JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local company has a free offer in honor of Independence Day. Tennessee Industrial Printing (TIPS), located at 51 Miller Avenue in Jackson, is giving away free prints of…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A series of new laws go into effect this Friday July 1, 2022 that could impact your transportation and safety. Large wakes can be dangerous, both to citizens and the shoreline. One…
WASHINGTON – Members of Congress have introduced what they are calling a Transgender Bill of Rights. The resolution calls for: Equal access by amending the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to include gender identity and sex characteristics. Codifying Bostock v.…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The City of Jackson continues to give pedestrians more accessibility. The City of Jackson is planning phase two of the TDOT Multimodal Access grant application on North Parkway. The…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- One person has been arrested in connection to a fatal crash in Henderson County. U.S. Marshals say that 46-year-old Marlon Tipton, of Dyersburg, was arrested in downtown Jackson on Wednesday in connection to a crash that led…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Madison County's budget is nearly complete. The committee met Wednesday morning to take another step in the process. One of the main priorities of this budget is school safety. "We're going…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- If you've had a hard day on the job, dealing with troubleshooting and technical difficulties at work may be the last thing you want to do. …
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Local volunteers help gave the City of Jackson a little tender, love and care. "To help people improve their neighborhoods, reduce blights, improve the overall look of their neighborhood. So…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Tennessee families in the Families First Program are getting extra support. The Tennessee Department of Human Services says that those in the program as of May 31 will receive the one-time payment of $450 on their EBT…
TRENTON, Tenn. -- A Milan man has been convicted and sentenced in a 2016 murder case, according to District Attorney General Frederick Agee. The news release from the District Attorney says that Uel Pearson…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development is responding to a service outage affecting the state's unemployment system and labor data exchange. The department says on Sunday afternoon, they were notified of a service interruption that…
JACKSON, Tenn. – Jackson police responded to a report of shots fired Tuesday night. The department says its officers were dispatched to corner of Hillcrest Circle Drive and East Chester Street. Police on the scene say no one was injured,…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Many are preparing for an explosive weekend coming up, but what can you expect in terms of fireworks sales this holiday weekend? The start date for fireworks sales began last Monday. Leaders…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- There was more fun and educational classes at the local library. The Jackson-Madison County Library is hosting an Upcycling program this summer. On Tuesday, the program was all about gardening, and a special guest talked to…
LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- Carole Ralston says it just came out of the blue. Ralston had just clocked in when she heard what she described as two awful pops, which she thought had…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Three people were recognized for their hard work and were presented with a check to help the prevention of child abuse. On behalf of the Jackson Exchange Club and the…
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News was informed of a large law enforcement presence in Denmark on Tuesday. Our crews arrived on the scene around 10:40 a.m. in the 100…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Two new faces are joining the staff at Jackson Christian School. Kendall Naceanceno has been hired as director of K-12 curriculum and instruction, along with Janet Wylie as director of marketing and public relations. Naceanceno is originally…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The annual Mayor's Civic Pride Awards gives residents the chance to showcase their commitment to keeping their properties looking beautiful. The award ceremony was held at the Carl Perkins…
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Many people will be out driving this weekend for holiday celebrations. On the 4th of July, the Madison County Sheriff's Office sees an increase in alcohol related incidences across the…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Library shared their events for kids in July. The library says that every other Thursday at 2 p.m. is Board at the Library, where you can play chess, UNO, Monopoly and more. Family StoryTime…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local church finds ways to help out their community one tank at a time. "They didn't have to do it, so I feel grateful," said Jackson resident Laranda Murrell. With…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Budget Committee met Tuesday for the last meeting of the 2022 fiscal year. Among topics discussed was a report on the where revenues stood at the end of this year, and an report on the…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- This week on Food Truck Spotlight, we're taking a trip to Exit 87 to check out a popular site offering a southern staple. Exit 87 BBQ is located right off Interstate 40 at 2049 Highway 70…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The registration deadline to vote in the August 4 election is coming up next week. Tennesseans have until July 5th to register to vote or update their voter registration to be able to cast their ballot in…
BIG SANDY, Tenn. -- The Benton County Sheriff's Office is investigating the death of a child in Big Sandy. According to dispatch, on Monday, June 27, deputies and EMS responded to a report of a two-year-old found in a pool.…
DYER, Tenn. -- One local town is continuing their small town traditions this week. The City of Dyer kicked off their 38th annual Dyer Station Celebration on Monday evening at the VFW Building in Dyer. They are planning a series…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- With the overturn of Roe v. Wade on Friday, some states are pushing for adoption instead of abortion. A non-profit is talking about the importance of adoption and fostering now more than ever. Parents interested in the…
MENDON, Mo. (AP) — An Amtrak passenger train traveling from Los Angeles to Chicago struck a dump truck Monday in a remote area of Missouri, killing three people and injuring dozens more as seven rail cars tumbled off the tracks…
MCKENZIE, Tenn. -- Sen. Bill Hagerty visited R & R Farms in McKenzie to speak with local farmers about concerns in the farming community, and its affects on agriculture. Farmers from across…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local rotary club rewarded those doing good in their community. The Jackson Old Hickory Rotary Club presented a check to Sisters with Aspiring Goals, the Imagination Library, and the…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- As the 4th of July approaches, organizers are gearing up for annual firework events throughout West Tennessee. The Firefighters Freedom Festival is one of those events put on by the Madison…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- July 4th is a week away, and many are getting ready to attend firework shows, while some are preparing to have their own. Before you light those sparklers or…
MARTIN, Tenn. -- Members of the community gathered along Pair Road in Martin to remember a war veteran from nearly 200 years ago on Sunday. "Previously there was another man named Mike…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Looking for ways to save and still enjoy your summer vacation? WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News spoke to an automotive industry expert to learn how you can be saving money this…
UNION CITY, Tenn. -- Get ready for your kids to be behind the wheel on Friday! Baptist Ambulance and Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union City are…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Board of Medical Examiners has suspended a local doctor's medical license for a second time. Dr. Omar Ahmad, a hematology and oncology doctor who operated a private practice in…
BUCHANAN, Tenn. -- There is a new lodge along the Tennessee River in West Tennessee. The Lodge in Paris Landing State Park was officially opened on Monday, something that state leaders say was anticipated. “Tennesseans have looked forward to this…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The law enforcement community came together to honor a fallen deputy. In April of 2021, Madison County Sheriff's Office Deputy Terry Dyer died in the line of duty after collapsing in…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A new Dollar General has opened at Exit 93 in east Madison County. In addition to the affordable home goods and essentials you can expect to find at Dollar General, the new location includes the company's new…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Motorists in Tennessee won't be slowed by road construction over the July 4th weekend. The Tennessee Department of Transportation is suspending all construction-related lane closures on interstates and state routes for…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- It's summer time and you know what that means -- time for a good old fashion BBQ, and many residents traveled to the West Tennessee Farmers Market to have a taste…
JACKSON, Tenn. --One local group is giving people the opportunity to hang up some new art. The Friends of the Library hosted Arts from the Attic, an art sale full of donated…
Weather Update - June 25, 2020 - 6:00 PM TODAY: The heat and humidity remained with us today, with highs reaching 96 in the Jackson area and nearing 100 in other areas across the region. Plenty of sunshine remained and…
COLORADO SPRINGS, C.O. — The milestone 100th Running of the Broadmoor Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, brought to you by Gran Turismo, will take place on Sunday, June 26th in Colorado Springs, Colorado. WATCH LIVE ON JUNE 26TH ON BAHAKELSPORTS.COM “Pikes…
MERCER, Tenn. --In part of the Jackson-Madison County 200th Bicentennial, one local town celebrates their community. The Town of Mercer is hosting their first Heritage Day at Madison County Fire Department to celebrate…
THREE WAY, Tenn. --One park opens their doors to the public for the first time. The West Tennessee River Basin Authority is hosting an inaugural event to kick off the opening of a local…
This week’s Pet of the Week from Hero West Rescue is Nia! This sweet girl had a rough start to life but has a rags to riches story. And now she is…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Early on June 24, the Supreme Court released their decision to overturn Roe v. Wade meaning there is no longer a federal Constitutional right to an abortion…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Down Syndrome Association of West Tennessee is back with their annual music concert. On June 29, the Down Syndrome Association of West Tennessee is hosting its Country Music Lends Down a Hand. This concert has been…
