Author: WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News Staff

Walk event remembers beloved Jackson resident

JACKSON, Tenn. ---Second annual Prayer Walk honors Clark Shaw and inspires a Jackson neighborhood. The Old Country Store and Casey Jones Village held its second annual Prayer Walk in partnership with the…

A local non profit celebrates its 60th anniversary

JACKSON, Tenn. ---Youth Town holds Fall Festival event. Youth Town is celebrating their 60th anniversary along with having a Fall Festival to support teens ages 13-17 struggling with addiction and mental health…

Pet of the Week: Blu

This week's Pet of the Week from Hero West Rescue is Blu! Beautiful Blu, this sweet boy is not just beautiful on the outside! He would make the perfect family…

8 from Lexington arrested for sale, delivery of meth

LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- Eight individuals from Lexington have been arrested following an investigation into the sale and delivery of methamphetamine. According to the Lexington Police Department, the arrests come after their Narcotic Investigators launched an investigation into the illegal…

Educator of the Week: Nick Coleman

It’s time now to recognize this weeks Educator of the Week , presented by the Tennessee Education Lottery. Nick Coleman has been teaching at Inman Middle School for five years now,…

Education foundation discusses investments and endowments

JACKSON, Tenn.-- The Jackson-Madison County education foundation was dormant for five years, now officials say they're getting back to where they need to be. The West Tennessee Healthcare Foundation was invited…

2 arrested in ongoing fentanyl investigation in Benton County

CAMDEN, Tenn. -- An ongoing investigation into the illegal distribution of fentanyl in Benton County resulted in two arrests on Tuesday. According to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, 52-year-old David Webb and 37-year-old Kathryn Jastrzembski were booked into the Benton…

November 8 Elections: What you need to know

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The November 8 elections are vastly approaching, with early voting starting on October 19. "It will have the Governor, it will have four amendment questions on it. It'll have your Senate. It'll have your State Representative and…

3 arrested at Huntingdon residence in ongoing drug investigation

HUNTINGDON, Tenn. -- An ongoing drug investigation in Carroll County resulted in the arrest of three additional people on Tuesday. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation says Tracy Myles, Paula Alsbrook and Jazz Johnson were taken into custody from a…

Debris burn permits required in Tennessee Oct. 15 through May 15

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Department of Agriculture is reminding residents of burn permit requirements as we enter fall fire season. Debris burn permits are required for leaf and brush piles from October 15 through May 15. A news release…

6-year-old struck by vehicle in Martin, police say

MARTIN, Tenn. -- The Martin Police Department says a six-year-old was struck by a vehicle on Friday. According to police, around 2:41 p.m. on October 7, officers responded to South Lindell Street in reference to a pedestrian stuck. A crash…

New attraction brings screams to Lexington

LEXINGTON, Tenn. ---Halloween time is back again! And the Henderson county area has a new haunt attraction that is sure to conjure up some scares. "We hope to do this for many…

Pride Fest returns to the Hub City

JACKSON, Tenn.--An annual festival returns to the Hub City with the hope of inclusivity. Jackson Pride took place on Saturday as an all day event, that consisted of vendors, live music, community…

Community joins together in city wide prayer

JACKSON, Tenn.--Local community comes together for prayer. A city wide prayer meeting was held on Saturday afternoon, with people of different denominations coming together to pray for the city. Pastor Garry Martin,…

Cherished Homecoming event returns to Lane College

JACKSON, Tenn. ---Local College celebrates Homecoming with a parade. This morning Lane College was in full swing for Homecoming and celebrated by having a parade. The parade started off with…

Local art gallery celebrates 13 years

JACKSON, Tenn. ---Local art event hits Jackson. Art in the Village hosted a meet and greet today, where individuals could purchase art from local artists. The event happened from…

Homecoming celebrations continue at Lane College

JACKSON, Tenn. --Lane continues to celebrate Homecoming week with a tailgate celebration. Today, Lane held its Tailgate Extravaganza for homecoming. It is a tradition that dates back many years. The event took…

Pets of the Week: June & Jennings

This week's Pet of the Week from Hero West Rescue is extra special, meet June and Jennings from the Outlaw Gang! These pups were found on a rural road…

Hit and run kills 1 in Jackson, police investigate

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Police Department is investigating a hit and run that left one dead. According to police, around 7:15 pm on October 6, officers responded to the area of Old Hickory Boulevard and the Hwy 45…