HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Local schools take measures to keep students safe. According to Henderson County Sheriff Brian Duke, Southside School in Regan, along with South Haven Elementary School in Lexington, entered a soft lockdown…
CAMDEN, Tenn. -- The lives lost during a tragic event will be honored for an upcoming anniversary. March 5 will mark the 60th anniversary of the fatal plane crash that claimed the lives of Grand Ole Opry stars Patsy Cline,…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Tickets are now on sale for an upcoming narrative from World War II. The City of Jackson says that tickets for "The Diary of Anne Frank" now on sale online or by calling the box office at (731)…
GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Spring Hill School is set to mark 100 years with a celebration in mid-March. The school says their celebration and spring fling will be on March 18, offering games for kids, an auction and food. The…
HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A man has been convicted of vehicular homicide in connection to a crash on Interstate 40 back in May of 2021. According to court documents, 46-year-old Marlos Tipton, of Dyersburg, was traveling more than 100 miles…
UPDATE: ATWOOD, Tenn. -- Details released the day following the standup reveal the man allegedly fired upon local deputies after they were dispatched for a call of a man driving recklessly and acting erratic.…
LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- It's about time to grab your son and head to the dance floor for a good cause. A Mother and Son Dance will be held in Lexington with a…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local school held a special program on Thursday. Parents, teachers, and staff came to watch students put on big performances. It was full of song and dance…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The West Tennessee Mayors Association met Thursday to elect their new president. City mayors from all over the area got together to elect Mayor Bobby King, of Henderson,…
More than 1.2 million Mainstays candles are being recalled. The candle wicks can reportedly burn too closely to the side of the container, causing the glass to break and posing a fire hazard. Mainstays has received 12 reports of…
Cosori is recalling two million air fryers due to a fire and burn hazard. A wire connection in the air fryers can reportedly overheat. Cosori has received more than 200 reports of the air fryers catching fire, burning, melting,…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- For around 15 years, Exit 87 BBQ has been in business and serving great barbecue to their customers. And that service is expanding. Exit 87 BBQ will…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Residents of Jackson reported hearing gunshots on Thursday. Around 6 p.m., callers to WBBJ 7 Eyewitness, along with residents who live nearby, told our crews that gunshots were heard along Commanche Trail near North Highland Avenue.…
SELMER, Tenn. -- Being weather aware never ends, and the more you know the better. Coon Creek Science Center is bringing severe weather awareness to different West Tennessee classrooms. Thursday marks…
CHESTER COUNTY, Tenn. -- A local school is celebrated National Future Farmers of America Week with a special guest. FFA's six national officers are traveling across the country to inspire members…
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Early voting times became a debated topic during Thursday's Board of Election meeting. The Madison County Election Commission discussed whether or not early voting hours would…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- LIFELINE Blood Services needs the community's help to save lives. LIFELINE says that are in desperate need of O positive, O negative and A negative blood donations. If you can help, LIFELINE says they will be at…
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Madison County Sheriff's Office released a statement regarding Monday's fatal shooting involving Tyeasha Starks. The sheriff's office says that their deputies responded around 6:30 p.m. to Harpeth Drive for a reported shooting. They arrived to…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- A bill regarding transgender youth health care is heading to Gov. Bill Lee's desk. Thursday, the Tennessee General Assembly passed the bill in both the House and the Senate, with those for and against the proposed legislation…
HUNTINGDON, Tenn. -- Multiple law enforcement agencies joined this week to conduct a sex offender compliance operation in Carroll County. Dubbed Operation Walter Browning, the two-day saturation was conducted on Tuesday and Wednesday. According…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- One home is getting closer to being finished with each school day. "This is the tiny house at South Side," said South Side High School teacher Bob Gordon.…
MARTIN, Tenn. -- Local authorities make an arrest after an aggravated robbery. According to the Martin Police Department, around 8:30 Wednesday night, officers were called to the Dollar General at 997 Main…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- With Mardi Gras celebrations over, millions around the world are observing Ash Wednesday, including in West Tennessee. Parishioners at St. Mary's Catholic Church attended a special Ash Wednesday…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- You can kick start your day with a breakfast for a good cause. The Boy Scouts of America in West Tennessee will be hosting a pancake breakfast at Northside Church…
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- One woman is demanding answers after she says her dog was euthanized without notice. A Humboldt resident returned home and noticed something was missing -- her dog named Diamond…
UPDATE (2/23/22): Sheriff’s Office: No charges filed in Harpeth Drive shooting BROWNSVILLE, Tenn. -- The family of the woman who was killed on Monday night reached out to WBBJ 7…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The City of Jackson Code Review Committee met Wednesday to discuss proposed recommendations for the City of Jackson. A hot topic at the meeting was the ownership of chickens…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A second day of meetings brought new insight inside a room of leaders. The Jackson-Madison County School System discussed spending with board members, leaders and the Madison County Finance…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- One organization is helping to keep children safe by spreading awareness. The month of February is Teen Dating Violence and Prevention Month. Students Against Destructive Decisions, or SADD, is…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A few topics were discussed during a Blue Oval Community Impact meeting on Wednesday. Some of the challenges the Community Impact Team faces when it comes to…
HAYWOOD COUNTY, Tenn. -- Details in the death of Britney Watson come to light as the suspect appears for his preliminary hearing. 44-year-old Kevin Watson appeared before Judge Jenny Scott Tuesday in Haywood County General Sessions Court. Watson was arrested…
HAYWOOD COUNTY, Tenn. -- Several groups say they came together to support public health and law enforcement. According to a news release, Walbridge, United Rentals, P&J, and Master Medical Equipment donated a total of 12 AEDs to Haywood County law…
CARROLL COUNTY, Tenn. -- A dinner is being held in April to support a local band. The West Carroll Band Benefit Dinner & Songwriter Showcase is being held on April 1, featuring several songwriters from Nashville. The talent includes Brice…
SAVANNAH, Tenn. -- One local driver services center will close as a newly constructed one prepares to open. The Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security will permanently close the Savannah Driver Services Center at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, March…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department wants you to be prepared for the threat of a tornado. In a social media post Wednesday, the health department shared a look at statewide tornado data since 1950. The map…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Local children receive a generous donation to help carry them through their journeys. "Soles for Little Souls" is a National Initiative Community Service Project sponsored by Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Inc. The purpose is to partner…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- One local group is seeking auditions for an upcoming stage show. Jackson Theatre Guild is presenting Harper Lee's "To Kill a Mockingbird" as their Spring production. Based on the Pulitzer-winning novel, the show is set in small-town…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A New York City-based record company will soon be opening an additional location in the heart of the Hub City. "There's still so much music being created here…
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Madison County Commission met for their monthly meeting. After announcements from the chairman, Jackson-Madison County Schools Superintendent Dr. Marlon King Jr. gave an announcement on the…
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- Children in a local town were given a chance to showcase their creative skills for a prize. The Humboldt Public Library held an activity for children on…
SEE ALSO: Family of woman killed on Harpeth Drive speaks out MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A quiet, close-knit neighborhood was disrupted Monday night. "I walk the neighborhood every morning just to…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- An intersection has been closed downtown for a few months now and viewers are wondering why. A decision was made last year to close off an intersection between Airways…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local company says they've got what you need to make your home fine and dandy. Grounded Plant Company hosted their spring kickoff and plant restock on…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local fire department chief is retiring after many years of dedicated service to protecting our community. Darryl Samuels, the Chief of the Jackson Fire Department, will be…
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A lieutenant with the Madison County Sheriff's Office has been promoted. According to a news release, Lt. Cleven Davis was promoted to Captain of the Patrol Division. The sheriff's office says Davis has been in law…
UNION CITY, Tenn. -- Plans are underway to bring two national retailers to Union City. Buchanan Realty Group announces after their acquisition of the former Walmart shopping center, which currently has Bargain Hunt as an existing tenant, an extensive remodel…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Board of Education hosted local Jackson-Madison County School System leaders on Tuesday morning. One of the systems mentioned that is bringing an added layer of protection to students…
Joining the ranks of streaming services, pet food delivery and more, some restaurants are now experimenting with monthly subscription services to give their customers added deals and benefits. Now, we want to hear from you in our Poll of the…
SEE ALSO: Family of woman killed on Harpeth Drive speaks out SEE ALSO: Resident reacts to fatal shooting in neighborhood MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Law enforcement is investigation a shooting that left…
HAYWOOD COUNTY, Tenn. -- A local sheriff spoke with WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News about an unusual discovery in a dumpster. ***VIEWER DISCRETION IS ADVISED AS SOME IMAGES MAY BE DISTURBING*** "I've…
