LEXINGTON, Tenn. – Ground has been broken for a recovery house in Lexington. Aspell Recovery and the Henderson County Foundation broke ground on College Drive in Lexington for a new residential dorm for men suffering from addiction. Richard Barber,…
TRENTON, Tenn. -- Crime Stoppers is asking for the public to help in solving an armed robbery in Three Way. According to Crime Stoppers, on September 9, surveillance video captured the moment three armed men entered the Maverick gas…
JACKSON, Tenn. – Madison County is coming together to read. The Jackson-Madison County Library launched its National Endowment for the Arts Big Read program at noon Friday with a lunch and learn. The program is focused on Circe by Madeline…
DYER AND OBION COUNTIES, Tenn. -- A West Tennessee couple is behind bars after weeks of evading arrest. Courtesy: West Tennessee Drug Task Force via Facebook (Note: The Drug Task Force did not post a photo…
HAYWOOD COUNTY, Tenn. -- A traffic stop in Haywood County leads to the discovery of over 300 pounds of marijuana. According to the West Tennessee Drug Task Force (28th, 29th,…
BOLIVAR, Tenn. -- Friday morning, Governor Bill Lee made a stop in Bolivar as part of the kickoff to his Statewide Conservation Tour. A press release states the tour highlights Tennessee’s conservation strategy and celebrates recent investments in state parks,…
TWRA Weekly Fishing Forecast NOTE - The TWRA wants to build a comprehensive report each week of the state’s lakes. If you do not see a report for your favorite lake and you are someone who can provide a report, please…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Area Business and Professional Women announce the return of their annual Ghost Walking Tour and Dinner. According to a press release from Jackie Utley, historical Jackson ghosts will be portrayed by the Excelsior Theatre Company…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local bookstore is offering a last chance to shop before they close their doors this month. Light Trap Books, located in downtown Jackson, will be closing…
JACKSON, Tenn. – The Regional Inter-faith Association, or RIFA, held their Canstruction kickoff party at Baker Brother BBQ in downtown Jackson Thursday afternoon. This is a come-and-go celebration for all 2023…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- An annual event is raising funds for a local organization. Area Relief Ministries hosted its annual Salt & Light Banquet Thursday evening at the Carl Perkins…
From the University of Memphis Lambuth: JACKSON, Tenn.— Science, technology, engineering, art and math (STEAM) will come to life at events and activities across the state during the sixth annual Tennessee STEAM Festival taking place Oct. 13-22. Founded by the…
JACKSON, Tenn. – One upcoming tournament in the Hub City puts pickle ballers against one another. The Jackson Fall Pickleball Tournament starts Friday with a singles event. They say 56 players signed…
JACKSON, Tenn. – Jackson-Madison County School System employees will start receiving their first paycheck with the new raises the school system gave them. WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News Reporter Garrett Evans caught up…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- This year theme for the Civics Essay Contest has been announced. According to Secretary of State Tre Hargett, this year's contest theme is “Why Civility Matters.” “Encouraging students to become more civically engaged is important to cultivating…
JACKSON, Tenn. – The Women in Business of Jackson met Thursday to learn safety tips. Jackson Police Department Officer Taylor Gibbons was the guest speaker. “We speak on women's self…
JACKSON, Tenn. – Small businesses are starting to use technology more and more as it evolves. Technology is starting to show up in just about every aspect of our lives. Shopping…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Tickets are now on sale for "The Play That Goes Wrong." The Jackson Theatre Guild present this fall production September 28 through October 1 at the Ned in downtown Jackson. The Guild says: "From Mischief, Broadway masters…
From Discovery Park of America: (Union City, Tennessee, September 14, 2023) — A Fundraiser for Discovery Park of America’s Kirkland Scholarship Fund will be held at the Union City, Tennessee home of the late Robert and Jenny Kirkland on Thursday, Nov. 2, 2023,…
From the FBI Memphis Field Office: The FBI Memphis Field Office, which covers middle and west Tennessee, is reminding teachers, parents, and students that the FBI’s Safe Online Surfing (SOS) Internet Challenge is open for the 2023-24 school year at sos.fbi.gov. This free,…
WHITEVILLE, Tenn. -- Officials at Whiteville Correctional Facility are responding to a number of recent concerns surrounding the facility. Earlier this year, several media outlets reported an incident involving inmates "restraining" an officer, which initiated lockdown procedures. Following that incident,…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A Goodlettsville man has been sentenced to prison following an April 2021 crime in Jackson. According to a press release from District Attorney General Jody Pickens' Office, David Patrick Lauderdale was sentenced by Judge Kyle Atkins on…
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Thursday morning, Tipsters alerted us to a minor wreck involving a school bus in Madison County. According to witnesses, the incident occurred on Horton Road. Photos provided by a Tipster show a red truck making contact…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Tennessee Wildlife Federation continues to connect residents with the outdoors through hands-on hunting and fishing workshops. 13 workshops are scheduled across the state for the remainder of 2023, with four located here in West Tennessee. Ideal for…
JACKSON, Tenn. – The City of Jackson will celebrate National Night Out on October 3 of this year. National Night out is typically celebrated on the first Tuesday of October. This…
JACKSON, Tenn.-- While out driving around West Tennessee Wednesday you may have spotted people holding signs urging suicide prevention. The organization behind the signs was the Tennessee Suicide Prevention Network and…
JACKSON, Tenn. – Fine arts education is important and necessary for the development of children over time. This week in September marks Arts in Education Week, which is a great opportunity…
JACKSON, Tenn. – Jackson is now the second city in Tennessee to install a Safe Haven Baby Box. The Baby Box, described by the founder Monica Kelsey as a “last resort”…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local organization is preparing to celebrate the Hub City's LGBTQ+ community. The 4th annual Jackson TN Pride event returns with two separate events on Saturday, September 16.…
From the University of Memphis Lambuth: JACKSON, Tenn.— The University of Memphis Lambuth M. D. Anderson Planetarium recently announced its schedule of shows for October: Tuesday, Oct. 3, 5:30 p.m. – “Hubble Vision” Friday, Oct. 6, 1:30 p.m. – “Hubble Vision”…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The University of Tennessee Gardens in Jackson has announced the dates for this year's Fall in the Garden plant sale. The news release says the plant sale and lecture series will be on October 5 from 9…
From the Office of Tennessee Attorney General: Nashville – The Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance (TDCI) and the Tennessee Attorney General’s Office are warning consumers about a scam business that utilizes a forged signature of TDCI Commissioner Carter Lawrence. As…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The 168th annual West Tennessee State Fair has returned to the Hub City. Located at Jackson Fairgrounds Park, friends and family can enjoy fun rides and great food. …
JACKSON, Tenn. – Local school leaders met to discuss some important issues related to the school district. The Education Vision Committee with the Jackson-Madison County School District met Tuesday…
MEMPHIS, Tenn. – The five former Memphis police officers charged with the murder of Tyre Nichols now face federal charges. A federal grand jury returned an indictment Tuesday for four counts charging the five former Memphis police officers with excessive…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Conversations around hospice care have opened for many Americans after former President Jimmy Carter entered hospice earlier this year. Now, Gentiva Hospice in Jackson is aiming to educate the…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The West Tennessee State Fair has officially begun and one vendor has been present for quite a few decades. The smell of chicken was taking over the…
JACKSON, Tenn. – The Army AS4, an interactive adventure semi, is giving students at area high schools an experience September 12-14 and 19th. The Army AS10, the eSports gaming experience, will…
TIPTONVILLE, Tenn. – An Illinois fugitive has been captured in West Tennessee. According to the US Marshals Service, Eric Hardy, 32, of Decatur, IL, was found on Wynn Street in Tiptonville. The news release says that Hardy was wanted for…
From Jackson State Community College: JACKSON, TENN. – Jackson State Community College’s (JSCC) completion coordinator for the Advanced Manufacturing Technician (AMT) Co-op, Catherine Roberts, was recently inducted into the Federation for Advanced Manufacturing Education (FAME) Technical Advisory Council. The FAME…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Hub City will soon welcome new businesses to its center for micro-retail. On Saturday, September 30, a grand opening will be held at theLOCAL for new tenants: Burn Your Truth and Grinning Soul Crochet. Described as…
JACKSON, Tenn. – September is "Hunger Action Month" and students in the Hub City have decided to do their part to help. This is 12th year of this tradition that…
CROCKETT COUNTY, Tenn. – First responders in a local county came together to commemorate those who gave their all to save others. The Crockett County Chamber held a "Sea…
JACKSON, Tenn. – A former NFL player visited the Hub City to fundraise for a good cause. The Jackson-Madison County African American Chamber of Commerce is having its 12th annual…
JACKSON, Tenn. – First responders competed with each other during the 10th Battle of the Badges on Monday. The battle at the Carl Perkins Civic Center saw seven different emergency…
JACKSON, Tenn. – The Bolivar Fire Department hosted a 9/11 breakfast, memorial processional, and program Monday morning. First responders, local law enforcement, firefighters, military, and EMS personnel were all invited. A…
BROWNSVILLE, Tenn. -- The annual Tina Turner Heritage Days celebration is taking place from September 22 to September 24. It's the 11th year of this free event which boasts three days…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- September is a month that encourages voters and potential voters to get out and get informed. Tennessee's Secretary of State, Tre Hargett, visited with many leaders in the…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A free event on Christianity and racism is being held at Union University. According to a news release, George Yancey, professor in the sociology department and the Institute for Studies of Religion at Baylor University, will speak…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The third annual Clark Shaw Memorial Prayer Walk is being held later this month. According to a news release, this year's walk, which bears the name of Clark Shaw, who died in November 2020 from COVID-19, continues…
