First United Methodist Church in downtown Jackson, has dedicated their mission center space for the…
JACKSON, Tenn.--A local woman announces her run for mayor. On Sunday, Lisa Williams-Lyons announced her candidacy for Jackson City Mayor at Forest Hills Park. Many people were in attendance to show…
JACKSON, Tenn. --- A pedestrian is struck by a vehicle. According to Jackson Police Department, a pedestrian was walking on Carriage House Drive and was struck by an SUV. According…
A special event was held for mothers and sons. On Saturday, North Parkway Middle School hosted the King's First Queen event. This is an event where mothers and their sons can…
JACKSON, Tenn. ---Teens compete for the crown in the final day of the Miss Teen Volunteer America pageant. On Saturday, it was a day of emotions, glitz, and glam as the…
JACKSON, Tenn. ---An annual event comes back to the Hub City. On Saturday, the winners of the Colors of Music contest were celebrated at The Ned Performing Arts Center. Now…
HUMBOLDT, Tenn.---The Junior Auxiliary of Humboldt held their annual, The Prom Closet, for young women in the community. The closet is held to offer young women here in West Tennessee free prom…
JACKSON, Tenn.----The Nu Sigma Chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho invite youth from the community to their annual Youth Symposium. The 26th annual Youth Symposium was held at T.R. White Sportsplex. The event…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Forty hopefuls are vying for the crown of Miss Teen Volunteer America. It was a night of glitz and glam as the teens participated in the…
PARIS, Tenn. -- A fire broke out at an equipment dealership. The Paris Fire Department responded to a fire at B&G Equipment Inc. on Highway 54 in Paris Friday afternoon. Firefighters…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A Bolivar native had a special reason to celebrate. Agnes Idella Owens, affectionately known as Dorothy, celebrated her 101st birthday on Friday. The 101 Dalmatians themed party took…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- An area in Jackson was closed off due to a potentially dangerous situation. A natural gas leak on Vann Drive near Emporium Drive resulted in the area being…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local school held an event to help their students prepare for the future. Jackson Central-Merry High School held a College and Career Fair on Friday. Students say…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- A bill proposed by state legislators aims to rename the handgun carry permit. House Bill 1005 would change "handgun" to "firearm" in Tennessee Code. "Basically three different things, by changing our language, not creating any new crimes…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The Tennessee House of Representatives has passed a bill that would allow people to refuse to perform a marriage if they disagree with it. House Bill 0878 states that a person is not required to solemnize a…
BROWNSVILLE, Tenn. -- A local town kicked off an event that's a big first for their community. Brownsville kicked of their Haywood Comic Convention Friday at the College Hill Complex to…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A flavor-filled celebration took place in the Hub City. Early on Friday, Wingstop hosted its grand reopening. The day was celebrated with sauced-and-tossed signature flavors and spin…
https://youtu.be/HgtWsfVfbKk WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News' very own Eli McCaig is here with a review of Paramount Pictures' Scream VI. Four survivors of the Ghostface murders leave Woodsboro behind for a fresh start in New York City. However, they soon find…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Police Department shared an update on a Thursday night shooting. According to Deputy Chief Derick Tisdale, with the Jackson Police Department, a shooting occurred in the…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Another local school experienced a possible threat on Friday. According to Greg Hammond, from the Jackson-Madison County School System, after school hours, the Jackson Police Department saw what could…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- One annual event bridges the gap, allowing leaders in various communities to celebrate under a common goal. March 10 is Tennessee's Day of Hope, and many community leaders…
LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- It's time to recognize this week's Educator of the Week, brought to you by the Tennessee Education Lottery. Karen Massengill is a kindergarten teacher at Caywood Elementary School in…
UPDATE: JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Police Department shared an update on Friday regarding a shooting in north Jackson. The department says one person was injured, and as of Friday, tips are needed to find the person responsible. The department…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Madison County Sheriff Julian Wiser held an open-house on Thursday. The Madison County Jail has been close to being ready to open since before he took office in…
