Author: WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News Staff

USJ theater teacher talks about upcoming performance

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The University School of Jackson has announced their upcoming play. Students will perform an adaptation of "Murder on the Orient Express" by the famous murder mystery writer Agatha…

Man wanted for first-degree murder captured in Ripley

RIPLEY, Tenn. -- A man wanted out of Ripley on murder charges has been captured. According to US Marshals, 20-year-old Christopher Dye, of Ripley, was wanted out of Lauderdale County for first-degree murder. Dye is accused of shooting two people in…

Monthly flea market returns to Jackson

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The monthly flea market in Jackson is back! The flea market will still be held at the Jackson Fairgrounds on the first weekend of each month. Vendors and customers come from all over to buy and sell…

Partnership aims to help students access books

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson-Madison County Schools is partnering with the Jackson-Madison County Library to improve student access. The partnership is meant to give students access to resources, and provide access to high quality books, online resources, and other material. You…

Jackson beauty institute taking enrollment

JACKSON, Tenn. -- If you're looking to take a new career path, Thrive Beauty Institute is now open and taking enrollment. Thrive Beauty is a hybrid cosmetology school and apprenticeship. It is…

Death of woman in east Madison Co. under investigation

MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- An investigation is underway after a woman was reported dead in eastern Madison County. According to the news release from the Madison County Sheriff Office, deputies responded to the 400 block of Fowler Road around 7:30…

McCaig’s Movie Mayhem: M3GAN

https://youtu.be/R1oyl7UnoTI WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News' very own Eli McCaig is here with a review of Blumhouse's M3GAN. M3GAN is a marvel of artificial intelligence, a lifelike doll that's programmed to be a child's greatest companion and a parent's greatest ally.…

No injuries in Wednesday morning house fire

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Fire Department was on the scene of a house fire Wednesday morning. The department says their crews responded to a home that was heavily involved, but was brought under control within several minutes. The…

Law enforcement seen along Fowler Road

MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Law enforcement was spotted in mass in northeast Madison County. A large amount of law enforcement was spotted on Fowler Road near Beech Bluff Thursday night. Our crews on the scene observed crime scene tape around a…

Milan couple found dead in apparent murder-suicide

MILAN, Tenn. -- An investigation is underway after two people were found dead in Milan. According to Milan Police Chief Bobby Sellers, officers from the department were performing a wellness check…

Award presented to relative of WWII veteran

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Veterans Service Distinguished Medal Award Presentation was held at 11 a.m. at the Madison County Complex. This award was presented to Dr. David Harris, who is the great-nephew,…

Lexington Utilities gives update on water

LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- After hearing of concern from residents about the water quality in their area, we reached out to Lexington Utilities. There was concern over water looking "milky" in the Lexington…

Scott Conger speaks to members of local club

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson Mayor Scott Conger joined the downtown Rotary Club for their first meeting of the year. Conger discussed the future plans for the city, which includes the…

Wednesday is World Braille Day

JACKSON, Tenn. -- It is World Braille Day! Braille is a tactile representation of alphabetic and numerical symbols used by those of us who are blind or partially sighted to read. World Braille Day was established in 2018 by the…

Poll of the Day: Lottery jackpot and your chance of playing

Wednesday, lottery players have the chance to end their night with a $291 millions Powerball jackpot heading their way. And it doesn't end there. Friday, players have the chance to score more than $900 million in the Mega Millions drawing.…

Local sorority to host swim class for kids

UPDATE (1/5/23): All spots are currently full, however you may still call to be placed on their wait list. JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local sorority is hosting a swim class for kids! Swim 1922, which is set for February 4,…

Tennessee names Arizona official as Correction commissioner

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee announced a new Department of Correction commissioner on Tuesday. Frank Strada is deputy director for the Arizona Department of Corrections, where he oversees prison operations, inmate programs, public affairs, facilities management and financial services, according…

USJ to present “Murder on the Orient Express’

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Murder on the Orient Express is coming to the Hub City. The University School of Jackson will be presenting the show, along with a dinner on January 13 and January 14. Each day will have a…

JMCSS is renewing its math curriculum

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County School System is renewing its curriculum in a specific subject. The state requires every school district to adopt new curriculum on a cycle. Tuesday, the school…

Comedian Leanne Morgan coming to Hub City

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Comedy is coming to the Hub City! Leanne Morgan, a comedian from Adams, in Middle Tennessee, will be performing at the Carl Perkins Civic Center on March 4.…

Nashville police ID West TN couple found dead

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Nashville police have given an update on a murder-suicide involving a West Tennessee couple. The department says that Irene Bond, 45, and Geremy Causey, 31, both of Shelby County, were found Monday inside a hotel room on…

Several events to mark MLK Day in Tennessee

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Several events are being held in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Weakley County Reconciliation Project and Discovery Park of America are hosting an essay competition to honor King. They say high school seniors in Benton, Carroll, Crockett,…

JPD investigating shooting of 19-year-old

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The shooting of a 19-year-old in northeast Jackson is under investigation. The department says around 1:30 a.m. on Sunday, Shmyia Lashea Manley died from a shooting in the…

Blood donations needed as new year begins

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A blood center needs you to roll up your sleeves and donate to save a life, or three. With the start of the new year, there is an urgent…

First twins of 2023 born at Jackson general

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A special delivery to rang in 2023 at a local hospital. The first twins of the new year at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital were born on Sunday. The…

Nashville police investigating murder-suicide

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The Nashville Metro Police Department is investigating an alleged murder-suicide. Homicide detectives are investigating an apparent murder-suicide inside a room at the DoubleTree Hotel on 4th Ave N. The victims are believed to be boyfriend-girlfriend from…

People head to the gym as new year begins

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Your gym may get a little more crowded in the next few months. With the new year here, gyms are having a major increase in business. Usually…

TBI investigating in-custody death

HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A death inside the Henderson County Jail is under investigation. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation says, at the request of 26th Judicial District Attorney General Jody Pickens, their agents are investigating the death of 43-year-old Manuel…

Trash pickup on regular schedule, except Wednesday

JACKSON, Tenn. -- As a reminder, trash pickup is set for its regular schedule this week, except for Wednesday.   Waste Management says that pickup will remain the same despite the holidays the week of Monday, January 2 to Friday,…

Decatur Co. businesses devastated by arson

DECATURVILLE, Tenn. ---A man is arrested after setting multiple fires in a local county. Early Sunday morning, TBI agents joined the Decatur County Sheriff’s Office and the Decatur County Fire Department in…

Parks celebrate 2023 with First Day Hikes

HENDERSON, Tenn. ---Chickasaw State Park held their First Day Hikes. The First Day Hikes is when every state park in the country does first day hikes on the first day of…

A year in review: 2022

JACKSON, Tenn.---Another year has come and gone, and we are highlighting the stories that made 2022 unique. As 2022 comes to a close, we reflect back on stories that made this…

Skating rink offers NYE fun for all ages

JACKSON, Tenn. ---A local skating rink has a New Year's Eve celebration. Magic Wheels in Jackson is having a special New Year's Eve event. The events take place from noon…

100 Black Men hosts annual gala

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local organization hosted an event to benefit young men who want to attend second education. Friday, the 100 Black Men of West Tennessee organization hosted the…

New housing aimed at helping the elderly

LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- The Lexington Housing Authority is setting up plans to help the elderly in Henderson County. The housing authority recently started a nonprofit organization to help make this a reality.…