Jackson Symphony to hold Valentine’s Pop
JACKSON, Tenn. -- An exciting valentine's event is returning to the Hub City. Saturday, February 11 at 7:30 p.m. the Jackson Symphony is bringing back their Valentine's Pops Concert. The event will…
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Black History Month 2023: Juanita Jones
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Each week in February, WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News is celebrating Black History Month by telling the story of West Tennesseans. It is sponsored by the Tennessee Education Lottery. Juanita Jones,…
LIVE: Gov. Bill Lee holds State of the State address
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Gov. Bill Lee is set to give the annual State of the State address from Nashville at 6 p.m. This will be the fifth address given by the governor, who was elected in 2022. The address is…
15-year-old facing unlawful weapon possession charge
DYERSBURG, Tenn. -- The Dyersburg Police Department says a 15-year-old is facing an unlawful weapon charge. According to the department's Facebook post, a caller reported shots being fired and a minor wearing a ski mask running around 4:30 p.m. on…
‘Do not drive’ warning issued for select cars
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- A "do not drive" warning issued as been issued by a well-know brand. According to a news release, the Tennessee Attorney General’s Office is warning drivers to listen to Honda's recall. The release says that around 8,200…
1 person killed, another injured in early morning fire
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Fire Department says one person was killed and another injured during an early morning fire. The Jackson Fire Department says their crews were sent out around 2:27 a.m. on Tuesday for a fire in south…
New facility offers youth a place to call home
TRENTON, Tenn. ---An organization holds a special event. The Isaiah House launch kick-off event happened on Sunday at Peabody High School. Isaiah 117 House will have a place for children available…
A local church celebrates 200 years of service
JACKSON, Tenn. ---One local church welcomed a special guest to their church to celebrate 200 years of service. First Presbyterian Church of Jackson is celebrating 200 years of the church that was founded in 1823. A number of events…
New federal law aims to ease the burden of student loan debt
This company offers a way to tackle student debt while also saving for retirement. Nearly 43 million Americans owe a combined $1.8 trillion in student loans, and many…
Shoppers search for those special buys at Hub City Flea Market
JACKSON, Tenn.---The Hub City Flea Market returns for the first weekend of the month… and this month is filled with love. Ahead of Valentine's Day, people shopped for some bargains for…
Local cheer coach celebrates the team with sweet event
JACKSON, Tenn.---A local cheer coach holds a special party for her team. Cheer coach, SchDerriah Montgomery at Isaac Lane Technology Magnet Elementary School held a love party for her cheer team. Speakers,…
Jackson photography studio moves to a new location
JACKSON, Tenn. ---A local business had a big re-opening. The grand re-opening of Lasting Impressions By Lucy Photography studio was held on Saturday. The studio's photo shoots include head shots, birthday shots,…
Elks Lodge #192 tosses bags for a great cause
JACKSON, Tenn. ---A local lodge host a tournament for a good cause. The Elks Lodge #192 located in Jackson held a cornhole tournament on Saturday. Proceeds from the tournament went to the…
Sorority teaches local youth water safety
JACKSON, Tenn. ----A local sorority helps youth learn to swim. One local sorority chapter here in the Hub City invited local youth to learn the fundamentals of swimming. …
Ray Condray announces his candidacy for City Mayor
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local resident announces his mayoral candidacy. Saturday, Ray Condray joined family, friends, and supporters in downtown Jackson at City Hall to announce his candidacy for City Mayor.…
Friends of Heart 5K returns to Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. ---Second annual 5k planned. According to a news release, the Friends of Heart will host its second annual 5k on Saturday, February 11 at 8 a.m. This is the first event of 2023 for the Friends of Heart…
Pet of the Week: Gracie
This week's Pet of the Week from Hero West Rescue is Gracie! Meet sweet Gracie Mae! She is a mature ladybug somewhere between 6 to 9-years-old. Gracie is so full of…
Live performance for Black History Month held at City Hall
JACKSON, Tenn. -- City Hall in downtown Jackson held it's first live performance in honor of Black History Month on Friday. Wendy Trice Martin gave a presentation at the event,…
GALLERY: Peoples Bank reopens in new location
LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- A local business celebrated a big move on Friday. The Peoples Bank of Tennessee held a grand re-opening at their new location in Lexington. The event included…
Founders Day celebrated at Jackson university
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Union University celebrated its annual Founders' Day on Friday. Union was founded February 3, 1823 as Jackson Male Academy. This makes it the college's 200th birthday. There was a…
2022 Hub City Heroes honored together
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Heroes of the Hub City were celebrated on Friday. The 2022 Hub City Heroes were recognized at the City Hall. The heroes selflessly and steadily give their…
First Friday Art Walks to begin in March
JACKSON, Tenn. -- You now will have the chance to buy local art directly from local artists. From March through November, the Jackson Arts Council will organize First Friday Art Walk events…
Info needed to find missing man in Madison County
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Madison County Sheriff's Office needs your help locating a missing man. The sheriff's office says that 45-year-old Brendon Michael Timby was last seen on January 28 in Jackson, and was reported missing by family. The…
Momma Chef shares the recipe for quicker meals
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Cooking just got faster and a little easier thanks to one chef. One mom went from blogging and writing, to building organizations to help against hunger, all while holding…
Precautionary boil water notice issued in Hardin County
HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn. -- A precautionary boil water notice has been issued in Hardin County. Hardin County Emergency Communications District says the notice is for the area south of Geans Lane on the south side of Savannah. They say this…
McCaig’s Movie Mayhem: Knock at the Cabin
https://youtu.be/kCYa64ZsGnQ WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News' very own Eli McCaig is here with a review of Universal Pictures' Knock at the Cabin. While vacationing at a remote cabin in the woods, a young girl and her parents are taken hostage by…
No one injured after pursuit of stolen ambulance
DRESDEN, Tenn. -- Multiple law enforcement agencies joined together in hot pursuit of a unique stolen vehicle. Around 1:30 a.m. on Friday, the Dresden Police Department received a call on Lamb…
GALLERY: Vacant home catches fire in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Authorities are investigating another house fire in the Hub City. Firefighters were called to a home on Pleasant Street just before 9 p.m., where a house was on fire. Officials say they were able to put…
GALLERY: ‘Agnes of God’ comes to the Hub City
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Hub City Theatre Company presented their performance of "Agnes of God." The performance was held at the Carnegie in downtown Jackson Thursday night. The performance is on a minimal set, with just three actresses. You can…
Downtown business owner talks about weather
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The recent ice storms has not only had an effect on the roads. They've impacted local businesses as well. Because many opted to stay indoors, some businesses have felt the effects. One local business owner, Hunter Cross…
Former professor reviews Jackie Robinson biography
JACKSON, Tenn. -- One of baseball's most significant figures story is being told in a new biography. The Friends of the Jackson-Madison County Library welcomed Dr. Don Huneycutt for their monthly First Thursday program meeting. Huneycutt presented a book…
Man speaks about bad experience with local hospital
HENRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- A local man shared his challenging experience trying to make sure his friend got treated in a local ER. David, a Paris resident, brought his friend to the…
City of Jackson marks Black History Month
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A special news conference was held in honor of Black History Month. The City of Jackson will celebrate Black History Month during the month of February this year at City Hall by showcasing visual and performing…
Newbern machete suspect located by US Marshals
JACKSON, Tenn. -- An attempted murder fugitive has been arrested. According to a news release, US Marshals have captured 29-year-old Luis Frenano Sanchez-Flores. He was wanted out of Newbern for attempted first-degree murder and especially aggravated burglary. Sanchez-Flores allegedly broke…
THP: Man killed in crash along I-40 in Madison County
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A two vehicle collision along the interstate led to the death of a Tennessee man. The Tennessee Highway Patrol says around 12:20 p.m. on Thursday, two vehicles -- one westbound and the other eastbound -- were…
Casting underway for Shark Tanks’ 15th season
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Shark Tank is casting for its 15th season. Shark Tank is a business investment show in which five Sharks, who are all self-made millionaires and billionaires, invest in companies and entrepreneurs who need an support to take…
Bethel sending students, staff to Super Bowl LVII
MCKENZIE, Tenn. -- Bethel University students and staff are heading to Super Bowl LVII. According to the university, six students and two faculty members will be working on the annual sporting…
TBI investigating officer-involved shooting at Memphis library
MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- An officer-involved shooting in Memphis is under investigation. According to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, preliminary information shows that two Memphis police officers were called to Poplar Avenue about a person suspected of trespassing. The TBI reports…
Local hospital offering HEART screenings for February
HUNTINGDON, Tenn. -- A local hospital is offering HEART score screenings for American Heart Month. Baptist Memorial Hospital-Carroll County says they will be offering the screenings every Friday during the month of February from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The…
6 inductees to join Union’s Sports Hall of Fame
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Six new inductees to the Union University Sports Hall of Fame have been revealed. The news release says that Jimmy Gammon, Kirk Goehring, Leah Grongberg Hood, Raymond Judy, Douglas Martin, and Darrin White are joining the Hall…
Blood clot removed during groundbreaking procedure
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A first of its kind procedure was performed in Tennessee. From left right: Bryan Morris Territory Manager, Addison Frazier RT (R), Dr. John Crocker Interventional Radiologist, Ashley Criswell RT (R), Morgan Bright McGowan…
As ice thaws, eager readers return to the library
JACKSON, Tenn. -- After two days of ice interference, one community staple has opened its doors! The Jackson-Madison County Library has officially reopened both locations after closing down during the icy weather. "When we do have to close, our director,…
School & Business Closings: Friday, Feb. 3
The following schools will be closed on Friday, February 3 due to inclement weather: Benton County Schools Carroll Academy Chester County Schools Decatur County Schools Hardin County Schools Hardeman County Schools Haywood County Schools Jackson-Madison County Schools (Closed for students…
Tennessee native creates chemo kits
JACKSON, Tenn. -- One Tennessee native is giving back to cancer patients after being personally affected by the disease. Sidney Church is a grad student at the University of Tennessee at Martin.…
Church donating clothing, items to foster children
LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- One church is taking steps to fill a need one bag at a time. The First United Pentecostal Church in Lexington is starting Hangers of Hope, a project to help students in foster care receive clothing…
Director of Schools needed in local district
MCKENZIE, Tenn. -- The McKenzie Special School District is seeking a new director of schools. The school district says they are looking for someone with a Masters Degree in education and would like…
District gives update on long-awaited Pope School
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- There is an update on the new Pope School for the Jackson-Madison County School System. Anyone who has lived in Madison County for over the last decade…
Pet Dental Health gets highlighted in February
Your dog's dental health could be in jeopardy if you don't brush them. February is Pet Dental Health Month. Lots of pet owners tend to neglect the teeth of their furry…
Feb. 1 marks start of Heart Health Month
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The key to a healthy heart begins with a healthy lifestyle. American Heart Month is observed each February to raise awareness of the importance of a healthy heart and…
JMCSS open enrollment extended due to weather
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Due to recent weather, you may still have a chance to enroll your child in a school outside of your zone. Open enrollment is a program offered by the…
