JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County School System is preparing for their inaugural gala. The gala will be held Thursday night at Union University. JMCSS Superintendent Dr. Marlon King is…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Miss Volunteer America contestants paid a visit to the Jackson Rotary Club on Wednesday. Contestants got the chance to introduce themselves to Rotary members, and…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- An annual plant sale that brings thousands from all over the state is back and happening this weekend. The University of Tennessee Gardens Spring Plant Sale is…
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- COVID-19 cases in Madison County are staying on the decline. Amy Garner with West Tennessee Healthcare says in January, Jackson-Madison County General Hospital had 230 cases. As…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News Reporter Diamond Williams has a recap of Tuesday's election. The Republican Primary race for mayor of Chester County went to Barry Hutcherson, the incumbent. [gtx_elections…
HENDERSON, Tenn. -- A program launched last year is seeing results in West Tennessee. According to a news release, four students are now enrolled in the Grow Your Own program at Freed-Hardeman…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- United Way of West Tennessee has moved Unitas to Aug. 18. The event recognizing the 80th anniversary of United Way will be held at the Carl Perkins Civic Center. Those who attend will get served a four-course…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Friends of Heart is hosting its first CARE Team training for Jackson's 4-Minute City Program. There will be three days of training from May 5 to May 7. Times include: May 5 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Tennessee College of Applied Technology Jackson has named its executive vice president for a new campus. According to a news release, Heath R. McMillian will assume the roll on May 9. He currently works as the…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Back in the middle of April, the Tennessee Department of Transportation shut down a lane in each direction on Hollywood Drive to prepare the bridge work that's taking…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Nominations are now open for the 2022 Mayor's Civic Pride Awards in the City of Jackson. The annual awards serve to honor those who take exceptional care of their…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Fans can find ways to celebrate a popular film franchise in the Hub City on Wednesday. May 4th is informally recognized as Star Wars Day, where people across the globe come together to express their love for…
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Madison County Sheriff Republican Primary race came to an end Tuesday night. Republican candidate Julian Wiser has taken the Republican nomination for Madison County Sheriff in the upcoming general…
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- AJ Massey is officially the winner of the Republican Primary Madison County mayoral election. Massey's friends, family and supporters attended his live watch party Tuesday night. Massey says this is…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- After a leak of a first draft of an opinion by Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito published by Politico on overturning the Roe v. Wade law, WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News spoke to a constitutional law expert on…
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- An idol has been crowned crowned in Humboldt! The West Tennessee Strawberry Festival Berry Idol Competition took place on Tuesday. The event was held at Magnoilia Manor and Chapel. WBBJ 7 Eyewitness news would like to…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Tennessee first lady Maria Lee visited the Hub City to encourage kids to be more active in their community. Lee visited Community Montessori School to get students involved…
GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- After two weeks of early voting in West Tennessee, those who didn't take advantage of it gathered to cast their ballots in the local primary elections on Tuesday. "Today,…
LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- Students are enjoying some fun in the sun! Schools in West Tennessee assembled for a field day at the Lexington Soccer Complex. Elementary and middle school students took a break from the classroom to celebrate physical…
Republican Primary in Carroll County Circuit Court Judge District 24, Part I Brent Bradberry (uncontested) Chancellor District 24 Vickie Hodge Hoover (uncontested) Public Defender District 24 Robert "Tas" Gardner (uncontested) County Mayor Joseph G. Butler (uncontested)…
Republican Primary Circuit Court Clerk Justin Emerson (uncontested) Register of Deeds Doris Ethridge (uncontested) Sheriff Blair Weaver (uncontested) Superintendent of Roads Todd Brown (uncontested) County Commission District 1 Jerry A. Lowe (uncontested) County Commission District 2…
Republican Primary District Attorney General 28th Judicial District Frederick Agee (uncontested) Public Defender 28th Judicial District Rachele Gibson (uncontested)
Republican Primary Circuit Court Judge - Div. I 24th Judicial District Brent Bradberry Chancellor 24th Judicial District Vicki Hodge Hoover Public Defender 24th Judicial…
Republican Primary Circuit Court Judge District 26, Division I Joseph T. Howell (uncontested) Circuit Court Judge…
Republican Primary Circuit Court Judge Division I, District 26 Joseph T. Howell (uncontested) Circuit Court Judge Division II, District 26…
Republican Primary District Attorney General 28th Judicial District Frederick Agee (uncontested) Public Defender 28th Judicial District Rachele Gibson (uncontested) County Commissioner District 1, Position 1 Lashara L. Reed (uncontested) County Commissioner District…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- A company founded in Paris, Tennessee is investing in its home county. According to a news release, Columbiad Fabrication and Aviation, LLC is investing $4.8 million to purchase and relocate its operations from Paris to Puryear. The…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- An overnight shooting left one person dead in east Jackson. The Jackson Police Department is investigating the shooting, which took place shortly after 12 a.m. on Tuesday in the 200…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Local baseball fans got a once in a lifetime opportunity at the Ballpark Monday afternoon. The Atlanta Braves are on a tour to 151 cities to celebrate the 151st year of the franchise of the Braves.…
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- A tradition that has been around since 1930 is back for another year of festivities. Monday evening was the kick off to the 84th annual Humboldt Strawberry Festival. …
JACKSON, Tenn. -- You have the chance to time travel right here in Jackson. For the Bicentennial Celebration, the 1952 short film "Jackson in 1952" will be played on Saturday, May 7. The movie will show 1950s attire, Brooks Shaw…
HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn. -- Election Day is Tuesday, and counties across West Tennessee are prepared for you to cast your vote. "We're always excited for elections. We encourage all of our registered…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County School Board has voted to deny the application for a charter school. The board voted 7-1 to deny Hillsdale College's American Classical Education Charter School, according to a news release from the school system…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Local business owners and their employees shared their thoughts about the fatal shooting Friday evening involving the killing of a minor and one young adult. One business owner on the…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Matt Marshall, President and CEO of United Way of West Tennessee, was given a special honor at United Way's Southeast Regional Conference last week. The multi-day event kicked off on April 26 in Greenville, South Carolina. More…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- May is Hepatitis Awareness Month. Those recognizing the month include the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department. The health department says that the most common types of hepatitis are hepatitis…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Local golfers hit the green for a great cause. The Jim Jackson Golf Classic took place Monday morning at the Jackson Golf and Country Club. The golfing event was held to raise money for Youth Town…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Nearly two years ago, the Tennessee Department of Transportation announced the widening of I-40, along with the reconstruction of five bridges here in West Tennessee. "Campbell Street is part…
SELMER, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) will hold a household hazardous waste collection in McNairy County this week. The mobile service gives residents the opportunity to properly dispose of hazardous waste such as pesticides, cleaning…
The average gas prices in Tennessee have risen 6.5 cents in the last week, averaging $3.89 per gallon on Monday. That's according to the latest report from GasBuddy in a survey of over 3,800 gas stations across the state. That…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Members of Phi Delta Kappa held their Founder's Day ceremony Sunday afternoon. During the ceremony, leaders of the sorority honored teachers and students of West Tennessee. One student,…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Miss Volunteer of America pageant competitors gathered at the Hub City Brewery to welcome fans Sunday night. Allison Demarcus, The Founder of Miss Volunteer America says…
Weather Update - Sunday, May 1 - 8:00 PM TODAY: We had a nice end to the weekend today with highs in the 80's and plenty of sunshine. Over the evening, our temps will drop into the 50's as we…
JACKSON, Tenn. --The Hub City welcomes contestants from all over the U.S. for an inaugural event. The opening ceremony of the first national Miss Volunteer America pageant took place in the Hub City letting the community get to know more…
JACKSON, Tenn. --It's time to play ball in the Hub City. Seven to fourteen-year-olds played in the Sportsplex Spring Championships this weekend. Sixty teams from Tennessee, Mississippi, Kentucky, Arkansas and Missouri played in the tournament. One coach says the…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The first annual Miss Teen Volunteer America pageant was held here in The Hub City Saturday afternoon. Teenagers from all over the United States gathered to be crowned…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The fifth annual Crawfest was held in Jackson Saturday afternoon and was bigger than ever. Melanie Buchholz, the director of survivor service, says she never thought it would get…
EAST JACKSON, Tenn. --One community celebrated its history while many learned about it. Hundreds participated in the Historical Tour and Wellness Walk around east Jackson. The tour was close to two miles and had more than two dozens stops…
TRENTON, Tenn. --One local city is ending a week long festival with a bang. "We have a whole week full of events, we have everything but today is the grand parade,"…
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 Nia is looking for her fur-ever family! Nia found our…
