Author: WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News Staff

Tennessee Highway Patrol, dispatchers getting new tech

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Highway Patrol is partnering with a company to launch technology to help both troopers and dispatchers. "This computer-aided dispatch platform will help telecommunicators and…

TBI: McKenzie home searched for second time

MCKENZIE, Tenn. -- A home in McKenzie was searched by law enforcement for a second time. The TBI says a home on the 700 block of Walnut Avenue was searched…

Jackson Sings the Gospel to be held in July

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson Sings the Gospel is coming to the Hub City in July. The three-day festival is coming to the Carl Perkins Civic Center. The lineup includes: Booth Brothers, Greater Vision, Legacy Five, Whisnants on July 13 at…

LIVE: Congressional hearings held on Jan. 6 attack

***WARNING -- THE HEARINGS MAY INCLUDE TESTIMONY AND VIDEOS THAT MAY INCLUDE GRAPHIC IMAGES AND PROFANITY*** The House Committee investigating the Jan. 6 U.S. Capitol insurrection is set to unveil as-yet-unreleased video, audio and a mass of evidence in its…

School system continuing summer learning camps

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Students are keeping their minds sharp this summer. The Jackson-Madison County School System is continuing summer learning camps for a second year. The camps are funded by a state grant that gives schools the ability to catch…

First of many play dates held at local park

JACKSON, Tenn. – There is much more to enjoy with the Jackson-Madison County Library this summer.  Thursday, families were invited to join in on the first of many trips…

Free fishing day in Tennessee set for this Saturday

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Anglers, get ready to reel them in. "Saturday June 11th is the free fishing day in Tennessee and anyone, resident or non resident of any age may fish free without a license on Tennessee public waters," said…

Pickup of debris in Dresden to begin Thursday

DRESDEN, Tenn. -- Nearly six months ago a tornado struck Dresden. The cleaning process to remove a tower of debris in the town will start Thursday. The pile has pieces of people's…

Union University hosting FUGE Camp

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A faith-based summer camp is bringing together students from across the country at a Union University. FUGE Camp is being held for students from sixth through 12th grade. They will stay…

Expert talks fighting eye allergies in the summer

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Itchy, watery eyes are prone to allergic reactions. And with the summer weather moving in, pain and irritation can increase due to pollen and other allergens within the home. "Eye allergy…

Simone Biles, other women seek $1B-plus from FBI over Nassar

DETROIT (AP) — Olympic gold medalist Simone Biles and dozens of other women who say they were sexually assaulted by Larry Nassar are seeking more than $1 billion from the FBI for failing to stop the sports doctor when the agency first…

Food Truck Spotlight: El Mariachi Loco

The latest installment in our web series Food Truck Spotlight takes a look at El Mariachi Loco. Specializing in Mexican food, this food truck can be found at 2024 A North Highland in Jackson, Tennessee (right across the street…

Book author Patricia Winston named Hub City Hero

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A children's book author has been named May of 2022's Hub City Hero. According to a news release, the city named Patricia Winston, a minister, this month's hero. The release says that Winston has volunteered with the…

Pride Month potluck brunch to be held in Humboldt June 17

HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- West Tennessee LGBTQ+ Support will host a potluck brunch in Humboldt in celebration of Pride Month. The event will take place from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Friday, June 17 at Pine Hill Park. "When I…

Miss Tennessee Volunteer Pageant returns to Jackson next week

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A new young lady will be crowned in Jackson next week as the Miss Tennessee Volunteer Pageant returns. The preliminary competition will take place at 7 p.m. nightly from June 15-17 at the Carl Perkins Civic Center.…

New pharmacy opens in east Jackson

JACKSON, Tenn. -- There's a new pharmacy in town. Christ Community Health Services celebrated the grand opening for their pharmacy at their east Jackson location on Tuesday. Leaders with the pharmacy…

Library begins ‘Next Door Know How’ series

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Community members grabbed their pencils, notepads and tools. The Jackson-Madison County Library hosted their first program of a series called "Next Door Know How." People from…

Health experts talk COVID-19, monkeypox

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health hosted a COVID-19 media briefing Tuesday to discuss the surge of COVID-19 across the country. They shared how they are…

NWS: No tornado damage found in Crockett County

CROCKETT COUNTY, Tenn. -- The National Weather Service says no tornado damage found in Crockett County. The report says that the survey team in the area only found damage from straight line winds that swept over the county on Monday.…

2022’s Highway 70 Yard Sale to begin Thursday

JACKSON, Tenn. -- For 19 years now, the Highway 70 Yard Sale has brought people together from Memphis to Nashville in search of one thing: A good deal. "There are several people…

Group raises awareness for cancer genetic testing

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The month of June is recognized as National Cancer Survivors Month. It's a time to celebrate for more than 16 million Americans. “This month is important to me because we…

NWS: EF-0 tornado landed in Haywood County on Monday

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The National Weather Service reports that an EF-0 tornado touched down late Monday evening. The report from the NWS says that the tornado touched down and ended between 6:42 p.m. and 6:43 p.m. northwest of Brownsville in…

Sit and Read held at Madison County Courthouse

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Summer is for fun. And for families and friends in the Hub City, that includes reading. The Jackson-Madison County Library staff hosted a sit and read on the Madison County Courthouse lawn. People gathered at 10:30…

Police investigate shots fired Monday night in east Jackson

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Police Department is investigating shots fired on Monday evening in east Jackson. According to JPD, around 11:28 p.m. on June 6, a Shotspotter alert notified officers of shots fired near the 100 block of Lincoln…

Vehicle hits building in midtown Jackson

JACKSON, Tenn. --  There was a two car crash involving a building in midtown Jackson on Monday. According to our crew on the scene, the incident happened between the corners of West Forest and Summar Drive and Edenwood Drive.…

Semi-truck overturns on Highway 70

MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A semi-truck overturned on Highway 70 East and New Deal Road in northwest Madison County. According to officials with the Tennessee Highway Patrol, it was a two-vehicle crash involving a commercial vehicle. Officials told us…

Love Your Block meets with grant winners

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local program that aims to bring the Jackson community together block by block has just chosen its project winners. Organizers of Love Your Block began their work…

Tennessee River Jam returns next week

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Tennessee River Jam is returning to Henry County next week. After starting in 2019, the Tennessee River Jam is returning from Thursday, June 16 to Sunday, June 19. The…

Crime Stoppers Hosts 30th Annual Fundraiser

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Crime Stoppers hosted their 30th annual fundraising golf tournament Monday afternoon at the Jackson National Golf Course in the Hub City. The tournament is one of the largest fundraisers hosted…

Congressman visits Aspell Recovery Center in Jackson

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Aspell Recovery Center near downtown Jackson services at least 130 members. On Monday afternoon, Congressman David Kustoff visited to tour new facilities and gain new perspectives since his last…

Festival of the Lakes returns to Beech Lake on July 4

LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- An annual Fourth of July celebration is once again returning to Lexington. Festival of the Lakes will take place at Beech Lake on Monday, July 4. The free, family-friendly event features a night full of live music,…

Shiloh hosting two ranger-led hikes in June

SHILOH, Tenn. -- Shiloh National Military Park is hosting to ranger-led hikes this June. The walks called “Nelson’s Division Pushes the Left” will be Saturday, June 11 and June 25. The hike will follow where General William “Bull” Nelson lead…

Capital committee discusses next fiscal year

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Capital Committee met to discuss the upcoming fiscal year. Since receiving the second portion of AARPA funds, the committee now has $5 million that needs to be…

Tournament supports Christian athletic students

JACKSON, Tenn. -- An organization is raising money for Christian athletes. The Southwest Tennessee Chapter of Fellowship Christian Athletes held their annual golf tournament at the Jackson Country Club to raise money for…

Highway 70 Yard Sale begins this Thursday

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Deal-seekers and treasure hunters will be treated to the return of an annual event starting Thursday. The 19th Annual Highway 70 Yard Sale will take place from June 9-11. Stretching along Highway 70, the sale connects deal-seekers…

Tennessee Governor issues Executive Order to enhance school safety

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Tennessee Governor Bill Lee is issuing Executive Order 97 on Monday, which aims to enhance school safety measures across the state. The order directs accountability measures for school safety and calls for an evaluation of training for…

Jackson residents enjoy drumming in the park

JACKSON, Tenn. --Drum rhythms, unite minds and spirits in the Hub City. Drumming in the park gives attendees an opportunity to make music with different types of instruments. You can play…

Youth group from local church perform annual musical

JACKSON, Tenn. --One local church is taking residents to the wild wild west. After three years, the youth group members of Northside Church are performing this year's annual musical called "Wanted." The musical…

Recapping the top stories of the week

JACKSON, Tenn. -- If you missed some of this week's top stories... This week has been filled with events in the Hub City and we're starting off with the Jackson Police Department investigating…

New beauty queen crowned in Jackson

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A new queen is being crowned in the Hub City. The second annual Jackson Juneteenth Scholarship Pageant will have a new heir to the throne. This year there are six…