JACKSON, Tenn. -- The results are in, with Scott Conger winning Tuesday's mayoral runoff election, according to final unofficial results. The Madison County Election Commission reports that Ray Condray secured 41.8 percent of the vote, while incumbent Mayor Scott Conger…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Tuesday, June 13, Jackson residents headed to the polls to vote, yet again, on who should be mayor. Last month, incumbent Mayor Scott Conger and mayoral candidate Ray Condray entered into the runoff after neither secured enough…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- United Way of West Tennessee has received a special recognition. A press release states the nonprofit organization has been named a 2023 Best Place for Working Parents.…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Two Jackson residents have been sentenced after being found guilty of being involved in a bank fraud scheme. A press release from the U.S. Department of Justice states 43-year-old Jennifer Azbill-Hall and 61-year-old Benjamin Vargason were indicted…
MARTIN, Tenn. -- A West Tennessee instructor had her very own documentary presented in Nashville. The University of Tennessee at Martin says that Henri Giles's documentary “Waiting…
GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- "Happy Days," a 1950s musical, is coming to Gibson County. Local teens at the Nite Lite Theatre will be singing and dancing their performance of the musical at the Milan Middle School auditorium on: Friday, June…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson City Council met Tuesday morning, and for some members, it was their final meeting. There were only two items on the agenda. The first one…
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A new business is coming to the area. 6K is opening a manufacturing company in Madison County on James Lawrence Road, near the McKellar-Sipes Regional Airport. 6K specializes…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The nine finalists for this year's Teacher of the Year in Tennessee have been announced. According to the Tennessee Department of Education, the finalists for 2023-24 are: The TDOE says that the finalists will each represent the…
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- Tyson is donating protein to local high school students. Tyson says that their Humboldt facility is donating the protein to support student-athletes from Peabody High School football team. “We’re so grateful for our continued partnership with Peabody…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Department of Education says there are four finalists for the Presidential Awards for Excellence in Math and Science Teaching. The TDOE says the three are: Emily McDonald, Mathematics, Red Bank High School, Hamilton County Schools…
UPDATE: (6/14/23) Wanted man captured, charged in death of Benton County woman EARLIER STORY: BENTON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is requesting the public's help in locating a wanted man. Courtesy: Tennessee Bureau…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson City mayoral race will come to a close at the polls Tuesday after the general election resulted in a runoff. In the general election, candidates must secure 50% of the votes plus one vote to win.…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County School System Board of Education held their monthly work session Monday evening. The meeting included an update on the Pope School Project. The building design date was moved back two weeks at the request…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A budget committee meeting was held in the Hub City, with a hot topic still being discussed. The Madison County Budget Committee met on Monday to finish up the…
UPDATE (6/16/23): Old County Store owner Brooks Shaw has shared an update regarding Sunday's shooting incident near Casey Jones Lane. According to Shaw, a review of video footage shows that "no one came from the woods behind Comfort Suites waving…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency has released the total harvest for this year's spring wild turkey hunting season. The TWRA says the total harvest is 31,802, which they say is a six percent increase from 2022 and…
JACKSON, Tenn. — The University of Memphis Lambuth M. D. Anderson Planetarium in Jackson, Tennessee, has announced its schedule of shows for July: Tuesday, July 11, 5:30 p.m. – “Capcom GO!” Friday, July 14, 1:30 p.m. – “Capcom GO!” Friday,…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Ned's Teen Theatre is presenting "Footloose: The Musical" this week! From June 15-17, the community will have four opportunities to catch the show, which revolves around the story of "a big-city teenager who moves to a…
UPDATE: (6/13/23) The Humboldt Police Department confirms Isaach Jones has been located. HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- The Humboldt Police Department is seeking assistance in locating a missing man. On Monday, June 12, Humboldt…
UNION CITY, Tenn. -- A local musician who died earlier this year will be honored at an upcoming event. Courtesy: Discovery Park of America (Photo Caption: Steve Short performing in Discovery Park's Dinosaur Hall in December…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The runoff for the City of Jackson's mayoral election will take place on Tuesday, June 13. …
JACKSON, Tenn. ---A commemoration was held in the Hub city to honor women veterans. The Jackson-Madison Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution held a Women’s Veterans Day Commemoration on Sunday. Jackie…
SHILOH, Tenn.---Cannon fire once again echoed through the hills and valleys of Shiloh. On Saturday and Sunday, multiple cannon firing demonstrations were held at Shiloh National Military Park. The demonstrations featured…
JACKSON, Tenn. ---Tennis players in Jackson pick up their rackets to raise money for those in need. The Ayers Children's Medical Center hosted a tennis tournament called the West Tennessee Invitational…
UPDATE (6/12/23): What we know on the shooting at Casey Jones Lane JACKSON, Tenn.---Possible shooting prompts police presence to Old Country Store parking lot. We begin with a developing…
JACKSON, Tenn. ---The City of Jackson Fire Department is mourning one of its own today. The department took to social media Sunday morning to announce the passing of long-time member, Larry Triplett, Jr. Triplett passed away overnight Saturday after a…
McNairy Co., Tenn.-- An overnight shooting in McNairy Co. prompts investigation. According to a news release from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, special agents are investigating an officer-involved shooting that happened overnight…
JACKSON, Tenn. ---A convention was held in the Hub City. On Saturday, the Tennessee Constable Association held their state convention at the DoubleTree Hotel in Jackson. A large number of constables throughout…
SELMER, Tenn.--- An annual fun filled music event returns to McNairy county. The 14th annual Rockabilly Highway Revival was held on Saturday in downtown Selmer. The festival offered plenty of great music,…
JACKSON, Tenn.---In preparation of Flag Day, an organization plants over a hundred flags in the Hub city to honor veterans. The Daughters of the American Revolution are planting 176 flags at…
JACKSON, Tenn., ---A fishing rodeo happens in the Hub City. The City of Jackson Recreation and Parks Department and Madison County Parks and Recreation Office partnered together to host a fishing rodeo…
LEXINGTON, Tenn.---A local law enforcement department is engaging with the community through fishing. The Henderson County Sheriff's Department held a fishing rodeo Saturday. The "Cops and Bobbers" event allowed families to…
SUMNER CO., Tenn.--- TBI investigation leads to arrest of food bank employee. According to a TBI news release, a special investigation between TBI agents, Sumner County Sheriff’s Office, and Gallatin Police Department resulted in the arrest of a man accused…
BENTON CO., Tenn. — Death in Holladay under investigation. According to a news release, Benton County Sheriff’s Department and TBI are investigating a death that occurred in Holladay, Tennessee. Deputies were contacted with a request for a welfare check at…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PHdyDlt7rFQ Hello everyone, we have a special video for you. Today, WBBJ 7's Entertainment Correspondent Eli McCaig was able to interview the on-set actor for Groot in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3's Austin Freeman. They spoke about about Austin…
This week's Pet of the Week from Hero West Rescue is Lillie! Lillie is an adult Cattle Dog Mix, and a sweet, quiet lady of leisure, who has earned the nickname…
Good morning West Tennessee! Rain and storms will return to the region this afternoon with chances lasting all throughout the week. Here's a look at temperatures for the next 24 hours. Thursday, June 1st was the start of Meteorological summer.…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The 2023 Summer Concert Series continued with LOLO Friday night! The second in this year's series saw her perform, with many in the community grabbing their…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- One organization held a big ceremony Friday to recognize the hard work of their members. The Tennessee Federation of Colored Women's and Youth Clubs Inc. held their 115th…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- In a little over a week, 51 contestants will walk the runways to claim the title of Miss Volunteer America. The Founder of Miss Volunteer America Pageant,…
GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- West Tennesseans came together to celebrate sports history. The 26th Gibson County Sports Hall of Fame Ceremony was held Friday night at Milan High School. This ceremony celebrates individuals from Gibson County schools that have excelled in…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Another local business was given the chance to announce their business near and far. The City of Jackson, Boren and Boyd, the Bank of Jackson, and WBBJ-TV…
CHESTER COUNTY, Tenn. -- A local county hosted an annual golf tournament. Chester County's Chamber of Commerce hosted their 9th annual Chamber Masters at the Chickasaw Golf Course. Organizers say…
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- The Stigall Center is planning to celebrate Juneteenth with a huge festival. This year's African American Heritage & Music Festival is set to take place in Viking Park, giving attendees the chance to check out more than…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Six men accused of seeking illicit sex from minors in the Jackson area have been arrested as part of an undercover operation. According to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, multiple agencies joined to conduct "Operation Summer…
UPDATE: CORINTH, Miss.---Stolen wrecker found in Mississippi. According to Robby Parker of Bob Parker's Service Center, the wrecker stolen from his shop early Friday morning was found. The wrecker was recovered…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Three Jackson-Madison County students have received the Judy Renshaw Leadership Jackson Alumni Association Scholarship. Katie Alexander from Jackson Christian School, Zane Harrison from Augustine School, and Isabela Nolasco from Liberty Technology Magnet High School were all honored…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- TheLOCAL in downtown Jackson has welcomed two new businesses to their circle of small businesses. Sprinkle Me Sugar welcomes customers to experience a French treat. "I want someone to come in here and I want to make…
SELMER, Tenn. -- One community is revving up for the return of an annual festival. The 14th Annual Rockabilly Highway Revival Festival will take place on Saturday, June 10 in downtown Selmer. The festival is a yearly event held on…
