Author: WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News Staff

Santa Claus comes to West Tennessee

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Santa Claus has come to town! You can find him in front of the Madison County Courthouse in downtown Jackson. He may not have brought any reindeer, but…

TDOT officials talks about crack seen in social media post

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Department of Transformation is sharing information about a crack. Someone in traffic along Highway 412 noticed a crack in a beam that goes across Country Club Lane in Jackson. After making rounds all over social…

2022 Holiday Hero blood drive held in Jackson

JACKSON, Tenn. -- LIFELINE Blood Services hosted their annual Holiday Hero Christmas blood drive at their Jackson center on Thursday! All donors were given a Holiday Hero t-shirt and a coupon for a free 10-inch pizza from Marco's. "It's…

9th annual Community Holiday Party held in Hub City

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local library celebrated the holidays with an annual event for everyone! The Jackson-Madison County Library's annual Community Holiday Party took place Thursday in their program center. Residents enjoyed a huge show of holiday cheer with…

New service available following newest case of HPAI in birds

NASHVILLE, Tenn. --  A new service is being launched following the most recent case of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in Tennessee. According to the Tennessee Department of Agriculture, the most recent HPAI case has been found in Weakley County, affecting…

Subscription service helps people master guitar

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A multi-talented artist is encouraging budding musicians to learn to shred. Singer-songwriter & Broadway star, Nick Fradiani is keeping busy, like playing the iconic young Neil Diamond on a Broadway stage. Thursday, Fradiani spoke with us about…

Group to host ‘FAFSA Frenzy’ event this weekend

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local group is hosting their final FAFSA Frenzy this weekend. SWAG, along with the City of Jackson, are hosting their final series of events on Saturday. If you need help filling out the FAFSA, you are…

Mobile food distribution to be held in January

ALAMO, Tenn. -- A mobile food distribution is being held in January in Alamo. The distribution is being held by the Northwest Tennessee Economic Development Council, along with the US Department of Agriculture. Residents with last names starting with A-H…

BlueOval City shares construction update

HAYWOOD COUNTY, Tenn. -- BlueOval City shared an update on construction. As of now, constructions have: Moved enough soil to fill the Hoover Dam twice Laid 800,000 tons of stone, equal to the weight of 3,555 Statues of Liberty Installed…

Former healthcare worker shares update after 2016 stabbing

SEE ALSO: ‘Heartbroken’: Legal battle ends for Pathways stabbing survivor JACKSON, Tenn. -- A former healthcare worker spoke out on the aftermath of a horrific incident that almost took her life. "No one to this day is held responsible. I…

TWRA stocks local water with trout

MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- State wildlife officials released a species of fish into local waters for fishing. Anglers in West Tennessee will have the opportunity to fish for trout until…

Early morning house fire totals home in Gibson County

GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. – The Gibson County Fire Department responded to a house fire early Thursday morning. The department responded to a house fire along the Alamo Highway around 1 a.m. The department says the firefighters were able to get…

Pediatrics clinic holds event for patients, community

HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- Rainbow Pediatrics held an event at the Opera House event hall Wednesday. The Holiday Open House allowed patients and community members to bring their children to the opera hall and spend some time together for Christmas. While…

Lexington church hosts ‘Holiday Hallelujah’

LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- The First Baptist Church in Lexington held a Holiday Hallelujah service on Wednesday. The service featured a combined choir and a Christmas story. Those in attendance…

Leaders Education Foundation offers Workforce Ready scholarships

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Leaders Education Foundation has announced it is adding Workforce Readiness Scholarships. The new program will award up to $1,000 to students enrolled in Workforce Readiness programs or pursuing industry certifications through community colleges or the Tennessee College…

$800,000 going towards Tennessee education

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Department of Educations says $800,000 is going towards STEM education and more. Wednesday, the department said that 34 districts will be getting grant funding for science, technology, engineering, and math education, middle school career and…

TBI: Three arrests made after nine month investigation

MCKENZIE, Tenn. -- A nine month drug investigation has led to the arrest of three people and the seizure of drugs and weapons. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation says that the investigation into illicit drug activity in Carroll County began…

Knowing your food allergies could lead to better health

JACKSON, Tenn. -- New findings have been received, showing the importance of knowing personal food allergies and what foods you may be sensitive to. Different tests can be conducted through PreviMedica, including the Alcat Food Sensitivity Blood Test. Yale School…

Family robbed at gunpoint in Martin on Monday

MARTIN, Tenn. -- A family was robbed at gunpoint in Martin on Monday on Cleveland Street. According to a police report from the Martin Police Department, around 6:20 p.m., one of the victims got home with her young child when…

RSV cases rise among adults, children

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A virus is on the rise in the United States, affecting kids and adults. There has been an increase in RSV -- Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infection -- cases this winter. We are in the height of the…

Poll of the Day: New year, new financial goals

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Many individuals have the new year, new goals, and new aspirations. Creating a plan that will help you meet your financial goals is key to accomplishing them. Chelsie Moore, the Director of Wealth Management Solutions at COUNTRY…

Company talks benefits of biofuels in the US

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local company talked about saving money and the environment. Gas is as expensive as ever. Growth Energy says that everyone can fuel change with their choice at the pump. Switching to renewable biofuels, like ethanol, is an…

New athletic director named at Union University

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The current head coach for Union University's women's basketball team is taking on an additional role. According to a news release, Mark Campbell will be taking on the role of director of athletics for the university on…

4th WestTeach classes graduates in Martin

MARTIN, Tenn. -- The fourth WestTeach class graduated on Tuesday. The University of Tennessee Martin WestStar Leadership Program is where teachers are taught about the region’s economic needs and opportunities. UT Martin says that 24 teachers finished the program, with…

Authors showcase their work at holiday event

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Local authors came together for a holiday event. Several local authors set up shop at the Jackson Chamber Tuesday to showcase their books and give shoppers the chance to shop for that family bookworm. Some of…

Trenton church hosts Christmas piano concert

TRENTON, Tenn. -- A local church highlighted the reason for the season with an event that brings music to the holiday season. The Souls Harbor Pentecostal Church in Trenton held…

Goodwill preps for donation surge in Tennessee

JACKSON, Tenn. -- With Goodwill preparing for year-end rush of donations, they say donate now. Goodwill says that from December 26 to December 31, donations to their express centers rises by 40% in both West and Middle Tennessee. They say…

Communications company to expand into Union City

UNION CITY, Tenn. -- Ritter Communications is funding an expansion into Union City. A news release says that the Mid-South exclusive telecommunications provider is putting $1.5 million into brining its telecom services and advanced cloud solutions to the area. “Ritter…

UPDATE: Savannah child found safe, police say

UPDATE: The Savannah Police Department says Irons has been found safe. EARLIER STORY: SAVANNAH, Tenn. -- The Savannah Police Department needs your help in locating a missing child. The department shared on Facebook that Neveah Irons is missing from the…

2023 Jackson Rockabillys schedule released

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Rockabillys have released their 2023 game schedule, featuring 60 games. And half of them at home! The team announced that every home game will begin at 6:30 p.m. at their Jackson Rockabillys Baseball Stadium. The…

Booze It & Lose It campaign to begin Dec. 16

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Law enforcement in Tennessee will be ramping up its efforts to keep the roads safe. During this holiday season, the Tennessee Highway Patrol and other law enforcement agencies in Tennessee are partnering with the Tennessee Highway Safety Office…

Christmas-themed event connects local business women

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Greater Jackson Chamber hosted Women in Business event at the Carl Grant Center at Union University. The event held on Monday allowed business women that are a part of the Chamber to set up booths…

JPD confirms arrests of local student

JACKSON, Tenn. -- There was an arrest made by at a local school on Monday. Jackson Police Department were able to confirm an arrest of a student at Jackson Central-Merry Middle and High School Tuesday morning. When reaching out to…

Deadline for healthcare enrollment closes in

JACKSON, Tenn. -- If you need health insurance or need to change your health insurance plan, you have a few days to do so. If you currently do not have health insurance, you can apply through marketplace open enrollment at…

Expert: January to be busy time of year for online dating

JACKSON, Tenn. -- When you want to enter the dating world, you may have some reservations. But the year 2023 can look promising for those looking to find love. Using the dating app route could help your chances of finding…

FBI: New type of sextortion emerging in Tennessee

JACKSON, Tenn. -- In recent years there's been an increase on sextortion cases among youth. But Federal Bureau of Investigation agents are seeing a new type of financial sextortion coming across social platforms called deepfake images. The FBI Memphis office is…

Kindergarten class gathers items for nonprofit

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Local students are celebrating Christmas in a traditional way by giving back to those who need it most. Hailey Eldridge's kindergarten class at the University School of Jackson gathered items for the children at Youth Town…

Events this week in West Tennessee: Dec. 12-18

Don’t miss any of the fun in the 731! Check out our list of events happening this week in West Tennessee. Find a full list of Christmas parades around West Tennessee here. For a list of drive-thru Christmas light displays, click here.…

Haywood County student selected for Flight Academy

HAYWOOD COUNTY, Tenn. -- A Haywood County High School student is on her way to the skies! According to the Department of the Air Force Air University, Asia Silas is one of 300 students from across the country to be…

Special called meeting held on Jackson Plaza

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A special city council meeting was called for Tuesday morning to discuss plans that could impact the heart of Jackson. The day's meeting was called to take the final vote on the plans for the former Service…

2022 Jackson Christmas Parade lights up downtown

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The annual Jackson Christmas parade was held downtown, with many attendees excited to see this year's line up of floats and vehicles. "Just gathering. It's nice to be…

Holiday season brings ice skating, parade to Lexington

LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- The City of Lexington held the Lexington-Henderson County Christmas Parade Monday night with the theme, Christmas Lights and Winter Nights. Residents lined the streets to see the decorated floats,…

Poll of the Day: Jackson Christmas Parade

After a delay due to weather, the Jackson Christmas brought lights and holiday cheer through downtown Jackson. We want to know, were you able to make it this year? Let us know below! Find more polls…

Man gets 10 years in prison for drug-related charges

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A man from Paris has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison on drug-related charges. According to a news release, 54-year-old Jimmy Horton Jr. was arrested on March 14, 2020. The release says that Paris police…