Author: WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News Staff

Mississippi River sits at historic lows

MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- Due to a nationwide drought, bodies of water across the Midwest and South are getting significantly lower and here in Memphis residents are seeing the affects. “Well, my mom…

Tips to help those with dementia get through Halloween

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America has shared tips to everyone have a dementia-Friendly Halloween. “Like with many other traditions, there are adaptations families can make to help their relatives living with dementia have a safe and enjoyable…

Two mayors send letter about roads to TDOT

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The mayor of Jackson has reached out to state legislatures about the road conditions in Jackson. Friday, Mayor Scott Conger and Mayor Jim Strickland joined together to send…

Virtual academy to offer enrollment through Union

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A first of its kind partnership has become available for Jackson-Madison County School System students. According to a news release, the school system's K-12 CyberSchool Jackson Academic STEAM Academy will partner…

Children to able to audition for ‘Peter Pan Jr.’

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The chance to be in the Peter Pan story is coming up! The Ned R. McWherter West Tennessee Cultural Arts Center Children and Teen Theatre say they will be holding auditions in early November for "Peter Pan…

THP: Sunday morning crash leaves 1 dead, 1 injured

JACKSON, Tenn. -- It has been confirmed that one person was killed during a two-vehicle crash Sunday morning. The Tennessee Highway Patrol released a crash report stating that a Ford Freestar and a Hyundai Sonata collided while traveling on State…

Local volunteer firefighters host fun community event

CARROLL COUNTY, Tenn.--The Terry Volunteer Fire Department showed their appreciation to the community with a fun event for families. They embraced the spooky season by hosting a trunk or treat. Members of the community donated the candy, while others came…

Literary event showcases words of art

JACKSON, Tenn.--The Griot Collective brought a new event to Jackson. It's Black Southern Writers and the American Experiment. The event presented poets, writers, and other artists of the pen to come and share their works of word. The occasion brought…

The annual celebratory Buddy Walk returns

JACKSON, Tenn.--Members of the community gathered together on Saturday to celebrate and bring awareness to the down syndrome community with activities and a 2 lap walk. "This is a yearly event. October, of course, is National Down Syndrome Awareness Month.…

West TN foundation introduces its program to Jackson youth

JACKSON, Tenn. --One foundation had their first ever orientation meeting for youth in the Jackson community. The Eric Beasley Foundation Enrichment Program is a six week program that focuses on interpersonal skills, life, leadership and health and wellness. Youth…

Event celebrates the recoveries of past and present

JACKSON, Tenn. --For years they've been helping people with recovery and today was the opportunity to recognize current and past members of the program. Aspell Recovery Center is hosting their annual Soberstock, to recognize those who've recovered, are recovering and…

Pet of the Week: Crickett

This week's Pet of the Week from Hero West Rescue is Crickett! This sweet girl was pulled from a high-kill shelter in rural West Tennessee. She had been attacked by a…

Boos, Bands, and Bingo held at Jackson Country Club

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Service League hosted their Boos, Bands, and Bingo fundraiser event on Friday. Boos, Bands, and Bingo allowed guests to come in Halloween costumes and enjoy a live band, bingo, a costume contest, open bar, and…

Football Friday Night Final Scores: Week 10

Here are the final scores for Week 10 of Football Friday Nights: North Side 12 South Side 14 Union City 48 Liberty 8 Huntingdon 41 Peabody 28 Crockett Co. 21 Lexington 45 Westview 21 Ripley 7 Humboldt Riverside JCS 49…

Drug task force director discusses fentanyl seizure

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A traffic stop on Interstate 40 led to the discovery of 22 pounds of fentanyl. Thursday morning on Interstate 40 near the Shelby-Fayette County line, agents were working…

Two car crash occurs on Highway 412

HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Two cars collided on Highway 412 outside of Lexington on Friday. Two vehicles collided around 4 p.m. on Highway 412 west of Lexington. The crash occurred in front of Sand Ridge Baptist Church. The crash had…

Law enforcement in Madison Co. expands with CIT training

MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Madison County Sheriff's Office is expanding their training into crisis intervention. The sheriff's department paired with mental health and addiction professionals to complete their Crisis Intervention Training on Friday. Local officers and various departments…

Queen of crafts shares Halloween craft ideas

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Scares and screams might not be your cup of hot chocolate, but that doesn't mean the fun has to stop. Are looking to enjoy Halloween in a safe and secure way? The founder of Craft Box Girls,…

Training held to make Jackson a 4-Minute City

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A West Tennessee organization hosted training for some potentially life-saving skills. This week Friends of Heart kicked off their second round of training for the CARE team. CARE stands for Cardiac Arrest Rapid Engagement. It's a team…

Students given behind-the-scenes view of Toyota

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Local organizations like Toyota came together to highlight potential careers for students. "We're very excited to be able to host students from Jackson Central-Merry as part of an…

Educator of the Week: Stefanie Bishop

It's time to recognize this week's Educator of the Week, brought to you by the Tennessee Education Lottery. Stefanie Bishop loves teaching her second grade class a variety of different subjects, but reading has to be her favorite. And she…

West Tennessee haunted attractions 2022

Are you in for a scare? With Halloween season in full swing, West Tennessee has a wide variety of haunted attractions to check out. See our list below. The 13th Realm 10486 TN-220, Atwood / (731) 662-4433 Fridays & Saturdays,…

2022 Trunk-or-Treats in West Tennessee

Looking to trunk-or-treat with the family here in West Tennessee? Here are a few places you can head to: Oct. 22 Henderson County Sheriff's Department Trunk or Treat downtown Lexington Court Square (1 p.m. to 3 p.m.) Gibson County 911…

6 arrested for auto burglary during Madison County traffic stop

MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Madison County Sheriff's deputies arrested two men and four juveniles on Thursday in connection to an auto burglary. A news release states during the early morning hours on October 20, deputies observed a vehicle traveling on…

Chickasaw tribe members to present activities at Shiloh festival

SHILOH, Tenn. -- Shiloh National Military Park is preparing to host the Chickasaw Heritage Festival this weekend. The event will take place from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday at the Shiloh Indian Mounds National Historic Landmark. The festival…

Local organization rewards teachers with grant money

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local financial institution is rewarding local teachers with an incentive to further the education of students from elementary school to college. The Leaders Education Foundation is a…

Check donation honors Eliza Fletcher

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Representatives from a local organization are keeping a fellow runner's legacy alive, one step at a time. The Jackson Road Runners presented Fleet Feet Jackson with a donation to…

22 pounds of suspected fentanyl found during traffic stop

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A West Tennessee law enforcement agency says 22 pounds of suspected fentanyl was found during a Thursday traffic stop. A news release from the West Tennessee Drug Task Force says the drugs were found in a 2011…

Mississippi man wanted for child sex crime arrested in West TN

MCNAIRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- A Corinth, Mississippi man accused in a sex crime against a child was arrested this week in West Tennessee. U.S. Marshal Tyreece Miller announced that 35-year-old Robert Roy Thompson was apprehended near a residence in McNairy…