Football Friday Night Playoffs: Loretto vs. Riverside
Loretto 31 Riverside 56
Author: WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News Staff
Football Friday Night Playoffs: Bluff City vs. Peabody
Bluff City 0 Peabody 35
Football Friday Night Playoffs: Kings Academy vs. TCA
Kings Academy 20 TCA 24
Football Friday Night Playoffs: Columbia Academy vs. JCS
Columbia Academy 14 JCS 49
Jackson Boxing Club honors previous coach with new sign
JACKSON, Tenn. -- One boxing club in Jackson has been reopened under a name that is familiar to the local Hub City boxing world. Friday, this gym officially unveiled a new sign…
Football Friday Night Playoffs: Final Scores
Columbia Academy 14 JCS 49 Kings Academy 20 TCA 24 Creek Wood 7 Hardin County 14 Bluff City 0 Peabody 35 Loretto 31 Riverside 56 South Side 0 Pearl Cohn 38 West Carroll 0 MASE 50 Camden 33 Fairley 62…
Volunteers work to help the ‘wild cats’ of Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Some local residents are volunteering to help some community fur babies. Wild cats, also known as feral cats, have gathered in colonies throughout the Hub City…
Union to host workshop centered on handling grief
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local group is hosting an upcoming workshop designed to help those dealing with grief. A professional grief therapy workshop will be held at Union University on…
88 Haywood High seniors achieve Ready Graduate status
HAYWOOD COUNTY, Tenn. -- Haywood High School's Class of 2023 is already achieving great things, even before their graduation. According to a news release, 88 seniors from the school earned their Ready Graduate status, making it the highest number of…
McCaig’s Movie Mayhem: Ticket to Paradise
https://youtu.be/QO-yZdMgUn4 WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News' very own Eli McCaig is here with a review of Universal Pictures' Ticket to Paradise. A man and his ex-wife race to Bali, Indonesia, to stop their daughter from marrying a seaweed farmer. As they…
Educator of the Week: Robyn Hicks
It's time to recognize this week's Educator of the Week, brought to you by the Tennessee Education Lottery. Robyn Hicks has been the librarian at Andrew Jackson Elementary School and loves…
City of Jackson reveals plans for Recycling Convenience Center
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jacksonians could be one step closer to curbside recycling. The City of Jackson is taking steps to go green, and residents may soon have a designated area to…
Company says new low-cost prescription drug plan is a ‘game changer’
JACKSON, Tenn. -- With medications and expenses growing more pricey, a physician created a company to help cut down on costs for a variety of prescription drugs. Dr. Renee Dua is the founder of the company Renee. Renee has access…
2 people injured in crash near Crockett & Haywood County line
CROCKETT & HAYWOOD COUNTIES, Tenn. -- Two people were injured in a crash Friday morning. The crash happened on Highway 79 near the Crockett and Haywood County line. Our WBBJ…
First ever Rockabilly 5K runs through Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local wellness center hosted a fitness event. The LIFT Wellness Center in downtown Jackson held a Rockabilly Run 5k Thursday evening. The runners started a block behind…
Art, choir blended together at West Tennessee school
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Art and music were brought together during a unique event Thursday evening. Jackson-Madison County Schools hosted an Art & Choir Showcase at Liberty High School. The…
McKenzie mayoral candidates interview for 2022 election
Two candidates are in the running for mayor of McKenzie: Current Mayor Jill Holland and her opponent, Ryan Griffin. When asked about what experience they had, they said: Jill Holland "Well,…
Voting rally held to encourage participation in election
JACKSON, Tenn. -- On Thursday, the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People held an early voting rally. The president of the Jackson-Madison County Chapter, Harrell Carter believes every vote will…
Jackson Rockabillys share excitement for 2023 season
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Rockabillys are prepping for a big season in the 2023 Summer League. This will be the first summer collegiate team to be in Jackson. President and CEO…
Group organizes “Before Thanksgiving” dinner
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Thanksgiving is coming early to the Jackson community thanks to organizers connected to the GT Productionz. This community gathering hopes to bring a family-style meal to those who…
Ninja Warrior Hangout builds up to grand opening
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A new local business is preparing for its grand opening. Ninja Warrior Hangout celebrated Thursday with a ribbon cutting. They will be helping people of all ages…
Sign-ups open for two annual pageants
MCKENZIE, Tenn. -- Two annual pageants are set to be held in mid-November, and they need contestants. Bethel University says it is hosting the Miss Bethel University Volunteer and the Miss Carroll County Volunteer pageant on November 19. Those looking…
Winter care packages distributed to senior citizens in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jacksonians are taking steps to take care of senior citizens in the community. Owner of Floral Cakes Bakery, Genevieve Dupree, along with several local businesses in Jackson, gave…
Company tests autonomous electric vehicle in West Tennessee
SELMER, Tenn. -- On October 27, a freight mobility tech company called Einride tested their freight vehicle in a West Tennessee town. Einride is a company that created an autonomous, electric…
$1.2 billion Powerball brings out players
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A house, a car, pay off a loan, the possibilities are endless after Wednesday's Powerball numbers. You can play the lottery anytime, but it is not everyday when the…
More available houses helps out buyers in housing market
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Over the past two years, the housing markets have hit historical lows and highs in the number of houses sold and average prices. This was the beginning of what many…
Early voting turnout high, says location election offices
JACKSON, Tenn. -- With only one day left of early voting, time is winding down for you to cast your ballot to beat the Election Day rush. At the Madison County…
TWRA says voting open for photos in Tennessee Wildlife Calendar
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- You can help choose what goes into the 2023 Tennessee Wildlife Calendar. The Tennessee Wildlife Resource Agency says everyone is invited to vote on the winning photos for the contest and collectible license hard cards. You can…
Obion Co. CEO to lead statewide development council
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- An Obion County CEO has been chosen to lead the Tennessee Economic Development Council. According to a news release, Lindsay Frilling, who is the CEO of Obion County Joint Economic Development Corporation, was named the council's president…
‘Tis the season for holiday shopping: Expert shares money-saving tips
JACKSON, Tenn. -- 'Tis the season to get your holiday shopping started. And with inflation impacting prices on everything, you can use tools that will give you the biggest bang for your…
Homeless coalition builds hygiene station in West Tennessee
LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- After the gym, work, or school you might take a shower to clean the day off. And one church is building a hygiene station to make sure everyone can do…
Union students repay community for help during 2008 tornado
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local university celebrated an annual day of service and gave back to their community. In remembrance of the community helping Union University pick up the pieces…
Health department to offer free flu shots
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department is looking to fight the flu. The department says it will be hosting its "Fight Flu '22" on Wednesday, November 9, providing free flu shots. The department says that it is…
Atwood mayoral candidate interview for 2022 election
ATWOOD, Tenn. -- Two mayoral candidates for Atwood were interviewed with five of the same questions. When asked about what experience they had, they responded with: Taylor Coulter: "Whether it's here…
Jackson police say man killed during motel shooting
UPDATE (11/03/22): 2 arrested for fatal shooting at Rodeway Inn; 3rd suspect wanted JACKSON, Tenn. -- Law enforcement is looking into a shooting that took place at a west Jackson motel.…
City looks create recycling center, filling council seat
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The City of Jackson met for the month of November. Among the topics discussed was plans to bring recycling to the city. The council passed the first reading…
Town of Alamo celebrates 2022 Halloween
ALAMO, Tenn. -- Nearly the entire town of Alamo celebrated Halloween with a trunk-or-treat in the downtown square. It was followed by the traditional door-to-door trick-or-treating. There were hundreds…
Candidate interviews: Chris Todd and Erica Coleman
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Tennessee state representatives serve two-year terms, with all seats up for election every two years. Incumbent Chris Todd and Erica Coleman are running in the General Election…
Police respond to shooting at west Jackson motel
UPDATE (11/03/22): 2 arrested for fatal shooting at Rodeway Inn; 3rd suspect wanted JACKSON, Tenn. -- There was a large police presence in west Jackson on Monday. When our crews arrived at the Rodeway Inn, law enforcement officers were…
City of Jackson to host two women’s self defense classes
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson Police Department and Jackson Parks and Recreation are partnering to make the city a little safer, including increasing lighting and adding blue light emergency boxes in local parks.…
Jackson Symphony to host concert over weekend
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Symphony is preparing for another concert. On Saturday, November 5, the Jackson Symphony is hosting their latest concert at the Carl Perkins Civic Center. Leaders with the…
Waste convenience centers to close early starting Nov. 1
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Hours at Madison County's solid waste convenience centers are changing. Starting on Tuesday, Nov. 1, all of the centers will begin to close at 5 p.m., according to the Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department. The department says…
Union students to set out for 2022 Day of Remembrance
JACKSON, Tenn. -- On Tuesday, a local college will get involved with the community in a powerful way. Union University will host their annual Campus and Community Day of Remembrance and…
Events this week in West Tennessee: Oct. 31 – Nov. 6
Don’t miss any of the fun in the 731! Check out our list of events happening this week in West Tennessee. Pumpkin patches (click here) Haunted attractions (click here) Trunk or Treats (click here) Monday, October 31 Madison County Commissioners…
GALLERY: West Tennesseans celebrate Halloween 2022
Halloween is upon us, and West Tennesseans are showing off some frighteningly good costumes! Check out our gallery below. Send us a photo of your costume to web@wbbjtv.com to be included. Happy Halloween! For more local news, click here.
The Miracle Church hosts its first trunk-or-treat
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- One local church hosted their inaugural Trunk or Treat for families to come out and have a good time in a safe environment. The Miracle Church of…
Positive Living Group invites community to fall festival
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Positive Living Group, housed in Jackson, is an organization that works with families and individuals through a variety of counseling and more. On Sunday afternoon,…
Jackson church prepares to celebrate its rich heritage
JACKSON, Tenn. --One local church gets ready to host an annual event. The First Presbyterian Church here in Jackson is having its event, Kirkin of the Tartans on Sunday, November 6. …
Families are falling for fun at Green Acres Farm
MILAN, Tenn. --A farm in a West Tennessee town has a pumpkin patch that is guaranteed to offer a fun day. In Milan, at Green Acres Farm there's all kinds of activities…
Annual Fall Fest returns to local church
JACKSON, Tenn.--Fall festivals are a time for families to gather and enjoy rides, community and good food. One church opened its doors to host an event with that as the emphasis. "Doing…
