JACKSON, Tenn. -- A Jackson man accused of robbery was arrested after a police pursuit ended in a wreck Tuesday evening. According to the Tennessee Highway Patrol, 20-year-old Jaylan Johnson is…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Are you looking for new friends, but don't know where to start? The popular dating app Bumble has expanded into creating friendships. Now with the app you can match…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Portable Planetarium made a visit to the Early Learning Village on Wednesday. Jackson Christian School students were taken on a journey through the solar system and universe…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- After announcing the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program in September, applications are now open for those qualifying for student loan forgiveness. To help battle inflation, the Biden administration…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The temperature has been dipping into some goosebump-inducing levels this week, meaning we are going to start to turn up the heat. A Jackson Fire Department news release says that the the National Fire Protection Association reports…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Early voting kicked off Wednesday in West Tennessee for the 2022 Midterm elections. "I am coming to vote," said voter Susan Bryant. "It is my responsibility to do my…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Ned is presenting a Tony-Award-winning and musical thriller just in time for Halloween. The center says it will be presenting Stephen Sondheim’s “Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street" starting Oct. 27 and ending Oct.…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Downtown Jackson is giving you the chance to fill your "passport" by shopping local. Starting on Nov. 1, many downtown businesses will be giving out stamps for the city's…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- One local university holds a class reunion marking more than half a century. Forty to 50 members of the Union University graduating class of 1963 held…
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- An investigation is underway after a car slammed into the side of a north Madison County building Tuesday afternoon. Our crews on the scene saw a…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local university hosted a ceremony, inviting city officials to shed light on a particular department. "We are celebrating the Union University American Pharmacists Month. Union University has a…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- It is Scout Week! And our very own West Tennessee Area Council Boy Scouts of America are celebrating. The Scouts say that Tuesday is Scout Giving Day, and the goal is simple: "To give everyone a chance…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- When facing diseases of the skin, it can be especially difficult to cope. Psoriasis is a skin disease that is both common and chronic and has impacted about eight…
BROWNSVILLE, Tenn. -- A local event is recognized cancer survivors. The City of Brownsville, along with the Brownsville-Haywood County Chamber, hosted a luncheon for people who have overcome breast cancer. October…
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Jackson Recreation and Parks, along with the Madison County Parks Department, will host a trunk-or-treat later this month. The Spooktacular Community Event will be held at…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Two annual events are honoring veterans in early November. A news release says that the 10th Celebrating Our Veterans Program is set for Friday, Nov. 11, and will feature the 129th Army Band as special guests. It…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- How do you know if your child is being bullied at school? Bullying can come in many different forms, whether it be through social media or in person. Bullying…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The City of Jackson held the first meeting for its new Neighborhood Academy. The Neighborhood Academy meeting is held once a month for six months. The goal is to…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson police say one person was injured during a shooting Monday night. The department says that a vehicle was shot into two to three times, causing an…
SCOTTS HILL, Tenn. -- The Scotts Hill Fire Department has been granted funds to help secure crash sites. According to a news release, the department was given $1,500 by State Farm to…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- With only weeks away from the 2022 Midterm Election, and early voting opening Wednesday in West Tennessee,…
LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- One celebrity artist visited a West Tennessee grocery store on Monday, surprising both customers and fans. Save-A-Lot is a community run and operated store, and community…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- One of the items on the ballot for the upcoming November election is a right to work amendment to the state constitution. The proposed amendment would make it…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Leaders of the City of Jackson met with constituents in a very unique way. Monday was another one of Mayor Scott Conger's "Scott's Strolls" in another area of…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The midterm elections are almost here. Tennesseans will be heading to the polls to decide on who will serve as governor, who will represent them in several state and federal offices, on whether to amend the state's…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Freezing cold conditions are expected Monday evening, which could bring an end to your warm season gardens for the year. While some may have already seen first frost,…
MILAN, Tenn. -- A small town in Gibson County is in shock after the discovery of a body inside a vehicle. "Right now we do not really know the cause of…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A hearing care company is finding ways too help people with hearing loss enjoy the holidays. HearingLife is celebrating the holiday season with the "Love Your Ears. Hear…
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- After 45.5 years serving his community, one honorable First Responder has retired. Fire Chief Chester Bryson Owens Sr. of Humboldt, was surprised by his family with a special…
Don’t miss any of the fun in the 731! Check out our list of events happening this week in West Tennessee. Monday, October 17 Scott Strolls at Country Club Estates (Jackson) Tuesday, October 18 Sign Language Basics (Jackson) Wednesday, October…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- This week is National Teen Driver Safety Week and Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD) is hoping to spotlight the need for safe teen driving awareness. They say that…
MILAN, Tenn. -- Sunday afternoon, a person was found dead in a vehicle. We received a call about a large police presence on College Street in Milan. Our crews arrived…
JACKSON, Tenn. ---It's tennis time in West TN with Jackson hosting a local tournament. "We enjoy doing the tournaments. It's really nice, and people are so complimentary of our facility at the…
JACKSON, Tenn.--Exotic Pets come to the Hub City! The fairgrounds hosted the Exotic Pet Expo, a 2 day event, that began Saturday morning. "We have our Exotic Pet Expo here at the…
JACKSON, Tenn.--One local organization filled the room with music and good food. The Jackson Symphony celebrated their anniversary in a fun and community filled way, with the symphony playing crowd favorites. The theme for the celebration of 62 years centered…
JACKSON, Tenn. --Local dance group teaches moves at the park. Each Saturday, The Ned and Jackson Recreation and Parks Department will be teaching a fine art in one of Jackson's beautiful parks.…
JACKSON, Tenn. ---Second annual Prayer Walk honors Clark Shaw and inspires a Jackson neighborhood. The Old Country Store and Casey Jones Village held its second annual Prayer Walk in partnership with the…
JACKSON, Tenn. ---Youth Town holds Fall Festival event. Youth Town is celebrating their 60th anniversary along with having a Fall Festival to support teens ages 13-17 struggling with addiction and mental health…
This week's Pet of the Week from Hero West Rescue is Blu! Beautiful Blu, this sweet boy is not just beautiful on the outside! He would make the perfect family…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- It's an exciting week for all of Jackson Central-Merry with their Homecoming in full swing. As a result, everyone is thrilled to have football Homecoming return once…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- One local nonprofit invites the community to lunch for National "I Love You" Day. ReStore is a nonprofit under Habitat for Humanity that provides a store front for…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local college's planetarium will participate in a festival. The Planetarium at the University of Memphis Lambuth is participating in this year's STEAM Festival. It's the 6th…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A new fun spotlight is coming to Jackson in the form of a talent show for senior citizens. The inaugural Hub City Senior Talent Showcase is open…
https://youtu.be/VkqPOadEO94 WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News' very own Eli McCaig is here with a review of Universal Pictures' Halloween Ends. Four years after her last encounter with masked killer Michael Myers, Laurie Strode is living with her granddaughter and trying to…
It’s time now to recognize this weeks Educator of the Week , presented by the Tennessee Education Lottery. Nick Coleman has been teaching at Inman Middle School for five years now,…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- In a world where overdoses are a reality, we can help to be a part of the solution. Overdoses have been proven to be reversed by Narcan, and you…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Keeping cognitive health a top priority. Many Americans experience cognitive impairment as they get older. Getting older doesn't mean you have to slow down, but it may mean you…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The personal effects of "long COVID" have a large impact on the lives it touches. Long COVID patients suffer from dizziness, brain fog, change in smell or taste, sleep…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A nationwide healthcare company discusses Medicare. As Medicare costs continue to rise across the country, the majority of Americans are looking for a solution to save without risking…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Who's line is it, anyway? The Ned R. McWherter West Tennessee Cultural Arts Center and the Jackson Recreation and Parks Department…
