Salem Missionary Baptist Church hosts a special program
JACKSON, Tenn.---A local church honors Black History Month with a special program. A special service was held this morning at Salem Missionary Baptist Church in Northeast Jackson. The…
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The Jackson Symphony hosts its 2024 Valentine Pops
JACKSON, Tenn.---One organization is spreading all the love you need for this holiday season. The Jackson Symphony hosted their annual Valentine Pops concert. This event was held at…
Students compete in Hub City Innovation Cup
JACKSON, Tenn.---A competition took place that brought out ideas and creativity. Day two of the Hub City Innovation Cup, sponsored by the Jackson Energy Authority, took place at the JEA Training…
UCHS well-represented in UT Martin Honor Choir
PRESS RELEASE: UNION CITY SCHOOLS CONTACT: Mike Hutchens, Communications Director at Union City Schools FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 9, 2024 UCHS well-represented in UT Martin Honor Choir Eight Union City High School students recently participated in the annual UT Martin…
2024 Go Red for Your Heart and Soul Luncheon held
JACKSON, Tenn.---One local group wears red to raise awareness to heart health. The Jackson Chapter of the Top Ladies of Distinction held its Lady Annie Ruth Rogers Go Red for Your…
Pet of the Week: Grove
This week's Pet of the Week from Hero West Rescue is Grove! If you need more happiness in your life, this girl can help! Meet Grove! Grove is approximately 4-years-old,…
Rain Continues Off and On Rain Through Monday Morning
WBBJ 7 Forecast Update: A stalled out cold front will stay in the area through Monday and a series of disturbances will move along the front into the weekend keeping rain…
Family of 11-year-old in need of kidney asks for help
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local family needs a kidney and prayer. And they're now asking for help. While it's common for most kids to worry about school work and video games,…
Boots and Bling held once again, letting women dance the night away
JACKSON, Tenn. – A Hub City Classic event returned after COVID-19 with a new purpose. Boots and Bling had their 10th event that highlighted the importance of healthy heart care.…
Black History Month celebrations continue in the Hub City
JACKSON, Tenn. – Music and poetry filled downtown Jackson on Friday as the community gathered for the city's Black History Month celebration at City Hall. This month, the city is…
2024 Hub City Innovation Cup begins
JACKSON, Tenn. – The 2024 Hub City Innovation Cup began Friday at the Jackson Energy Authority training center. It is a pitch-style competition sponsored by the JEA. Teams of students…
Rising country music star Jesslee to bring tour to Dyersburg
JACKSON, Tenn. – Rising country music star Jesslee has begun her small-town go-round tour across the nation. Nashville's Jesslee is known for her soulful voice and genuine songwriting. She rose to national recognition after…
FHU’s 2024 Bible Lectureships come to a close
HENDERSON, Tenn. -- A local university hosted a week-long event. Freed-Hardeman University just closed out its annual Bible Lectureships. It has been going on all week. Throughout this week, including students, there…
Kizer Fire Protection acquired by Memphis company
HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A local business, which has served West Tennessee for more than a quarter century, is under new ownership. Lexington-based Kizer Fire Protection has been acquired by State Systems in…
JMCSS celebrates National School Counseling Week
JACKSON, Tenn. – The first week of February is National School Counseling Week. To celebrate, the Jackson-Madison County School Board gathered Friday at their central office to recognize district professional school counselors. From…
Madison County lawyer permanently disbarred
JACKSON, Tenn. -- As of February 9, a Madison County lawyer has been disbarred. A news release says that the Supreme Court of Tennessee has permanently disbarred Angela Joy Hopson from practicing law. She has also been ordered "restitution in…
Early voting to begin on Valentine’s Day
The following is a news release from the Tennessee Secretary of State: (NASHVILLE, Tenn.) — The Tennessee Secretary of State’s office wants to remind every registered Tennessean to utilize the early voting period to cast a ballot for the March…
Educator of the Week: Makayla Zelenka
It's time now to recognize this week's Educator of the Week, brought to you by the Tennessee Education Lottery. Makayla Zelenka is a second-grade teacher at Trenton Elementary School in Gibson County. "This is…
Thursday shooting at Lincoln Courts leaves one person dead
JACKSON, Tenn. – A shooting occurred Thursday night, leaving one person dead. Several residents were heard throughout this live video courtesy of Tracy Boyd. One woman could even be heard in…
Gibson County home declared public nuisance
UPDATE (2/12/24): District Attorney speaks out after Gibson Co. property declared public nuisance EARLIER STORY: GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. – A Gibson County home has been deemed a public nuisance following two separate incidents. Friday, a request was granted to remove…
LIFELINE announces critical appeal for Type O positive, O negative blood
JACKSON, TN (February 9, 2024): -- An urgent need for Type O positive and Type O negative has been announced by LIFELINE Blood Services today. Our blood supply is less than one day’s worth for Type O positive and Type…
The Dixie Café at The Old Country Store reopens
The following is a news release from Bramblett Group: Jackson, Tennessee - (February 9, 2024) - Brooks Shaw’s Old Country Store is inviting Guests to return to The Dixie Café, which has reopened following an extensive renovation to its service…
Man wins $100k prize from scratch off sold in Dyersburg
DYERSBURG, Tenn. -- Congratulations are in order for a big winner courtesy of the Tennessee Lottery. The TN Lottery shared that Adam R. won $100,000 playing a Millionaire Jumbo Bucks instant ticket. The…
Search continues for missing man James Wray
PERRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- A search continues for a missing man last seen near the Perry/Decatur County line. James Wray was last seen Tuesday morning at Fat Man's Keystop, located at Highway 412 & Little Spring Creek Road in Linden.…
Gibson County deputy receives Purple Heart
GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A Gibson County deputy is presented with a special honor. Gibson County Sheriff Paul Thomas presented Deputy Joshua Johnson with a Purple Heart Friday morning. The Sheriff's…
Pauline Pusser’s remains to undergo autopsy 57 years later
UPDATE: Evidence connects Bufford Pusser to wife’s murder, authorities say UPDATE (4/8/24): Pauline Pusser remains returned to gravesite MCNAIRY COUNTY, Tenn. – After nearly 60 years, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation may be one…
Over 100 ladies attend ‘Galentine’s Day’ event
JACKSON, Tenn. – Valentine’s Day is less than a week away. However, for some, the celebration began Thursday evening. Thursday night, the Elks Lodge #192 of Jackson celebrated “Galentine’s Day.” The ladies only…
2024 Reagan Day Dinner held Thursday at Union University
JACKSON, Tenn. – Hundreds of local Republicans met Thursday evening for the annual Madison County Republican Party Reagan Day Dinner. The event was held at the Carl Grant Event Center on the…
‘Valentine’s Night to Remember’ to be held this Saturday
JACKSON, Tenn. – An upcoming event promises to be a magical evening filled with love and romance. “A Valentine's Night to Remember” is coming up this Saturday evening, February 10th from 7 p.m.…
Two businesses honored for long-lasting commitment to community
BOLIVAR, Tenn. -- Several businesses were honored for their long-lasting commitment to their work and the community. The Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development recognized companies in southwest Tennessee that have been in…
Jackson’s 2023 Hub City Heroes recognized at City Hall
JACKSON, Tenn. – Heroes of the Hub City were celebrated Thursday morning. The 2023 Hub City Heroes were recognized at City Hall. These individuals selflessly offer up their time to give back to…
FBI reminds everyone to beware of romance scams
The following is a news release from the FBI: MEMPHIS, TN—FBI Memphis is warning Tennesseans to be cautious of potential romance scams, also called confidence fraud, ahead of Valentine’s Day. Romance scammers promise love, passion, and a lifetime of happiness, but in…
West Tennessee Boy Scouts to host Scouting Banquet on Feb. 27
The following is a news release from West Tennessee Council of Boy Scouts of America: Jackson, Tennessee — (Feb. 8, 2024) — The West Tennessee Area Council of Boy Scouts of America will hold its annual Celebration of Scouting Banquet Tuesday,…
Body of Charles Baldridge found, authorities confirm
OBION COUNTY, Tenn. – The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation confirmed that the body of Charles Baldridge was found Thursday morning. According to Obion County Sheriff's Office Lt. Joe Key, Baldridge's body was located by boat around 11:55 a.m. Thursday in…
Update provided on new downtown Jackson park
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Bicentennial Committee has provided an update on a new park in downtown Jackson. Back in November of 2021, a groundbreaking marked the beginning work on Bicentennial Park, which…
Annual State of UT event highlights impact, value of education
The following is from the University of Tennessee: NASHVILLE – The annual State of the University address, hosted by University of Tennessee System President Randy Boyd, highlighted the substantial value of higher education, the University’s statewide influence on workforce development…
TBI: Body of Pauline Pusser exhumed from Adamsville Cemetery
UPDATE (4/8/24): Pauline Pusser remains returned to gravesite UPDATE: Pauline Pusser’s body to undergo autopsy 57 years later ADAMSVILLE, Tenn. -- Several Tipsters alerted us that the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation was on scene at Adamsville Cemetery Thursday morning. We…
Woman killed in Crockett County fire on Wednesday
CROCKETT COUNTY, Tenn. -- Authorities are investigating a house fire that led to a woman's death in Gadsden. The Gadsden, Alamo, Bells, and Friendship Fire Departments, Gadsden Police Department, Crockett County Sheriff's Office,…
FHU awards honorary doctorate
HENDERSON, Tenn. – A local university awards one man with a big honor. Wednesday, Freed-Hardeman University presented Roy Johnson with an honorary doctorate of humanities for his outstanding citizenship and service to the…
Planning Commission discusses street closure, new additions
JACKSON, Tenn. – The City of Jackson Planning Commission met Wednesday to discuss some upcoming changes and new additions. On the agenda was consideration of a request to close or abandon a portion of…
BradenHealth execs speak to legislators about rural hospitals
JACKSON, Tenn. – A company took to Nashville to create statewide legislation to keep rural hospitals afloat. Kyle Kopec, co-founder of BradenHealth, along with senior leadership in the company testified in Nashville to the…
Local gun club to host Community Educational event, open house
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Urban Defense Gun Club Inc. announced two upcoming events. The club says a free Community Educational event will be held from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. on February 17 at 226 Cotton Grove Road in…
12th Generals Breakfast at Cherry Mansion to be held on April 6
The following is an announcement Hardin County Convention and Visitors Bureau: SAVANNAH, TENN- The Hardin County Convention and Visitors Bureau is pleased to announce that ticket sales for the 12th Annual Generals Breakfast at Cherry Mansion have begun. The event…
Girl Scout cookie season begins in West Tennessee
JACKSON, Tenn. – The Girl Scouts Heart of the South started their cookie distribution last week. Through the cookie program, the girls earn rewards but also learn various skills from setting goals to…
Law enforcement scaling back search for 62-year-old man
UPDATE: The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation says that Charles Baldridge's body has been found in Obion County. EARLIER STORY: OBION COUNTY, Tenn. -- There is an update as the Obion County Sheriff's Office attempts…
2024 Black History Month: Don McCorry
It's time to spotlight one of our neighbors, presented to you by the Tennessee Lottery. Each week in February, WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News will celebrate Black History Month by introducing you to a…
UTM students discuss finance with Jackson’s Rotary Club
JACKSON, Tenn. – University of Tennessee at Martin finance students had the opportunity to present their hard work to the Rotary Club Wednesday afternoon. UT Martin is one of the first schools that have…
Madison County Commissioners talk nonprofit funding, pay increase
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. – Budget season is approaching for Madison County commissioners and new business is being decided on. The Budget Committee of the Madison County Commissioner Office is composed of both commissioners…
Several Head Start programs accepting applications
Several Head Start programs are now accepting applications around West Tennessee. Click on the following to see each city/county's flier: Chester County Head Start Hardin County Head Start Henderson Head Start Lexington Head Start Parsons Head Start Selmer Head Start
Jackson announced ‘LOLO’ as Creative Arts Coordinator
The following is a news release from the City of Jackson: JACKSON, Tenn. — The City of Jackson proudly announces the appointment of Lauren ‘LOLO’ Pritchard as the Creative Arts Coordinator, a key…
