2022 Holiday Mart wraps up in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. ---Shoppers enjoy final day of the USJ's Holiday Mart. The University School of Jackson's biggest fundraiser is coming to a close. People from all over West Tennessee come to…
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Annual Brew-Wing returns to the Hub City
JACKSON, Tenn.--The 3rd Annual Brew-Wing event took place on Saturday at Hub City Brewing. The event is one of the big fundraisers for the Scarlet Rope non-profit in Jackson. "So all…
Holiday Mart continues with deals and fun
JACKSON, Tenn. ---Holiday Mart continued its fun Saturday, with various vendors supporting University School of Jackson's biggest fundraiser. Vendors, shoppers and volunteers were spread throughout the mart, full of holiday cheer…
I-C.A.R.E. Summit returns to help end violence in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. ---Local leaders come together to improve ways of preventing crime in Jackson. The I-C.A.R.E. Summit was held Saturday where important information is shared on how to help end violence in…
Community gathers at One Table event
MILAN, Tenn. ---A city in West Tennessee hosts its annual Thanksgiving event. The City of Milan hosted its 6th annual One Table Milan on Saturday. This event was open to everyone…
Community Clean-up returns to Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. ---The City of Jackson has a city clean up day. Following the success of the first two Community Clean-up events, the City of Jackson's Health and Sanitation Department, and…
Pet of the Week: Gracie Mae
This week’s Pet of the Week from Hero West Rescue is Gracie Mae. Gracie Mae is a mature ladybug, somewhere between 6 to 9-years-old but so full of life and love.…
Helping Hand gets its own helping hand from Tyson
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- A local organization received a helpful donation on Friday. The Helping Hand in Humboldt is a nonprofit organization that helps disenfranchised individuals. At their store on 810…
Football Friday Night Playoffs Round 3: Final Scores
Final scores for Football Friday Night Playoffs Round 3: Milan 14 Haywood 64 Springfield 19 Henry County 27 Peabody 24 MASE 26 Pearl Cohn 41 Lexington 24 USJ 20 Friendship Christian 24 Fayetteville 18 McKenzie 20 Union City 3 Huntingdon…
Weakley Co. Sheriff’s Office captain gets escort
WEAKLEY COUNTY, Tenn. -- A local sheriff's department escorted one of their own in a procession of honor. Officers escorted the body of Capt. Marty Plunk, of the Weakley County…
Vendors offer gifts, clothes, more at 2022 Holiday Mart
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A holiday event is taking place at the Carl Perkins Civic Center. The University School of Jackson is hosting its annual Holiday Mart. That's from November 18 to…
$2,500 check given to Jackson elementary school
JACKSON, Tenn. -- An organization gave a donation to a local school. Modern Woodmen of America partnered with Arlington Elementary on a fundraiser called Drive for 25 to help out with…
Program helps seniors live triumphantly
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Local seniors gathered at a community event with themselves as the focus. The Salvation Army created Senior Adults Living Triumphantly, also known as SALT. "This event is something that…
Delta Dentals says grants available for ‘Water’s Cool’ program
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Local schools are getting cool with water through Delta Dental of Tennessee's Water's Cool at School program. The initiative started a few years ago and it supplies a grant…
McCaig’s Movie Mayhem: The Menu
https://youtu.be/uBPil-S-lq0 WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News' very own Eli McCaig is here with a review of Searchlight Pictures' The Menu. The film, penned by Will Tracy and Seth Reiss, "focuses on a young couple who visits an exclusive destination restaurant on…
TBI releases report on school crime, domestic violence in 2021
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has released a report on school crime and on domestic violence. The TBI reports that in school crime in 2021, they found that there were over 22,000 crimes reported at elementary/secondary schools.…
Educator of the Week: Kelly Buck
It's time to recognize this week's Educator of the Week, brought to you by the Tennessee Education Lottery. Kelly Buck has been teaching at South Gibson County Elementary School for six years, and…
‘Christmas Cottage’ shop returns to Hub City for 40th anniversary
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Local shoppers are decking the halls early with holiday goodies. "I will, I will come back next year," said shopper Jennifer Gillis. The Madison County FCE Club opened their…
Family Gift Guide: Lifestyle expert shares holiday shopping ideas
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The hustle and bustle of gift shopping has begun for this holiday shopping season. Lifestyle expert Bethany Braun-Silva has a family gift guide for everyone on your list…
Guests get first look at 2022 USJ Holiday Mart
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Get ready for holiday shopping, the University School of Jackson Holiday Mart held a preview Thursday night. The USJ Holiday Mart preview kicked off Thursday night at…
JMCSS board meets for November
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County School System held a Board of Education meeting on Thursday. One of the things of note discussed was that of the annual compliance report.…
Sea of Blue held for Weakley County captain
WEAKLEY COUNTY, Tenn. -- A local sheriff's deputy was honored by his fellow comrades with a procession. A Sea of Blue honoring the late Capt. Marty Plunk, with the Weakley…
Angel Trees set up at two Chester County locations
HENDERSON, Tenn. -- A local church is giving you the opportunity to open you heart to help many children and families in West Tennessee. The Henderson Church of God is…
The Ned taking donations for 2022 Tree of Warmth
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Colder weather has been with us off and on for the past several weeks, which may have had you scrambling to find your winter gear. But there are…
Report: 32 trans, gender non-conforming people killed in 2022
JACKSON, Tenn. -- According to a recent report, 32 transgender or gender non-conforming people were killed this year. The report published by the Human Rights Campaign in November states that trans people of color were the majority of victims in…
Yearly expenses discussed by Jackson officials
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson city leaders held their monthly budget committee meeting Thursday morning. Discussions included the audit that will be completed at the end of the year, along with the internal…
Jackson Nutrition opens new location
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local business in Jackson celebrated the opening of a new store. Jackson Nutrition held a grand opening Thursday, and it came with an offer of a wide…
Bags get packed for hungry students, senior citizens
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A community is packing for a cause. The Regional Inter-Faith Association, or RIFA, hosted a unique set of volunteers on Thursday morning to pack boxes for both students…
Group fights to preserve wildlife, expand outdoor education
JACKSON, Tenn. -- An organization is focusing on recovering America's wildlife The National Wildlife Federation is determined to…
Nintendo shares gift guide for 2022 holiday season
JACKSON, Tenn. -- It's that time of the year once again. The holiday season is here, and Nintendo is looking to create lasting memories for families. David Young, the Manager of Influencer…
Over 100 attend grief therapy conference
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Over 100 West Tennessee counseling professionals got a chance to learn techniques to handle situations that everyone will eventually face. "Things that he had asked early on…
Jackson home fire claims life of 3 family pets
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Authorities responded to a house fire in east Jackson Thursday morning. The Jackson Fire Department responded to the call around 9 a.m. on Hill Drive. Battalion Chief Randy…
Henderson County man arrested on drug, weapons charges
CEDAR GROVE, Tenn. -- A Henderson County has been arrested on drug and weapons charges. A news release from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation says that Jamie L. Pearson was arrested following a search of his home on the…
Pineapple for Thanksgiving? Expert shares how
JACKSON, Tenn. -- With the holiday season coming around, you might be looking for different ways to spice up your holiday recipes. During the holidays, dishes like apple pie and…
Community invited to help gives veterans a merry Christmas
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- A local community is coming together to give veterans a merry Christmas. The Tennessee State Veterans Home in Humboldt is welcoming residents to be part of…
TWRA boating officer discusses 2020 boating wreck
HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn. -- A Memphis man has been charged in a 2020 boating wreck that left a father and daughter dead. Two years ago, Matthew Swearengen collided into a…
Experts raise awareness for World COPD Day
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, better known as COPD, is a common disease that is, unfortunately, here to stay. COPD refers to a group of diseases that cause airflow…
Grant money available for entrepreneurs in West Tennessee
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Multiple companies are joining forces to offer entrepreneurs interesting opportunities in West Tennessee to grow their business. Heartland Forward is a company located in Arkansas, and their goal…
Pet food company launches ads aimed at pets
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The worlds first campaign designed to engage pets has launched! Premium pet food brand, Natural Balance, is aiming to entice pets and not people with their latest…
Cameron Sexton speaks to Rotary Club in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A Tennessee politician visited the Jackson Rotary Club as a guest speaker on Wednesday. House Speaker Cameron Sexton spoke about the condition of the state. While sharing…
West Tennessee shoppers react to rising food prices as Thanksgiving nears
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Inflation and food shortages continue to plague consumers, especially with Thanksgiving right around the corner. We spoke with West Tennesseans on the impact it has had to their…
South Jackson residents express their concerns to city officials
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Residents of south Jackson met with city leaders to discuss concerns within their neighborhoods. Residents of District 1 filled the South Jackson Community Center with concerns…
Local judge receives sentence over DUI charge
JACKSON, Tenn. -- On August 17, a Madison County General Sessions court judge was arrested. Hugh Harvey: Possession of a handgun while under the influence, driving…
Bethel Springs man charged with TennCare fraud
BETHEL SPRINGS, Tenn. -- An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation's Medicaid Fraud Control Division has resulted in the arrest of a TennCare recipient in Bethel Springs. After receiving information from the division of TennCare's Office…
Annual gala held to benefit Women of Hope
MEDON, Tenn. -- An annual event that was sidelined due to COVID-19 made a return. The Hope Recovery Center had its annual gala benefiting the Women of Hope…
Loans available to farmers hurt by drought
ATLANTA -- Three West Tennessee counties are now eligible for federal Economic injury Disaster Loans. According to a news release, the announcement came on Tuesday, and is in response to the drought that began on October 25. The loans are…
6 State Parks offering Thanksgiving meals
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Six Tennessee State Parks are offering their own Thanksgiving meals. According to a news release, Pickwick Landing State Park, Natchez Trace State Park, Cumberland Mountain State Park, David Crockett State Park, Fall Creek Falls State Park, and Montgomery…
Groups report epidemic of vaping among teens
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The age of vaping over the years has been decreasing, and yet the dangers are continuously increasing. "Teen vaping has become an epidemic, truly. We see one in four…
Free meals given out at West Tennessee restaurant
BELLS, Tenn. -- The Front Porch gave out free Thanksgiving meals to all who stopped by. This restaurant is owned by Caroline Reed, who does this event annually. Reed felt the need…
Rifle season for deer hunting to begin Saturday
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Gun season for deer hunters is right around the corner. The opening day of gun season for deer hunting begins Saturday, November 19. This is when hunters are allowed…
