UNION CITY, Tenn. -- Law enforcement agencies are remembering the life of a state trooper gone too soon. Tennessee Highway Patrol Trooper Roderick Sharp died on Thursday, May 5. According to THP,…
CHESTER COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Chester County Sheriff's Office is warning of an increase in catalytic converter thefts. According to the sheriff's office, there have been several reports of the thefts recently in Chester County. They say catalytic converters are…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County General Hospital is being recognized for their quality treatment of heart attack patients. The hospital received the American College of Cardiology's NCDR Chest Pain -- MI Registry Plantinum Performance Achievement Award for 2022. The…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Local voices continue to be recruited for the Jackson Madison County Bicentennial Choir. The choir will be part of the Bicentennial Grand Finale Weekend, featuring 12-14 songs with a historical focus. The performance will take place on…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local public utility provider was in the White House Rose Garden on Monday to be recognized for participation in the Affordable Connectivity Program, the largest high-speed internet affordability program in…
UNION CITY, Tenn. -- Students heard a message that will make the world a better place. Carrie Willis is a first-grade teacher at Union City Elementary School and she is the current International United Miss Tennessee. She used her…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- As fans and residents say bye to Miss Volunteer America and congratulate Miss Utah, one local company is doing their part to understand the ripple effects of such a momentous event.…
CROCKETT COUNTY, Tenn. -- The 2022 planting season is well underway for West Tennessee's farmers, but with the wet and cooler weather, what can we expect for our crops? "For the 2022 year, we…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Break out the corsage and dust off your microphone -- "The Wedding Singer" is coming to Jackson! A stage play based on the 1998 comedy film will be presented by the Jackson Theatre Guild this summer. Set…
MARTIN, Tenn. -- The University of Tennessee Martin has named a new director of Equity and Diversity. According a news release, Dominique Crockett is the new director and Title IX coordinator for the campus. In the news release, UT Martin…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Bemis Heritage Day has been set for later this month! The event will be held at the Bemis Mill Village Museum, and will begin at 10 a.m. and continue to 3 p.m. on Saturday, May 21. Events…
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- Just days ago, streets in Humboldt were filled with thousands of visitors from all over. All to enjoy food trucks, parades, pageants and most importantly: strawberries! And officials say this…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Transit Authority is launching a new app to make payments more convenient for some riders. JTA has partnered with Token Transit for the app, which allows passengers to purchase…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- RIFA is once again partnering with the USPS and the National Association of Letter Carriers for the annual Stamp Out Hunger food drive. Started in 1983, the largest one-day food drive in the country helps feed millions…
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A special event is in store for one local community as part of the Jackson-Madison County Bicentennial Celebration. The Browns and Cotton Grove Community Heritage Day will be held Saturday, May 14. It will take place…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- While some hosted pop-up events, others shopped for the special lady in their life. “I didn’t get her nothing but I will get her something. I’ll get her…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Governor Bill Lee passed a new bill called TISA The Tennessee Investment in Student Achievement ACT that will add an additional $1 billion to public education. Pete Johnson,…
Weather Update - Sunday, May 8 - 6:00 PM TODAY: We ended the weekend with some beautiful conditions today. Highs remained in the 70's with a light breeze and mostly to partly cloudy skies. Overnight, lows will drop back into…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Participating in a pageant can sometimes carry a lot of pressure on your shoulders. WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News spoke with a recent winner and asked if she…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- After a long week of competing, one young lady is crowned. "I am from Utah, born and raised from a small town. My father is a police…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Families, friends, and pageant fans from across the country gathered in Jackson to witness the crowning of the first Miss Volunteer America. Businesses across the country gathered to give the…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Service league held their first annual Derby Day at the Jackson Country Club. Lindsey Kilburn, an event coordinator, says all the proceeds collected will go to a charity that…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Seeing history can be easier than you think. "It's one of the real historical gems that we have so few of in communities around us, that preserves history the way it…
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. --Residents from across West Tennessee visited Humboldt, but it wasn't for the Strawberry Festival. Dozens of friends and family met at Bailey Park to compete in a BBQ cook off. They…
SPRING CREEK, Tenn. -- One local community is celebrating its culture. Members of Spring Creek got together for its Heritage Day at Woolfolk Farms. Attendees could enjoy many fun activities such as…
This week's Pet of the Week from Hero West Rescue is Gracie! Meet sweet Gracie Mae! She is a mature lady who is somewhere between 6-9-years-old. This beauty is…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A parent is accused of assaulting a school bus driver while on duty, and it was all caught on camera. WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News spoke with the bus driver…
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. – One of the most anticipated days of the West Tennessee Strawberry Festival paraded down Main Street in Humboldt on Friday. The over two hour long Grand Floats parade brought…
THREE WAY, Tenn. -- Madison County officials received a check towards a conservation project in Madison County. Tennessee Environment and Conservation presented the City of Three Way with a check totaling $400,000. The check is to assist the city engineers…
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- Mayors, senators, congressmen and state representatives gathered at the Governor's Luncheon during the West Tennessee Strawberry Festival on Friday. U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn says while she's here, she would like to…
It's time to recognize this week's Educator of the Week, presented by the Tennessee Education Lottery. Lindsay Humphries has been teaching for five years at Northside Elementary School, and she says she loves…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a topic that touches us all. Earlier on Friday, Madison County Mayor Jimmy Harris and Jackson Mayor Scott Conger, along with Miss University…
HENDERSON, Tenn. -- One person's trash is another's treasure. Students in Chester County recycled scrap metal to create a community sculpture. The piece was unveiled Friday at Gene Record Park in Henderson. Student…
MARTIN, Tenn. -- A graduation ceremony was held Thursday night for the 31st Session of the Martin Police Department Citizens Police Academy. The students, who are chosen through an application process, represent…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- As the weather gets warmer, law enforcement agencies want you to look twice for motorcycles. The Madison County Sheriff's Office is partnering with the Tennessee Highway Safety Office to help promote Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month. During the…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- One local school system is highlighting their achievements. "What this night has been is a night to celebrate all the things that have been accomplished in the past and look forward to…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Family and friends gather to remember the life of a young man taken too soon. The family of Austin Swift came together to honor his life and memory. Swift was an upcoming graduating senior at North Side…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- One local organization is hoping to bring more awareness to an ongoing issue. Jackson and Madison County leaders are signing a proclamation to make May 5 Children's Mental Health Acceptance Day. They are partnering with Tennessee Voices…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Many west Tennesseans gathered to make prayer a priority on Thursday afternoon. For many years, people across Jackson have gathered at the courthouse on the National Day of Prayer to…
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. – West Tennesseans gathered Thursday to celebrate a time-honored tradition. “We welcome you here. Do you see my shirt? I love the Strawberry Festival!” said Marie Mask. The Strawberry Festival continued…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The first session of CARE training took place on Thursday. Friends of Heart, a fund of The Foundation, kicked off their first round of training for the Cardiac Arrest Rapid Engagement team for Jackson's 4-Minute City…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- An app that's described as the "Uber of lawn care" is launching in the Hub City this week. GreenPal is based in Nashville and operates in cities all across the U.S.,…
CARROLL COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Carroll County Chamber of Commerce hosted a Prayer Breakfast to honor the National Day of Prayer. Community members were invited to join local leaders in sharing their faith. There were nearly 29 prayers led during…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- May 5 marks National Day of Prayer, and cities across the country are participating. After last year's event was canceled, the Mayor's Prayer Breakfast returns in full swing to the…
TRENTON, Tenn. -- One local school district hosts a Field Day at the Peabody High School football field. The field day is for all the students with disabilities in the district from ages 3 to 21. The planning for this…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- More than one month after a woman's body was discovered in east Jackson, information remains limited. Goldie Ross-Donnell was reported as missing to the Jackson Police Department on February 6, 2022. According to family, she was last…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The City of Jackson has named Jamaal Brady as the April 2022 Hub City Hero. Each month, the city's Hub City Hero initiative recognizes an individual who dedicates…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A week long competition is underway in the Hub City. Competition for the Miss Volunteer America Pageant kicked off Wednesday evening at the Carl Perkins Civic…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- If you're looking for a place to find the most information about farmers markets across the state, there's a place for that. The Pick Tennessee Products website…
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- In celebration of the West Tennessee Strawberry Festival, the Gibson County Sheriff's Office sponsored Shortcake in the Park Wednesday evening. Members of the Humboldt Boys…
