North Parkway teachers earn viral TikTok imitating students
JACKSON, Tenn. -- One local school is earning national attention, and it's not just for academic achievements. North Parkway…
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Restaurants to offer meals for Thanksgiving
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Thanksgiving is just days away, and with high grocery prices, you might be looking to eat out this holiday. If you want to skip out on making…
High school to host Hee-Haw Christmas Show
SELMER, Tenn. -- You can see a show full of laughter and help a good cause at the same time. McNairy Central High School in Selmer is hosting a…
Remember to travel safely, says THP, other drivers
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- With Thanksgiving coming up, drivers need to be aware of safe driving practices when traveling. "Actually I didn't have any problems until I walked into this…
Navy veteran sets up display for ‘Devotion’ at local theater
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A new military movie is coming to theaters Wednesday, and a local Navy veteran shared his personal story in regards to it. Monday, Navy veteran Tim Hinson…
Events this week in West Tennessee: Nov. 21-27
Don’t miss any of the fun in the 731! Check out our list of events happening this week in West Tennessee. Monday, November 21 Tuesday, November 22 Penguin Michoacana Gourmet to open (Humboldt) Wednesday, November 23 Thursday, November 24 Thanksgiving…
Jackson Arts Council taking Artist Membership applications
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Calling all local artists! One organization has a special offer for you. Artists, musicians and crafters living in or near Madison County are encouraged to apply to become an Artist Member of the Jackson Arts Council. The…
Toy trends specialist talks hottest toys of holiday season
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Looking for the right toy? Toy trends specialist, Jennifer Lynch shared some of the hottest toys you might be able to catch this Black Friday or Cyber Monday coming up. Lynch says the Tonka Mighty Monster RC…
Housing study, Great Wolf Lodge discussed during Nov. meeting
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Madison County Board of Commissioners held its November meeting. With big companies coming into Jackson in the next few years, it was announced that a housing study…
Hands Up! receives award from local program
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Hands Up! has gotten some recognition from the Jackson Award Program. According to a news release, Hands Up! was awarded the 2022 Best of Jackson Award in the Preschool category. The release says that the Jackson Award…
Poll of the Day: When do you put up your Christmas tree?
We want to hear from you in our Poll of the Day. Putting up the Christmas tree marks the beginning of holiday celebrations for many, however, when that moment should occur is the subject of an age-old debate. [gravityform id="135"…
Reminder: JTA to close for Thanksgiving
JACKSON, Tenn. -- As a reminder, the Jackson Transit Authority is closing later this week for Thanksgiving! Their buses will not run over the holiday, which is Thursday, November 24. They will resume service the next day, which is Friday,…
Police department presents check to cancer center
SAVANNAH, Tenn. -- The proceeds from the Savannah Police Department's Pink Patch Project were presented to a local cancer center. A check of $2,000 was given by Savannah police officials to…
USJ to present ‘Elf: The Musical’ this December
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The University School of Jackson is getting ready to bring a holiday favorite to stage. USJ's Fine Arts Department will present "Elf: The Musical" this December. Based on the Christmas comedy film starring Will Ferrell, "Elf: The…
Martin Christmas parade set for Dec. 5; entries still being accepted
MARTIN, Tenn. -- The City of Martin, along with the Martin Kiwanis Club, is preparing for their 2022 Christmas Parade. This year's parade, which has the theme "Christmas Joy," will be held at 7 p.m. on Monday, December 5. Beginning…
Santa Claus to hear wishes at Old Hickory Mall
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Get those wishlists ready Jackson, because Santa Claus is coming to town! Santa will make his grand entrance at Old Hickory Mall in Jackson on Wednesday, November 23. Santa's workshop will be set up in the JCPenney…
Annual Thanksgiving dinner brings the community together
JACKSON, Tenn. -- One local church opens its doors to the community for an early Thanksgiving dinner. First Baptist Church, Bemis had their annual Thanksgiving dinner on Sunday evening, starting with…
2022 Holiday Mart wraps up in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. ---Shoppers enjoy final day of the USJ's Holiday Mart. The University School of Jackson's biggest fundraiser is coming to a close. People from all over West Tennessee come to…
Annual Brew-Wing returns to the Hub City
JACKSON, Tenn.--The 3rd Annual Brew-Wing event took place on Saturday at Hub City Brewing. The event is one of the big fundraisers for the Scarlet Rope non-profit in Jackson. "So all…
Holiday Mart continues with deals and fun
JACKSON, Tenn. ---Holiday Mart continued its fun Saturday, with various vendors supporting University School of Jackson's biggest fundraiser. Vendors, shoppers and volunteers were spread throughout the mart, full of holiday cheer…
I-C.A.R.E. Summit returns to help end violence in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. ---Local leaders come together to improve ways of preventing crime in Jackson. The I-C.A.R.E. Summit was held Saturday where important information is shared on how to help end violence in…
Community gathers at One Table event
MILAN, Tenn. ---A city in West Tennessee hosts its annual Thanksgiving event. The City of Milan hosted its 6th annual One Table Milan on Saturday. This event was open to everyone…
Community Clean-up returns to Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. ---The City of Jackson has a city clean up day. Following the success of the first two Community Clean-up events, the City of Jackson's Health and Sanitation Department, and…
Pet of the Week: Gracie Mae
This week’s Pet of the Week from Hero West Rescue is Gracie Mae. Gracie Mae is a mature ladybug, somewhere between 6 to 9-years-old but so full of life and love.…
Helping Hand gets its own helping hand from Tyson
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- A local organization received a helpful donation on Friday. The Helping Hand in Humboldt is a nonprofit organization that helps disenfranchised individuals. At their store on 810…
Football Friday Night Playoffs Round 3: Final Scores
Final scores for Football Friday Night Playoffs Round 3: Milan 14 Haywood 64 Springfield 19 Henry County 27 Peabody 24 MASE 26 Pearl Cohn 41 Lexington 24 USJ 20 Friendship Christian 24 Fayetteville 18 McKenzie 20 Union City 3 Huntingdon…
Weakley Co. Sheriff’s Office captain gets escort
WEAKLEY COUNTY, Tenn. -- A local sheriff's department escorted one of their own in a procession of honor. Officers escorted the body of Capt. Marty Plunk, of the Weakley County…
Vendors offer gifts, clothes, more at 2022 Holiday Mart
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A holiday event is taking place at the Carl Perkins Civic Center. The University School of Jackson is hosting its annual Holiday Mart. That's from November 18 to…
$2,500 check given to Jackson elementary school
JACKSON, Tenn. -- An organization gave a donation to a local school. Modern Woodmen of America partnered with Arlington Elementary on a fundraiser called Drive for 25 to help out with…
Program helps seniors live triumphantly
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Local seniors gathered at a community event with themselves as the focus. The Salvation Army created Senior Adults Living Triumphantly, also known as SALT. "This event is something that…
Delta Dentals says grants available for ‘Water’s Cool’ program
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Local schools are getting cool with water through Delta Dental of Tennessee's Water's Cool at School program. The initiative started a few years ago and it supplies a grant…
TBI releases report on school crime, domestic violence in 2021
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has released a report on school crime and on domestic violence. The TBI reports that in school crime in 2021, they found that there were over 22,000 crimes reported at elementary/secondary schools.…
Educator of the Week: Kelly Buck
It's time to recognize this week's Educator of the Week, brought to you by the Tennessee Education Lottery. Kelly Buck has been teaching at South Gibson County Elementary School for six years, and…
‘Christmas Cottage’ shop returns to Hub City for 40th anniversary
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Local shoppers are decking the halls early with holiday goodies. "I will, I will come back next year," said shopper Jennifer Gillis. The Madison County FCE Club opened their…
Family Gift Guide: Lifestyle expert shares holiday shopping ideas
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The hustle and bustle of gift shopping has begun for this holiday shopping season. Lifestyle expert Bethany Braun-Silva has a family gift guide for everyone on your list…
Carroll County announces 2022 holiday events for the community
CARROLL COUNTY, Tenn. -- One community will have a variety of holiday events to enjoy this season. The Carroll County Chamber of Commerce is announcing the Christmas and holiday-themed events taking…
WBBJ team says ‘goodbye’ to Shaley Dawson
Shaley Dawson joined the WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News team in November 2020 as our weekend meteorologist. Over the past two years, Shaley has brought not only the latest weather coverage to West Tennessee, but has also helped tell countless stories…
Final ‘Praise in the Park’ of the season to be held November 27
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The final "Praise in the Park" event of the season is coming up later this month. Praise in the Park was began by a group of local churches as a…
Guests get first look at 2022 USJ Holiday Mart
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Get ready for holiday shopping, the University School of Jackson Holiday Mart held a preview Thursday night. The USJ Holiday Mart preview kicked off Thursday night at…
JMCSS board meets for November
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County School System held a Board of Education meeting on Thursday. One of the things of note discussed was that of the annual compliance report.…
Sea of Blue held for Weakley County captain
WEAKLEY COUNTY, Tenn. -- A local sheriff's deputy was honored by his fellow comrades with a procession. A Sea of Blue honoring the late Capt. Marty Plunk, with the Weakley…
Angel Trees set up at two Chester County locations
HENDERSON, Tenn. -- A local church is giving you the opportunity to open you heart to help many children and families in West Tennessee. The Henderson Church of God is…
The Ned taking donations for 2022 Tree of Warmth
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Colder weather has been with us off and on for the past several weeks, which may have had you scrambling to find your winter gear. But there are…
Report: 32 trans, gender non-conforming people killed in 2022
JACKSON, Tenn. -- According to a recent report, 32 transgender or gender non-conforming people were killed this year. The report published by the Human Rights Campaign in November states that trans people of color were the majority of victims in…
Yearly expenses discussed by Jackson officials
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson city leaders held their monthly budget committee meeting Thursday morning. Discussions included the audit that will be completed at the end of the year, along with the internal…
Jackson Nutrition opens new location
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local business in Jackson celebrated the opening of a new store. Jackson Nutrition held a grand opening Thursday, and it came with an offer of a wide…
Bags get packed for hungry students, senior citizens
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A community is packing for a cause. The Regional Inter-Faith Association, or RIFA, hosted a unique set of volunteers on Thursday morning to pack boxes for both students…
Group fights to preserve wildlife, expand outdoor education
JACKSON, Tenn. -- An organization is focusing on recovering America's wildlife The National Wildlife Federation is determined to…
Nintendo shares gift guide for 2022 holiday season
JACKSON, Tenn. -- It's that time of the year once again. The holiday season is here, and Nintendo is looking to create lasting memories for families. David Young, the Manager of Influencer…
Over 100 attend grief therapy conference
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Over 100 West Tennessee counseling professionals got a chance to learn techniques to handle situations that everyone will eventually face. "Things that he had asked early on…
