STAR Center launching two summer camps
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The STAR Center has been making an impact in Jackson for over 30 years. Now they're excited to launch two new summer camps for June and July. "We've got…
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Jackson Animal Care Center seeks loving home for pets after large intake
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Animal Care Center needs the community's help. "We currently have about 65 cats in the building and we have an additional 70 to 75 in foster care. And then…
UT Martin to hold 2022 state election forum on June 9
MARTIN, Tenn. -- The University of Tennessee at Martin will hold an election forum next week for the 2022 state election. UT Martin Chancellor Keith Carver speaking during the WestStar Leadership Program’s Tennessee gubernatorial forum held…
Northside Church to host youth musical this weekend
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Students at a local church had their dress rehearsal Monday night ahead of a huge show for the Jackson community. Northside Church is hosting its annual youth musical…
West Tennesseans celebrate Memorial Day at Beech Lake
LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- In light of the holiday, many West Tennesseans celebrate outdoors. With temperatures almost fetching 90 degrees on this Memorial Day, West Tennesseans could not wait to…
Robbery of Kay Jewelers inside Old Hickory Mall under investigation
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Police Department continues to investigate a robbery at a local jewelry store. According to police, a group of individuals robbed Kay Jewelers, located inside Old Hickory Mall, around 6…
Fire department talks avoiding accidents when firing up the grill
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Summer is back and so are the bonfires and backyard barbecues! While they can be a great way to have some fun, it's always important to be careful…
1972 time capsule to be excavated in Jackson on Wednesday
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A piece of history will be unveiled in Jackson this week. The Jackson-Madison County Bicentennial Commission will be excavating a time capsule from 1972. The capsule was buried at a site in Muse Park as part of…
West TN state park invites visitors to experience history
SHILOH, Tenn. --A local park is taking visitors back in time. "We've been firing the artillery piece to teach people what it was like being on a cannon crew, it's…
Candidate makes a stop in the Hub City
JACKSON, Tenn. --One democratic candidate makes a stop in the Hub City. JB Smiley Junior is currently a councilman for the Super District 8-1 in Memphis and is running for the…
Annual event is back in West Tennessee
BROWNSVILLE, Tenn. -- Local residents got a chance to enjoy different styles of music. The 12th annual Exit 56 Blues Fest is taking place at the West Tennessee Delta Heritage Center. Attendees are able…
Local law enforcement investigate an incident in the Hub City
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson police are looking into a robbery that happened inside the Old Hickory Mall. In the video, you can hear the sound of these robbery suspects breaking the glass of the…
VFW hosts special Day of Remembrance
JACKSON, Tenn. --May 30th marks Memorial Day. A day where we reflect on the brave men and women who've fought in war. Whether you're out of school or you have the day off,…
Boaters race to win at Chickasaw lake
HENDERSON, Tenn. --School is out, summer is near, and the lake is calling your name and one state park is giving you the chance to have some fun in the sun! Chickasaw State Park…
Reeling in the fun, families fish at local event
JACKSON, Tenn. --Bobbing for a big one! One organization is giving local fishers the opportunity to reel em' in. The Tennessee Wildlife Federation Hunting and Fishing Academy hosted their third annual fishing event in…
Pet of the Week: Opie
This week's adorable Pet of the Week from Hero West Rescue is Opie! If you are looking for the happiest go-lucky guy, you've found him! Opie, like any good southern…
Better Business Bureau warns of fake charities
JACKSON, Tenn. -- If you are looking to help those in need following a tragedy, be careful as not all charities are legitimate. Leaders with the Better Business Bureau say scammers take advantage…
Bike Night held at Bumpus Harley-Davidson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- It's time to rev up your engines. Bikers and non-bikers came together Friday night for Bumpus Harley-Davidson Bike Night in Jackson. Leaders say they partner with the local chapter of…
Local group raises awareness for cycling
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local group is looking to add more cycling awareness in the Hub City. The Jackson Bicycle Coalition is hosting a Social Cycling every last Friday of the month at 6…
Tennessee Highway Patrol ups patrols along state highways
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Memorial Day marks the unofficial start to summer. While some are gearing up to hit the road, one law enforcement agency is increasing patrols this holiday weekend. "We will certainly have…
Congressman David Kustoff talks rise in inflation
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Prices on nearly everything are continuing to rise across the country. Congressman David Kustoff says if prices continue to increase, one of the his concerns is the Federal Reserve will increase…
Jackson police say suspect found after shots fired
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Police Department is investigating a report of shots fired. According to a news release, the Shotspotter Alert system alerted the department to shots being fired in the area of North Royal and East Forest Avenue…
TAG Truck Center to build new location
JACKSON, Tenn. -- TAG Truck Center is moving to a new location. The center announced on Friday that a new dealership is being built along the interstate and Highway 70 at…
Educator of the Week: Angelina Halstead
It's time to recognize this week's Educator of the Week, which is brought to you by the Tennessee Education Lottery. After teaching a variety of subjects, grades, and schools over the last 25 years, Angelina Halstead has now been teaching…
Memorial held at local veterans cemetery
PARKERS CROSSROADS, Tenn. -- A local observance kicked off Memorial Day weekend in West Tennessee. The Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery at Parkers Crossroads in Henderson County hosted another ceremony in honor of Memorial Day. Special guest speaker, retired Lt.…
UTM Memorial Day ceremony honors those who fight for our freedom
MARTIN, Tenn. -- University of Tennessee at Martin kicks off the Memorial Day weekend by recognizing the men and women that fight for our freedom. The 3rd Annual UTM Memorial Day Ceremony remembered…
Health department now offering Pfizer booster shots for kids ages 5-11
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department is now offering Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine booster doses to children ages 5 to 11. Children are eligible to receive the CDC and FDA-approved booster shot…
‘Business After Hours’ held in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- People got together to mix, mingle, and kick-off the summer. The Mid-South Pain Treatment Center, located in Greystone Square, sponsored the Business After Hours event for the Jackson Chamber of Commerce Thursday night. The center welcomed…
Health board looks at COVID-19 stats, budget
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Local health department officials met to discuss several topics. One of the topics discussed by the Jackson-Madison County Board of Health was budgeting. WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News…
Duck stamp contest winner artwork goes on display
UNION CITY, Tenn. -- A new set of artwork is now on display at Discovery Park of America. Photo Caption: (Left to right) Joan Howe, Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency refuge ranger and Tennessee state coordinator for…
Meeting held to discuss Roe v. Wade in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A meeting was held Thursday in Jackson to discuss Roe v. Wade potentially being overturned. Tennessee has a trigger laws in place that could make abortion…
Benton County inmate found unresponsive in cell
BENTON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Benton County Sheriff's Office says an inmate was found unresponsive on Tuesday, May 24. The sheriff's office says Christopher Ellis was found around 5:30 p.m. during a routine check, and died despite help from jail…
329 years later, last Salem ‘witch’ who wasn’t is pardoned
BOSTON (AP) — It took more than three centuries, but the last Salem “witch” who wasn’t has been officially pardoned. FILE - Karla Hailer, a fifth-grade teacher from Scituate, Mass., takes a video on July 19,…
West Tennessee city getting $500,000 grant
BOLIVAR, Tenn. -- A local city has received an EPA grant to help it assess ways in cleaning up the community. On May 12, 2022, the Biden Administration awarded $254.5…
Pools around West Tennessee prepare to open
JACKSON, Tenn. -- With Memorial Day being the unofficial start to the summer, you might be looking for a place to keep cool. Summer time means fun in the sun and fun at the pool. Many city pools are gearing…
Fire department to host inaugural stair climb in September
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Fire Department is beginning a new tradition in September. The department announced on Thursday that it will be hosting the Inaugural Patriot Day Memorial Stair Climb on Sept. 10. The climb will be held to…
New scholarship established at UT Martin
MARTIN, Tenn. -- A new scholarship has been established at the University of Tennessee at Martin. Brehm Hall is home to the Department of Agriculture, Geoscience, and Natural Resources and the Department of Biological Sciences at…
Safe Boating Week: TWRA aims to prevent accidents on the water
LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- National Safe Boating Week is May 21 through May 27 this year, and the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency is participating to bring awareness to safety when you're…
Hub City Youth Health Expo to be held June 3
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Hub City Youth Health Expo is coming to Jackson on Friday, June 3. The event gives local students a chance to participate in physical activities and demonstrations that promote wellness and a healthy lifestyle. "The expo…
Family remembers teen gone too soon
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local young man is taken too soon because of gun violence. Tyler Guy's mother says she doesn't understand why her son was taken away from her…
JMCSS adding more security tools to schools
JACKSON, Tenn. -- One local school system is looking to add more ways to keep students safe to help avoid a school shooting. Leaders with the Jackson-Madison County School System say, currently, there are walk-through metal detectors in all high…
Helping Hand of Humboldt to host Kids in the Kitchen
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- A local non-profit is getting kids involved inside the kitchen. Helping Hand of Humboldt will be hosting Kids in the Kitchen summer camp starting May 31. Dates include: May 31 to June 2 June 7 to…
Jackson-Madison County Library hosting shows for kids
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Library is hosting shows for kids in June. The library says it will be hosting a variety of “edu-tainment” shows again after a two year pause. Shows are: June 1 at 4 p.m.: Mr.…
Deadlines coming for hemp producers
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Department of Agriculture and USDA's Farm Service Agency are teaming up to remind hemp producers of important deadlines. With more than 1,000 hemp producers and more than 5.6 thousand licensed acres of hemp in the…
JPD, City of Jackson hold conference on Blue Impact
JACKSON, Tenn. -- More details have been shared about the Jackson Police Department's efforts to fight crime. "If you unlawfully possess a firearm or commit gun violence in Jackson, you're…
City taking nominations for Mayor’s Civic Pride Awards
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The City of Jackson is searching for nominees for an upcoming award ceremony. "We're happy to announce that we are having our 32nd Mayor's Civic Pride Award…
Volunteers help Scarlet Rope build new home
JACKSON, Tenn. – The Scarlet Rope Project is getting a new place to help victims of sexual assault. People from across the country are coming together to help build a new residential building for the project in Jackson. Not…
Local leaders get update on Blue Oval City progress
BROWNSVILLE, Tenn. -- Local leaders met to discuss the beginning stages of the Blue Oval City project on Wednesday. Kel Kearns and Andy Bianco with Ford Motor Company addressed concerns from leaders. The project is still in phase one, which…
Elks #192 to host ‘A Tribute to America’
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Elks #192 is hosting A Tribute to America. The event is being held to support the Elks Veterans Fund, and will offer attendees pulled pork barbecue and DJ and karaoke from Marty E. Harvey AM Entertainment. Plus,…
McNairy County woman making blankets for Ukrainian kids
MCNAIRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- One woman wants to make sure no child gets left behind. Donniella Sullivan is a resident of McNairy County. She is teaming up with Hobby Lobby and Samaritan's Purse to make blankets for children in Ukraine.…
