Group marks 50 years of service in West Tennessee
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A special luncheon was held on Thursday at the University of Memphis Lambuth Campus in the Jack Morris Ballroom. Event organizers honored the lives helped and the many…
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FBI warns of human trafficking in Tennessee, shares signs
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Human trafficking is a global crime that has emerged in Tennessee. We sat down with officials from the Federal Bureau of Investigation to discuss a rising crime affecting children.…
2023 design challenge to focus on water, environment
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Tennessee's students have the chance to show their creativity in a statewide challenge. The Tennessee STEM Innovation Network is hosting the 2023 Statewide Design Challenge with the topic of Water and the Environment, according to a news…
Foundation announces upcoming Charity Gala
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The West Tennessee Healthcare Foundation hosted a luncheon to make a special announcement. The lunch was held at Rock'n Dough Pizza & Brewery, and the announcement was…
FBI officials warn of cyber threats, sextortion of Tennessee children
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Cyber threats and sextortion are global crimes emerging here in Tennessee. Officials with the FBI's Memphis Field Office say children are spending a lot more time on the internet,…
Governor Bill Lee tours reopened rural hospital
BROWNSVILLE, Tenn. -- Haywood County Community Hospital has been closed for eight years, causing many residents to have to leave their communities for medical treatment. Now, the residents of…
Bicentennial celebration to wrap up with series of events Saturday
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Bicentennial Celebration is coming to an end this weekend. Saturday will be a full day of festivities, beginning with a parade in downtown Jackson starting at…
Family remembers Chiquita Stanley, who was killed in Bolivar
BOLIVAR, Tenn. -- An overnight shooting in Bolivar left a woman dead. We spoke with the family of the woman killed in the shooting, and they say their loved one will…
Bicentennial Celebration to kick off with 150 voice choir
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County 200 year anniversary celebration is days away. The Bicentennial Celebration will kick off Friday with a closing ceremony, along with a choir and orchestra performance. The…
Local organization donates $32,000 in grants to school district
MILAN, Tenn. -- The City of Milan schools got a new grant for the 2022- 23 school year. A local nonprofit, the Milan Endowment for Growth, donated $32,000 in grants to…
New bass trail available to students, youth
JACKSON, Tenn. -- There is a new student and youth bass trail here in West Tennessee. The West Tennessee Student Bass Trail aims to bring a professional-like bass tournament to…
West Tennesseans address overdoses at local community center
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Local community members came together to bring awareness to an alarming cause. West Tennesseans came at the Walter Brewer-Bemis Community Center for a day of fellowship with various…
Advocate talks about protecting kids from online threats
JACKSON, Tenn. -- In a world where cyber life is constantly expanding, Avast is making an effort to keep us well informed on how we can stay protected online. Avast is a…
Company makes dorm room decorating easier
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Parents, shopping for dorm room decor just got easier. Dormify is a company that excels in bridging the gap for students dorm aesthetic and a parents economic mindset. When…
State’s first Safe Haven Baby Boxes boxes to be placed in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- At Tuesday's Jackson City Council special called meeting, the consideration of a lease agreement for Safe Haven Baby Boxes passed on new business. The Safe Haven Baby Boxes are…
Mayor Conger strolls through Jackson neighborhood to hear concerns
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Mayor Scott Conger and several City of Jackson department heads came to the Bemis Silver Circle community to take a stroll with residents. "Walk around and talk about…
2 injured in three vehicle wreck in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Two people were injured in a three vehicle crash Monday evening. The wreck happened at the intersection of Bolivar Highway and Caldwell Street. Our crew was…
New gym brings new ways to get fit in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jacksonians have a new gym to get active and break a sweat. Fitness 1440 has set up shop in Jackson. The gym features brand new machines, a day-care children's area, and hydro-massage beds. General Manager Willie…
Man indicted, arrested around 10 years after death of Dyer County woman
DYER COUNTY, Tenn. -- A former Dyer County man has been indicted and arrested in connection to the 2011 death of Karen Swift. Karen Swift was allegedly last seen alive by her husband, David Swift, after she came home from…
Local counties to see expansion in broadband internet
HARDEMAN COUNTY, Tenn. -- Broadband internet services are coming to Hardeman and surrounding counties. Bolivar Energy Authority has begun a new partnership with Aeneas Internet and Telephone, conveying a new…
Hardin County nonprofit celebrates National Health Center Week
SAVANNAH, Tenn. -- A local nonprofit celebrated National Health Center Week. Lifespan Health is a community health center that serves more than 14,000 patients in Hardin, McNairy, and Wayne counties. Patients…
Report: Tennessee ranks 36th in child well-being
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- A new report has been released on the status of children across the country, including Tennessee. The report shows Tennessee ranking as 36th in child well-being, 33rd in economic well-being, 25th in education, 41st in health, and…
THP competing in 9th America’s Best-Looking Cruiser Contest
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Highway Patrol is, once again, looking to show off their rides. THP says it is competing in the ninth America’s Best-Looking Cruiser Contest, which is hosted by the American Association of State Troopers. “We are…
Jackson-Madison County students begin new school year
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Many kids got off the bus with backpacks Monday morning excited to begin the new school year. Rose Hill School Executive Principal Dr. Tiffany Green hopes…
Flea market returns to the Hub City
JACKSON, Tenn. – Need a new cup, jewelry, barbecue sauce, or just looking to find a new outfit? The monthly flea market has you covered inside and outside. Jerry Windham, with Southern…
Fatal shooting occurs in Trenton
TRENTON, Tenn. -- One person fatally shot in Trenton. According to information from Trenton Police Chief, Bill Cusson, at around 7:30 p.m. Saturday, August 6, Trenton police officers were dispatched to the…
UPDATE: TWRA confirms two missing boaters recovered
DECATUR COUNTY, Tenn. -- Two bodies recovered from TN River. According to information from the Tennessee Wildlife Resource Agency, the bodies of two missing boaters have been recovered from the Tennessee River near…
Jackson City Council approves funds for online platforms
JACKSON, Tenn. --According to information from the City of Jackson, on Tuesday, August 2, the Jackson City Council approved $195,000 in ARPA dollars, which will be used to fund two new online platforms aimed to support existing childcare providers. The…
Cleanup Day to rid Jackson residents of unwanted items
JACKSON, Tenn. --If you have unwanted items in your home, such as mattresses or old furniture, an event by the City of Jackson’s Health and Sanitation Department may be exactly what you need. City of Jackson…
Pet of the Week: Gracie Mae
This week's Pet of the Week from Hero West Rescue is Gracie Mae. Gracie Mae is a mature ladybug, somewhere between 6 to 9-years-old but so full of life and love.…
Whiteville parties for a good cause
WHITEVILLE, Tenn. -- The Town of Whiteville spent their Friday evening in formal attire and partying with a purpose. Whiteville Mayor Gene Bowden and his wife are both celebrating birthdays…
McCaig’s Movie Mayhem: Bullet Train Review
WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News' very own Eli McCaig is here with a review of Sony's Bullet Train. Ladybug is an unlucky assassin who's determined to do his job peacefully after one too many gigs has gone off the rails. Fate,…
Jackson-Madison County Birthday Bash gets closer and closer
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The countdown to the Bicentennial Celebration is getting closer. The final First Friday event was held to wrap up the many celebrations put on within the past year. "We have truly celebrated this year-long bicentennial process. We've…
Grand opening held for Men of Hope
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local nonprofit celebrated a new addition to the community. On Friday, the Christian-based nonprofit Hope Recovery Center celebrated the grand opening of their Men of…
Lexington man already behind bars faces new charge
LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- A man that was already behind bars is now facing a new charge. The Lexington Police Department says that Joshua Fields, of Lexington, is now facing a charge of second-degree murder in the death of William Cagle.…
Jackson-Madison County Library offers Writer’s Club
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Library has a club for writers. The library says the Writer's Club offers members the chance to talk about writing, such as poetry, novels, short stories, memoirs, and more. You can sign up to…
Multi-vehicle crash leads to standstill along interstate
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A multi-vehicle crash brought eastbound traffic to a standstill along Interstate 40. Officials with the Tennessee Highway Patrol say the crash caused traffic to pile up from Mile Marker 78 to Mile Marker 79. So…
Mayor roundup: Recapping the winners in the August 4, 2022 election
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Thursday night was election night in West Tennessee, and WBBJ has gathered all of the winners. In Madison County, A.J. Massey…
Election Results — Decatur County
You can find results from the Decatur County Election Commission for the Aug. 4 election here.
Election Results — Obion County
You can find results from the Aug. 4 election from the Obion County Election Commission here.
Election Results — Dyer County
You can find results for the Aug. 4 election from the Dyer County Election Commission here.
Election Results — Hardeman County
Aug. 4 election results from the Hardeman County Election Commission can be found here.
Election Results — Haywood County
Results for from the Haywood County Election Commission for the Aug. 4 election can be found here.
Election Results — McNairy County
Results from the McNairy County Election Commission can be found here.
AJ Massey secures vote for Madison County mayor
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A new mayor has been chosen in Madison County. AJ Massey took the lead with over 8,000 votes, beating out his opponent Fren'Cherry Miller. "It's overwhelming at the moment for sure, but it's exciting. Madison County has…
Chester County Mayor Barry Hutcherson responds to election night win
CHESTER COUNTY, Tenn. -- Chester County Mayor Barry Hutcherson will serve a second term in the county. Hutcherson won the 2022 Chester County General Election against opponent Independent candidate Dwain Seaton. He…
Wiser elected as new Madison County sheriff
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Former Jackson Police Chief Julian Wiser was elected as Madison County's newest sheriff Thursday evening, with over 7,000 votes. Wiser said after retiring from Jackson police chief, he still…
Madison County bands prep for Bicentennial Parade
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Local marching bands are preparing for a big celebration. The Bicentennial Parade is coming up, and local school bands have come together to perform a mass band…
Jackson Habitat for Humanity celebrates 105th groundbreaking
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson Habitat for Humanity serves Madison and Haywood County with critical repairs and new construction builds. The nonprofit housing organization aims to create a world where everyone has…
Volunteers sought for Jackson’s Read Team
JACKSON, Tenn. -- With a new school about to begin, many students need a little extra help in becoming more proficient readers. That's where the Read Team comes in. The group is, once again, recruiting volunteers to help students in…
