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…
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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…
Crowd favorite revisits Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn.--The 7th season of Dancing With the Stars returns to Jackson. The event brings awareness and donations to the STAR Center, who help people with disabilities. The event has…
Boxers duke it out at the 5th annual Fight Night
JACKSON, Tenn.--One jaw popping event revisits Jackson, its the 5th annual Hub City Fight Night. Fighters from all over came to the Hub City to fight, but most importantly to raise money. The event hosted numerous amateurs and ended for…
Music festival gives back to those in need
JACKSON, Tenn. --One local business holds a music festival for the homeless community. It's that time of the year once again! On Saturday, Third Eye Curiosities, owner Hunter Cross teamed up with Area Relief Ministries and RIFA to have the…
Community members take a walk for heart health
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A special walk takes place at local school's football stadium. Saturday, members of the community gathered together at the University School of Jackson for a Heart Walk. There were activities for all ages starting off with…
Event brings Halloween fun to Conger Park
JACKSON, Tenn. --Trunk or treat hosted by local business. The Urban Defense Gun Club hosted a Trunk or Treat on Saturday. It was a great turnout with food and refreshments served at the event. The event went from 10…
Pet of the Week: Charlee
This week's Pet of the Week from Hero West Rescue is Charlee! Meet Charlee! She is a small lady (weighing just under 30 lbs) but she has the biggest goofiest personality. …
Sports fans reflect on 2022 football season
MILAN, Tenn. -- With the regular season of high school football coming to a close parents, players, and fans are reflecting on the season. Friday marked the last game of the regular season of high school football in West Tennessee.…
Football Friday Night Week 11: Chester Co. vs. Liberty
Chester County 56 Liberty 12
Football Friday Night Week 11: Peabody vs. West Carroll
Peabody 33 West Carroll 13
Football Friday Night Week 11: Crockett Co. vs. South Gibson
Crockett Co. 14 South Gibson 42
Football Friday Night Week 11: South Side vs. Lexington
South Side 0 Lexington 41
Football Friday Night Week 11: Fayette Academy vs. Jackson Christian
Fayette Academy 14 JCS 55
Football Friday Night Week 11: RePublic vs. Jackson Central-Merry
RePublic High 0 JCM 44
Football Friday Night Week 11: North Side vs. Milan
North Side 0 Milan 42
Football Friday Night Week 11: Final Scores
It is Week 11 of Football Friday Night here in West Tennessee. Here are the scores of the night: Chester County 56 Liberty 12 Peabody 33 West Carroll 13 Crockett Co. 14 South Gibson 42 South Side 0 Lexington 41…
Governor joins West Tennessee broadband expansion celebrations
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Businesses gathered in celebration of broadband expansion on Friday. Gov. Bill Lee arrived at the gathering and shared his joy in being apart of the celebration. "Grateful to be here in Jackson, celebrating broadband expansion in…
Local group encourages celebration for First Responders Day
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local organization celebrated National First Responders Day by encouraging others to get involved. The West Tennessee Traffic Spotters Network puts a great emphasis on building relationships and helping to…
Jackson elementary school hosts annual pumpkin drop
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local Jackson elementary school hosted a pumpkin drop on Friday. Friday, Jackson Christian School students took part in a "Hallowstream" event with various STREAM activities throughout the day. "It's a big day for us. We…
WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News staff holds costume contest
The staff of WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News got into the Halloween spirit with a party and costume contest on Friday! Check out the gallery of costumes below and vote for your favorite! And have a safe and happy Halloween! …
McCaig’s Movie Mayhem: Prey for the Devil
https://youtu.be/uqsx1hbt5Vg WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News' very own Eli McCaig is here with a review of Lionsgate's Prey for the Devil. The Roman Catholic Church combats a global rise in demonic possessions by reopening schools to train priests to perform exorcisms.…
LIFELINE shares list of November 2022 blood drives
Looking for the right time and place to give blood, and help save lives? LIFELINE Blood Services shared their list of upcoming blood drives set for November 2022. Click here to check them out.
‘Phantom of the Opera’ coming to West Tennessee
HUNTINGDON, Tenn. -- "The Phantom of the Opera" is coming to Huntingdon in November! The musical performance is bringing with it timeless songs such as “The Phantom of the Opera,” “All I Ask of You,” “Masquerade,” and “Music of the…
FHU scholars showcase scientific projects to peers
HENDERSON, Tenn. -- After months of research, Freed-Hardeman University scholars showcase their scientific findings to their peers during the annual University Scholars Day. "This is something we do once a year where we allow faculty and students to kind of…
Educator of the Week: Jon Hardin
It’s time to recognize this week’s Educator of the Week, brought to you by the Tennessee Education Lottery. Jon Hardin has taught a variety of different grades at different schools over the past 22 years, but he says middle school…
Models walk the runway for a cure in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The month of October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Thursday night, an organization walked the runway for a cure. The American Cancer Society hosted a fundraiser…
2022 Boo Bash raises Halloween thrill in McKenzie
MCKENZIE, Tenn. -- A local town is getting into the Halloween spirit a bit early. Downtown McKenzie was transformed into a Halloween carnival atmosphere with the annual Boo Bash. There were…
Fundraiser held for Veterans Volunteer Honor Guard
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A fundraiser was held Thursday evening for the Veterans Volunteer Honor Guard. The event was held in north Jackson and was open to the public with a suggested…
Local organization hosts dinner for first responders
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local organization handed out free meals to first responders. Birth Choice, a prolife organization that helps new mothers, gave out free meals to first responders in…
Safety app gives parents an informative platform
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Tennessee families have been given tools to help in the safety of their students. "This toolkit includes how to talk to your school about emergency plans, how to…
LIFELINE hosts its 2022 Vein Drain blood drive
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Thursday, LIFELINE had their Vein Drain Blood Drive, an annual event that dates back several years. "This is our annual Vein Drain. We have been doing this for…
Luncheon held to celebrate Disability Employment Awareness Month
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Old Country Store hosted a luncheon on Thursday in celebration of National Disability Employment Awareness Month. The purpose of the luncheon was to engage community leaders, service…
Man found with firearm manufacturing materials sentenced
JACKSON, Tenn. -- An Obion County man has been sentenced to federal prison for unlawful possession of firearms, silencers and machine guns. A news release says that in August of 2018, the Union City Police Department, along with other law…
Union University continues Bicentennial celebration with Prayer Breakfast
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local university continues their Bicentennial celebration with the community by joining together in prayer. Union University students, staff and alumni came together for a morning of prayer. "To…
Survivor of ovarian, stomach cancer looks to spread awareness
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Abby Jo Wilson is a student at Jackson State Community College, and during her time there, she was diagnosed with cancer. "So today I'im here to spread cancer awareness. I'm…
Mayor’s Youth Council ready for new members
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The City of Jackson is opening its applications for the 4th annual Mayor's Youth Council. The city is opening the 2022-2023 Youth Council applications for interested high school juniors,…
Benton County mayor attends meeting on Blue Oval City
BENTON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The mayor of Benton County headed westward for a meeting about Blue Oval City on Wednesday. A news release says that Mayor Mark Ward went to Covington for the meeting on the multi-billion dollar project. Ward…
Man who fired at officer receives 10 year sentence
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A man who fired at law enforcement in 2020 has been sentenced, according to a news release. The release says that back in February of 2020, Bolivar police responded to home on East Margin Street about a…
Man arrested after drugs, weapons found in weekend traffic stop
DYER COUNTY, Tenn. -- Two law enforcement agencies say that a man was arrested, and multiple narcotics and weapons were found over the weekend. According to a Facebook post by the Dyer County Sheriff's Office, officers pulled over a vehicle…
JEA, TVA partner to help with customer utility bills
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A partnership between two agencies is bringing help to West Tennessee. According to a news release, the Jackson Energy Authority and the Tennessee Valley Authority have each put $25,000 into a program called UTILICARE. The release says…
Health department talks flu season, COVID-19
JACKSON, Tenn. -- With COVID-19 still impacting our area and flu season around the corner, what is Madison County doing to prepare? The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department is gearing up…
Bakery to host giveaway for senior citizens
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Ready to help spread kindness? Floral Cakes Bakery is helping the senior citizen community in our area by gathering supplies and holding a giveaway in November. They say that you can bring items such as gloves, hand…
Contagious virus impacts, kids, infants
JACKSON, Tenn. -- When temperatures drop, flu cases and other infections rise. Now hospitals are seeing an increase in one virus that's impacting children across the nation. Respiratory Syncytial Virus, also known as RSV, is a common contagious virus that…
Stay prepared as severe weather season arrives
GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The ending of October marks the beginning of the second severe weather season for us in West Tennessee. While it is important to be weather aware year…
Law enforcement encourages safety for Halloween
LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- Halloween is just around the corner, and this is not just a time for trick-or-treating, but also a time to keep in mind some good safety tips from your…
City of Jackson leaf pickup begins next week
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The leaves are falling once again! And as beautiful as they may be, you might not want them in your yard. The City of Jackson understands this and has announced the start date for its third citywide…
