Author: WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News Staff

Jackson community invited to give input on Parks Master Plan

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The City of Jackson Recreation and Parks Department is requesting input from the community. Jackson Recreation and Parks is currently working on a System-Wide Master Plan. As part of the planning process, two public input meetings will…

UPDATE: TBI identifies Trenton homicide victim

UPDATE (2/2/24): INFORMATION FROM THE TENNESSEE BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION: TBI special agents continue to investigate the January 31st homicide of a Trenton man. At the request of 28th Judicial District Attorney General Frederick Agee, TBI special agents joined the Gibson County…

JPD: 77-year-old Bill Collins found safe

UPDATE: Bill Collins was found safe and has returned home, the Jackson Police Department reports. EARLIER STORY: JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Police Department is asking the community to help locate a missing 77-year-old man. The police department says…

ALStar youth summit highlights success, leadership, serving

JACKSON, Tenn. – The University of Tennessee at Martin WestStar Leadership Program and BlueOval City hosted their fourth annual ALStar African American Youth Leadership Summit. Over 20 schools in West Tennessee had the…

Spring Break Performing Arts Camp to be held March 11-15

The following is a news release from the City of Jackson: JACKSON, Tenn. – The Ned R. McWherter West TN Cultural Arts Center’s Spring Break Performing Arts Camp will present Disney’s “The Aristocats - KIDS”…

Misfits Market Expo returns to Jackson this March

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A unique shopping expo is making its return to the Hub City. The 2nd Annual Misfits Market Expo will be held this March at the Carl Perkins Civic Center. The expo will feature a variety of vendors…

New security technology eligible for school safety grants

The following is a news release from the State of Tennessee: (NASHVILLE) – State Senator Mark Pody (R-Lebanon) today announced important progress in ongoing efforts to improve school safety. A new security technology alert device is now eligible for school safety…

Lexington Police: Man stable after being struck by semi

LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- Authorities confirm a man is in stable condition after being struck by a semi truck. According to Lexington Police Chief Jeff Middleton, the department investigated an incident Monday afternoon involving a pedestrian and a tractor-trailer. Middleton confirms…

Coat thief: Suspect ID sought after series of thefts

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Authorities are seeking the identification of an alleged coat thief. According to Crime Stoppers, the person in this photo is suspected of stealing thousands of dollars worth of coats from several stores. Crime Stoppers says they can…

Search for missing man still on-going

OBION COUNTY, Tenn. – The search for a missing man in Obion County continued Tuesday. Tuesday marked the second day in a mission for the recovery of Charles Baldridge, 62, of Troy, whose…

JMCSS, Toyota work together on Malesus STEM Innovation Center

JACKSON, Tenn. – Toyota is partnering with the Jackson-Madison County School System to create the Malesus STEM Innovation Center. It will follow a school-within-a-school model.  Students remain enrolled at their middle school where…

UPDATE: No injuries in Tuesday house fire along Hwy 412

UPDATE (1/31/24): According to the Madison County Fire Department, they were notified around 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday of the fire. A social media post states crews arrived on scene to find heavy fire in the back of the residence, and…

Jackson Budget Committee meets; snow plows among topics

JACKSON, Tenn. – The City of Jackson Budget Committee met Tuesday at City Hall. Various topics were covered including a revenue report and a property tax report. There were proposed budget amendments including…

Women arrested after fentanyl seizure face drug, child abuse charges

PARIS, Tenn. -- Two women were arrested after a large fentanyl seizure in West Tennessee. According to the Paris Police Department, 49-year-old Genning Burnett and 24-year-old Samantha McClain -- both of Paris -- were arrested on Saturday. Paris Police say…

Warrant issued for woman by Crockett County Sheriff’s Office

UPDATE (1/31/24): Authorities confirm Love turned herself in and the warrant was served. EARLIER STORY: CROCKETT COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Crockett County Sheriff's Office says a warrant has been issued for a woman named Latoya Love. In a Facebook…

TBI Most Wanted Cadayreis Futrell in custody in Hardeman County

HARDEMAN COUNTY, Tenn. -- One of the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation's Most Wanted is now in custody. In September 2023, the TBI issued a Most Wanted alert for 22-year-old Cadayreis Myquon Futrell, who was wanted by the Whiteville Police Department…

The Human Bean holds grand opening in Jackson

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Coffee lovers rejoice! A national chain is now serving delicious beverages to-go in the Hub City. The Human Bean is holding their grand opening on Tuesday. Starting as a single location in Oregon, The Human Bean has…

Mostly Dry And Warmer Ahead

WBBJ 7 Forecast Update: High pressure finally won the battle by Monday afternoon as the sun came out and stubborn clouds moved out of the area. We were also greeted…

Working Women’s Conference set for February 9

The following is a news release from the University of Tennessee at Martin: MARTIN, Tenn. – The University of Tennessee at Martin’s WestStar Leadership Program will host the 26th Working Women’s Conference from 8 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Friday, Feb. 9, in…

UPDATE: Mother says missing teen located safe

UPDATE (1/31/24): According to Watts' mother, he has been located safe.  EARLIER STORY: JACKSON, Tenn. – A mother needs your help in locating her teenage son. Caleb Watts, 16, was last seen Sunday at a college party in Martin. His…

Auditions for ‘Annie Jr.’ to be held February 1-2

JACKSON, Tenn. – The Jackson-Madison County School System is holding auditions for “Annie, Jr.” All kindergarten through eighth students interested in the district-wide play are encouraged to audition. You are asked to use the…

Homegoing service held for Camya Young

HUMBOLDT, Tenn.---Today many people gathered to pay homage to a special young lady. Many family and friends have gathered together here at the service for 14-year-old Camya Young. In the…

Augustine School opens its doors to prospective students

JACKSON, Tenn.--- Augustine School held its annual open house from 1 to 3 pm today. Augustine School offers a Christ-centered, classically informed education from Pre-K through 12th Grade. The prospective families…

Crystal Ball returns to the Hub City

JACKSON, Tenn.---No rain could make them stay away, but everyone was dressed for a night of success and giving. Sponsored by Roberts Jewelers, the Jackson Symphony hosts their 22nd Annual Crystal Ball.…