UPDATE: The Jackson Police Department says that Joseph Parker Jr. was located safety by Arkansas State Troopers. EARLIER STORY: JACKSON, Tenn. -- A Silver Alert has been issued by the Jackson Police Department. The department is asking for the public's…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A meet-and-greet was held to connect supporters and those competing in the Miss Volunteer of America in Jackson. The event, held Sunday at Hub City…
A tornado watch is still in effect until 1 AM Monday. Please stay weather aware tonight. Storms should clear on out by midnight. Here are a few tips to protect you in case of any possible tornadoes. TONIGHT: Showers and…
UPDATE: (6/20/23) Lauderdale County Sheriff Brian Kelley released additional information Tuesday morning regarding the death of La'Rico Farmer. Sheriff Kelley says prior to Farmer's apparent suicide on Sunday, Farmer "brutally assaulted" Deputy Jereka Maclin, the mother of Farmer's child. Sheriff…
JACKSON, Tenn.--- An opening ceremony is held for the Miss Volunteer America pageant. The Miss Volunteer America pageant is back again in the Hub city. An opening ceremony was held on Sunday before the actual pageant begins. National Contestant…
JACKSON, Tenn.---Kids from all over the southeast U.S. come together to enjoy America's past time. Today, marked the last day of the June Thunder Baseball Tournament here in the Hub City. The tournament took place at the West Tennessee Sportsplex.…
JACKSON, Tenn. — Information is being sought after a theft in east Jackson Sunday morning. Around 7 a.m., a man riding a bike can be seen on surveillance camera in the victim’s backyard on Phillips Street. The victim reports…
JACKSON, Tenn.---A Juneteenth event is held in the Hub City. We have details on this Freedom Day Celebration. The Society of African American Cultural Awareness held the 34th Annual Freedom Day Celebration…
TRENTON, Tenn.---A city in Gibson county celebrates Juneteenth. On Saturday, Juneteenth was celebrated in Trenton. There were many games, food trucks, and many other activities for families to enjoy. It was…
JACKSON, Tenn.---One organization is raising money to support children of veterans who have lost their parents to suicide. The Combat for Compassion Specialist John D. McCasland Memorial Dice Run was held today…
This week's Pet of the Week from Hero West Rescue is Carter! Do you want someone in your life that thinks you hung the moon and stars... maybe that you're just…
TRENTON, Tenn. -- Juneteenth, celebrated on June 19, is the celebration of the emancipation of enslaved African Americans in the United States. The City of Trenton held their first ever Juneteenth Youth…
UNION CITY, Tenn. -- Discovery Park of America honored late musician Steve Short at their "Rhythm on the Rails" event. Keith Brown, Danny Anderson, Martin Big Band, and Valli Kelly…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Hub City continued to rock on with the summer music series. The free concerts are held in downtown Jackson at the Amp from the month of May…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The United Way of West Tennessee has been named the 2023 Best Place for Working Parents. The Best Place for Working Parents is a growing national network of business…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Kids got a cool, new and fun way to learn about science at the Jackson-Madison County Public Library. Friday, Mr. Bond's Science Guys put on a show for kids while also letting them get hands-on in…
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A Madison County bridge is being repaired next week, causing a part of Christmasville Road to be temporarily closed. According to the Madison County Highway Department, the bridge over Duffy's Creek, north of the Friendship…
TIPTONVILLE, Tenn. -- A West Tennessee prison has been appointed a new warden. The Tennessee Department of Correction says that Brandon Watwood will begin his new role of overseeing the Northwest Correction Complex on June 18. The TDOC says that…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The City of Jackson will be hosting its fifth Community Clean-up Day soon. This event, hosted by the the City of Jackson Health and Sanitation Department, will allow residents to drop off items such as tires, mattresses,…
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HUNTINGDON, Tenn. -- A Carroll County man has been arrested and charged in a homicide. According to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, on Thursday night, agents joined an investigation into a homicide in Huntingdon. The TBI says an initial investigation…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A big weekend is coming up, with so many events celebrating, earning money for charitable causes, or providing places for the entire family to come out and spend time together. The first events on our weekend roadmap…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County School District held a board meeting on Thursday. Two topics of note were Superintendent Dr. Marlon King's contract renewal and a revision to the Fiscal Year…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- There was a crash with injuries in south Jackson Thursday night. Around 9 p.m., we received a tip that a crash had occurred along South Highland Avenue. Our crew arrived to find broken glass and a…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Volunteers and businesses came together to celebrate the hard work for one organization. Leaders Credit Union hosted the 2023 Friends of Heart Summer Social. Attendees enjoyed food…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Inmates at a local jail celebrated a special accomplishment. Madison County Sheriff Julian Wiser and the Madison County Jail announced the successful completion of a pilot program aimed…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A community event is being held at Conger Park on Saturday. The event is being held by Kingdom Support Solutions Ministries, and it will offer guests the chance to get free food and participate in gift giveaways.…
MCNAIRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- Jesus Cares of McNairy County is inviting everyone out for lunch and a sweet treat! On Facebook, the nonprofit says that Circle T Grillin' will be cooking burgers and making taco salads while they also…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Fire Department has nine openings. The department says the openings are for the Single Role Non-Transport Paramedics, who are responsible for providing Advanced Life Saving emergency medical care. The department says that they will…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Pets Rock! Fest is set to be held at the Jackson Fairgrounds once again! This family-friendly festival was first held last year, giving the pets of the community the chance to get their very own treats, snacks…
LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- A local mayor is urging caution as a road project nears completion. Construction has been underway for a new bypass in Lexington, connecting Highway 412 west of the city,…
MCLEMORESVILLE, Tenn. -- The first ever Dixie Car Show is set to be held in McLemoresville in July. It will be July 1 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. with a $20 entry free. Food is being provided by the…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Rockabillys invite the community to an extra-special game later this month. On Monday, June 26, the "Battle of the Billys" will take place at the stadium beginning at 7 p.m. The Rockabillys will face off…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- According to a news release, Tennessee's unemployment rate is holding steady at 3.3%. The Department of Labor and Workforce Development says that the unemployment rate is the same from April, but it is also just 0.1 of…
HENDERSON, Tenn. -- Kids are getting a community-friendly opportunity. This is the first year for the Environmental Camp at the West TN Regional Recycling Hub in Henderson, but the kids and workers…
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- A local boys and girls club is receiving a grant. The St. Thomas the Apostle Episcopal Church in Humboldt received a $5,000 grant from the Hal and Beth Meredith…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Summer road trips can be the best times of the summer. However, it is so important to make sure your car is ready to go on a long…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- June marks Cataract Awareness Month, and medical professionals are highlighting the benefits of what they say can be a life-changing procedure. Dr. Neda Shamie, a cataract, LASIK and corneal…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Greater Jackson Chamber is honoring a local business. Woodstock Bakery & Co. has been chosen as the Small Business of the Month for June 2023. A press release…
HENDERSON, Tenn. -- A local college is celebrating its alumni. Freed-Hardeman University is hosting their Golden Year Reunion. This is a celebration for alumni who are celebrating their 50th anniversary of graduation…
UNION CITY, Tenn. -- A family forced to flee Ukraine due to Russia's invasion was welcomed with open arms in West Tennessee. Union City Schools says that the Kostanian family left their home country for the US, with three…
HURON, Tenn. -- The community is invited to a local farm this month to enjoy a unique festival. Sunset Valley Farms is hosting the Sweet Corn and Sunflower Fest on June 17-18…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- It is Flag Day! According to the White House, the day is a way to celebrate "the enduring strength and promise that the stars and stripes on our flag have always embodied." Flag Day is also a…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Many gathered in attendance at Liberty Park in Jackson in celebration of Flag Day and the US Army's 248th birthday. People could be seen with flags decorating their…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- There is an update on blood levels from LIFELINE Blood Services. LIFELINE said on Wednesday that the critical appeal for blood has been lifted, but adds that the need for blood remains. LIFELINE says that they need…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A celebration of our pollinators is being held next week! The University of Tennessee Gardens in Jackson will be marking Pollinator Week with "Garden Buzz." They say the family-friendly celebration have representatives from the Jackson Area Beekeepers…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- A man wanted in connection to a Benton County homicide has been captured and charged. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation says 40-year-old Robert Paschal Fletcher was arrested in…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Celebrations are planned in many West Tennessee communities as an upcoming holiday approaches. Commemorating the emancipation of African American slaves, Juneteenth officially became a federal holiday in 2021 after…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The community can enjoy a movie under the stars in the Hub City this summer, with no price of admission. The City of Jackson Recreation and Parks Department will present its outdoor "Movies in the Park" series…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Following the results of Tuesday's mayoral runoff election, WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News spoke with the candidates. The Madison County Election…
