‘Pine Arts Camp’ to bring free arts learning experiences to Jackson parks
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Who's line is it, anyway? The Ned R. McWherter West Tennessee Cultural Arts Center and the Jackson Recreation and Parks Department…
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Education foundation discusses investments and endowments
JACKSON, Tenn.-- The Jackson-Madison County education foundation was dormant for five years, now officials say they're getting back to where they need to be. The West Tennessee Healthcare Foundation was invited…
Governor Bill Lee announces $100M crime intervention initiative
JACKSON,Tenn.-- Governor Bill Lee's announcement comes as an initiative to curb violent crime and strengthen public safety. “Local law enforcement at times need help a lot of technology that's…
Howl-O-Ween: Ensuring your pets have a safe and fun spooky season
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Halloween is less than three weeks away, so how can you prepare your furry friends for the holiday? We spoke with one official on how to keep your pets safe…
Yamaha surprises Waverly students with donation of bicycles
WAVERLY, Tenn. -- A national movement aims to teach every child in America how to get the wheels rolling. The Yamaha Outdoor Access Initiative is funding 10 programs across the U.S.,…
The new ‘apple a day’: Why plant-based diets are on the rise
JACKSON, Tenn. -- An apple a day keeps the doctor away… or it used to. Now, plant-based diets are seeing more of an increase across the country as people are…
Jackson bulk waste pickup to change in new year
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The City of Jackson has a new way of picking up bulk waste in the city. Starting early next year, there will be a new process for residents.…
November 8 Elections: What you need to know
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The November 8 elections are vastly approaching, with early voting starting on October 19. "It will have the Governor, it will have four amendment questions on it. It'll have your Senate. It'll have your State Representative and…
Meet Spirit: Local veteran shares how service dog has impacted his life
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Mental health is an important topic for everybody, and veterans are no exception. Statistics are showing nearly 22 veterans that have been diagnosed with PTSD are committing suicide a day, according to the Military Veteran Project. Organizations…
Celebrating failure: author talks turning mistakes into lessons learned
JACKSON, Tenn. -- It's said that success has many fathers, but failure is an orphan. However, failure will get at least one day to shine. Coming up, October 13 is the International Day for Failure. It's a day where everyone…
Weakley County man arrested after hours-long negotiation
WEAKLEY COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Weakley County Sheriff's Office received a call on Sunday to do a wellness check at a residence in the 200 block of Dunlap Road in Martin.…
Public meeting held to discuss future of animal shelter in Hardin County
SAVANNAH, Tenn. -- A public meeting was held at the Hardin County Courthouse Monday evening to discuss the recent conditions and status of the Hardin County Animal Services Center. Chris Sikes, director of…
JEA discusses rising energy costs, shares tips as winter approaches
JACKSON, Tenn. -- With the winter months approaching, the customers of Jackson Energy Authority are concerned with the increase in costs. "There are two things that drive utility bills," said JEA's…
Local expert shares tips for lawn care during colder months
HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Some across the region are already seeing effects of the cooler weather, like the first frost of the season. But how do you keep your lawn looking…
Jackson Symphony to hold ‘Take Me Out to the Ball Game’ concert Saturday
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Symphony is calling all sports fans to center stage. This Saturday, the Jackson Symphony will hold the first Pops concert of the 62nd concert season. This year's…
Sunset Valley Farms hosts 4th annual Corn Maze Festival with new attractions
HURON, Tenn. -- Farms are known for growing agriculture, but one farm takes the task to another level. Sunset Valley Farms opens their farm throughout the year on the weekends for the…
A Frosty Morning for Many On Sunday, But Temperatures Quickly Increase This Week
Weather Update - Sunday, October 9, 2022 - 7:00 PM TODAY: We had a chilly morning today with lows at 35 degrees in the Jackson area. Many did see frost, making it the first frost of the season for many.…
New attraction brings screams to Lexington
LEXINGTON, Tenn. ---Halloween time is back again! And the Henderson county area has a new haunt attraction that is sure to conjure up some scares. "We hope to do this for many…
Pride Fest returns to the Hub City
JACKSON, Tenn.--An annual festival returns to the Hub City with the hope of inclusivity. Jackson Pride took place on Saturday as an all day event, that consisted of vendors, live music, community…
Community joins together in city wide prayer
JACKSON, Tenn.--Local community comes together for prayer. A city wide prayer meeting was held on Saturday afternoon, with people of different denominations coming together to pray for the city. Pastor Garry Martin,…
Cherished Homecoming event returns to Lane College
JACKSON, Tenn. ---Local College celebrates Homecoming with a parade. This morning Lane College was in full swing for Homecoming and celebrated by having a parade. The parade started off with…
Local art gallery celebrates 13 years
JACKSON, Tenn. ---Local art event hits Jackson. Art in the Village hosted a meet and greet today, where individuals could purchase art from local artists. The event happened from…
Homecoming celebrations continue at Lane College
JACKSON, Tenn. --Lane continues to celebrate Homecoming week with a tailgate celebration. Today, Lane held its Tailgate Extravaganza for homecoming. It is a tradition that dates back many years. The event took…
Pets of the Week: June & Jennings
This week's Pet of the Week from Hero West Rescue is extra special, meet June and Jennings from the Outlaw Gang! These pups were found on a rural road…
Art in the Village celebrates 13 years with special event Saturday
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Art in the Village is hosting their 13th anniversary, and there will be artists both inside and outside of the gallery. "We'll have the gallery open…
Lane Homecoming week continues with crowd-favorite events Saturday
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Excitement rises as the annual Homecoming activities for Lane College commence. There are many events left to participate in. The Homecoming parade, the tailgate and the big…
‘Hog Wild in Haywood’ BBQ fest underway in Brownsville
BROWNSVILLE, Tenn. -- Hog Wild in Haywood! This weekend, Brownsville is having its first ever BBQ competition and festival. The festival hosts BBQ teams from all over the south looking to…
Lane College alumni contribute to care packages for current students
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Friday at Lane College, alumni from all over the country came to make gifts for the current students. There were many alumni students, current students, faculty, and…
Educator of the Week: Allie Richards
It’s time now to recognize this weeks Educator of the Week , presented by the Tennessee Education Lottery. Allie Richards has been teaching 1st grade for 5 years now and says…
McCaig’s Movie Mayhem: Amsterdam
https://youtu.be/XqM6kRipyH4 WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News' very own Eli McCaig is here with a review of 20th Century Studios' Amsterdam. Set in the '30s, it follows three friends who witness a murder, become suspects themselves, and uncover one of the most…
Former Obion Co. booster club treasurer stole over $9k from club, report shows
OBION COUNTY, Tenn. -- A former Obion County Central Baseball Booster Club Treasurer was indicted on one count of theft over $2,500 following an investigation led by the Tennessee Comptoller's office. Investigators say Allison Baldwin, the former treasurer of Obion…
Both parties reach agreement to permit Jackson Pride’s drag show, with terms
JACKSON, Tenn. -- After several days, Representative Chris Todd, along with local pastors and the City of Jackson, have come to an agreement regarding Jackson Pride Fest and the…
2-day event, Fall Plant Sale underway at Jackson’s UT Gardens
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Seasons are changing and it's time to upgrade the garden for the fall. Thursday morning, the University of Tennessee Gardens in Jackson began a two-day event titled…
Spectrum reps visit Carroll County to discuss high-speed internet access
CARROLL COUNTY, Tenn. -- Spectrum and area leaders discuss broadband in Carroll County. Thursday, Spectrum representatives, along with state and local leaders, shared how they are working to provide affordable,…
National Confectioners Association reveals most popular Halloween treats
JACKSON, Tenn. -- With Halloween fast approaching, the National Confectioners Association is revealing the most popular candies. Thursday, we got to discuss these candies as well as fun, creative, and safe…
Dr. Jerry Woods to run for City of Jackson Mayor next year
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Dr. Jerry Woods has announced his candidacy for the 2023 City of Jackson Mayoral Race. Woods ran against current Jackson Mayor Scott Conger in 2019. Woods held…
Jackson church gives back to hurricane victims
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Hurricane Ian swept over many parts of Southwest Florida, including Fort Myers. The storm left residents displaced and without resources. After seeing the devastation many people want to…
Students celebrate Lane Homecoming at chapel service
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Students met Wednesday morning to celebrate Lane College's Homecoming with a chapel service. For many years, Lane College has welcomed alumni, parents and friends to join…
Doctor talks risks associated with untreated hearing loss
JACKSON, Tenn. -- October is National Protect Your Hearing Month. Kathy McGowan, Doctor of Audiology at Beltone, recently spoke with us about risks associated with untreated hearing loss. A common misconception can…
Opposition continues as injunction is filed on Jackson Pride drag show
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The controversy continues for a locally planned event. Representative Chris Todd, along with a group of local pastors, have confirmed they filed an injunction Tuesday. The injunction is against…
PBR’s Pendleton Whisky Velocity Tour coming to Memphis in February
MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- For one night only, some of the best bull riders in the world will battle in the ultimate showdown of man vs. beast. Tickets for the PBR: Bluff City Classic go on sale to the general public…
Report reveals former booster club president stole money
SHELBY COUNTY, Tenn. -- A former Cordova High School Baseball Booster Club President stole money. An investigation by the Tennessee Comptroller's office has resulted in the indictment of Tarus Anderson,…
City of Jackson takes part in National Night Out celebration
JACKSON, Tenn. -- October 4 is the annual National Night Out, which is a chance for residents to talk and hang out with law enforcement to create better relationships. “This event…
Friends, fans in Hurricane Mills mourn loss of Country icon Loretta Lynn
HURRICANE MILLS, Tenn. -- A legend in country music has died, leaving family, friends, and supporters behind to honor her memory. FILE - Country music great Loretta…
Arrive Alive Tour visits Lane College campus
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The nation's #1 ranked drunk and distracted driving awareness event makes a stop on one local college campus. Arrive Alive Tour partnered with Lane College to educate students…
Savannah first responders sport pink badges for breast cancer awareness
SAVANNAH, Tenn. -- Local law enforcement are sporting a new color while on duty. In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the Savannah Police Department and Fire Department are wearing pink.…
Union University announces $80 million fundraising campaign
JACKSON,Tenn.-- Union University has created a campaign to further student achievement and growth. Union 200 is a campaign that was softly started a year ago. The goal of the campaign is to…
‘Remember Me’ walk held at Union University
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Union University held their annual Remember Me walk, a walk that memorializes and remembers those who fell victim to a violent loss. “It's such a great thing to…
Community remembers legacy of James “Super” Wolfe
JACKSON, Tenn. -- James Wolfe had many different names in the Jackson community, but he was most commonly referred to as “Super Wolfe." The nickname came from his time playing football…
Lane College prepares for Homecoming with midnight tradition
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Students of a local college are excited to come together as they kick off their homecoming week. Lane College Student Government hosted a fun annual brunch on Sunday for their fellow students, before their takeover glow and…
