Author: WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News Staff

McCaig’s Movie Mayhem: Puss in Boots: The Last Wish

https://youtu.be/ZvGcdFXQoVI WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News' very own Eli McCaig is here with a review of Dreamworks' Puss in Boots: The Last Wish. Puss in Boots discovers that his passion for adventure has taken its toll: he has burnt through eight…

New Year’s Eve events in the Hub City

JACKSON, Tenn. -- People are preparing all over the Hub City to welcome in the new year. New Year's Eve events are happening all throughout the Hub City,…

Multi-vehicle wreck delays traffic in north Jackson

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A multi-vehicle wreck led to traffic delays in north Jackson Wednesday. The wreck occurred during the afternoon near North Highland Avenue and Charjean Drive. Our crews arrived…

Mega Millions jackpot at $565 million

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Mega Millions jackpot has risen to $565 million! This isn't the highest jackpot, but once no winners were announced after the last drawing, the jackpot went…

Shortage leaves hundreds without water

HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn. -- Residents in Hardin County, along with many others, have experienced lingering effects after the winter storm before Christmas. To help combat the freezing…

Military park marks 128th birthday

SHILOH, Tenn. -- Over a hundred years were celebrated at birthday ceremony in Hardin County. The Shiloh National Military Park celebrated its 128th birthday on Tuesday, inviting the public to…

JPD, Salvation Army work together to feed homeless

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Local law enforcement officers are feeding the homeless. Over the weekend, the Salvation Army in Jackson housed multiple homeless people in various local hotels. They received…

WIC Center goes phone-only due to water damage

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local office is doing phone-only appointments due to water damage. The WIC Center at 589 East College Street in Jackson will be doing appointments and benefits over the starting on Wednesday, a news release says. “Damage…

Several West Tennessee communities under boil water notice

GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Several West Tennessee communities are under a boil water notice. The Gibson County Municipal Water District says the Concord area east of Trenton and the Idlewild outside of Bradford areas are under the boil water notice…

Car hits old YMCA sign on Campbell Street

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Police are investigating after a vehicle crash in north Jackson. A vehicle reportedly ran into the sign in front of the old YMCA building on Campbell…

Choral society to begin rehearsals for April concert

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Choral Society says they have saved a seat for you. The Choral Society says on January 9, they will be beginning rehearsals for their next concert "Carpe Diem, Cantate Diem!” Rehearsals will be from 7…

Tax credits to be less this year

JACKSON, Tenn. -- You could be in for a big shock as you file your taxes this year. There are big changes for this tax year that could leave many with lower tax returns than expected. Tax payers were given…

Shoppers head to the stores for gift exchanges

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Shoppers were, again, out in full force Monday, the day after Christmas. Hopefully you all had a good Christmas, but let's say that sweater your grandmother bought you isn't…

Hardin County residents under boil water notice

HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn. -- Hardin County residents are under a precautionary boil water notice. The First Utility District of Hardin County says that water used for consumption, ice or brushing teeth will need to be boiled for three minutes. They…

2022 HUB Classic to be held this week

JACKSON, Tenn. -- One organization is hosting an annual event in the next upcoming days. Area Relief Ministries' HUB Classic basketball tournament is coming up soon. This is an event where…

Water being handed out as crews work to fix leaks

HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Lexington Utilities are working to restore water in Henderson County. With many of the residents of the county without water, the calls started coming in Friday morning. Lexington…

2022 Kwanzaa celebrations begin in Jackson

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local organization kicked off the first day of Kwanzaa: Umoja, or Unity. The Society for African American Cultural Awareness held their 2022 Virtual Kwanzaa Celebration on Monday, kicking off seven days…

Pet of the Week: Nia

This week's Pet of the Week from Hero West Rescue is Nia! This sweet girl had a rough start to life but has a rags to riches story. Now, she is looking…

Hub City Brewing holds ugly sweater party

JACKSON, Tenn. -- One business celebrated the holiday season in a special way. Hub City Brewing held an Ugly Christmas Sweater Party Friday night to thank the community for all of…

Family pleas for help in search for missing woman

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jolynn Redfearn, from Mississippi, has gone missing in West Tennessee. Redfearn is 5-feet, 2-inches tall and weighs around 120 pounds. Her vehicle is an early 2000s model green Chrysler with…

Community steps in to keeps dogs warm, dry

DYERSBURG, Tenn. -- A community rallied to help their local humane society. Friday morning, the Dyersburg-Dyer County Humane Society's water pipes burst, leaving the building flooded. That is when they posted on Facebook to ask the community for help with…

Remember to care for pipes amid winter weather

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The coldest weather since the 1980s has hit West Tennessee. And with this cold weather comes special precautions. One of those precautions is making sure that your pipes do not freeze. Water has a unique property in that…

Weighted blankets recalled after two deaths

Pillowfort weighted blankets are being recalled due to an asphyxiation hazard. A young child can reportedly become entrapped by unzipping and entering the blanket. More than 200,000 of these blankets are being recalled in all styles and colors. Target…

Kids bicycles recalled due to fall hazard

You may want to check those Christmas gifts for this recall. Pacific Cycle is recalling it's kids Igniter and Bubble Pop 20-inch bicycles due to a fall hazard. The bike's handlebar can reportedly come loose during use. The firm…

Donations needed to help Jackson’s homeless

JACKSON, Tenn. -- As winter weather conditions worsen, one group of volunteers are looking out for those left out in the cold. The Jackson-Madison County Humanitarian Relief Volunteers need your help. While they have secured locations to house the…

Congress sends CWD bill to president for signature

WASHINGTON -- Legislation regarding chronic wasting disease has been advanced by Congress in our nation's capital. Friday, the Chronic Wasting Disease Research and Management Act was pushed forward after being approved by the Senate. The act would: Put $70 million…

Educator of the Week: Christian Wall

It's time to recognize this week's Educator of the Week, brought to you by the Tennessee Education Lottery. Coach Christian Wall is a third grade math and science teacher at McKenzie Elementary School and says every since he was a…

Business Closings — 12/23/22

Here are a list of business that have closed in the West Tennessee area for December 23, 2022: Milan YMCA and Northwest Gibson County YMCA Therapy and Learning Center in Jackson

TDOT continues to salt road as snow falls

MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- With the snowy weather and cold temperatures sweeping across the area, and it's causing quite a concern for drivers. The Tennessee Department of Transportation has spent several days working hard, salting the roads with a salt…

7 arrested following year-long investigation

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Police Department says seven people have been arrested following a year-long investigation. The department says on Wednesday, their Metro Narcotics division searched a home on Michell Street, where investigators found cocaine, methamphetamine, marijuana, drug paraphernalia,…

Where to eat in Jackson during the holidays

JACKSON, Tenn. -- During the holidays, one question you may be wondering is, "What are we going to eat?" Some stores are opening their doors to families who are in the…

Missing Jolynne Redfearn may be in Jackson area

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A missing woman may be in the Jackson area. The Jackson Police Department confirms a missing person report was filed for Jolynne Redfearn on December 19. According to family, Redfearn was set to begin a new job…