Space heater safety: Avoid these risks as cold temps arrive
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- It's cold outside, it's cold inside, it is cold everywhere you go -- and people are wanting to warm up. The Madison County Fire Department wants to provide…
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Freed-Hardeman to offer tuition discounts to Chester Co. residents
HENDERSON, Tenn. -- One local university is offering a big discount to residents. Starting in the fall of 2024, Freed-Hardeman University will offer an annual discount of up to $5,000 to Chester County residents who have graduated from Chester County…
Hardin County gears up for holiday season with several activities upcoming
HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn. -- With the month of December almost here, Christmas activities kick into full gear. December 1st, 2nd, 8th, 9th, and 15th are the dates for Christmas on Main…
Meeting at Madison County Jail addresses inmates with mental health issues
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A meeting was held Wednesday morning at the Madison County Jail in Jackson. The Madison County Sheriff's Office hosted a discussion on how to work with inmates who…
JMCSS hosting regional L.E.A.D. program training
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Local schools are addressing the prevention of drug use and violence in youth. The Jackson Madison County School System hosts a regional "Law Enforcement Against Drugs and Violence" training…
Local movie theaters to host free screenings of holiday classics
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A favorite part of the holiday season for many is enjoying a classic Christmas movie with the family. This year, there are many opportunities across West Tennessee to relive that magic on the big screen, as some…
Protecting your finances from holiday scammers
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Holidays can be a great time for shopping and catching a good deal, but sometimes it's not a deal you are catching, but a fake. CashApp's head of security…
‘Tech the halls’ with these trendy gift ideas
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The holiday deals have been rolling, and they aren't over yet. Digital lifestyle expert Mario Armstrong shares some fun tech that not only makes a good gift option,…
Authorities arrest convicted felon wanted for federal weapons charges
BROWNSVILLE, Tenn. -- Local authorities arrest a convicted felon wanted for federal weapons charges. According to the West Tennessee Drug Task Force (28th, 29th, 30th Districts), on Tuesday, agents with the 28th District, assisted by the Brownsville Police Department, observed…
Jackson highlights nonprofits on Giving Tuesday #731
JACKSON,Tenn.-- Non-profits in the Hub city compete in friendly competition. Tuesday, November 28th, marks the 11th year of "Giving Tuesday." This day highlights the importance of being generous rather that's giving…
Christmas lights in Henderson County returns
HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn.--- A local returns for the fourth year bringing in the Christmas spirit. Sunset Valley Farms located in Huron, is presenting its Christmas Drive thru Lights from…
Angel Tree program ongoing at Tennessee State Veterans Home
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- Small acts of kindness could have big impacts on the lives of veterans. The Tennessee State Veterans Home in Humboldt is asking the community to visit their…
Jackson Fire Department implements new ‘Community Connect’ program
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A new program has come to West Tennessee and the Hub City is the first with access. In the spring of this year, the Jackson Fire Department transitioned to…
Madison County Parks & Rec installs new light display at courthouse
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Madison County Parks and Recreation Department is gearing up for the holiday season. The new parks director, Matthew Martin, wants to start a new tradition in the…
Armed robbery suspect shot by witness at Memphis Dollar General
MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- A suspected robber is dead after being shot at a Memphis Dollar General. According to the Memphis Police Department, around 10:34 a.m. Tuesday morning, officers responded to an armed robbery at the store, located at 6770 Winchester…
U.S. Army takes trophy in LIFELINE’s Battle of the Armed Forces drive
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Every drop makes a difference -- especially when it adds up to 91 units of donated blood! 273 lives were impacted by this year's Battle of the Armed…
1 dead in wreck on Riverside Drive, Sheriff’s Office confirms
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A single-vehicle crash leaves one dead in Madison County. According to a release from the Madison County Sheriff's Office, the wreck occurred Tuesday morning in the 2600 block of Riverside Drive. The release states MCSO responded…
Authorities issue warning for iPhone users about new feature
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Authorities have a warning for iPhone users. According to several law enforcement agencies across the state, iPhone users should beware of a feature called NameDrop. NameDrop allows you to share contact information just by bringing phones or…
New respiratory illness affecting dogs has been reported in Jackson
FOLLOW UP: Veterinary association shares update on unidentified disease affecting dogs (12/11/23) JACKSON, Tenn. – Veterinarians began speaking out about this mysterious illness last week, with the illness being reported in several…
2023 Trenton Christmas parade held on Monday
TRENTON, Tenn. – Residents of Trenton kicked off the holiday season with their 5th annual Christmas parade. The parade began near the First Baptist Church on South College Street and made…
‘Jingle Bell Jackson’ competition kicks off
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The City of Jackson has announced the "Jingle Bell Jackson" holiday decoration contest. All residents are invited to nominate their festively adorned homes for a chance to win…
No injuries in east Jackson fire
JACKSON, Tenn. – The Jackson Fire Department responded to a house fire Monday evening. Our crews arrived on the scene to find firefighters at a home on East Grand Street in east Jackson. Smoke could be seen coming out…
UPDATE: Officers discover deceased female in car in midtown Jackson
UPDATE (12/01/23): Husband charged with murder after body discovered at Summer Drive UPDATE (11/28/23): RELEASE FROM THE JACKSON POLICE DEPARTMENT: On November 27th, 2023, at approximately 4:45 pm, the Jackson Police Department received a call for a welfare check at…
Societies raising funds for service members
Four military aid societies are joining forces to raise funds for those who serve. The Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society and Air Force Aid Society, along with the Army Emergency Relief and…
Group pulls together to keep Jackson clean
JACKSON, Tenn. – Community members gathered together to make their living environment a clean one. Keep Jackson Beautiful Coordinator Danielle Wade and several volunteers met at East Jackson Church of…
Giving Tuesday to begin at midnight
JACKSON, Tenn. – It is almost Giving Tuesday, which is November 28! It is a time for people to volunteer in the community and give to their favorite nonprofits. Giving…
JPD: No charges to be filed after pedestrian struck
The following is an unedited news release sent to WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News by the Jackson Police Department: "On 11/22/23 at approximately 1330hrs, The Jackson Police Department officers responded to a call of a pedestrian being struck in the southbound…
Jackson-Madison County School Board votes to move forward with lawsuit
JACKSON, Tenn. – Almost 60 days have passed since a pivotal decision was passed concerning how students could be taught moving forward. On Monday morning, the board members of the…
Early morning fire claims life in Benton County
BENTON COUNTY, Tenn. -- An early morning fire claims a life in Benton County. According to Benton County Sheriff's Office Dispatch, authorities responded to a report of a residential structure fire. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation confirms the fire occurred…
Local holiday market raises money for St. Jude
JACKSON, Tenn.---Amelia Earhart once said, "A single act of kindness throws out roots in all directions, and the roots spring up and make new trees." One young lady steps up…
Black Friday sales wind down in the Hub City
JACKSON, Tenn.---Last call! Shoppers are out and about catching deals while they still can. The Black Friday sales end for most stores today. Academy Sports was one of many…
Ballet Arts prepares for its latest production
JACKSON, Tenn.---"No one to impress, nothing to lose. But the poor tell stories too." Get ready for the time of your life because they are about to take flight. Ballet Arts gave…
Church fundraiser aims to help families in need this holiday season
HENDERSON, Tenn.---A local church spends their holiday giving back to the youth. Henderson Church of God were stationed at Cashsaver in Henderson to present their Toy and Food Drive. This allows community…
Oldfather, UTM choir set to perform with Jackson Symphony
PRESS RELEASE VIA UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE AT MARTIN FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Nov. 21, 2023 David Snow, UTM, Office of University Relations OLDFATHER, UTM CHOIR TO PERFORM WITH JACKSON SYMPHONY MARTIN, Tenn. – The UTM Choir and Caroline Oldfather, a May…
Pet of the Week: Rambo
This week's Pet of the Week is Rambo! Rambo is an approximately 1.5-years-old and a Pit Bull Terrier. He is available for adoption at Tipton County Animal Shelter! He is approximately…
West Tennessee shoppers continue the quest for Black Friday deals
JACKSON, Tenn.--Shoppers in the Hub City cashed in on amazing Black Friday deals before Christmas arrives. For some families, their traditions include eating their Thanksgiving meals and then waiting…
Search for missing driver in Tennessee River ends Friday morning
HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn. – The search for a missing body in the Tennessee River has concluded. A 911 call was made at 10 a.m. Thursday concerning a Nissan Altima that…
Local stores open early Friday morning for shopping tradition
JACKSON, Tenn. – Shoppers lined up for doorbuster deals Friday morning at stores for Black Friday. Kohl's, JCPenney and Old Navy were a few stores that opened their doors as early…
4 military aid societies working together for competition
JACKSON, Tenn. – The Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society, Air Force Aid Society, Army Emergency Relief, and Coast Guard Mutual Assistance have joined together in a competition called “#battle4braggingrights.” This is to raise funds to help service members and their families…
Vehicle runs into Clarksburg Supermarket causing damage
CLARKSBURG, Tenn. -- A vehicle ran into the Clarksburg Supermarket Friday afternoon. WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News received the report from a tipster that a vehicle crashed into the building around noon. Our crew arrived to find first responders on…
Educator of the Week: Stephen Price
It's time to meet our Educator of the Week, brought to you by the Tennessee Education Lottery. This week's nominee is Stephen Price, Band Director at South Gibson County High School. This is…
Morning fire leads to total loss of home in east Madison County
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Madison County Fire Department responded to a residential fire in east Madison County around 3:30 a.m. In a Facebook post, the department says the fire fully involved a single story home. The department says…
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UPDATE: Body of missing person found
UPDATE (11/28/23): Search for missing driver in Tennessee River ends Friday morning EARLIER STORY: HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn. -- Authorities are investigating a missing persons case in Hardin County. According to Hardin County Fire Department Chief, Melvin Martin, they received a…
Over 700 runners turn up for annual Turkey Trot in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- An annual event has West Tennesseans burning calories for a good cause before the Thanksgiving feast. Golds Gym and Fleet Feet hosted the 19th Annual Turkey Trot Thursday morning. Runners lined up in front of Gold's…
Thanksgiving Meals on Wheels tradition continues for Gibson County seniors
BRADFORD, Tenn. -- Local officials, motorcycle enthusiasts, and volunteers alike came together Thursday to bring a smile to faces across one local county. Gibson County's 31st Annual Meals on Wheels was held Thanksgiving morning. Volunteers came together to prepare…
Bemis church continues years-long tradition of Thanksgiving meal deliveries
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Bemis United Methodist Church in Bemis delivered Thanksgiving meals around the community Thursday morning. This church has been a blessing with this free event for over 20 years. There were over 20 members working tirelessly to prepare…
Councilman, local church join to host Thanksgiving luncheon in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Happiness is not only an emotion, but it's a feeling. One local church allowed the community to not only look happy, but feel happy in their stomachs. Mt. Moriah Missionary Baptist Church fed over 300 people Thursday…
Travelers share where they are going for Thanksgiving
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Thanksgiving is a time to reunite with family and celebrate together what they're thankful for. But for many that requires traveling. With the holiday season…
Kohl’s gets head start on Black Friday deals
The most awaited sale of the year started early this week at the department store, Kohl's. Savings began on Sunday, November 19 and continue into the weekend…
