29th Blue Suede Dinner and Auction returns to Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. ---An annual event is held here in Jackson. Saturday evening, people gathered at the Carl Perkins Civic Center for the Blue Suede Dinner and Auction. This is an…
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Loved one remembered with candlelight vigil
LEXINGTON, Tenn. ---A memorial is held in a local county. A candlelight vigil for Hank Cooley was held Saturday at 3 pm at Beech Lake in Lexington. There was a balloon…
McNairy Co. residents recount a special memory
BETHEL SPRINGS, Tenn. ----A local city held a special meeting. It has been well established fact that Elvis Presley played to a young audience at Bethel Spring School in the days immediately…
Additional information on the Polar Plunge
The 2023 Polar Plunge was held to benefit the Area 11 Special Olympics program in Jackson on Saturday, February 25. For more information on the Polar Plunge, visit www.specialolympicstn.org/polar-plunge , or visit, www.classy.org/event/jackson-polar-plunge-2023/e442213. To find out more information on the Special…
First responders gather for a unique training
JACKSON, Tenn. ---The third full week of February is always Grain Bin Safety Week and several agriculture professionals learned some useful techniques that can help them in the case of an emergency.…
Brave souls take an icy dip for a good cause
JACKSON, Tenn. ---When you think of summer, you think of swimming but what about taking a dip in the pool... in February. The 14th annual Polar Plunge took place by the Area…
Saturday Evening Forecast Update
Mostly cloudy skies and off and on rain showers will continue though Monday morning across West Tennessee. A few rumbles of thunder will be possible this weekend and a few storms could move through Monday morning. Temperatures will remain above…
Pet of the Week: Nia
This week's Pet of the Week from Hero West Rescue is Nia! This sweet girl had a rough start to life but has a rags to riches story. Now, Nia is…
Black History Month finale held at City Hall
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A month-long celebration came to a close Friday. But not without a big finale. Dancers from the Mona Lisa Lanier Dance Studio performed at Jackson City…
Letter carrier honored after saving woman from fire
MARTIN, Tenn. -- The most prestigious honors for postal employees was given to a West Tennessee letter carrier for saving residents from a burning building. Martin letter carrier, Gary Powell was…
New details available on Atwood standoff
ATWOOD, Tenn. -- There is an update in the standoff that took place in Carroll County on Thursday. According to Kelli McAlister from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, around 10 p.m., the…
Open house being hosted by Madison County Sheriff’s Office
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Madison County Sheriff's Office is giving the community a tour of a new facility. The sheriff's office says on March 9, an open house is being held at the Madison County J. Alexander Leech Criminal…
Comptroller’s office says local county receives poor audit
LAKE COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Comptroller’s Office says Lake County received poor audit once again. The comptroller says that the report for 2022 had seven of the same issues seen in 2021, but came with additional findings in the…
SRO faces charges of statutory rape
WEAKLEY COUNTY, Tenn. -- A woman is on the wrong side of the law after being charged with statutory rape. A Dresden High School Resource Officer, 28-year-old Kristen Childress, was arrested on Thursday.…
Students get engaged during Black History Month program
PINSON, Tenn. -- Students have the opportunity to grow in knowledge while moving to the beat. With singing, dance and other presentations, students pre-K through fifth grade were able to…
Hardin County investigator receives promotion
HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn. -- An investigator with the Hardin County Sheriff's Office has received a promotion. The sheriff's office shared on Facebook that Inv. Jeremy Hulen was made a sergeant. They say his career began with their team in…
Poet, writer to speak at Union in March
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A writer and poet is coming to Union University in March. According to a news release, Graham Hillard will be the featured speaker at the 30th annual Creative Writing Workshop on March 2. Hilliard wrote “Wolf Intervals:…
Educator of the Week: Emily Stutts
It's time to recognize this week's Educator of the Week, brought to you by the Tennessee Education Lottery. Emily Stutts is a fifth grade English and Language Arts teacher at Thelma Barker…
McCaig’s Movie Mayhem: Cocaine Bear
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hc2pYaJbPM0 WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News' very own Eli McCaig is here with a review of Universal Pictures' Cocaine Bear. After a 500-pound black bear consumes a significant amount of cocaine and embarks on a drug-fueled rampage, an eccentric gathering of…
JPD: Shots were fired along Moorewood Drive
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Police Department says shots were fired in north Jackson on Thursday. The department says that around 5:18 p.m., their officers were sent to the 100 block of Moorewood Drive for a report of an assault/shots…
Huntingdon man sentenced to 11 years in prison
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A Huntingdon man was sentenced to federal prison. Friday, the district attorney's office said that Cassius Sinclair Jordan, 38, was sentenced to 11 years for being a felon in possession of a firearm and possession of methamphetamine…
Tickets on sale for ‘The Diary of Anne Frank’
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Tickets are now on sale for an upcoming narrative from World War II. The City of Jackson says that tickets for "The Diary of Anne Frank" now on sale online or by calling the box office at (731)…
Spring Hill School to celebrate 100 years in March
GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Spring Hill School is set to mark 100 years with a celebration in mid-March. The school says their celebration and spring fling will be on March 18, offering games for kids, an auction and food. The…
Man convicted over fatal 2021 I-40 crash
HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A man has been convicted of vehicular homicide in connection to a crash on Interstate 40 back in May of 2021. According to court documents, 46-year-old Marlos Tipton, of Dyersburg, was traveling more than 100 miles…
Standoff in Atwood draws in several agencies
UPDATE: ATWOOD, Tenn. -- Details released the day following the standup reveal the man allegedly fired upon local deputies after they were dispatched for a call of a man driving recklessly and acting erratic.…
Mother, son dance to raise funds for good cause
LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- It's about time to grab your son and head to the dance floor for a good cause. A Mother and Son Dance will be held in Lexington with a…
Arlington Elementary celebrates Black History Month
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local school held a special program on Thursday. Parents, teachers, and staff came to watch students put on big performances. It was full of song and dance…
West Tennessee association elects new president
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The West Tennessee Mayors Association met Thursday to elect their new president. City mayors from all over the area got together to elect Mayor Bobby King, of Henderson,…
Mainstays candles recalled
More than 1.2 million Mainstays candles are being recalled. The candle wicks can reportedly burn too closely to the side of the container, causing the glass to break and posing a fire hazard. Mainstays has received 12 reports of…
Cosori recalls air fryers
Cosori is recalling two million air fryers due to a fire and burn hazard. A wire connection in the air fryers can reportedly overheat. Cosori has received more than 200 reports of the air fryers catching fire, burning, melting,…
Exit 87 BBQ expands, merges with local saloon
JACKSON, Tenn. -- For around 15 years, Exit 87 BBQ has been in business and serving great barbecue to their customers. And that service is expanding. Exit 87 BBQ will…
GALLERY: Callers report gunshots in north Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Residents of Jackson reported hearing gunshots on Thursday. Around 6 p.m., callers to WBBJ 7 Eyewitness, along with residents who live nearby, told our crews that gunshots were heard along Commanche Trail near North Highland Avenue.…
Severe Weather Awareness Weeks continues in Selmer
SELMER, Tenn. -- Being weather aware never ends, and the more you know the better. Coon Creek Science Center is bringing severe weather awareness to different West Tennessee classrooms. Thursday marks…
National VP visits local high school for FFA Week
CHESTER COUNTY, Tenn. -- A local school is celebrated National Future Farmers of America Week with a special guest. FFA's six national officers are traveling across the country to inspire members…
Blood donations needed, says LIFELINE
JACKSON, Tenn. -- LIFELINE Blood Services needs the community's help to save lives. LIFELINE says that are in desperate need of O positive, O negative and A negative blood donations. If you can help, LIFELINE says they will be at…
Sheriff’s Office: No charges filed in Harpeth Drive shooting
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Madison County Sheriff's Office released a statement regarding Monday's fatal shooting involving Tyeasha Starks. The sheriff's office says that their deputies responded around 6:30 p.m. to Harpeth Drive for a reported shooting. They arrived to…
Bill regarding trans youth healthcare heads to governor
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- A bill regarding transgender youth health care is heading to Gov. Bill Lee's desk. Thursday, the Tennessee General Assembly passed the bill in both the House and the Senate, with those for and against the proposed legislation…
Local students construct solar-powered tiny house
JACKSON, Tenn. -- One home is getting closer to being finished with each school day. "This is the tiny house at South Side," said South Side High School teacher Bob Gordon.…
GALLERY: Parishioners observe Ash Wednesday
JACKSON, Tenn. -- With Mardi Gras celebrations over, millions around the world are observing Ash Wednesday, including in West Tennessee. Parishioners at St. Mary's Catholic Church attended a special Ash Wednesday…
Boys Scouts to hold fundraiser in March
JACKSON, Tenn. -- You can kick start your day with a breakfast for a good cause. The Boy Scouts of America in West Tennessee will be hosting a pancake breakfast at Northside Church…
Woman demands answers after dog was euthanized
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- One woman is demanding answers after she says her dog was euthanized without notice. A Humboldt resident returned home and noticed something was missing -- her dog named Diamond…
Chicken ownership talked about in local meeting
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The City of Jackson Code Review Committee met Wednesday to discuss proposed recommendations for the City of Jackson. A hot topic at the meeting was the ownership of chickens…
Funding projects highlighted in JMCSS meeting
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A second day of meetings brought new insight inside a room of leaders. The Jackson-Madison County School System discussed spending with board members, leaders and the Madison County Finance…
Group marks Feb. as Teen Dating Violence, Prevention Month
JACKSON, Tenn. -- One organization is helping to keep children safe by spreading awareness. The month of February is Teen Dating Violence and Prevention Month. Students Against Destructive Decisions, or SADD, is…
Housing concerns addressed in Blue Oval meeting
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A few topics were discussed during a Blue Oval Community Impact meeting on Wednesday. Some of the challenges the Community Impact Team faces when it comes to…
Several AEDs donated to local law enforcement
HAYWOOD COUNTY, Tenn. -- Several groups say they came together to support public health and law enforcement. According to a news release, Walbridge, United Rentals, P&J, and Master Medical Equipment donated a total of 12 AEDs to Haywood County law…
Dinner to support local band in April
CARROLL COUNTY, Tenn. -- A dinner is being held in April to support a local band. The West Carroll Band Benefit Dinner & Songwriter Showcase is being held on April 1, featuring several songwriters from Nashville. The talent includes Brice…
Recording company to open location in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A New York City-based record company will soon be opening an additional location in the heart of the Hub City. "There's still so much music being created here…
Commissioner resigns due to health in Madison County
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Madison County Commission met for their monthly meeting. After announcements from the chairman, Jackson-Madison County Schools Superintendent Dr. Marlon King Jr. gave an announcement on the…
GALLERY: Kids make floats for Mardi Gras
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- Children in a local town were given a chance to showcase their creative skills for a prize. The Humboldt Public Library held an activity for children on…
