Author: WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News Staff

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…

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…

Minor in custody following traffic stop

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A juvenile is in custody following a traffic stop. Just after 8:30 p.m., our crews arrived on Camellia Drive to find officers searching the area. Officers could also be seen searching a vehicle in the area.…

Second annual 5K to be held this weekend

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Prepare to lace up your running shoes for a good cause. The Friends of Heart will host their second annual 5K this weekend. The course will begin at Fleet Feet…

Heavy metal concert returning for second year

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Ready for a second year of heavy metal? The Tennessee Metal Devastation Music Fest is set to return to West Tennessee later this year, but it will be a new location. The festival, which will include food…

Local students head to the Super Bowl

MCKENZIE, Tenn. -- Select students and faculty members at a local university are heading to the Super Bowl. Six Bethel University students and two faculty members will travel to Glendale, Arizona to…

Jackson Symphony to hold Valentine’s Pop

JACKSON, Tenn. -- An exciting valentine's event is returning to the Hub City. Saturday, February 11 at 7:30 p.m. the Jackson Symphony is bringing back their Valentine's Pops Concert. The event will…

Black History Month 2023: Juanita Jones

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Each week in February, WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News is celebrating Black History Month by telling the story of West Tennesseans. It is sponsored by the Tennessee Education Lottery. Juanita Jones,…

LIVE: Gov. Bill Lee holds State of the State address

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Gov. Bill Lee is set to give the annual State of the State address from Nashville at 6 p.m. This will be the fifth address given by the governor, who was elected in 2022. The address is…

15-year-old facing unlawful weapon possession charge

DYERSBURG, Tenn. -- The Dyersburg Police Department says a 15-year-old is facing an unlawful weapon charge. According to the department's Facebook post, a caller reported shots being fired and a minor wearing a ski mask running around 4:30 p.m. on…

‘Do not drive’ warning issued for select cars

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- A "do not drive" warning issued as been issued by a well-know brand. According to a news release, the Tennessee Attorney General’s Office is warning drivers to listen to Honda's recall. The release says that around 8,200…

1 person killed, another injured in early morning fire

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Fire Department says one person was killed and another injured during an early morning fire. The Jackson Fire Department says their crews were sent out around 2:27 a.m. on Tuesday for a fire in south…

USJ to present ‘The Addams Family’ this March

JACKSON, Tenn. -- They're creepy and they're kooky, and they're coming to a stage near you. The University School of Jackson's Fine Arts Department is presenting "The Addams Family" this March. The show is described as a musical comedy that…

New facility offers youth a place to call home

TRENTON, Tenn. ---An organization holds a special event. The Isaiah House launch kick-off event happened on Sunday at Peabody High School. Isaiah 117 House will have a place for children available…

A local church celebrates 200 years of service

JACKSON, Tenn. ---One local church welcomed a special guest to their church to celebrate 200 years of service. First Presbyterian Church of Jackson is celebrating 200 years of the church that was founded in 1823. A number of events…

Local cheer coach celebrates the team with sweet event

JACKSON, Tenn.---A local cheer coach holds a special party for her team. Cheer coach, SchDerriah Montgomery at Isaac Lane Technology Magnet Elementary School held a love party for her cheer team. Speakers,…

Jackson photography studio moves to a new location

JACKSON, Tenn. ---A local business had a big re-opening. The grand re-opening of Lasting Impressions By Lucy Photography studio was held on Saturday. The studio's photo shoots include head shots, birthday shots,…

Elks Lodge #192 tosses bags for a great cause

JACKSON, Tenn. ---A local lodge host a tournament for a good cause. The Elks Lodge #192 located in Jackson held a cornhole tournament on Saturday. Proceeds from the tournament went to the…

Sorority teaches local youth water safety

JACKSON, Tenn. ----A local sorority helps youth learn to swim. One local sorority chapter here in the Hub City invited local youth to learn the fundamentals of swimming. …

Ray Condray announces his candidacy for City Mayor

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local resident announces his mayoral candidacy. Saturday, Ray Condray joined family, friends, and supporters in downtown Jackson at City Hall to announce his candidacy for City Mayor.…

Friends of Heart 5K returns to Jackson

JACKSON, Tenn. ---Second annual 5k planned. According to a news release, the Friends of Heart will host its second annual 5k on Saturday, February 11 at 8 a.m. This is the first event of 2023 for the Friends of Heart…

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. Gracie is so full of…

GALLERY: Peoples Bank reopens in new location

LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- A local business celebrated a big move on Friday. The Peoples Bank of Tennessee held a grand re-opening at their new location in Lexington. The event included…

Officials talk about recent vacant house fires

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Two vacant houses in the City of Jackson both caught fire recently. A fire marshal talked about if there was any relation between the two fires. "The two…

Founders Day celebrated at Jackson university

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Union University celebrated its annual Founders' Day on Friday. Union was founded February 3, 1823 as Jackson Male Academy. This makes it the college's 200th birthday. There was a…

2022 Hub City Heroes honored together

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Heroes of the Hub City were celebrated on Friday. The 2022 Hub City Heroes were recognized at the City Hall. The heroes selflessly and steadily give their…

First Friday Art Walks to begin in March

JACKSON, Tenn. -- You now will have the chance to buy local art directly from local artists. From March through November, the Jackson Arts Council will organize First Friday Art Walk events…

Info needed to find missing man in Madison County

MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Madison County Sheriff's Office needs your help locating a missing man. The sheriff's office says that 45-year-old Brendon Michael Timby was last seen on January 28 in Jackson, and was reported missing by family. The…

Momma Chef shares the recipe for quicker meals

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Cooking just got faster and a little easier thanks to one chef. One mom went from blogging and writing, to building organizations to help against hunger, all while holding…

Precautionary boil water notice issued in Hardin County

HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn. -- A precautionary boil water notice has been issued in Hardin County. Hardin County Emergency Communications District says the notice is for the area south of Geans Lane on the south side of Savannah. They say this…

No one injured after pursuit of stolen ambulance

DRESDEN, Tenn. -- Multiple law enforcement agencies joined together in hot pursuit of a unique stolen vehicle. Around 1:30 a.m. on Friday, the Dresden Police Department received a call on Lamb…

GALLERY: Vacant home catches fire in Jackson

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Authorities are investigating another house fire in the Hub City. Firefighters were called to a home on Pleasant Street just before 9 p.m., where a house was on fire. Officials say they were able to put…

Jackson, TN Pride says application for scholarship open

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local group raised money for a scholarship. Jackson, Tennessee Pride has been raising money to be able to give back to the community. One of the ways they want to give back is by starting a…

GALLERY: ‘Agnes of God’ comes to the Hub City

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Hub City Theatre Company presented their performance of "Agnes of God." The performance was held at the Carnegie in downtown Jackson Thursday night. The performance is on a minimal set, with just three actresses. You can…

Stay cautious as ice melts

JACKSON, Tenn. -- What are some of the dangers as the icy weather melts away? Even though the ice is melting on the roads and on bridges, there are still some dangers that can come from this weather. We asked people…

Downtown business owner talks about weather

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The recent ice storms has not only had an effect on the roads. They've impacted local businesses as well. Because many opted to stay indoors, some businesses have felt the effects. One local business owner, Hunter Cross…

Former professor reviews Jackie Robinson biography

JACKSON, Tenn. -- One of baseball's most significant figures story is being told in a new biography. The Friends of the Jackson-Madison County Library welcomed Dr. Don Huneycutt for their monthly First Thursday program meeting. Huneycutt presented a book…

City of Jackson marks Black History Month

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A special news conference was held in honor of Black History Month. The City of Jackson will celebrate Black History Month during the month of February this year at City Hall by showcasing visual and performing…

Newbern machete suspect located by US Marshals

JACKSON, Tenn. -- An attempted murder fugitive has been arrested. According to a news release, US Marshals have captured 29-year-old Luis Frenano Sanchez-Flores. He was wanted out of Newbern for attempted first-degree murder and especially aggravated burglary. Sanchez-Flores allegedly broke…