Author: WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News Staff

4 arrests made in Carroll County drug investigation

CARROLL COUNTY, Tenn. -- A joint investigation and a search of two homes led to four arrests. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation says that multiple agencies have been investigating drug activity since January in drug-free zones in both McKenzie…

New shoe store steps into Jackson

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A new shoe store is stepping into the Hub City. Remix Shoe Store will be opening its doors this weekend in Old Hickory Mall. This is the…

15 Tennessee communities getting grants for dog parks

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. -- Fifteen Tennessee communities have a reason to wag their tails. Above - Rover's Ridge the Dog Park in White House, Tennessee opened in April 2021. The 2018 Tennessee Dog Park Dash grant winners…

San Diego Comic Con Round Up: Day One

After two years of waiting, San Diego Comic Con is back, and there are many panels happening this weekend with, hopefully, a lot of announcements coming our way. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Bvn3uCjNaM We’re on day one of Comic Con, and I’m going to…

Winners of 2022 Jackson Idol revealed by city

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The winners of this year's Jackson Idol have been revealed. The City of Jackson says that this year's winners are: Terry Franklin, Paris Springfield, Journi Malone, and Londyn Copeland representing T.R White Sportsplex with a dance…

Local farmers work to provide as drought affects supply

MEDON, Tenn. -- Jared Farms, located on Highway 18 in Medon, has been in business for 17 years, providing local produce to the community. "We try to use some local farmers and we grow some ourselves, we do business with…

Active shooter training held in West Tennessee

BENTON COUNTY, Tenn. -- One community is preparing for the worst case scenario. Thursday, the Dickson Police Department was in Benton County to help local first responders prepare for what…

Singer-Songwriter Night to return to Discovery Park

UNION CITY, Tenn. -- Several musicians will be taking the stage in September at Discovery Park. The park says that it will be hosting its Singer-Songwriter Night, which will feature Phillip Coleman, Rory Feek, Scotty Emerick, and Annie Moser. The…

McDonald’s to celebrate 731 Day

JACKSON, Tenn. -- McDonald's says it is going to be joining in on 731 Day celebrations. The fast-food chain says those in the 731 area code will be able to get a free chicken sandwich through their app. McDonald's asks…

Solid Waste Convenience Center to close intermittently on Friday

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local solid waste center will see intermittent closures on Friday. The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department says that the Madison County Solid Waste Convenience Center at 95 Passmore Lane will close randomly due to driveway repairs.…

Southeastern states launch Operation Southern Slow Down

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Tennessee is one of five southeastern states participating in Operation Southern Slow Down. The operation is to raise awareness of the dangers of speeding, reckless and aggressive driving.…

Bicentennial Celebration taking applications for August parade

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Bicentennial is celebrating its grand finale weekend Aug. 12 and Aug. 13. The weekend will feature a choir performance, parade, time capsule burial, plus a free community concert featuring LOLO, the Commodores and a…

Officials warn of fentanyl laced bills

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A law enforcement official shared how the wrong dollar could potentially be life threatening. "If someone had a rolled up bill that they'd been snorting fentanyl through in their…

UT Martin program to help West Tennessee businesses

MARTIN, Tenn -- West Tennessee businesses can get outside consulting from a local university. The University of Tennessee at Martin says that its Master of Business Administration program is working with others in and out of UT Martin to provide…

Nope makes red carpet premiere in Hollywood

On July 18th, Universal Pictures' Nope made its red carpet premiere at the TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood, California. Many of the cast and crew were in attendance such as Steven Yeun, Daniel Kaluuya, Jordan Peele, Keke Palmer, and Brandon…

Portion of Christmasville Road to temporarily close for work

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Madison County Highway Department says part of Christmasville is being temporarily closed next week.   Superintendent Bart Walls says Christmasville will be closed from Morisch Road to Ashport Road in order to replace a cross drain.…

UT Martin department receives award

MARTIN, Tenn. -- A department at the University of Tennessee at Martin received an award. PHOTO ID: Pictured (l, r) at the Tennessee Association of Agricultural Educators’ annual conference are Dr. William Bird, associate professor of…

What would you do if you hit the Mega Millions jackpot?

JACKSON, Tenn.--- The Mega Millions gives people the opportunity to win a multi-million dollar jackpot... The estimated jackpot for the Tennessee Mega Millions drawing Tuesday evening was $555,000,000. It only costs…

New ice cream shop opens in Henderson County

LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- A new ice cream shop called Zandora's held their grand opening on Tuesday in Lexington. The family-owned shop has sweet treats ranging from waffle cones to homemade shakes.…

COVID-19 cases rising due to contagious subvariant

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Health officials are continuing to to see a gradual rise of COVID-19 cases, and the cause is a highly contagious subvariant of omicron. Mallory Cooke, with the Jackson-Madison County…

Deer killed in Dyer County confirmed to have had CWD

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- A deer killed in November has been confirmed to have chronic wasting disease. The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency says the over four-year-old buck was found north of Dyersburg in November, and a taxidermist recently submitted a sample…

TBI releases 2021 “Crime in Tennessee” report

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has released data on the state's crime in 2021. The bureau's most recent "Crime in Tennessee" publication showed that serious crime reports had decreased, that juveniles made up over 7% of arrests,…

Events the week of July 18, 2022 in West Tennessee

Don’t miss any of the fun in West Tennessee this week! Thursday, July 21 Bobcat Band Exhibition Night (Selmer) Shark Cage Competition (Humboldt) Friday, July 22 Movies in the Park (Jackson) Shiloh Blood Drive (Shiloh) Backpack Giveaway (Savannah) Totally Tubular…

New celebration coming to Savannah in September

SAVANNAH, Tenn. -- A new celebration is coming to Savannah this September. According to a news release, the first ever Catfish Derby Benefit Concert will be held in the downtown area. This one-day event will have food, live music, and…

Fuel prices across Tennessee show steady decline

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Average gasoline prices in Tennessee have fallen 17.2 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging at $4.09 per gallon Monday. According to GasBuddy's survey of gas stations in Tennessee, prices across the state are 50 cents…

Residents react to ICARE announcement

JACKSON, Tenn.--  “It's just very heartbreaking to hear about the families that's involved and the community. So it's like another statistic has been added,” said one Jackson resident. Due to recent…

One business celebrates ‘Christmas in July’

JACKSON, Tenn. --Do you hear the sleigh bells ringing? Me either, but one businesses is bringing the holiday season to summertime. Although the weather doesn't really reflect the holiday season, one company is having Christmas in July. Goodwill Industries…

Pop up shop offers more than just great deals

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Unconventional Pop up Shop held in the Downtown Summer Market. There was live music and a variety of vendors. Julian Stone, Hunter Cross, and Michael Holstein were three of the…

Local museum hosts first cultural event

HUMBOLDT, Tenn. --One group is hosting the first African American Festival in a local city. The festival was held at the Stigall Museum in Humboldt. The museum was once a black only…

Pet of the Week: Charlee

This week's Pet of the Week from Hero West Rescue is Charlee! Meet Charlee! She is a small lady (weighing just under 30 lbs) but she has the biggest goofiest personality.…