Author: WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News Staff

Woman hits cow on 45 Bypass near Milan

GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- One West Tennessee woman found herself on the wrong side of a cow crossing. Shirley Smith said was driving home Tuesday evening to Atwood when three cows suddenly ran out into the road in front…

Martin man faces 2nd degree murder charge

MARTIN, Tenn. -- The Martin Police Department says a man has been arrested in connection to a shooting on Saturday. The department announced on Tuesday the arrest 44-year-old Mantaring Okie Woolridge. They say Woolridge was served an arrest warrant on…

BBB warns of mail scam in the Hub City

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Better Business Bureau is warning Jackson residents of some recent scams going around. If you've done some online shopping, you may want to beware of this…

UTM Percussion to host free concert in May

LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- The University of Tennessee at Martin is holding a free concert in Henderson County in May. The UT Martin Percussion will be hosting their Ensemble Concert on May 6 in the Court Square of Lexington. There…

Car towed out of river in Henry County

HENRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- A car was towed out of a river on Tuesday. According to the Henry County Sheriff's Office, on Saturday, a fisherman reported seeing an image on a live scope that appeared to be a car.…

Chester County’s first winery to open in May

HENDERSON, Tenn. -- A first-of-its-kind business for the Chester County community is preparing to open its doors. Forty Cannons Winery, located on the grounds of Stillwaters Farms in Henderson, will hold a ribbon cutting ceremony on May 19 for…

Man faces multiple drug charges in Crockett County

CROCKETT COUNTY, Tenn. -- One man has been arrested and is facing multiple drug charges. According to the West Tennessee Drug Task Force, agents from the 28th district in Crockett County searched a home on Dupree Road Monday. Agents…

Gibson County library hosts history program

GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Monday, the Gibson County Memorial Library held a history program to celebrate the Bicentennial of Gibson County’s founding. The program was presented by Gary Blankenship, a retired history professor. He covered the founding of Gibson…

Postpartum group to meet at local park

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The West Tennessee Postpartum Support group is meeting April 30. The group will be meeting at 2 p.m. at Liberty Gardens located at 24 Channing Way in Jackson. They say it is baby-wearing and stroller-friendly. The group…

Martin farm receives Fund-a-Farmer Grant

CHICAGO -- A Martin farm was awarded the Fund-a-Farmer Grant, according to a news release.   Food Animal Concerns Trust, or FACT, announced on Monday that BERG Livestock would be getting the grant to purchase equipment to mechanically control…

‘Drop the Mic’ to be held to celebrate poetry

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A celebration of poetry is being held on April 27 in Jackson. The Griot Collective of West Tennessee will be holding the Drop the Mic: A Celebration of National Poetry Month at The Ned. The celebration will…

Car show to support local Carl Perkins Center

CROCKETT COUNTY, Tenn. -- A car show is being held to support the Crockett County Carl Perkins Center. The event is being held on April 29, and will have an antique/classic, rat rod, modern, Jeep, tractor and motorcycle category. Registration…

Reminder: UofM Lambuth to host free concert

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Wanting to listen to music from our city's talented students? We have where to go on Tuesday. The University of Memphis Lambuth will be hosting their Spring Music Concert Tuesday, April 25 at 7 p.m. The university…

Inaugural golf tournament a success for Wreaths Across America

SHARON, Tenn. -- An inaugural event supporting Wreaths Across America was held in West Tennessee on Saturday. The 1st Annual Wreaths Across America Charity Golf Tournament took place at the Persimmon Hills Golf Course in Sharon. Sue Priest, Wreaths Across…

Photo showcase held in Henry County

PARIS, Tenn. -- The Paris-Henry County Arts Council held their annual photography show. This is the 31st annual photo showcase reception, and it had around 160 participants, which is a record. This…

Events this week in West Tennessee: April 24-30

Don’t miss any of the fun in the 731! Check out our list of events happening this week in West Tennessee. Monday, April 24 Arts at the U (Jackson) Gibson County History Program (Trenton) Jackson Symphony Youth Spring Concert…

A special pageant raises money for a cure

ALAMO, Tenn.---A special pageant was held for a great cause. The Miss Relay for Life Pageant was held on Sunday at the Alamo First Christian Church. This is a preliminary…

Green Acres Farm welcomes strawberry season

MILAN, Tenn. ---It's strawberry time at Green Acres Farm! The first flat of the season has just been picked and the farm is now selling freshly picked strawberries. This is the…

Pilots test their skills at the Fun Fly event

JACKSON, Tenn. ---This weekend was the West TN RC Flyers Fun Fly! A weekend long full of RC planes, pilots and spectators. This was a chance for RC pilots to come and…

Frost Advisory In Effect Tonight 1AM To 8AM Wednesday

Good afternoon everyone! Tonight will be mostly clear with calm northerly winds around 5mph. Overnight lows will be in the mid to upper 30s all across #WestTennessee. No freeze tonight, but there is a Frost Advisory that will be in…

Haywood county offers rockin’ trail experience

HAYWOOD CO., Tenn. ---On Saturday, a new set of trails were opened up in Haywood county. A special ribbon cutting was held to celebrate. The Rockin' Roll Hatchie Trails have been…

Nationwide health initiative makes a stop in Jackson

JACKSON, Tenn. ---Community Health Initiative makes a stop in the Hub city for nationwide awareness. The Stay Well Community Health Initiative, designed to bring health-related resources to black communities, recently announced April…

Incident on Allen Ave. draws large police presence

UPDATE: According to the Jackson Police Department, around 8:06 pm Saturday night officers responded to a shots fire call in the 100 block of Allen Avenue. Upon arrival officers located a male victim. The victim was transported by EMS to…

Crawfish event supports a special cause

JACKSON, Tenn. ---An annual event returns to the Hub city that offered wide varieties of food and entertainment. The Crawfest event at Hub City Brewing was held on Saturday and was hosted by…

Earth Day 2023 reminds people to love the planet

JACKSON, Tenn. ---It's time to get outside and appreciate mother nature. It's Earth Day! This year's theme is "Invest in our planet." According to earthday.org, the idea is to consider how a green economy can help humans take better care…

Rockabilly fans reserve their spot to cheer

JACKSON, Tenn. ---It was a beautiful day for those who had the chance to pick out their designated seat in this Jackson stadium. This event for Jackson Rockabilly season ticket holders,…

Hemp Fest returns to the Hub City

JACKSON, Tenn. ---The 420 Hemp Fest took place here in downtown Jackson with four blocks of vendors and food. The downtown streets of Jackson were full of cannabis supporters gathering for legislation…

Pet of the Week: Gracie

This week's Pet of the Week from Hero West Rescue is Gracie! Meet sweet Gracie Mae! She is a mature ladybug somewhere between 6 to 9-years-old but so full of life…

Local fire department requests increase in pay

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local county fire department is requesting pay equal to their city counterpart. According to Madison County District 3 Commissioner Joey Hale, during Friday’s budget committee meeting, Madison…

Two arrested for allegedly selling meth out of motel rooms

DYERSBURG, Tenn. -- Thursday, law enforcement searched two rooms at a local motel. The West Tennessee Drug Task Force posted to Facebook on Friday, saying that two rooms at the Emerald Inn in Dyersburg were searched as part of…

Local chamber hosts open house

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County African American Chamber of Commerce hosted an open house on Friday. The objective of the chamber is to help new and existing African American-owned businesses…

420 Hemp Festival to be held Saturday

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Cannabis supporters are expected to flood the streets of downtown for a special event. The annual Jackson, Tennessee Hemp Festival will be held in downtown Jackson. It will…

Mayor Candidates Respond: Small business

Ahead of the City of Jackson Municipal Election, we sat down with five of the mayoral candidates for their responses on a series of topics. Each candidate was asked the same…

Partnership aims to make library card access easier

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Local students are getting more options when it comes to reading. The Jackson-Madison County School System has partnered with the Jackson-Madison County Library to make it easier for students…

School system to hold spring fling on Saturday

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County School System's Spring Fling is this weekend. There will be free blood pressure checks, food, STEM activities, face painting, books and more. It is being held at the Parkview Learning Center gym located at…

Educator of the Week: Colleen Thompson

It's time to recognize this week's Educator of the Week, brought to you by the Tennessee Education Lottery. Colleen Thompson is a fourth through sixth grade teacher at Community Montessori in Jackson. She has taught for over 25 years, and…

Jackson-Madison County Schools host 2nd annual gala

JACKSON, Tenn. -- School officials joined together in celebration of their success. Thursday night, the Jackson-Madison County School System held their second annual gala. This event was created for two reasons.…

Glow Out 5K lights up the Hub City

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Kirkland Cancer Center's Glow Out 5K kicked off in the Hub City Thursday night. The race began at the cancer center with about 150 participants, who were…

Birth Choice hosts fundraising banquet

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Birth Choice Clinic held a special event Thursday night. It's their annual "Celebrating God's Goodness" fundraising banquet. The banquet benefits the Birth Choice clinic's ministry to women…

2023 Debutante Cotillion to be held Friday

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Nu Sigma Chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho is hosting their 2023 Debutante Cotillion this week. This event presents scholarships to young women in West Tennessee's high schools. The…