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…
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…
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…
JACKSON, Tenn. – A local painter used her craft to build her new life. "I left home. I was really young. And this is what I did. I traveled around and…
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, 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…
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…
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.…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The holidays -- a time for celebration and spending time with loved ones. But for some, it could mean hitting the bottle a little too hard. Dr. George Koob…
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…
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, 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…
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,…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local community is gaining the skills to save a life. The City of Jackson, along with the American Red Cross, are partnering to educate locals on a needed…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- With the new year officially here, people are searching for ways to keep their newly set goals going. Google is one of the search engines used on the search…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- With severe weather hard to predict, disaster can strike at any time. And that's why it's best to always be prepared. "We don't want to be in reactionary…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Local pastors come together for the first prayer circle of the year. Pastor Clarence Currie and several local pastors met Thursday morning to pray for the residents and staff…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- After no winners were announced on Monday, the Powerball jackpot increased to $291 million. We, once again, asked players at the Old Medina Market what would they do with…
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…
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…
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…
LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- A celebration of retirement was held for Lexington Police Chief Roger Loftin. "Absolutely. They pulled one over on me. I asked them not to make a whole…
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.…
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,…
MADSION COUNTY, Tenn. -- On Wednesday morning around 7:40, a tipster let us know about a large police presence near Cotton Grove Road in Madison County. We arrived on scene shortly…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Monday night, Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin collapsed on the field during the first quarter of the Cincinnati Bengals and Buffalo Bills game. According to the NFL, Hamlin…
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…
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…
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…
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, 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…
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,…
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…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- One meeting brought forth a wider vision of one local city. The Jackson City Council, along with many members of the community, met on Tuesday morning in order…
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…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- West Tennesseans shared what they would do if they won the lottery. With a new year comes new ambitions. This includes many people dreaming about winning the lottery. The Mega…
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, 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…
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…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- There are many new year traditions. One of those is to set a New Year's resolution, which is when someone sets a goal for themselves that they want to…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
Two local counties plan New Year's Eve celebrations. Lexington will be having a New Year's Eve Kid-Celebration at the courthouse. Ice skating will be available from 11 am until 9…
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…
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…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Madison County Sheriff's Office is mourning the loss of one of their own. Friday, the sheriff's office sent out a news release confirming the…
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.…
