HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A ceremony was held ahead of Memorial Day, bringing the reason why we celebrate to the forefront. Every year, the Friday before Memorial Day, Parkers Crossroads invites everyone…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The USAA's Poppy Honor Wall has returned to Washington, D.C. for Memorial Day weekend. Standing nine feet high and stretching 133 feet, the wall is filled with 645,000 poppies, representing American servicemembers who made the ultimate sacrifice.…
It’s time to recognize this week’s Educator of the Week, brought to you by the Tennessee Education Lottery. Lindsey Riley is a Pre-K teacher at Trenton Elementary School in Trenton. Riley started her teaching career four years ago as a…
SHILOH, Tenn. -- A weekend of activities will commemorate Memorial Day at Shiloh National Military Park. From 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on…
ADAMSVILLE, Tenn. -- A festival kicked off to honor a man who fought for justice and inspired a nation. The Sheriff Buford Pusser Festival returned on Thursday, serving as a way to…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Fans came from far and wide came to the Hub City for a big performance. Multi-platinum-selling and award-winning artist Travis Tritt made a stop in Jackson to…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Memorial Day weekend will mark the unofficial start of summer, a time many families spend at the pool or beach. With that, WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News spoke with the…
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Highway Patrol confirms authorities are responding to a motorcycle wreck in south Madison County. A WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News Tipster informed us of the collision around 5:15 p.m. on Thursday. The wreck occurred on…
MARTIN, Tenn. -- A drill mimicking real-life experiences took place on Thursday at a local campus. *Some of the images in this story may be disturbing to some* The University…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- As student loan debt looms over millions of Americans, some employers may be stepping up to help. Jesse Moore, Senior Vice President and Head of Student Debt at…
LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- It is National Safe Boating Week! Boating season is just about underway and Memorial Day is right around the corner. "You can always consider Memorial Day the…
BROWNSVILLE, Tenn. -- A special ceremony is being planned after the loss of a music icon and West Tennessee native. Fans and friends of "Queen of Rock" Tina Turner are invited to a Twilight Memorial honoring her legacy. The memorial…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Governor Bill Lee has authorized the deployment of 100 Tennessee National Guard troops to the U.S. Southern border. A press release from the Governor's Office states the deployment is "amid an ongoing national security crisis and surging…
DRESDEN, Tenn. -- A Dresden man was arrested on drug charges after a search warrant was executed at a home. According to the Weakley County Sheriff's Office, Michael Legens was taken into custody earlier this week on charges of manufacturing,…
BROWNSVILLE, Tenn. -- The world is shaken at the news of the passing of a popular music icon and West Tennessee native. R&B and rock and roll singer and beloved West…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- It's a unique honor for some citizens as a new sculpture is unveiled at a local park. A new sculpture was presented today at the Shirlene Mercer Walking…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A five-handle groundbreaking with God impacting hundreds took place Wednesday. The Care Center of Jackson, along with the community, gathered across from their longstanding location to break ground of…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Early voting began Wednesday for the Jackson mayoral race. Early voting will continue through June 8. While the Election Commission confirms their office has moved to a new location…
UPDATE (9:45 a.m. 5/25/23): The Tennessee Highway Patrol confirms two people were killed and two others were injured in the collision. According to the THP, both the driver and a passenger of one vehicle died as a result of the…
UPDATE (5/26/23 12:25 p.m.): The Tennessee Highway Patrol confirms the wreck resulted in a non-fatal injury for the driver, who is a Tennessee resident. According to a preliminary report, the wreck occurred around 10:13 a.m. on Wednesday on the Exit…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County School System is highlighting the extraordinary efforts of this year's graduates. According to a news release, 766 JMCSS seniors have received their diplomas, collectively earning more than $20 million in scholarships districtwide. “At…
CAMDEN, Tenn. -- Residents on the lookout for some unique items may want to visit one local town this weekend. The Curiosities Market is coming to Camden on Saturday, May 27. Described as a "monthly market of small businesses that…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- One church brought the community together for a summer celebration. The First United Methodist Church in downtown Jackson held a "Popsicles in the Park" event on…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A world-famous eater made the long journey to the Hub City on Tuesday to take a on big challenge. Social media influencer Joel Hansen came all the way…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Around 8:15 p.m. on Tuesday, WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News received a tip of a crash of an accident at the intersection of Old Hickory Boulevard and North Highland Avenue. When our crews arrived on the scene,…
HUNTINGDON, Tenn. -- A West Tennessee town is experiencing issues with their water supply and some have taken to social media to express their concerns. The Town of Huntingdon has been…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The City of Jackson has continued to grow, and so has the need for affordable housing. Construction on Legacy Estates in east Jackson began in September. And in January,…
LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- A local nursery is back in full swing after being struck by a vehicle. In June of last year, Green Thumb Nursery had a truck ram into their…
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A local school system is preparing parents for what may come after state test scores are released. Principals across the district are in the process of sharing…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Tennessee's attorney general has filed a lawsuit against Avid Telecom. According to a news release, Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti is suing Michael D. Lansky, LLC, which does business under the name Avid Telecom, its owner Michael Lansky,…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Police Department says a suspect is in custody after a bomb threat was made to a local children's clinic. JPD confirmed Tuesday afternoon that their officers responded to Vanderbilt Children's Cardiology Clinic around 11:40 a.m.…
HENRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- Paris Future Farmers of America members are spreading awareness for the month of May. Members are supporting farmers and ranchers during Melanoma + Skin Cancer Awareness Month. They are doing so by buying sunscreen with…
WHITEVILLE, Tenn. -- A graduation ceremony marked the achievement made by 13 student-inmates. According to CoreCivic, on Friday, the students at the Whiteville Correctional Facility in Hardeman County were recognized for earning either their High School Equivalency diploma or…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- More housing developments are scheduled to come to the Hub City. Larson Capital Management is investing $49 million for a new apartment complex in north Jackson, within the Sterling Farms Development. Larson Capital says they were finding…
UPDATE (4:25 p.m.): Jackson police confirmed a person was taken into custody after officers responded to Vanderbilt Children's Cardiology Clinic around 11:40 a.m. for a reported bomb threat. Read more here. EARLIER STORY: JACKSON, Tenn. -- Police are responding to…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The 2023 Home Game jersey for the Jackson Rockabillys baseball team has been revealed. According to a press release, the jersey was created by New Balance, which is under contract with the Rockabillys for all uniform production.…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- FEMA is issuing a reminder about an upcoming deadline for disaster assistance. Homeowners and renters in Cannon, Hardeman, Hardin, Haywood, Lewis, Macon, McNairy, Rutherford, Tipton, and Wayne Counties who were affected by the March 31/April 1 storms…
PARIS, Tenn. -- The Paris Police Department is seeking information in a possible hit-and-run that left a man seriously injured. Police say at 7:45 a.m. on Monday, officers responded to the area across from Arrowhead Homes on East Wood Street.…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- An upcoming event is promoting mindfulness for the men of the Hub City. The Lift Wellness Center is hosting "Bro Yoga - Manly Mindfulness" next month in Jackson. The event will take place at Hub City Brewing…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The wreck occurred Sunday night on Stonebrook Place in north Jackson. Jacob Dietrich, a Jackson native, was enjoying food at a nearby restaurant Sunday night with his…
LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- Residents came together to ask for change in one subdivision. Residents of Eastern Shores, a subdivision near Beech Lake in Lexington, are calling for change. Residents are asking…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- On Monday, the Jackson Street Department had crews out fixing potholes. The crews headed to various areas throughout the city based on alerts from Ready311, an app that allows users…
HENNING, Tenn. -- Incarcerated men and women were celebrated for earning their degrees. Last week, the Tennessee Department of Correction says they celebrated 20 people getting their Associate Degrees in Business Administration from Dyersburg State Community College. The occasion…
DYERSBURG, Tenn. -- A person was arrested after agents with a local law enforcement agency stopped for a drink. The West Tennessee Drug Task Force says their agents were in Dyersburg at Wilson’s MiniMart on Monday when a person…
TRENTON, Tenn. -- A local nonprofit is committed to helping out the community by providing meals to those in need. Why Not Ministries is a nonprofit food ministry in Trenton that…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson State Community College says a grant is helping several students study abroad. JSCC says this summer, students will be participating in study abroad programs via the Tennessee Consortium for International Studies. The students include: Taylor Parker…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Craig Morgan, a country music hit-maker, author and Army veteran, is going on tour. Morgan will be kicking off the “God, Family, Country Tour 2023" on September 20…
MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- A district attorney says 15 people have been convicted for crimes involving "switches." According to a news release from the district attorney's office, a switch is a machine gun conversion device, which convert a "semiautomatic firearm into…
UPDATE (5/23/23): The Tennessee Highway Patrol confirms multiple injuries in a wreck on Interstate 40 on Monday afternoon. THP says around 2:46 p.m., a chain-reaction type collision occurred near mile marker 88. That crash involved five vehicles, including two tractor-trailers,…
HUNTINGDON, Tenn. -- A local utilities department says a recent water leak has led to some customers seeing "brown and yellow" water. According to a news release from the Huntingdon Utilities Department, the water color is due to a leak…
