Author: WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News Staff

Registration open for online language classes

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Needing or wanting to learn a new way to speak to others? The Tennessee Language Center can help! The Tennessee Language Center, an agency of the Institute for Public Service of the University of Tennessee, says registration…

A new facility offers hope for troubled men

Beech Bluff, Tenn.---An organization starts a new program and opens a facility to help men close the chapter on drug addiction. We have the details on how this program will be…

A local church takes its worshipping outdoors

MILAN, Tenn.---A local church took their service outside. Recently renamed Love Elevation Church in Milan held an outdoor church service today. Apostle, Anthony Ballard says that sometimes the church service has…

A local organization celebrates one of its own

JACKSON, Tenn.--- The Salvation Army is celebrating a newly promoted captain. Former Lieutenant, Mark Cancia from the Salvation Army was promoted to Captain Sunday. Cancia says the Salvation Army has…

A local business celebrates 20 years

JACKSON, Tenn.---A local antique shop is celebrating their 20th year in business. Starting June 1st, the Carriage House Antique Market and Café held a four day celebration. During this time, almost…

Hot Weather Continues, Low Rain Chances Throughout Week

Good afternoon West Tennessee! Hopefully everyone has enjoyed the sunny and hot conditions this weekend. Thursday, June 1st was the start of Meteorological summer. Above explains the difference in meteorological and astronomical summer in the graphic below. The first weekend…

Decatur Co. Sheriff’s Dept. searching for suspect

DECATUR CO., Tenn.---Local law enforcement searching for individual. Decatur County law enforcement is seeking the public's help in finding a wanted suspect. According to the Decatur County Sheriff's Department, Michael Singer, ran from local enforcement and is wanted in several…

Local community comes together for a walk event

SELMER, Tenn. —- A special walk event is held in a local city. The 1st annual Walk for Jesus was held in Selmer, TN, on Saturday at the city park. This is the first walk event of its kind…

3rd annual Miss Juneteenth returns to Jackson

JACKSON, Tenn.---A pageant is held in the Hub City. The Society for African American Cultural Awareness held their annual Miss Juneteenth pageant at The Ned here in Jackson. Chairperson of Miss Jackson…

NFL star host a special event in Milan

MILAN, Tenn.---An an NFL player hosts a special event in a local city. NFL player Avery Williamson hosted a field day on Saturday. The event was held in Milan at the…

Cruising in support of West TN rescue workers

LEXINGTON, Tenn. ---The West Tennessee Dive Rescue and Recovery Team held a fundraiser Saturday. The team hosted the Classic Cruise In at Beech Lake in Lexington. The team was paired with…

Walk event raises Alzheimer’s awareness in West TN

JACKSON, Tenn. ---One organization held a walk to spread awareness of a disease that affects many. The West Tennessee Alzheimer's Association held their 2nd annual Alzheimer's Tennessee-Jackson Walk at Liberty Park. …

Football camp brings local youth together

WHITEVILLE, Tenn.---A football camp was held in a local city. Whiteville held their football camp on Saturday hosted by former NFL running back Dexter McCluster. It took place at the…

Pet of the Week: Tucker

This week's Pet of the Week from Hero West Rescue is Tucker! Tucker is a sweet distinguished Beagle boy around 7 to 8-years-old. He enjoys snacking on the couch and like…

90’s All Weekend, Low Chance For Showers And Thunderstorms Sunday

Good morning West Tennessee! 90's are expected all weekend! Thursday was the start of Meteorological summer. Above explains the difference in meteorological and astronomical summer in the graphic below. The first weekend in June is also shaping up to be…

Baseball is back in the Hub City and so are the fans

JACKSON, Tenn.-- When the gates opened, fans began pouring in to catch the very first Jackson Rockabillys' home game with the Cape Catfish from Cape Girardeau, Missouri. One fan, Terry Moore said…

RIFA announces details of 2023 Canstruction gala

JACKSON, Tenn. -- RIFA's annual Canstruction gala will return this year with one-of-a-kind entertainment. "Canstruction 2023: An Evening with The Cleverlys," presented by Foundation Bank, will be held on Thursday, September 28. According to a press release, The Cleverlys are…

School supply sale to support local foster children

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local theatre group is aiming to support children in need. Enlightening the Dark Theatre Company, along with the cast of their upcoming "You'll Find Me There" production, will be selling school supplies on Saturday, June 3.…

Progress continues: First steel goes up at BlueOval TCAT site

STANTON, Tenn. -- Progress continues as the first steel is going up at the BlueOval City TCAT site. As part of "BlueOval Learning," introduced by Ford to help prepare individuals for jobs at BlueOval City, a state-of-the-art training center is…

Hunter Hawes named as May 2023 Hub City Hero

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Hunter Hawes, a teacher at Jackson-Central Merry Middle School, has been named as the May 2023 Hub City Hero. A Paducah, Kentucky native, Hawes made his home with his wife in Jackson after attending Union University. Hawes…

‘Live on the Lawn’ begins in Brownsville

BROWNSVILLE, Tenn. -- A local town is inviting those near and far to join them for a musical line-up. The Brownsville Arts Council kicked off their annual "Live on…

New game played in Madison County

MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A new game was played in West Tennessee in the hopes of helping children in need. The Madison County CASA organization hosted a Wedge Tournament at…

‘A Day of Hope’ to be held in August

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A Day of Hope is being held in August, and it is free to the public! The Positive Living Group announced that they will be hosting the event on August 30 at Liberty Park, and it is…

Nominations open for 2023 Jackson Awards

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Know a community member who exemplifies the qualities of a leader? Now is the time to get them recognition. The West Tennessee Healthcare Foundation says nominations for the 2023 Jackson Awards are now being accepted. You can…

June marks 2023 Pride Month: Here is what to know

JACKSON, Tenn. -- It is Pride Month once again, and we have a list of both events and resources to celebrate! Where to celebrate! The Memphis Pride Festival is happening this weekend, and Mid-South Pride is hosting a series of…

Madison Academic Mustangs become state champs

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Winning soccer games can be tough, but what is even tougher is winning soccer state championships. Madison Academic Mustangs soccer went to state, defeating teams like McKenzie and Gatlinburg Pittman. Their final test was Alcoa, one…

New nonprofit helps students serve internationally

DRESDEN, Tenn. -- A Dresden-based nonprofit says that they have crossed generational barriers. Global Citizen Adventure Corps crossed both cultures and generations with its latest travel learning experience to Costa Rica. The Dresden-based non-profit organized a…

June marks National Cancer Survivor Month

JACKSON, Tenn. -- June marks National Cancer Survivor Month. "We diagnose roughly 67,000 new patients per year. That number continues to rise over the last several years. That constitutes roughly…

Old Country Store hosting many free events in June

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Brooks Shaw's Old Country Store has a full schedule of events planned for the community this month. A press release states the first event will take place on Friday, June 2, featuring live music from 5-…

Nominations open for 2023 Leadership Jackson class

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Nominations are now open for the 2023 Leadership Jackson class. An adult leadership program through the Greater Jackson Chamber, Leadership Jackson aims to empower business professionals to gain a comprehensive understanding of the Jackson-Madison County community, as…

Veterans memorial vandalized, info sought

  GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A man is wondering why someone would want to vandalize a memorial to those who gave the ultimate sacrifice. Michael Sowell said a veterans memorial that has…

Avery Williamson Field Day to be held this weekend

MILAN, Tenn. -- An NFL linebacker from West Tennessee is giving back to his hometown with a event planned for this weekend. Former Milan High School football player and former Tennessee…

Budget negotiations continue in Madison County

MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Madison County Budget Committee met with various department heads to discuss their budgets and negotiate as the deadline for the fiscal year closes in. "Our goal here…

Local constables supporting TSA at airport

MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- You may be surprised to learn that without our local constables, we wouldn't be able to fly. Madison County Constable Marty Clements said local constables have stepped…

45% below stability threshold in West Tennessee

JACKSON, Tenn. -- United Way of West Tennessee President Matthew Marshall spoke to the Rotary Club Wednesday on the needs of those in our community. According to a report by…

City employees recognized for cleaning war memorial

ADAMSVILLE, Tenn. -- A local city recognized employees who cleaned a war memorial. The City of Adamsville says the employees went above and beyond last week when they cleaned the entire War Memorial for the Veterans Memorial Day event.…

TCAT students get to visit Lexington plant

LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- Students at Tennessee College of Applied Technology in Jackson got the chance to tour a plant in Lexington. Those in the Machine Tool Technology, Welding, and Industrial Electricity programs visited Nidec, where plant staff shared information…

Community invited to join in on ‘Brighter Days’ Challenge

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Suicide Prevention Network is inviting everyone to join in on the Brighter Days Challenge. The challenge from GeneSight is "uplifting daily challenges that set the tone for having a brighter day." Once you have signed…

Local country store is hiring

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local old country store is hiring, the Old Country Store to be exact! The Old Country Store said that they are looking for full and part-time team members, as well as seasonal team members for…