NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Ten Tennessee counties have been approved for federal help. According to a news release, approval was given Friday to bring federal emergency assistance to those affected by March 31 and April 1 tornadoes and severe storms. SEE…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Driving can be stressful, but driving distracted can be dangerous. According to David Reich, the Director of Public Relations for the National Road Safety Foundation, last year in Tennessee, 1,322…
It's time to recognize this week's Educator of the Week, brought to you by the Tennessee Education Lottery. Ginny Roper is a seventh grade teacher at Dyersburg Middle School in Dyersburg. She…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A welcome reception was held to celebrate the arrival of some very special guests to the Hub City. Jackson Mayor Scott Conger welcomed international and exchange students…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A candidate for Jackson mayor celebrated the opening of his campaign headquarters. Thursday, at the historic Pythian building in downtown Jackson, Mayoral candidate Dr. Jerry Woods opened…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Mona Lisa Lanier School of Dance held a performance Thursday night. Performers ranging from three-years-old to high school students participated in the dance recital at the Carl…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Runners, it's time to light up the Hub City for a good cause! The Glow Out 5K will return this year for the first time since 2019. The Glow Out Walk and Run will take place on…
HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- An investigation led to multiple arrests and the seizure of weapons and drugs. On March 20, during an investigation into illicit drug activity, agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation were made aware of an…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Visit Jackson, TN has launched a new program. According to a news release, Emerge has been designed for Jackson's college students, giving them the chance to create cross-campus friendships, gain experience and leadership skills, and more. Visit…
HENRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- An 18-year-old is facing charges for alleged threats to a local school. According to a Facebook post made by the Henry County Sheriff's Office, they received a report "of a potential threat situation involving the Henry…
ADAMSVILLE, Tenn. -- Severe weather and tornadoes have raced through the Mid-West and Mid-South for almost a week, starting on Friday, March 31. In Adamsville, damage could be seen in the aftermath of an EF-3 tornado. "The people across the…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Police Department needs your help. Tuesday, officers responded to a robbery at the Walgreens located on the corner of Highland and University Parkway around 9:30 p.m. A witness stated that a man entered the store…
MCNAIRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- Severe weather returned to West Tennessee, impacting some who were still recovering from deadly storms that struck on Friday. Wednesday, our crews headed to Rose Creek Road in McNairy County. Four of the nine people…
MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- Students from coast-to-coast rose to the call for a walkout on Wednesday, and here in West Tennessee was not different. Students at Crosstown High School in Memphis put down their books to participate in the walkout, holding…
CHESTER COUNTY, Tenn. -- Freed-Hardeman University Theatre is bringing two productions this April. According to a news release, the theatre will be putting on “Alabama Rain” and “Eurydice” beginning Tuesday, April 18 through Sunday, April 23. The news release says…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Police Department is investigating a fatal shooting that occurred over the weekend. According to JPD, officers were dispatched to 15 Gillman Lane around 2:41 p.m. on April 1. A news release says upon arrival, they…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- From heart disease to irregular heart beats, students are getting the opportunity to learn about their health. Electrocardiography is a medical test that has not been previously conducted at the Jackson-Madison County School System, but one…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A new Hub City Hero has emerged for the month of March! The City of Jackson announced on Wednesday that Jackson native Katie Hale, who is a Board Member for the Scarlet Rope Project, earned the title.…
The following have shared with WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News that they will be serving as a storm shelter for April 5, 2023: Carroll County Bethel University's library at 105 Campus Drive in McKenzie Basement of the Huntingdon Fire Department in…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A Jackson man responds to what he says are retaliatory charges brought against him. Tuesday, the Tennessee Comptroller's Office released…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local Elks Lodge has shared the winners of an essay challenge. Jackson's Elks Lodge #192 says the local winners of the 2022-2023 local Americanism essay are: Brandon Cooper, fifth grade at Arlington Elementary School Carlos Cruz,…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Governor Bill Lee is requesting federal emergency assistance for ten counties impacted by the recent tornadoes and severe storms. “State and local officials, first responders and volunteers continue to provide critical support to impacted Tennessee communities following…
MCNAIRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- Parts of West Tennessee are still recovering from the impact of Friday's storms, and now they're preparing for the storm threat coming Wednesday. With the storm threat coming, residents are preparing for what is to come despite…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A special-called meeting was held by the Education Foundation Tuesday night. The meeting comes as the foundation searches for more than $700,000 worth of funds they say they are missing from the county sales tax. Both…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Several organizations reached out a helping hand to those affected by recent storms, giving aid and support where needed. The Salvation Army of Jackson was just one of those groups that traveled to areas that were affected.…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Exchange Club invited the Exchange Club Carl Perkins Center for the Prevention of Child Abuse to this month's meeting. April is Child Abuse Prevention Month, and all month, the center will have events throughout…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The City of Jackson held their monthly council meeting. Tuesday morning, the city held their city council meeting. One thing of note on the agenda for the first reading was an amendment to the budget for the…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- As their project for the year, the City of Jackson, TN Mayor's Youth Council is hosting a fundraiser for the Jackson Animal Care Center. The Youth Council is seeking donations for the center to be used towards…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A Jackson-Madison County School System has seen improvement to their students' ACT scores. A news release says that with hard work, scores at Jackson Central-Merry Early College High saw their ACT scores increase by 1.27 to an…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Leaders Credit Union in Jackson is getting new advisory board members. Those members include Edna Morales, Henry Kilpatrick, Blake Payne, Anna Anderson, and Timothy York. You can find details to which board they are on and more…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The City of Jackson will be hosting a Resident Feedback Session. This month, the City of Jackson Mayor's Office is hosting a session, giving city residents the opportunity to speak with three people that represent various departments…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Police discovered multiple people with injuries after an incident in west Jackson. According to the Jackson Police Department, officers responded to the 1600 block of Hollywood Drive around 8 p.m. on Monday night after a report of…
SEE ALSO: Boyd discusses criminal charges, responds to claims he represented self as lawyer JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Comptroller's Office released a report Tuesday on their investigation regarding a former West Tennessee probation officer. Boyd,…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- As a volunteer, Amy Gammel has experienced firsthand how Alzheimer's affects an individual. Gammel's aunt was diagnosed with it in 2005 and suffered a near 10 year battle until…
UPDATE (4/4/23): Multiple injuries after report of shots fired in west Jackson JACKSON, Tenn. -- Traffic along Hollywood Drive in Jackson was slowed due to incident on Monday. We received calls from viewers a little after 8 p.m. about…
HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn. -- On Friday night, two tornadoes swept Hardin County within a few hours of each other, causing most of the properties along the Tennessee River to be completely destroyed. The town of Morris Chapel experienced a great…
STANTON, Tenn. -- An extra-special step brings a highly anticipated project closer to completion. On March 24, Ford hosted the BlueOval City Live celebration, where guests were given a tour of the…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Calling all volunteers! Your help is needed as an annual event gives you the platform to unite. "The City of Jackson [puts] on the Month of Miracles, it is a service event, so that the residents in…
BRADFORD, Tenn. -- A Bradford man made an interesting discovery Friday evening amid the severe weather that swept across the area. Christian Ellis says her husband Jon was outside when he saw what…
HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn. -- A suspect is dead after an hours-long standoff in Hardin County. Lauderdale County, Alabama Sheriff Joe Hamilton says around 3 a.m. Monday, officers with the Florence, Alabama Police Department began a vehicle pursuit. Sheriff Hamilton says…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Department of Transportation announces interstate construction will be halted for the Easter holiday. Beginning at 6 p.m. on Thursday, April 6, TDOT crews and contractors will stop all interstate construction work that requires lane closures,…
MCNAIRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- The names of those lost locally during Friday's tornado outbreak have been confirmed. According to McNairy County Sheriff Guy Buck, a total of nine people were killed due to the storms in McNairy County. Those lost…
HARDIN CO., Tenn. ---Clean up continues for many counties struck by Friday's deadly storms. Tony Conaway was effected by the storms that swept across Tennessee. His warehouse was destroyed in…
JACKSON, Tenn.---One farm invites families for a day full of fun and activities. Donnell Century Farm held their annual Easter egg hunt, which they call their Bunny Patch Egg Hunt and…
Showers return to West Tennessee- chances for rain increase in the overnight hours into Monday. We'll start our week off with some morning showers that should clear up by the afternoon. Otherwise, Monday will be partly sunny with highs in…
A classic treat is celebrated...today is National Peanut Butter and Jelly Day! According to nationaldaycalendar.com, April 2 is observed as National Peanut Butter and Jelly Day and is a celebration of the classic combo in all its delicious forms. Nationaldaycalendar.com…
UPDATE: McNairy County Sheriff Guy Buck says the number of fatalities has now risen to nine. He says that two more victims were found around 7:00 pm Saturday evening. He also asked that outside residents please avoid coming to the…
WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News crews headed to McNairy County and Hardin County Saturday to see the aftermath of Friday's storms. We found damage along Main Street and Elgie Murray Road in the Bethel Springs-Selmer area, and at Old Union…
JACKSON, Tenn. ---Tennessee’s oldest marathon took place in downtown Jackson today. The 51st Andrew Jackson Marathon started today at the West Tennessee Farmer's Market. Food trucks, vendors, a dj booth, and…
JACKSON, Tenn. ---Local law enforcement put on an Easter egg hunt in an interesting way. The Jackson Police Department hosted the first annual Easter Explosion at the Rockabilly's ballpark. This Easter egg…
