Local law enforcement responds to barricaded suspect
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Thursday morning the Jackson Police Department was made aware of a hostage situation taking place in an east Jackson neighborhood on Monroe Street. “Around 9:40 this morning we…
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Local authorities discuss response to deadly Memphis shooting
HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Local law enforcement discuss a recent deadly shooting, and their plan of action. With the recent deadly rampage that took place close to home, Henderson County…
Variety of events to commemorate 9/11 throughout West Tennessee
JACKSON, Tenn. -- This weekend is full of events to remember those who lost their lives in a tragic event, more than 20 years ago. Sunday, September 11, 2022 marks 21 years since the…
City of Jackson launches ‘Neighborhood Academy’ to inform citizens and spark change
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The City of Jackson is launching a new program called Neighborhood Academy, focused on empowering and teaching the citizens of Jackson about their local government. "Attendees will attend a…
Three Jackson schools uniting for RIFA’s Student Food Drive
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Three Jackson schools are uniting to tackle one problem alongside of a local nonprofit. University School of Jackson, Trinity Christian Academy and Jackson Christian School are uniting to…
Checking your eligibility for student loan forgiveness
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Current students and college graduates might see relief for their student loans. The Biden Administration announced a program to forgive those loans through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness…
Newly elected Madison County Mayor AJ Massey takes office
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A.J. Massey won the Madison County mayor's race a little over a month ago. Since taking office September 1, Mayor Massey says he's excited and ready to get…
New resources give Jackson citizens easier access to crime information
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Police Department has given citizens more access to give crime tips, and to be more aware. The app Atlas One is the first part of the new…
Mayor Conger talks potential changes to waste pick-up in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson City Council met Tuesday for their monthly meeting. Among items discussed on the agenda were a consideration and approval to amend the City of Jackson's special collection…
Officials search for suspects in shooting and stabbing incident in west Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn.--Officials are searching for suspects involved in a shooting and stabbing that occurred Monday morning. The Jackson Police Department responded to shots fired in the area of the Casey Jones Motel just off of the Highway 45 Bypass around…
Enjoying one last day of summer fun at Beech Lake
LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- Many people got out on this Labor Day to enjoy the last day of the holiday weekend..and the unofficial end of summer. Hundreds of people converged…
VFW holds 11th annual Labor Day car show in Lexington
LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- With food, music, cool cars and a good cause, veterans of Lexington's VFW Post #1294 drew in support from their community at the 11th Annual Labor Day…
African Street Festival closes with Soulful Sunday
JACKSON, Tenn. --It's an annual event that brings hundreds to the Hub city to learn more about African culture. WBBJ-7 Eyewitness news takes us to Oman Arena for the final day of…
Hub City Flea Market returns with deals
JACKSON, Tenn. --A local flea market returns to the Hub city. The Hub City Flea Market is back at the fairgrounds. This is the first time the flea market…
Community members take a ride to help out a local family
LEXINGTON, Tenn. --Get on your bikes and ride! A group of motorists hit the road to help their neighbors in need. Several motorists came together to raise money for a…
The Wiz, Jr. hits the stage for one final performance
JACKSON, Tenn. --The Wiz Jr. has eased on down the road to the Ned McWherter stage. The play started on September 1st and will run until 7 tonight. There was a…
Annual African Street Festival celebrates day two in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. --An annual festival continues in east Jackson, bringing many from all over West Tennessee. It's day two of the 32nd annual African Street Festival. Many people browsed what the vendors…
Day 1 of African Street Festival brings fun, culture to the Hub City
JACKSON, Tenn. -- An annual festival returns to east Jackson. The 32nd African Street Festival has returned to the Oman Arena. The festival has a variety of vendors…
National Preparedness Month: Planning ahead could save your life
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The month of September marks National Preparedness Month, and with severe weather and floods happening across the country, there are ways you can prepare for the unexpected. "This is the time where we encourage people to make…
Educator of the Week: Brooke Britt
It's time to recognize this week's Educator of the Week , brought to you by the Tennessee Education Lottery. Brooke Britt says she has always had a passion to teach math…
Foster Family Fair coming to Jackson September 10 amid need for homes
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Madison County Foster Parent Association is hosting a foster family fair with a variety of members and associations involved in the community to support potential and…
McCaig’s Movie Mayhem: Honk for Jesus. Save Your Soul
https://youtu.be/_YschU1GhJM WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News' very own Eli McCaig is here with a review of Focus Features' Honk for Jesus. Save Your Soul. Proud first lady of a Southern Baptist megachurch, Trinitie Childs carries immense responsibility on her shoulders. After…
Gibson County Sheriff Paul Thomas under investigation by FBI
UPDATE (6/11/24): Sheriff Paul Thomas booked into Gibson County jail GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A local sheriff is being investigated by the FBI. The FBI has confirmed they searched…
Travelers react to prices at the pump as holiday weekend approaches
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Travelers are on the move with another holiday weekend right around the corner. Jane Knox, a frequent traveler, shares her excitement on how the decline of gas…
Downtown Brownsville to see improvements through $100k grant
BROWNSVILLE, Tenn. -- A local town is preserving their history, one block at a time. The State of Tennessee provides grants to towns to preserve historical buildings in their downtown area. "Every…
Candlelight vigil remembers those lost to drug overdose
JACKSON, Tenn. -- August 31 is designated as International Overdose Awareness Day, and a few Jackson organizations partnered to host a candlelight vigil in Unity Park. “All over the nation we…
State Agriculture Commissioner visits alpaca farm in Chester County
CHESTER COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Commissioner of Agriculture visited a farm in Chester County to see the innovative work they do. Mesa Trail Farm welcomed Agriculture Commissioner Charlie Hatcher. Commissioner…
McCaig’s Movie Mayhem: Jacob Beals Interview
Today, Eli McCaig is releasing a special video. On Saturday, he conducted an interview with Jacob Beals, lead star of the short film Discover. Discover is a local short film directed by local filmmaker Rachael Camp. Discover is a movie…
Crockett County schools enter lockdown after threat made to high school
CROCKETT COUNTY, Tenn. -- Officials are investigating a threat made to Crockett County High School. According to Crockett County Sheriff Troy Klyce, late Tuesday night, they received a perceived threat…
Butterfly release held in honor of National Grief Awareness Day
JACKSON, Tenn. -- On Tuesday, members of the community got together under the leading of the Positive Living Group, to hold a butterfly release in the memory of those who are no…
Crockett, Gibson Co. Sheriffs discuss transfer of inmates, staff shortage
GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A local law enforcement agency is leaning on a neighboring agency for help. The Gibson County Sheriff's Office has taken Crockett County inmates due to staff shortages,…
Gibson County Fair returns for 167th year
TRENTON, Tenn. -- At the Gibson County Fair, fair goers are excited for the food and the rides. Everyone loves when the fair comes to town, but no one gets as…
Madison County Commissioners discuss tax rate changes at special-called meeting
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A special called Madison County Commission meeting was held Monday to discuss the tax rate. "We've had an issue with the state when we were doing the reappraisals,…
Hundreds gather at funeral for THP Sergeant Lee Russell
MCKENZIE, Tenn. -- Hundreds gathered to remember the life of a Tennessee Highway Patrol sergeant who lost his life far too soon. "It's a sad day for law enforcement, but we…
Baseball Tournament Brings Teams From All Over to the Hub City
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The USSSA Tournament was held in Jackson over the weekend at the West Tennessee Healthcare Sportsplex, with teams from all over, eager for a win and families ready to…
Bells community gathers for special event
BELLS, Tenn. -- Residents of the Bells community gathered today to implore a deeper connection to each other and the park that hosted them. The Bells Association has conducted multiple events leading to…
Cruisin’ for a cause, event raises money for West TN women
JACKSON, Tenn. --The first annual Cruisin' for Cancer Car Show took place on Saturday afternoon with a big response from the community. The Woman's Clinic, PA hosted its first annual Cruisin' for…
Baby & Kids Fest returns with fun!
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Baby & Kids Fest hosted its first event post-COVID this morning, and it was a big success. Families and expectant parents visited the Jackson fairgrounds for information…
Pet of the Week: Squirrel
This week's Pet of the Week from Hero West Rescue is Squirrel! Meet Squirrel! Squirrel is a 3 to 5-year-old Shih-tzu mix who is full of love, wiggles and kisses! …
Football Friday Night Week 2: Recap
A recap for Week 2 of Football Friday Night in West Tennessee for 2022:
Football Friday Night Week 2: South Gibson vs. Westwood
Football Friday Night Week 2 of 2022: South Gibson 41 Westwood 0
Football Friday Night Week 2: Bolivar vs. Liberty
Football Friday Night Week 2 of 2022: Bolivar 51 Liberty 33
Football Friday Night Week 2: Huntington vs. South Side
Football Friday Night Week 2 of 2022: Huntingdon 41 South Side 13
Football Friday Night Week 2: St. George vs. JCS
Football Friday Night Week 1 of 2022: St. George 26 JCS 35
Football Friday Night Week 2: ECS vs. TCA
Football Friday Night Week 2 of 2022: ECS 44 TCA 22
Football Friday Night Week 2: Covington vs. North Side
Football Friday Night Week 2 of 2022: Covington 40 North Side 0
Football Friday Night Week 2: Oakhaven vs. Haywood
Football Friday Night Week 2 of 2022: Oakhaven 6 Haywood 58
Football Friday Night Week 2: Chester Co. vs. McKenzie
Football Friday Night Week 2 of 2022: Chester County 28 McKenzie 49
Jackson Police investigating Friday pursuit that ended in wreck
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Law enforcement is investigating a pursuit that ended in a wreck in Jackson. Around 3 p.m., the Jackson Police Department was alerted by one of the Flock…
Better Business Bureau warns of student loan, sports streaming scams
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Better Business Bureau says there are new scams that people need to be aware of. The Biden administration recently announced that the federal government will cancel up to $20,000 of federal student loans per person. Now…
