Author: WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News Staff

Salvation Army kicks off its holiday campaign

JACKSON, Tenn.---Change for change, that's the motto for today. A local organization seeks your assistance in blessing families. The Salvation Army held their Red Kettle Kick Off at the amphitheater today.…

Pet of the Week: Lillie

This week's Pet of the Week is Lillie! Lillie is an adult female Cattle Dog Mix. She is a sweet, quiet lady of leisure, who has earned the nickname of “Her…

Football Friday Night: Week 13 Highlights

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Christmas gets early celebration in Brownsville

BROWNSVILLE, Tenn. – The West Tennessee Delta Heritage Center in Brownsville welcomed families to celebrate the Christmas season a little bit early. This is an annual event for the…

11th Celebrating Our Veterans held in Jackson

JACKSON, Tenn. – Local residents came together to celebrate our veterans on Friday. The 11th annual Celebrating Our Veterans program was held at Englewood Baptist Church in north Jackson. Those…

Football Friday Night: Week 13 Final Scores

Here are the final scores for Week 13 of Football Friday Nights: McKenzie 43 vs. Collinwood 0 Dresden 49 vs. Middle College 14 Union City 35 vs. MASE 34 Riverside 33 vs. Peabody 7 Huntingdon 49 vs. Milan 20   Dyersburg…

Veterans honored by students for Veterans Day

JACKSON, Tenn. – One local school educated students by celebrating those who fought and are still fighting in our Armed Forces.  President Abraham Lincoln once said, "Honor to the soldier…

Bridges in Madison County used to honor veterans

MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. – A public display of appreciation was held Friday for those who served. For Veteran’s Day, various groups took to bridges over Interstate 40 to show their…

Annual event honors veterans in Parkers Crossroads

PARKERS CROSSROADS, Tenn. – An annual event took place Friday morning to celebrate our nation’s heroes. Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery held a special ceremony Friday morning. Veterans in the audience…

Flag raising ceremony held for Veteran’s Day

JACKSON, Tenn. – A Veteran's Day program was held at the Jackson-Madison County General Hospital Friday morning. The morning started with the colors raised outside of the patient discharge at the…

FHU alumni visit campus to speak with students

HENDERSON, Tenn. – Freed-Hardeman University invited alumni back to campus during homecoming to speak to current students. Professors in the various departments asked some of their former students to come back to…

Sheriff’s office releases update on death investigation

The Haywood County Sheriff's Office has release an update on the investigation into the death of Dana Davis: On October 15th, 2023, Ms. Dana Davis was reported missing from her residence in the 600 Block of Cobb Crossing, by her…

Tennessee Wildlife Federation Makes a ‘Splash’ with 2024 Calendar

The following is a news release from the Tennessee Wildlife Federation: NASHVILLE, Tenn. (November 10, 2023) — After sorting through more than 2,300 photograph submissions, the winners of Tennessee Wildlife Federation’s 9th annual Photo Contest have been decided. Seventeen photos featuring…

Jackson General among hospitals for perinatal quality care

The following is a news release from West Tennessee Healthcare: In 2022, TIPQC and hospitals from across the state worked to provide optimal cord clamping to every baby born in Tennessee.  Optimal cord clamping means that the cord was not…

Discovery Park of America opens new permanent exhibit

The following is a news release from Discovery Park of America: (Union City, Tennessee, Nov. 10, 2023) — Discovery Park of America’s new permanent exhibit, “Duck, Duck, Goose: Waterfowl of the Mississippi Flyway,” is now open. Significant gifts for the $1.1 million exhibit…

Educator of the Week: Dawson Jowers

This week’s Educator of the Week, which is brought to you by the Tennessee Education Lottery, is Dawson Jowers, an eighth grade social studies teacher and head coach for middle school basketball…

3rd Battle of the Armed Forces to continue to Nov. 17

JACKSON, Tenn. – LIFELINE Blood Services has announced their Battle of the Armed Forces blood drive. The 3rd annual blood drive will run through Friday, November 17. Those who donate during this…

School Board signs off on new stadium, more

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County School Board held a meeting Thursday night where they signed off on the building of a new stadium, plus more, for Jackson Central-Merry. The new Hub…

Jeff Allan comedy tour to come to West Tennessee

HUMBOLDT, Tenn. – Fans of comedy, look no further. Jeff Allen is coming to Humboldt.  The comedian who famously coined the phrase, “Happy wife, happy life” will be at Journey Church…

Conference held to inspire change, encourage action

JACKSON, Tenn. – The ALICE conference was Thursday at the West Tennessee AgResearch and Education center. ALICE households are defined as asset limited, income constrained, employed individuals who are earning above…

Celebration held in Gibson County for veterans

HUMBOLDT, Tenn. – A Gibson County city celebrated those who make America the home of the brave. The City of Humboldt hosted their annual Veteran's Day Celebration Thursday morning. The event started…

Wanted woman captured in Hardin County to be extradited

SAVANNAH, Tenn. -- The US Marshals say a woman wanted in Arkansas over crimes against children has been captured. Their news release says that Natalie Graves, 22, of Tennessee, was wanted for internet stalking of a child, possession or use…

Three hiring events held around West Tennessee

JACKSON, Tenn. – Several hiring events were held across the West Tennessee region on Thursday.  The Southwest, Northwest, and Greater Memphis Workforce Development Boards and American Job Centers came together to…

Dogs rescued from vacant home in Weakley County

WEAKLEY COUNTY, Tenn. – More than a dozen dogs were rescued from what is being called "horrendous conditions." According to the Animal Rescue Corps, more than a dozen dogs were rescued…

No injuries after SWAT called to Jackson Hotel

JACKSON, Tenn. – An incident in the Hub City led to SWAT teams being called to a local hotel. According to officials with the Jackson Police Department, officers responded to a domestic disturbance…

ALICE Conference to be held this weekend

JACKSON, Tenn. -- United Way of West Tennessee and the Tennessee Commission of Children & Youth have partnered together to host the ALICE Conference. ALICE households are defined as asset limited, income…

JMCSS to host first Greenpower race this weekend

JACKSON, Tenn. – The Jackson-Madison County School System is hosting its very first Greenpower qualifying race Saturday, November 11 at the Rockabillys stadium. Middle and high school teams will race electric cars…

School renovations underway for new stem center

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A former local school that's been shuttered for years will soon be a place to enrich the lives of students in Jackson-Madison County. A tour of the former Malesus…

Election time for Gibson County

  GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn.-- Tuesday-November 7, 2023- will be the big day that residents of Milan will be able to make their voices heard. Residents are voting for for new aldermen,…

Open house held for new outpatient clinic in Jackson

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Clinic and Baptist Memorial Health Care have partnered together to create a new outpatient clinic in Jackson. With construction starting back in February of 2022, the…

Celebrating the Holidays in West Tennessee: Your 2023 Guide

The holidays are upon us, with many events throughout West Tennessee to help mark the joyful season! Including Christmas parades, light displays, performances and more -- we're gathering a list of local activities for the whole family to enjoy. Do…

Jackson State nursing students undergo mock disaster drill

JACKSON, Tenn. -- From explosions to active shooters, when tragedy comes, they'll have you covered. Jackson State Community College's nursing students underwent a mock disaster on Monday. This allowed the students to…

Wreck claims life of Milan graduate Macy Barrentine

MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Authorities confirm details on a fatal wreck that claimed the life of a local woman. On Sunday, November 5, the Tennessee Highway Patrol responded to a wreck that occurred around 7:25 p.m. in Madison County. According…

59 Years of The Links Inc. in the Hub City

JACKSON, Tenn.--Members of a local community in Jackson celebrated another year of greatness. The links inc., celebrated 59 years of being founded right in Jackson. Current members of the organization and…