Author: WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News Staff

THP: Man killed in crash along I-40 in Madison County

MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A two vehicle collision along the interstate led to the death of a Tennessee man. The Tennessee Highway Patrol says around 12:20 p.m. on Thursday, two vehicles -- one westbound and the other eastbound -- were…

Casting underway for Shark Tanks’ 15th season

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Shark Tank is casting for its 15th season. Shark Tank is a business investment show in which five Sharks, who are all self-made millionaires and billionaires, invest in companies and entrepreneurs who need an support to take…

Bethel sending students, staff to Super Bowl LVII

MCKENZIE, Tenn. -- Bethel University students and staff are heading to Super Bowl LVII. According to the university, six students and two faculty members will be working on the annual sporting…

TBI investigating officer-involved shooting at Memphis library

MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- An officer-involved shooting in Memphis is under investigation. According to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, preliminary information shows that two Memphis police officers were called to Poplar Avenue about a person suspected of trespassing. The TBI reports…

Local hospital offering HEART screenings for February

HUNTINGDON, Tenn. -- A local hospital is offering HEART score screenings for American Heart Month. Baptist Memorial Hospital-Carroll County says they will be offering the screenings every Friday during the month of February from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The…

6 inductees to join Union’s Sports Hall of Fame

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Six new inductees to the Union University Sports Hall of Fame have been revealed. The news release says that Jimmy Gammon, Kirk Goehring, Leah Grongberg Hood, Raymond Judy, Douglas Martin, and Darrin White are joining the Hall…

Blood clot removed during groundbreaking procedure

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A first of its kind procedure was performed in Tennessee. From left right: Bryan Morris Territory Manager, Addison Frazier RT (R), Dr. John Crocker Interventional Radiologist, Ashley Criswell RT (R), Morgan Bright McGowan…

As ice thaws, eager readers return to the library

JACKSON, Tenn. -- After two days of ice interference, one community staple has opened its doors! The Jackson-Madison County Library has officially reopened both locations after closing down during the icy weather. "When we do have to close, our director,…

School & Business Closings: Friday, Feb. 3

The following schools will be closed on Friday, February 3 due to inclement weather: Benton County Schools Carroll Academy Chester County Schools Decatur County Schools Hardin County Schools Hardeman County Schools Haywood County Schools Jackson-Madison County Schools (Closed for students…

Tennessee native creates chemo kits

JACKSON, Tenn. -- One Tennessee native is giving back to cancer patients after being personally affected by the disease. Sidney Church is a grad student at the University of Tennessee at Martin.…

Church donating clothing, items to foster children

LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- One church is taking steps to fill a need one bag at a time. The First United Pentecostal Church in Lexington is starting Hangers of Hope, a project to help students in foster care receive clothing…

Director of Schools needed in local district

MCKENZIE, Tenn. -- The McKenzie Special School District is seeking a new director of schools. The school district says they are looking for someone with a Masters Degree in education and would like…

Feb. 1 marks start of Heart Health Month

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The key to a healthy heart begins with a healthy lifestyle. American Heart Month is observed each February to raise awareness of the importance of a healthy heart and…

JMCSS open enrollment extended due to weather

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Due to recent weather, you may still have a chance to enroll your child in a school outside of your zone. Open enrollment is a program offered by the…

Icy weather brings potential for dangerous roads

CROCKETT COUNTY, Tenn. -- Round two of the winter mix came through between Tuesday and Wednesday. With snow and ice hitting throughout the West Tennessee area, it was important to see how…

Ray Condray to announce candidacy for Jackson mayor

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Ray Condray is set to announce that he is running for Mayor of Jackson. In a news release on Wednesday, Condray says on February 4, he will join family and his supporters outside City Hall to announce…

JEA announces organization changes

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Energy Authority has a new President/CEO. As of Wednesday, Monte Cooper assumed the role after it was first announced back in August. JEA says that Ryan Porter will become the company's Chief Operating Officer…

Proposals being accepted for annual grant

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Have an initiative that can help the community? The West Tennessee Healthcare Foundation is now accepting proposals for the next round of Community Impact Grants, according to a news release. The Foundation says that non-profits could that…

3 West TN State Parks offering romantic Valentine’s dinner

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Some of Tennessee's State Parks are offering a romantic dinner for Valentine's Day. Among those participating include three in West Tennessee: Natchez Trace State Park, Pickwick Landing State Park, and Paris Landing State Park. Couples can visit…

Conger gives 2023 State of the City address

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The 2023 State of the City address was held Tuesday in Jackson. Mayor Scott Conger spoke on the future of Jackson and what he hopes to accomplish…

Ice storm brings down limbs in local county

PARIS, Tenn. -- The ice storms are impacting West Tennessee and more are on the way. According to the Paris Board of Public Utilities, Tuesday around 7:30 a.m. a tree fell…

Crews prep for second round of winter weather

MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Local officials talked about preparation be done to prepare the area for a second day of winter weather. "Right now we are pre-salting. The moisture on the street is just right to kind of a…

Tops Google search trends for January revealed

JACKSON, Tenn. -- What do girls scout cookies, the Dallas Cowboys and the University of Georgia have in common? The answer to that question is that they were all some of…

Poll of the Day: Ready for warmer weather?

Freezing temperatures and icy conditions have returned to West Tennessee this week, with the official start of spring still more than six weeks away. Now, we want to hear from you in our Poll of the Day. [gravityform id="211" title="false"…

Nationwide shortage causing testing delays for CWD

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency announces they're experiencing significant testing delays for chronic wasting disease (CWD). The TWRA says the delay is due to a nationwide shortage of test kits, and approximately 2,180 Tennessee CWD samples are…

Crews ready as winter weather arrives in the area

MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- With weather hitting West Tennessee, agencies are preparing for outages, possible fires, and dangerous road conditions. This is a time where the Madison County Fire Department sees a…

Man prepares for statewide trip on lawnmower

SAVANNAH, Tenn. -- One man is preparing for a long trip all in the name of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Travis Dean Robinson is preparing to ride 500 miles across the…

Jackson college students awarded scholarships

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Nine students from Jackson State Community College were awarded the Workforce Readiness Scholarship from Leaders Education Foundation. The scholarship will help these students as they continue their education. Jackson…

TDOT preps roads for potential winter storm

MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Winter weather is coming soon. How does the state prepare to keep the roads safe? "We are just preparing our trucks. We're loading any kind of brine…

LIFELINE releases list of February 2023 mobile blood drives

JACKSON, Tenn. — LIFELINE Blood Services has released a list of their upcoming blood drives for February 2023. There stops for the month include: First Baptist Church in Somerville on Feb. 8 from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. Union University in…

Poll of the Day: Tax Season

Tax season is in full swing, with this year's deadline set for April 18. While some have already completed their taxes for the year, others will inevitably wait until the deadline to begin filing. Now, we want to hear from…

Grammy nominated singer-songwriter visits Jackson students

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Grammy nominated singer-songwriter Valerie June gave students at Jackson Christian School a special show. The critically-acclaimed songstress recently wrote a children's book called, "Somebody to Love: The Story…

Peabody High student removed after gun found

TRENTON, Tenn. -- A local student was removed from school after a concerning discovery. Monday morning, tipsters alerted us to an incident at Peabody High School. According to Tim Haney, Director of…

Man killed in Dyer County officer-involved shooting

DYER COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is investigating an officer-involved shooting in Dyer County. According to the TBI, 50-year-old Terry Noel was killed by gunfire after an incident on Sunday afternoon. The TBI says around 2:30 p.m.,…

Two local schools hosts open houses

JACKSON, TENN. ---Two local private schools open their doors to potential students. The Trinity Christian Academy and the University School of Jackson hosted their open houses on Sunday, giving…