Author: WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News Staff

Events the week of August 22, 2022 in West Tennessee

Don’t miss any of the fun in West Tennessee this week! Monday, August 22 Roasted Bean Coffee Shop Opens (Jackson) Henry County Fair (Paris - Through August 27) Benton County Fair (Camden - Through August 27) Obion County Fair (Union…

Community’s help sought in finding missing Jackson man

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson community is being asked to stay on the lookout for a missing man. Jackie Edwards, 64, has been missing since Aug. 4, according to family. If anyone has seen him, they are asked to call…

Update: Circle of Hope Telethon raises $1.5 million

JACKSON, Tenn. -- For almost four decades, one organization has been raising funds. Organizers say is important in helping children and families here in West Tennessee. The 39th Annual 'Circles of Hope' telethon seen Sunday on WBBJ-TV, ABC  7 has…

Local health fair aims to help residents “Stay Well”

JACKSON, Tenn. --The Jackson Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated partnered with Cobb Institute and many others to provide residents with health resources. The Gamma Alpha Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa…

Pet of the Week: Bandit

This week’s Pet of the Week from Hero West Rescue is Bandit! Bandit is a small scruffy pup looking for his fur-ever people, after his person sadly passed away. He is…

Football Friday Night Week 1: Final Scores

Final scores for Football Friday Night Week 1 of 2022: Humboldt 8 Grace Christian-Franklin 46 Hollow Rock-Bruceton 20 West Carroll 50 McKenzie 34 Huntington 12 Adamsville 36 TCA 35 North Side 0 Hardin Co. 36 Peabody 14 Milan 26 Scotts…

Jackson’s LANA community hosts yard sale

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Local residents have gotten together in the LANA area to shop and build community. Diana Cotten is a new resident of the community and the business owner of the Jackson Pride Commercial and Residential Cleaning. She decided…

Lane College official receives award

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A Lane College representative has been awarded for his service. According to a news release, Atty. Richard Donnell, who has served as the Senior Advisor to the President at Lane College, was awarded the Harold Love Outstanding…

Educator of the Week: Kristi Byars

It's time to recognize this weeks Educator of the Week, brought to you by the Tennessee Education Lottery. Kristi Byars has taught a handful of subjects over the past 18 years, but currently loves the challenges of teaching seventh grade…

Suspects sought after burglary of Jackson convenience store

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Authorities are searching for suspects after the burglary of a convenience store in Jackson. According to Crime Stoppers, the BP located on East Chester Street was broken into around 1 a.m. on Friday. Officers with the…

United Way marks 80 years with annual Unitas

JACKSON, Tenn. -- United Way of West Tennessee celebrated 80 years of service at the Carl Perkins Civic Center on Thursday. "We call this event Unitas. Unitas is Latin for…

David Cook, LOLO headline local concert

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Two powerful music talents team up to entertain fans at local concert. Jackson native artist, songwriter, actress, composer and activist LOLO was the opening performer for the Thursday night's concert held at Hub City Brewing in…

Decatur County Fair carnival opens for attendees

DECATUR COUNTY, Tenn. -- It was opening night for the carnival at the Decatur County Fair. Fair attendees could experience it all. There are rides, including the Ring of Fire and the…

35 inmates achieve their own diploma, certificate

WHITEVILLE, Tenn. -- CoreCivic says 35 inmates have achieved their own diploma or certificate. On Thursday, CoreCivic says the inmates from the CoreCivic's Whiteville Correctional Facility attended a graduation ceremony, with 15 people earning their high school equivalency diploma,…

Fidelity conducts study on caregivers concerns

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A new study shows planning ahead when becoming a caregiver helps put those in the role at ease. Fidelity Investments conducted a recent study asking caregivers about…

US Marshals says man wanted in Dyersburg found in Florida

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A man charged with four counts of rape of a child out of Dyersburg was found in Florida. The US Marshals Service says that a warrant was issued for 50-year-old Robert Galler earlier in the month of…

Madison County resident confirmed to have monkeypox

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department says a case of monkeypox has been confirmed in the county. The health department says that monkeypox is a rare disease…

Food Truck Spotlight: Congetta’s Chi-talian Favorites

This week on Food Truck Spotlight, we're getting a little taste of Italy! Congetta's Chi-talian Favorites can usually be found at the corner of Liberty and Main Street in downtown Jackson. Owner Diana Haynes is originally from the Chicago…

2022 Circles of Hope Telethon to be held Sunday

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local nonprofit is gearing up for their biggest fundraiser of the year. "The 39th annual Circles of Hope Telethon to benefit the Carl Perkins Center for…

City of Jackson marks 200th birthday

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A year-long celebration is official concluding. The Bicentennial's year-long celebration started with Madison County's Bicentennial anniversary in November of 2021 and concluded with the City of…

Group marks David Crockett’s 236th birthday

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local group took time to honor an American folk hero known as the "King of the Wild Frontier." Wednesday, the Jackson Rotary Club celebrated David Crockett's…