MARTIN, Tenn. -- The University of Tennessee at Martin Office of Outreach has four open sessions for those wanting to take the ACT this summer. UT Martin says the open ACT sessions at the UT Martin campus are: Monday, July…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- As the City of Jackson, Boren and Boyd, The Bank of Jackson, and WBBJ continue to team up and host a friendly local small business competition this month, we have…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is reporting a reduction in sexual assault test times. The TBI says that the crime lab is returning test results to local law enforcement in 22.7 weeks on average, or just under…
The Ontario Provinial Police held a media conference Wednesday to discuss Jewell 'Lalla' Langford, who was for the last few decades known only has the “Nation River Lady." Her body was discovered near the Highway 417 bridge near the Town…
From the latest seasons of Call of Duty: Warzone and Fortnite, all the way back to Pokémon Snap for the Nintendo 64, there are plenty of video games to play and enjoy with friends. Or people that you can't mute…
ALAMO, Tenn. -- The Town of Alamo has issued a boil water notice. Alamo says that they have experienced a line break that has led to a loss of water pressure. You should boil any water for three minutes,…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- An award-winning comedian is making a stop in the Hub City! Alabama native Mickey Bell is bringing his comedy act to the Carl Perkins Civic Center on Wednesday,…
HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A speed limit change has been implemented on a heavily-traveled local highway. Henderson County Mayor Robbie McCready issued an announcement that reads in part: Please be advised that a change of speed limit has been implemented…
BROWNSVILLE, Tenn. -- The Brownsville Police Department is investigating the burglary of a local business. According to police, around 2:12 a.m. on Sunday, July 2, six individuals arrived in two separate vehicles…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson City Council meeting was packed with attendees as the newly elected council members took their oath of office Thursday morning. Mayor Scott Conger says it is…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A popular Christian recording artist will join an annual event for a local university. CeCe Winans will headline Union University's 25th Annual Scholarship Banquet. This year's event will take place on October 24 at the Carl Perkins…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News spoke with representatives from the Better Business Bureau about three scams that are increasing in popularity and that you need to be aware of. The…
BOLIVAR, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is currently investigating two separate incidents that occurred on July 4th in Bolivar. The first incident was a shooting that occurred in the early…
LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- An officer-involved shooting in Henderson County leaves one dead. Around 4:15 p.m. on Tuesday, July 4, two Henderson County Sheriff's deputies reported to a house in the 100 block…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A new festival is set to debut in downtown Jackson next month. The first annual Hub City Film Festival will take place at The Ned R. McWherter West Tennessee Cultural Arts Center on August 5 & 6.…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Visit Jackson TN invites the Hub City community to a release event later this month. From 4-5 p.m. on Wednesday, July 12, Jackson's new Official Visitor's Guide will be unveiled at The Tennessee Legends of Music Museum…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- An upcoming event will bring a variety of local celebrities together for a good cause. The 12th annual Celebrity Gold Classic, sponsored by the Jackson Madison County African American Chamber of Commerce, will be held on Tuesday,…
CAMDEN, Tenn. -- The Curiosities Market is returning to Camden on Saturday, July 29. Described as a monthly market of small businesses that carries all things odd and eclectic, the first event was held this past May. The July 29…
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Americans across the nation came out in droves to celebrate freedom on July 4th, commemorating the historic Declaration of Independence. In line with the festivities, the Madison County…
UPDATE (7/5/23): Lexington man dead, deputy injured after officer-involved shooting LEXINGTON, Tenn. — An officer-involved shooting is under investigation in Henderson County. According to both the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and…
LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- A boat parade and festival captivated Henderson County. In a remarkable display of community spirit and patriotism, the Festival of the Lakes event and the first-ever boat…
DYER, Tenn. -- One town celebrated not only the 4th of July, but also held an annual parade. Dyer celebrated its 39th Dyer Station Celebration Tuesday morning. Organizers say this year…
KENTON, Tenn. -- The White Squirrel Parade was held in Kenton on Tuesday. The parade is part of a week-long celebration being held in the town, which has already included…
MARTIN, Tenn. -- Fifty years of Martin history has been unearthed. At the City of Martin's Centennial Celebration 50 years ago, a time capsule was buried at the CE Weldon…
UPDATE: The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation confirmed that they are also investigating a separate death that occurred in the 100 block of Oak Street. The TBI says one person was confirmed…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Several events across West Tennessee will be held on July 4th to celebrate Independence Day. With possible storms in the forecast, it is important to have a backup plan. At the White Squirrel Festival, the fireworks display…
KENTON, Tenn. -- As part of the 2023 White Squirrel Festival in Kenton, a program was held to honor all first responders, military veterans and families. The event was held at the Kenton City Gym and the program included several…
DYER, Tenn. -- A celebration was held to honor a very special person. A Grand Marshal Reception was held as part of the Dyer Station Celebration to honor Grand Marshal Sandy Moss. Moss said she is excited and grateful…
HAYWOOD COUNTY, Tenn. -- A ceremony was held at the Haywood County Courthouse in Brownsville on Monday. The celebration was held for first responders and veterans who risk their lives on a daily basis, for those who have risked their…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A new drive-thru spot is coming to Jackson later this year. The Old Country Store announced that they are going through with plans to install a drive-thru on the northside of their current building. “We’ve been discussing…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Doing some last minute firework shopping for the Independence Day holiday? Deco Fireworks, in Lexington is open from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. during weekdays and is located near at 4100 US-412 in Lexington. They are…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- June marked PTSD Awareness Month. With July 4th bringing in explosive celebrations, we share what to remember and what to keep in mind. PTSD, or Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, develops in some people who have experienced a shocking,…
UPDATE: The Henry County Sheriff's Office says Teyana Smith has been located safe and returned home. EARLIER STORY: HENRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- Authorities in Henry County are attempting to locate a missing teen. Courtesy: Henry County…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Gov. Bill Lee has launched a new council called the "Tri-Stars and Stripes." "Tri-Stars and Stripes: The Governor’s Council for Service Members, Veterans and Their Families" is aimed at supporting former service members, the state says. “As…
SAVANNAH, Tenn. -- The Savannah Police Department's monthly crime report has been released. In May, Savannah Police shared that new statistical software was recently acquired that allows them to generate data in…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Preparations are underway for an annual city-wide celebration that returns this month. Named for West Tennessee’s area code, "#731Day" takes place each year in Jackson on July 31. The…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- You can "tumble out of bed" and stumble to downtown Jackson for an exciting performance later this month. The Jackson Theatre Guild will present "9 to 5: The Musical" at The Ned from July 20-23. With music…
CAMDEN, Tenn.---Build a boat derby held at Kentucky Lake. Birdsong Marina held their Build a Boat Derby on the Kentucky Lake on Sunday. Courtesy of FB: Birdsong…
PINSON, Tenn.---One local state park is holding multiple events for the Fourth of July. Pinson Mounds State Park will be hosting about 15 programs this week. Visitors to the park can enjoy…
SHILOH, Tenn.---Once again, cannon fire could be heard echoing through the Shiloh National Military Park. In honor of July 4th, the Shiloh National Military Park held Civil War cannon firing demonstrations yesterday and…
GALLATIN, Tenn.---According to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, agents are currently investigating circumstances that lead up to an officer-involved shooting Saturday, involving officers with Gallatin Police Department. A preliminary investigation indicates that two Gallatin Police Officers approached a suspicious vehicle…
JACKSON, Tenn.---Tipster's call leads us to incident on North Parkway. We received a call from a tipster Saturday evening of several Jackson Police in an area on North…
JACKSON, Tenn.---A WBBJ-7 Eyewitness News' viewer sent us a great story about a couple of local heroes. According to the viewer, around 7 pm Saturday evening storms barreled through the area of Browns Creek Road in North Jackson leaving trees…
JACKSON, Tenn.--- A local church held a summer party. We tell you how the party got started. A summer block party was held here in the Hub city and was hosted…
LEXINGTON, Tenn.---Yard sale shoppers find their happy place! For all the shoppers out there, a huge yard sale was held today in Henderson county. The yard sale was…
Severe thunderstorms cause some damage in West TN. The first round of storms that occurred in West Tennessee earlier today left some damage in some local counties. So far, we've received pictures from viewers displaying downed trees, hail and…
JACKSON, Tenn.---Mobile service outage for area Verizon customers. Verizon customers all across West TN and the Mid-South are experiencing mobile phone service outages. According to a viewer who forwarded us an alert message from Verizon, the outage is due to…
This week's Pet of the Week from Hero West Rescue is Rex!! Rex is a dream and has everyone in the rescue wrapped around his paw! He is a sweet guy…
SAVANNAH, Tenn. -- The 45th annual Savannah Bluegrass Festival kicked off along the Tennessee River at Wayne Jerrolds Park in Savannah Friday evening. The night's lineup featured an open mic session…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Mayor Scott Conger was sworn-in for his second term Friday. Friends, family members, and constituents observed as Conger addressed his plans and priorities. Conger emphasized the importance of…
