NFL player helps to kickoff rebuilding
JACKSON, Tenn. -- An NFL player helped kickoff rebuilding during the Super Bowl weekend. As part of the Kickoff Rebuild event, Tampa Bay Buccaneers' running back Leonard Fournette teamed up…
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Old Country Store offers unique Valentine’s dinner experience
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The deadline for reservations have now closed, but a local restaurant is putting the finishing touches on a unique Valentine's dinner experience. Brooks Shaw's Old Country Store is having…
Lynn Brown shares stories, talks Black history as guest speaker
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local health care service opens its doors and hearts to listen to stories that bring a new insight. Home Instead invited members of the community out to listen to the stories of their guest speaker, Lynn…
Field Trial National Championship to begin in West Tennessee
HARDEMAN COUNTY, Tenn. -- The United State's longest running sports competition starts next week in Hardeman County. The 2023 Field Trial National Championship is held north of Grand Junction every year…
13 agencies come together for ‘Operation Snowstorm’
ALAMO, Tenn. -- Thirteen agencies came together for "Operation Snowstorm." The operation, which targeted illicit drug sales, particularly cocaine, in Crockett County, began in July of 2022, according to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation. It continued until September, the TBI…
$15,000 grant to go to students in local school system
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A grant of $15,000 is going to students in the Jackson-Madison County School System. The grant is going towards North Parkway Middle School's Club Day, which was created in 2021 to help students find a career…
Health department shifts COVID-19 vaccine schedule
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has a new schedule for COVID-19 vaccinations. The health department says that, effective immediately, vaccines for COVID-19 will be given only on Wednesdays and Fridays. Wednesdays will be for first and…
‘Destroying the neighborhood’: Local home boarded amid public nuisance claims
DYERSBURG, Tenn. -- Authorities in Dyersburg have sought to have a residential property declared as a public nuisance. According to a Facebook post by the Dyersburg Police Department, on Tuesday, authorities executed a Petition for Abatement of Nuisance and…
Educator of the Week: Courtney Fine
It's time to recognize this week's Educator of the Week, brought to you by the Tennessee Education Lottery. Courtney Fine is an IRE Special Education teacher at Crockett County Middle School in Alamo. Fine has taught for seven years, and…
‘Escanaba in da Moonlight’ comes to Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A fan favorite is coming back to the stage. The Jackson Theatre Guild will present "Escanaba in da Moonlight" at the Bandstand on North Star Drive in Jackson.…
Fundraiser held to benefit scholarship pageant
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Residents came together Thursday night to taste rare wines and liquors for a good cause. The annual Corks and Crowns fundraiser took place at the DoubleTree Hotel…
Oman renovations, more discussed in February meeting
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County School System had their February board meeting on Thursday. A few things were approved, including the construction contract for renovations on the Oman Arena, which will be known as the Hub City Central Complex. It…
Valentine’s Day themed blood drive held to save lives
JACKSON, Tenn. -- LIFELINE Blood Services hosted their Gift from the Heart blood drive. Thursday, donors received a themed t-shirt and a free box of chocolates. All donors had the opportunity…
Do the Write Thing competition begins
JACKSON, Tenn. -- An annual local writing competition kicked off on Thursday. The Jackson Do the Write Thing challenge kick off event was held at Bemis Middle School. Organizers…
24-hour mobile clinic brings health care to homes
JACKSON, Tenn. -- There is a new way to access professional medical care without ever leaving your home. Kem Holliday launched her business, KKT Mobile Solutions on February 1. Holliday offers a 24-hour mobile clinic that can come to your…
Icy roads lead to bumpier rides in West Tennessee
JACKSON, Tenn. -- After last week's icy storms, the roads could now present some problems. The street department says they work everyday at repairing potholes in Jackson. When they find a pothole…
FHU Theatre bringing two productions to stage this month
HENDERSON, Tenn. -- Freed-Hardeman University Theatre is preparing for a double-dose of productions this month. FHU Theatre will present…
Red Cross holds open house for potential volunteers
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local non-profit opened its door on Thursday, inviting the public to volunteer to join its mission of helping people in times of need. The Mid…
City to pull recycling bins ahead of Jackson Recycling Center opening
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The City of Jackson announces the Health and Sanitation Department will be pulling the recycling bins from all three locations by the end of February. According to a news release, this is in order to compete maintenance…
Shark Tank winning tool could make Super Bowl food prep easier
JACKSON, Tenn. -- With the Super Bowl LVII right around the corner, some fans are preparing some of their favorite dishes. Many go-to dishes involve chicken, wings, dip and even nachos. Chicken…
National Heart Month brings important awareness
JACKSON, Tenn. -- This month brings special recognition to a needed cause. Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, also known as HCM, is the most common inherited heart disease, according to the Cardiovascular and Therapy Journal. "So…
Search on for new Director of Schools
WEAKLEY COUNTY, Tenn. -- A West Tennessee school system is looking for a new director. According to a news release, the Director of Schools for Weakley County Schools, Randy Frazier, is planning to retire by the end of the school…
Kyle Barron joins Greater Jackson Chamber as Chief Community Development Officer
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Greater Jackson Chamber is announcing a new addition to their team. Kyle Barron, Ed.D., is joining the Chamber as their new chief community development officer. A West Tennessee transplant who currently lives in Jackson, Barron most…
Hundreds of dogs to compete at Jackson Fairgrounds in March
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Hundreds of dogs will be making their way to the Hub City for a special event next month. The Jackson Tennessee Dog Fanciers Association and the Tupelo Kennel Club are joining to present their All-Breed Dog Show.…
West TN songwriter to hold EP release party in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- One local artist is preparing to share her new music with the community. Singer/songwriter Emily McGill will hold an EP release party at Hub City Brewing in Jackson. The night-full of entertainment will feature performances from McGill,…
Man found after fleeing from law enforcement
GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- One man has been apprehended after escaping the police in handcuffs. Early Wednesday afternoon, WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News received a tip of a search going on in Rutherford.…
Dinner held to support West Tennessee camp
HENDERSON, Tenn. -- A special fundraiser was held Wednesday to benefit an upcoming camp. Freed-Hardeman University held a fundraising meal to raise funds for their Mid-South Youth Camp. Past campers and…
Sequels to ‘Frozen’, ‘Toy Story’, ‘Zootopia’ in the works
Wednesday, Disney conducted its Q1 earnings call. Disney CEO Bob Iger announced animated sequels to Toy Story, Frozen and Zootopia are currently in the works at Disney. Iger stated, "Today I am pleased to announce that we have sequels in the works from…
FHU breaks enrollment record once again
HENDERSON, Tenn. -- Freed-Hardeman University has once again set an enrollment record. A news release says this is the third consecutive year that a record has been set for the spring semester.…
Fire department installs signs for emergencies, smoke detectors
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A local fire department will install a new address sign for you so that they can easily spot your residence in case of an emergency. The…
Educator of the Week: Tina Rich
JACKSON, Tenn. -- It is time to recognize this week's Educator of the Week, brought to you by the Tennessee Education Lottery. Tina Rich is a kindergarten teacher at Parris South Elementary…
New plans announced for Blue Oval City
JACKSON, Tenn. -- New plans about the Blue Oval City have been announced. On Wednesday, leaders throughout West Tennessee gathered online to hear the next steps in the preparation of Blue…
Nite Lite Theatre bringing ‘Mary Poppins’ to Milan
TRENTON, Tenn. -- A local theatre group is bringing a magical production to Gibson County. Nite Lite Theater is presenting "Mary Poppins" on March 17-19 and March 24-26. Disney's "Mary Poppins" is a musical fantasy that focuses on the children…
Conger holds ribbon cutting for campaign office
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Mayor Scott Conger held a ribbon cutting for his campaign office for his mayoral candidacy. Conger has announced his plan to run for Jackson mayor once again.…
Student art exhibit open at The Ned
JACKSON, Tenn. -- You can support local college artists through an art exhibit. The Ned is hosting the UpstARTS! Collegiate Student Art Exhibition this month. The art is being featured in…
University offering free class on blues
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The University of Memphis Lambuth is hosting the Blues at Lambuth, Master Class Series. The free weekly music education program started Tuesday and will run through April 4…
Roads, child care, budget: Tennessee 2023 State of the State
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Gov. Bill Lee gave his fifth State of the State speech on Monday night. Lee…
LIVE: Biden gives 2023 State of the Union address
President Joe Biden is set to give the State of the Union address at 8 p.m. CT on Tuesday. The address can be watched live here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gzcBTUvVp7M You can find more national news here.
Monthly council meeting brings changes for the city
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson City Council meeting took place on Tuesday, with many many topics addressed during a two hour period. One of the first items of business was to induct the…
GALLERY: Fire leaves home a total loss in Madison County
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- First responders were on the scene of a house fire on Tuesday. Members from the Madison County Fire Department and Madison County Sheriff's Office responded to…
UPDATE: Amber Alert issued for two Jackson teens
UPDATE (2/8/23): The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation confirms Taveion and Traveion Rogers have been found safe in Jackson. Felicia Wilson has turned herself in and is now in custody. UPDATE (2/7/23): JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation says…
Community invited to celebrate opening of new business
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local nurse is inviting the community to help her celebrate her new business. On Friday, February 10, Shay Miller is hosting the grand opening of Basil and Bourbon Catering and Events. She is inviting the public…
Scam callers pose a members of law enforcement
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A new type of scam calls are in our area. Tuesday, two law enforcement agencies warned the community about scammers pretending to be part of their agency. Victims of…
Former mayor joins SWTDD staff
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A former West Tennessee mayor has joined the Southwest Tennessee Development District. According to a news release, McKenzie's former mayor, Jill Holland, has joined the SWTDD as their Local Government & Special Projects Coordinator. Holland, who has…
UT Martin students to head to the next Super Bowl
MARTIN, Tenn. -- Twenty-one students are heading to the Super Bowl. According to a news release, the students are heading to Arizona to ensure everything runs smoothly, including helping current and retired players and Hall of Famers from one pre-game…
FHU announces upcoming changes to staff
HENDERSON, Tenn. -- Freed-Hardeman University announced upcoming staff changes on Tuesday. FHU says that Dr. Richard A. Brumback III, who is an associate professor of Bible, will be taking over Dr. Justin Rogers' current role as the director of Graduate…
“The Little Mermaid” auditions to be held for JMCSS students
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Auditions for "The Little Mermaid" are set to be held next week. The auditions are for any Jackson-Madison County School System student from grades sixth to 12th. They will be on Friday, February 17 from 9 a.m.…
Valentine’s special ‘Love is on the Air’ coming to WBBJ this Saturday
JACKSON, Tenn. -- This month love is in the air, and here on WBBJ, love is on the air. This Saturday, tune in at 10:30 p.m. to "Love is On…
Milan High School to present ‘Beauty and the Beast’
MILAN, Tenn. -- A local school is inviting you to "be their guest" for a special performance. Milan High School will bring Disney's "Beauty and the Beast" to the stage for six shows this month. Performances will take place at…
Shoe donations sought for local students
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local organization is collecting "Soles for Little Souls." Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. - Nu Sigma Alumnae Chapter is collecting shoes for the students of Washington Douglas Head Start in Jackson. They are asking for gently…
