Author: WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News Staff

Football Friday Night: Week 10 Polls

It is time to voice your opinion after another Friday night of football in West Tennessee! Need a refresher before you vote? Check out the games here. See scores here.

Football Friday Night: Week 10 Final Scores

Final scores for Week 10 of football: South Gibson 34 North Side 20 JCM 6 Riverside 49 Scotts Hill 21 Bolivar 28 Lexington 17 Chester Co. 14 Milan 48 Peabody 6 Union City 55 Humboldt 6 Crockett Co. 23 Haywood…

Gibson County to mark bicentennial on Saturday

TRENTON, Tenn. – Gibson County is celebrating their bicentennial on Saturday, October 21!  Music by KOTA and No Time Flat will both be performing. Sandy Moss, Chairman of the Tourism Committee, talked…

Annual festival welcomes pelicans, guests

TIPTONVILLE, Tenn. – The Pelican Festival takes place yearly at Reelfoot Lake State Park and has become a staple in the community, as residents and visitors prepare to welcome these extraordinary birds. …

Listeria detection leads to collard greens recall

From the Tennessee Department of Agriculture: NASHVILLE — The Tennessee Department of Agriculture’s Consumer and Industry Services Division (CIS) is issuing a public advisory to warn consumers of Listeria monocytogenes discovered in a package of collard greens sold in Tennessee. During routine surveillance…

Educator of the Week: Chandra Maclin

It’s time to meet our Educator of the Week, brought to you by the Tennessee Lottery. This week's nominee is Chandra Maclin, an eighth grade teacher at Humboldt Junior and Senior High…

Lexington Police Chief discusses fatal wreck on North Broad St

UPDATE (10/23/23): Driver arrested for Lexington wreck that claimed life of mother and son A GoFundMe has been set up in support of the family. Click here for more information. LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- The Lexington Police Chief is sharing information…

38 educators receive grants to help students thrive

JACKSON, Tenn. – The Leaders Education Foundation hosted a Leads Grants reception at Union University Thursday night, where they awarded 38 educators from across West Tennessee with grants for initiatives to help…

JMCSS board members earn achievement awards

JACKSON, Tenn. – At Thursday night’s Jackson-Madison County School Board meeting, board members received an achievement level from the Tennessee School Boards Association. The board members score points by attending conferences, workshops, and volunteering.  These points will then determine their…

City of Bolivar receives housing grant

BOLIVAR, Tenn. – Bolivar has received a half million dollars to help the community. City representatives and residents of Bolivar gathered for the announcement of a new opportunity for residents.  The Tennessee…

Dancing with the STARs returns for 8th year

JACKSON, Tenn. – A Hub City fan favorite fundraiser is returning.  Dancing with the STARs returns for the 8th year to fundraise for the STAR Center. At their last performance,…

Haywood County woman still missing after four days

UPDATE: Haywood County Sheriff speaks out after body discovered EARLIER STORY: HAYWOOD COUNTY, Tenn. – The search for a Haywood County woman continued as another day went by without any information of…

Drugs found in home near park in Bells

BELLS, Tenn. -- One person was arrested after the search of a home in Bells. The West Tennessee Drug Task Force says a home on Searcy Street, directly across from Andrew-Walker park, was served a search warrant. Inside, around…

UTM to open art exhibition in Humboldt

From the University of Tennessee at Martin: UTM JURIED EXHIBITION, ‘BELLWETHERS 2023,’ OPENS OCT. 23 IN HUMBOLDT MARTIN, Tenn. – The University of Tennessee at Martin Department of Visual and Theatre Arts will host a juried exhibition of artwork by…

Leaf pickup season to begin in Jackson on November 1

From the City of Jackson: City of Jackson 2023-2024 Leaf Pick-Up Season Begins JACKSON, Tenn. ─ The City of Jackson announces the start of the fourth season of our citywide leaf pick-up starting Wednesday, November 1, 2023, through Friday, March 29,…

October marked as National Bullying Prevention Month

JACKSON, Tenn. – October is National Bullying Prevention Month. Bullying is an ongoing issue. In fact, one out of every five students reports being bullied. To identify signs of bullying, look for…

Red carpet chapel held amid Lane’s homecoming week

JACKSON, Tenn. – Homecoming at Lane College continued on Wednesday morning with their red carpet chapel. Students could be seen on stage welcoming the celebration with songs. Students also participated in…

Search continues for woman missing out of Haywood County

HAYWOOD COUNTY, Tenn. -- A search is underway for a local woman who's been missing since Sunday. On Tuesday, the Haywood County Sheriff's Office issued a "be on the lookout" for Dana Davis. According to the Sheriff's Office, Davis was…

Date set for next Tennessee River Jam

From the Paris-Henry County Chamber of Commerce: Paris, TN – October 19, 2023 - The Tennessee River Jam is excited to announce its highly anticipated return for 2024, featuring an electrifying lineup headlined by country legends Little Texas and renowned…

Jackson Hidden Tracks’ Merch Day makes its return

From Visit Jackson, TN: [Jackson, Tenn., October 18, 2023] — Jackson Hidden Tracks is thrilled to announce the return of Merch Day on November 10th, 2023. On Merch Day 2023, we once again encourage the community to show their love for…

Henderson Hee Haw Hootenanny returns this weekend

HENDERSON, Tenn. -- A cast of local personalities join for the return of a yearly tradition in one community. The Henderson Hee Haw Hootenanny will be held Friday, October 20 and Saturday, October 21. The performances bring a night full…

Group dedicated to Jackson’s growth holds monthly meeting

JACKSON, Tenn. – The Community Economic Development Commission met Tuesday at the Greater Jackson Chamber. The commission held their monthly meeting to discuss business being conducted by the Destination Marketing Organization for…

Senior Expo held in Savannah

JACKSON, Tenn. – A Senior Expo was held for local citizens Monday morning. Hardin County Health Council and Community partners sponsored a Senior Expo in Savannah. The event took place at…

Waste Collection Day to be held October 28

JACKSON, Tenn. – The City of Jackson's Waste Collection Day enables residents to dispose of harmful wastes and to recycle the correct way. Residents in the Hub City can help protect the…

Jackson native deploys with Navy’s newest medical expeditionary capability

From Defense Visual Information Distribution Service: Lt. Kyle Rowland, a native of Jackson, Tennessee, deployed as part of the U.S. Navy’s first En-Route Care System (ERCS) medical expeditionary capability aboard the Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group (IKECSG) during a regularly scheduled…

Residents invited to Cemetery Walk in west Madison County

DENMARK, Tenn. -- Residents are being invited to a historic cemetery for an upcoming event that serves as an important fundraiser. On Sunday, October 22, a cemetery walk will be held at the Denmark Presbyterian Cemetery in west Madison County.…

Union University Main Stage to present ‘Macbeth’

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A William Shakespeare classic will be brought to life on a Hub City stage. Union University Main Stage will present "Macbeth" from Thursday, November 2 through Sunday, November 5. The show will be held at the W.D.…

City of Jackson granted more than a million for parks

JACKSON, Tenn. – Gov. Bill Lee, along with Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation, announced Monday that $26.5 million will be awarded to 32 communities across the state for local parks and…

Lane College celebrating 2023 homecoming

JACKSON, Tenn. – It's homecoming at Lane College! Activities got underway Monday evening on the campus as the school celebrated homecoming. The evening was the annual Lane Homecoming Coronation as a new…