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…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- College enrollment is down in the state of Tennessee. Students that go to a public high school are going to TCATs, community colleges, or public universities at a lower…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- North Side High School has a new head football coach. The school system says that the veteran coach is bringing with more over 25 years of experience from high school to the professional level. The school system…
JACKSON, Tenn. — The University of Memphis Lambuth M. D. Anderson Planetarium has announced its schedule of shows for January: Tuesday, January 10, 5:30 p.m. - “Black Holes: the other side of infinity” Friday, January 13, 1:30 p.m. - “Black…
LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- Opening night for the ice skating rink in Lexington is here! Monday, the city will have the grand opening of their ice skating rink. This will include a…
MIDDLETON, Tenn. -- General Contractor and star of DIY Network's Rescue Renovation Kayleen McCabe visited Middleton Elementary on Monday. McCabe gave some details on why she visited the school. "I am out here…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- One tradition returns to south Jackson. The Live Nativity is annual event put on by Malesus United Methodist Church since the 80s. The drive through nativity is a two…
MARTIN, Tenn. -- The City of Martin’s Parks & Recreation Department joined forces with the University Of Tennessee at Martin to bring a fun time for the community and visitors in the…
JACKSON, Tenn. ---A local establishment holds a special brunch just in time for the holiday season. The LOLO's Christmas Brunch was held on Sunday at Hub City Brewery. This is an…
JACKSON, Tenn. ---One local church holds a special event. The Salvation Army Worship Center held the Starting Anew Gala event to benefit The Place Jackson. The Place's mission is to…
DRESDEN, Tenn. ---A local city has a special ceremony. The Dresden Recovery Commemoration Ceremony was held Saturday. This ceremony was to honor those who were affected by the tornado at this…
JACKSON, Tenn. ---Free cookies encourage others to donate to a good cause. One nonprofit brought out the baked goods and awareness for a special cause. The Cookies for Cancer nonprofit, hosted…
HENDERSON, Tenn. ---Local university celebrates graduation on their 153rd academic year. One local university hosts guests as they celebrate some major accomplishments. Freed-Hardeman University opened its doors to students, families and…
This week's Pets of the Week are June and Jennings! Meet June and Jennings from the Outlaw Gang! These pups were found on a rural road in Iuka, Mississippi…
CHESTER COUNTY, Tenn. -- Chickasaw State Park was proud to show off the first day of its annual Christmas lights drive-thru. The drive-thru is called Christmas in the Park and it is…
LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- An ice skating rink is coming to Lexington for the holidays! On December 12, the city will have the grand opening of their ice skating rink. This will…
DYERSBURG, Tenn. -- The City of Dyersburg jumpstarted their Christmas on the Square event this weekend. Several businesses in the downtown area stayed open late and even offered free samples…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A barbecue was held in support of a local organization. Leaders Credit Union hosted a Community BBQ as part of their From Leaders with Love project. Leaders Credit Union…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A Christmas ballet was performed at a well-known location in Jackson. Students from all over West Tennessee went to the Carl Perkins Civic Center for a special showing of…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The largest business investment in Jackson broke ground on Friday. The Georgia-Pacific project brings a big impact to the Hub…
https://youtu.be/S7hVwbUfysw WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News' very own Eli McCaig is here with a review of Walt Disney Animation's Strange World The Clades are a legendary family of explorers whose differences threaten to topple their latest and most crucial mission into…
GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- It is time for this week's Educator of the Week, brought to you by the Tennessee Education Lottery. Deidre Jones had babysitters as a child who grew up to be teachers. And that influenced her in…
MILAN, Tenn. -- A local city brought law enforcement and the youth together. The Milan Police Department held their annual Shop with a Cop event. This is…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Union University's Choirs and Orchestra put on quite a show Thursday night for the university's "Music: A Union Christmas" event. The event consisted of a variety of…
ATWOOD, Tenn. – The town of Atwood officially has a new mayor. Thursday night, a crowd packed into a town hall meeting for the swearing in of Fridie Algee. Algee won the election in early November against Mike Tolley…
MARTIN, Tenn. -- An extinguished flame is burning once again after nearly 22 years. From 1986 to around the year 2000, the University of Tennessee at Martin's eternal flame…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A special budget meeting was called for Thursday morning to discuss plans that could impact Jackson for years to come. "We had a special call meeting today to consider the…
DYER COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Dyer County Sheriff's Office says a wanted man may by in the Dyer, Obion or Lake County area. The sheriff's office says that Tommy Griffin is wanted by US Marshals for violation of…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- It's that time of the year again. With the cold weather coming in, more people are getting sick. The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department offered free flu shots to fight…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local business lent a helping hand to a nonprofit. The PRA Group is sponsoring Habitat for Humanity's 105th home build. Habitat for Humanity is currently in the phase…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The time of the year is here for Christmas gatherings and hosting parties. Lifestyle expert Danyelle Musselman has a few tips to stay up-to-date on the holiday hosting trends…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- A West Tennessean is among the winners of a statewide contest! According to the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency, after a record number of entries into the 2023 Tennessee Wildlife magazine photo contest, their staff narrowed it down…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Two groups have made it to where gifts can be wrapped in a good cause. According to a news release, Tennessee Industrial Printing and Adelsberger Marking have designed and made holiday wrapping paper. They say the design…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Christmas season is a time of giving, and one nonprofit is helping those in the community to participate in a special way. The Salvation Army has been…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Over $1 million in grants are going towards projects regarding Tennesseans' health. According to the news release, the Tennessee Department of Health will be putting a total of $1.8 million into projects that help improve physical health,…
HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A range of Christmas events is beginning Thursday night in Lexington. Thursday at 5 p.m., there will be a Lighting of the Tree at the Henderson County Courthouse! Then on Monday, December 12, there will…
WEST JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County School system is rolling out its winter bonuses for support staff this upcoming week. In September, Superintendent Dr. Marlon King announced a 6.2 million…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- On Thursday evening, one family got the opportunity to spend more than $200 on anything they wanted at a local Walmart. “We are partnering together to…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local college is receiving help from the state to better prepare its students. Jackson State Community College submitted a proposal to the Tennessee Board of Regents, Reimagining…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Department of Transportation announced a new proposal. Gov. Bill Lee, in conjunction with TDOT, has announced their new proposal "Build with Us." This proposal…
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- A West Tennessee library is holding a contest that may save gingerbread lives! The Humboldt Public Library is hosting a Gingerbread Kid decorating contest for all ages, challenging everyone to help a foam cookie get disguised ahead…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Police Department shared via Facebook their seizure of marijuana. The department says that investigators with the Metro Narcotics unit seized over 30 pounds of marijuana from a local shipping company. The department says if…
PARIS, Tenn. -- The faces behind Blue Oval City met with a West Tennessee community. Wednesday morning, this year's Leadership Henry County class hosted a public forum…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Google takes a look at the most popular search trends for 2022. Trend expert Chasity Mhende says Wordle took the top spot on the most searched topic this year. Also coming up next is the election and…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Fraternal Order of Police is hosting its annual "Shop with a Cop," giving youth with the Boys and Girls Club the chance to shop until…
JACKSON, Tenn.--Photography lovers stopped by the old City Hall building at 'The Ned' to see what the Jackson photography club has to offer. All the photos featured are taken by different club members. …
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A new report from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health was released, showcasing the the decrease in life expectancy. The report showed that the American life expectancy went from almost 79 years in 2014 to…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- With holiday season in full bloom, it is important to keep in mind the person you are shopping for by looking at their interests and personalizing each gift as a reminder of the person who gave it to…
A few local business in Jackson shared that business has been good as we inch closer and closer to the holidays. And some say they expect sales to increase as Christmas draws closer. We want to know: [gravityform id="150" title="false"…
CAMDEN, Tenn. -- A Humphreys County man has been arrested and charged in connection to a camper fire in Camden. The TBI says they and the Benton County Sheriff's Office began investigating the fire that occurred on Saturday in the…
