ADAMSVILLE, Tenn. ---Local pageant winners gave back to their community in a different way. Miss Tennessee Volunteer, Miss Tennessee Teen Volunteer and Miss Tennessee Iris Volunteer were in Adamsville celebrating…
JACKSON, Tenn. ---It's that time again, a local flea market returns to the Hub City. The Jackson Hub City Flea Market has returned for the first weekend in March at the Jackson…
MT. STERLING, Ill.---Dot Foods announces new leadership roles. According to information from DOT Foods Inc. a new CEO and president have been appointed to the company. The company announced on Friday, March 3 that Dot’s new Chief Executive Officer is…
JACKSON, Tenn.--- A local awards ceremony was held. The Giraffe Awards was held on Saturday night. It was a sold out crowd with the building filled with people to show their support.…
JACKSON, Tenn. ---One local dojo here in town is celebrating more than 10 years in business. The Fudoshinka Dojo is celebrating their 17th anniversary. The dojo started on March 5, 2006…
JACKSON, Tenn. ---One children's gym is now open for youth of all walks of life. We Rock the Spectrum Kid's Gym has opened their doors. This is a sensory gym that…
JACKSON, Tenn. ---Today was the first Tennessee Legends Football Camp of the 2023 season. Legends of Tennessee is a non profit organization led by former and current University of Tennessee football players.…
Beautiful sunny & warm conditions across #WestTennessee today. Much needed after a week of showers and storms. Tonight will be clear with an overnight low in the low 40s. We'll stay dry and sunny for the rest of the weekend…
JACKSON, Tenn. ---An organization holds a luncheon. A special luncheon was held at the Doubletree Hotel here in Jackson by the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. There…
This week’s Pet of the Week from Hero West Rescue is Nia! This sweet girl had a rough start to life but has a rags to riches story. Now, Nia is…
SEE ALSO: VIDEO/PHOTOS: Heavy winds leave damage across West Tennessee JACKSON, Tenn. -- Traffic lights, trees, power lines, and more -- huge wind gusts caused damage across much of West Tennessee on Friday. The traffic light at the intersection of…
https://youtu.be/bp5XYtG56UY Hello everyone, we have a special video for you. Today, WBBJ 7's Entertainment Correspondent Eli McCaig was able to interview Memphis Wrestling's head promoter Dustin Starr. They spoke about many things including the origins of Memphis Wrestling, Dustin's transition…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- An injury at a local campus leaves one student with questions. "On February the 16th, I had a 9:30 class. I got in the shower at 9:00," said Lane College student Troy Holt. "When I got in…
HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A local school district is trying to determine the cause of what's believed to be an allergic reaction experienced by students. Thursday afternoon, tipsters alerted us to a situation they say involved a South Haven Elementary…
Heavy winds are sweeping across West Tennessee Friday, with reports of fallen trees and downed power lines throughout our viewing area. Stay with WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News on-air…
CROCKETT COUNTY, Tenn. -- It's time to recognize this week's Educator of the Week, brought to you by the Tennessee Education Lottery. Billy Allison is an 11th grade English teacher at Crockett County High School in Alamo. Allison began teaching in…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- It's a tale of stealing from the rich to give to the poor! South Side High School's Theatre Department is preparing for their last showings of "Sherwood: The…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Another mayoral candidate is making himself known in the Hub City. Daryl Hubbard has announced he will be running for mayor in Jackson this year. Hubbard held a…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local school invited parents and students to be involved as they celebrated a special night. Isaac Lane Technology Magnet Elementary School held a Literacy Night to…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Two controversial bills have been signed into law by Gov. Bill Lee. Lawmakers say both are a way to protect children, while others are saying they're divisive. Thursday,…
Schools closing on Friday, March 3 due to the weather: Chester County Schools Decatur County Schools Hardeman County Schools Hardin County Schools Henderson County Schools Jackson-Madison County Schools Jackson State Community College (All campuses) McNairy County Schools
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Stormwater pipes are getting a spotlight, and for good reason. "Flooding, tornado, ice storms, any of these disasters, if you have a hazard mitigation program, you can apply for…
MEDINA, Tenn. -- After a two day competition held by Bethel University, a winner was selected for the Hendrix Scholarship. It was started by the grandson of a former Bethel president. "W.W.…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Officials announce an update for the Jackson Animal Care Center's new building. In a social media post shared by Mayor Scott Conger, he confirms the City has…
CHESTER COUNTY, Tenn. -- A local school is preparing for a stage performance. Chester County High School will perform "Freaky Friday" starting this weekend. The play follows a mother and daughter…
SEE ALSO: Lovett's Western Auto celebrates former owner Georgia Drumwright JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local business is changing ownership. Western Auto, in south Jackson, has been female-led for more than 50 years…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Police Department rushed to a local hotel in response to what employees say was a bomb threat. A little before 2:30 p.m., we received a tip of a possible fire at a local hotel. Upon…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- If you were looking for the right time to wash that car, here is your sign. A ribbon cutting and grand opening was held Wednesday for a…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Students came together in the Hub City to celebrate music. The Jackson-Madison County School System held a concert festival Band Day Wednesday. The festival brought middle and high…
HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- After a nationwide lawsuit against drug makers, counties all over Tennessee are receiving funding to fight a nationwide crisis. On February 24, Tennessee's Abatement Council announced it is making…
HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Hardin County Fire Department lost a 11 year member of their team. The department shared to Facebook on Wednesday the death of K9 Jodi Le Branum. The fire department says she helped with multiple…
GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A local high school looked like an accident scene on Wednesday. South Gibson County High School had unique demonstration for their seniors about the dangers of drunk driving.…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The South Jackson Community Center is giving senior adults the opportunity to get involved not only with their community, but also on the court. Pickleball is one of many activities making…
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WREG) -- Two people were detained by Memphis police Wednesday after voicing concerns about Gov. Bill Lee’s plan to sign the bill that would restrict public drag performances. Lee was in Memphis on Wednesday to unveil the new…
MARTIN, Tenn. -- One university's students, staff, and alumni received a threatening email on Wednesday. Around 8 a.m., students, staff, and alumni of the University of Tennessee at Martin received a threatening…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A free youth symposium is set to be held in Jackson. Nu Sigma chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. will be holding the 2023 Youth Symposium at the TR White Sportplex on March 11. The event…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The City of Jackson celebrated the retirement of one fire chief and the swearing in of a new one. Wednesday, the City of Jackson held a ceremony…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- A bill proposed in Tennessee seeks to allow an alternative to lethal injection. House Bill 1245, by Rep. Dennis Powers, seeks to allow those on death row the option for the firing squad. "It simply gives the…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- March is National Colorectal Cancer Month. What are some ways you can stay on top of this disease? Colon cancer is the second leading cause of cancer deaths in…
MILAN, Tenn. -- Two new businesses have opened their doors in Milan. On Wednesday, a block party was held to celebrate the grand openings of 731 Thrift and Velvet Rose Hair Studio. 731 Thrift…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A Jackson man has been sentenced to life in prison after a 2019 murder. According to District Attorney General Jody Pickens, on February 23, a Madison County Grand Jury convicted 23-year-old…
LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- A job fair will bring a popular restaurant to a local city for the first time. Manpower will be hosting a community job fair on Tuesday, March 7. The Lexington branch is seeking to fill positions such…
JACKSON, Tenn. – A banquet was held for scouts in West Tennessee. The 2023 Celebration of Scouting Banquet brought food, scouts, their families and friends to the Carl Perkins Civic Center…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- It's been three years since coronavirus impacted the world forever. The question is, where are we now and how are vaccines still preventing the spread of the virus? William Moss,…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Lisa Garner is taking on a new role at theCO. According to a news release, Garner is replacing Ben Ferguson. “I'm excited by Lisa's appointment as theCO's CEO, as her remarkable experience sets the stage for great…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- After last week's fatal shooting, questions have been asked about when you can use lethal self defense. February 20 in north Madison County, 22-year-old, Tyeasha Starks was fatally…
SELMER, Tenn. – The Selmer Police Department responded to a shots fired call on Tuesday. Officials with the department say their officers were dispatched around 11:30 a.m. to Cypress Street for the call. Officers found no one injured, but…
The 44th season of the Emmy Award-winning reality competition "Survivor" premieres on March 1. Fans will be introduced to an entirely new cast of players as the action and drama promises to be better than ever. This year, fans will…
MARTIN, Tenn. -- "You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown" is coming to Martin. According to a news release, the University of Tennessee at Martin’s Vanguard Theatre will be putting on their performance created by John Gordon. The production, directed by…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Students at Jackson Central-Merry celebrated the last day of the national Black History Month with guest speakers, performers, and presentations. This year's theme was titled "Black Resistance: Looking…
