Author: WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News Staff

Samburg Police Chief Chris Cummings dies at 53

SAMBURG, Tenn. -- The community is mourning the loss of Samburg Police Department Chief Christopher Cummings. According to his obituary, Cummings died Sunday, December 10 at the age of 53. A funeral service will be held at White-Ranson Funeral Home…

2 city park officials earn CPRP certification

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The City of Jackson says two of their own park officials have earned a certification. The city says that Recreation and Park's Executive Director Tony Black and Parks Operations Manager CPSI Christi David passed and are now…

Cupcakes and Conversations with Queens to be held December 13

The following is a news release from Humboldt City Schools: (Humboldt, TN, December 13, 2023) --Cupcakes and Conversations with Queens is an empowering event that brings together six local pageant queens and 4th, 5th, and 6th grade girls from East…

Salvation Army increases response to Middle Tennessee tornadoes

The following is a news release from The Salvation Army: [Nashville, TN] (December 11, 2023) – The Salvation Army will be increasing service to areas of Madison and Hendersonville that sustained damage and/or remain without power. “Now that we are…

18-year-old crashes into Humboldt home while fleeing traffic stop

HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- An 18-year-old sustains serious injuries after fleeing from a traffic stop. According to the Humboldt Police Department, an officer attempted to stop a grey Mitsubishi SUV around 11:30 p.m. Sunday night for a traffic violation. A press…

UPDATE: Human remains found by local couple identified

UPDATE (12/20/23): The Paris Police Department confirms the remains were positively identified as Ernie Oskey of Murray, Kentucky. Police say evidence indicates the cause of death was suicide, and that Oskey took his own life sometime in July 2023. EARLIER…

Dresden begins cleaning up after storm damage

DRESDEN, Tenn.-- Residents and city workers are cleaning up after December 9th, 2023 storms.   Dresden Tennessee became affected by the tornado that hit the rural area of this town…

Live Nativity returns to one South Jackson church

JACKSON, Tenn.-- One local church celebrates the Christmas season. Malesus United Methodist church had their last night of their live nativity. The show is usually a two night performance. However, due…

Gibson Co. EMC: Power restored after storms

GIBSON CO., Tenn.---Power restored in Gibson Co. and surrounding area. According to a news release from Gibson Co. Electric Membership Company, Sunday just after 4:30 pm electric service was restored to those without power. Storms that hit the area on…

Tornado touches down in Gibson Co.

GIBSON CO., Tenn.---Residents of Gibson county came together this evening to clean up after severe weather. A tornado touch down in Rutherford is affecting the residents of the area. Gibson Electric…

Storm causes damage in Weakley Co.

DRESDEN, Tenn.---Around 3 Saturday evening our crews arrived in south Dresden after reports of storm damage. Upon arrival, they saw downed trees and powerlines, roof damage to the nearby National…

Century Farm Winery host a holiday open house

JACKSON, Tenn.---What do friends and wine have in common? The older the better. One winery invites the community to enjoy all that they offer. Century Farm Winery hosted…

A holiday train makes a stop in Jackson

JACKSON, Tenn.---It's so much fun when Christmas comes to town! One local event put families in the holiday spirit. Old Country Store is hosting their 5th annual Polar Express. This allows…

A Jackson volunteer organization hosts a special brunch

JACKSON, Tenn.---One organization hosted an event to support others. Links Incorporated hosted their 7th annual Brunch event. The volunteer organization of women helps to provide supplies to Alexander Elementary School. Every…

Pet of the Week: Tucker

This week's Pet of the Week from Hero West Rescue is Tucker! Tucker is a sweet distinguished Beagle boy around 8-9-years-old. He enjoys snacking on the couch and like all of…

GALLERY: 9th Christmas on Main in Savannah begins

SAVANNAH, Tenn. -- The City of Savannah's ninth Christmas on Main has begun! For the first three weekends of December, the town of Savannah transforms the area around City Hall into…

JMCSS presents its first literacy campaign

JACKSON, Tenn. – The Jackson-Madison County School System presented its first literacy campaign. This event was begun in hopes of pushing students to increase their literacy scores. The idea is that this…

Reinhausen breaks ground on Humboldt expansion

HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- Reinhausen Manufacturing broke ground Friday in Humboldt to launch a new line of digital products for US power grid transformation. RM started building their product in Humboldt in…

State veterinary association shares overview of unnamed disease affecting dogs

SEE ALSO: New respiratory illness affecting dogs has been reported in Jackson  SEE ALSO: Veterinary association shares update on unidentified disease affecting dogs The following is from the Tennessee Veterinary Medical Association: Nashville, Tenn. — The Tennessee Veterinary Medical Association…

Lexington authorities respond to fire on Eastern Shores Drive

LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- First responders fought a fire at a home in Lexington Friday morning. According to Lexington Police Chief Jeff Middleton, the fire occurred at a residence on Eastern Shores Drive. Video shared with us by a WBBJ 7…

Awards given during Martin police academy Christmas party

From the Martin Police Department: Last night at the M.P.D. Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association Christmas Party several awards were presented. Ptl. Aaron Carter received the Chief's Outstanding Officer Award and Codes Enforcement Officer Kenny Edwards received the Chief's Outstanding…

Jackson welcomes Chris Coughlin as New Assistant Engineer

The following is a news release from the City of Jackson: JACKSON, Tenn. – The City of Jackson is pleased to announce the recent appointment of Chris Coughlin as the new Assistant City Engineer. A proud native of Jackson, Chris brings…

Tennessee law enforcement officers graduate from FBI academy

The following is a news release from the FBI: The FBI National Academy in Quantico, Virginia, graduated 198 law enforcement officers, including six from Tennessee (see attached photo): Lieutenant Billy Byrd, Memphis Police Department Lieutenant Bryan Childress, Millington Police Department…

Educator of the Week: Jenna Bragg

It’s time to meet our Educator of the Week, brought to you by the Tennessee Education Lottery. This week's nominee is Jenna Bragg, a 7th grade math teacher at North Parkway Middle School in…

Milan, Humboldt hold holiday celebrations

GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. – Milan and Humboldt each held their holiday celebrations on Thursday. Festivities kicked off in downtown Milan with their annual…

Jackson named host of State Games of Tennessee

JACKSON, Tenn. – Jackson has been named the host city for the State Games of Tennessee. This comes after an announcement made Thursday, set to take effect in June 2025.   This has…

Demolition of UT Martin’s Grove Apartments to begin Dec. 4

The following is a news release from the University of Tennessee at Martin: The University of Tennessee at Martin’s Grove Apartments were home for decades to married students who attended the university. Later they also served as meeting space for…

Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare names new president

MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare has named a new president. A news release states that Trey Eubanks, MD, will take on the role of president. The release says he is also Le Bonheur’s current Surgeon-in-Chief and University of…

Foundation celebrates recent name change

JACKSON, Tenn. – A familiar organization celebrated a recent change this morning with board members, staff, and members of the community. The Community Foundation of West Tennessee has been known as…

Screening can lead to early detection of diabetes

When it comes to health, many factors can make an impact positively but one way in particular is getting screened.  Type one and type two diabetes can both benefit from early detection,…

30-year tradition to continue in Darden

DARDEN, Tenn. -- One family is continuing a more than 30-year tradition this holiday season. The Wood family have once again decorated their home with a drive-thru light display. Aaron and…

Sterling Awards applications open for 2024

UPDATE: Due to the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday observed on Monday, January 15, the deadline for submitting nominations for the annual Jackson Area Business and Professional Women Sterling Awards has been extended to 5:00 pm on Wednesday, January 17.…

Holiday scams to keep in mind while shopping

JACKSON, Tenn. – Sometimes, we may not receive what we thought we were purchasing during the holidays. AARP's Director of Fraud Prevention, Kathy Stokes, gave us a little background information regarding this. “Fraud…

Baptist Carroll County recognized for patient outcomes, quality care

The following is a news release from Baptist Memorial Hospital: HUNTINGDON, Tenn., Dec. 6, 2023 –Baptist Memorial Hospital-Carroll County has received a 2023 Performance Leadership Award for excellence in outcomes and quality. “To be named among the top rural hospitals…