Author: WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News Staff

Heavy weight champion from Jackson shares his story

JACKSON, Tenn.---One local young man is living out his dreams and isn't letting anything stop him. Logan Blake is from the Hub City and is currently making history as the first Southern Heavyweight Champion…

‘Recycling Roundup’ to be held in Jackson March 2

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Local residents in Jackson and surrounding communities are encouraged to bring their hard-to-recycle items to a "Recycling Roundup" event coming to the Hub City. It will be at the Rockabilly…

Humboldt Chamber hosts ‘Morning Mingle’ for members

HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- Humboldt Chamber members met Friday morning for "Morning Mingle." The third Friday of every month, the Humboldt Chamber of Commerce hosts Morning Mingle as a networking event for all Chamber members.…

Educator of the Week: Liakita Darnell

It’s time now to recognize this week’s Educator of the Week, brought to you by the Tennessee Education Lottery. Liakita Darnell teaches 7th grade Language Arts at Northeast Middle School in…

Drug Task Force searches vehicle on Interstate 40

MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A law enforcement presence halted traffic on Interstate 40 Friday morning. Around 9:30 a.m., Tipsters altered us to a possible vehicle pursuit on the interstate. Our crews arrived shortly…

Madison County residents head to the polls for early voting

JACKSON, Tenn.-- Early voting for Madison County residents began Wednesday for the presidential preference and county primaries. "On the ballot is your presidential candidates that go on in November and we have a county…

Space heater cause of morning fire in Hardin County

HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn. -- Officials determine a space heater was part of the cause of a Wednesday morning fire. Shortly after 7 a.m. Wednesday, the Hardin County Fire Department responded to a shop fire on Old Morris Chapel Road…

2024 Black History Month: Danielle Jones

It's time to spotlight one of our neighbors, which is brought to you by the Tennessee Education Lottery. Every week during the month of February, we will celebrate Black History Month by introducing you…

Authorities responding to bomb threat at North Side High School

UPDATE: Officials discuss response to bomb threat at North Side High School JACKSON, Tenn. -- Several tipsters alerted us to a heavy first responder presence Wednesday morning at North Side High School. The Jackson Police Department released a statement via…

Community offered critical info at fire training event

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A fire extinguisher training event took place at the South Jackson Community Center Tuesday. From 1 to 2:30 p.m., attendees learned about different classifications of fires from the Jackson Fire Department.…

$500 worth of Nike: Suspect ID sought in Academy Sports theft

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Crime Stoppers is asking for the public's help in identifying a theft suspect. According to Crime Stoppers, the woman pictured is accused of stealing over $500 worth of Nike merchandise. Crime Stoppers confirmed the theft occurred at…

West Tennessee principal arrested following assault investigation

UPDATE: Law enforcement speaks on arrest of elementary school principal FAYETTE COUNTY, Tenn. -- A principal at a West Tennessee elementary school has been arrested following an assault investigation. According to the Fayette County Sheriff's Office, Southwest Elementary School Principal…

Car break-ins under investigation at Jackson apartments

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local resident reaches out to us regarding cars being broken into in their residential area. Late Friday night, February 9, a few residents of Bradford Chase Apartments reported cars break-ins.…

Tips on lowering your risk of sports-related injury

JACKSON, Tenn. -- While the big game is now over, if you're trying to attempt some Super Bowl winning plays, here's some information on how to lower your risk of injury. The National Safety…

Bells Fire Dept. responds to vehicle fire

CROCKETT CO., Tenn.--Firefighters responded to a vehicle fire in a neighboring county earlier this evening. The vehicle was located at the BP gas station off of Cypress Church Road in Bells. When our crews arrived on scene around 5…

Authorities investigate early morning shooting

UPDATE (2/12/24): TBI releases suspect ID, continues investigation into officer-involved shooting JACKSON, Tenn.---According to a news release from the Jackson Police Department, three people were injured and one fatally, following…

A local sorority chapter celebrates 116 years of service

JACKSON, Tenn.---Members of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated®, Gamma Alpha Omega Chapter celebrated one hundred and sixteen years of sisterhood. The celebration took place at Liberty Tech High School earlier today. …