Pet of the Week: Nia
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…
Author: WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News Staff
Unconventional Pop Up to be held this weekend
JACKSON, Tenn. -- This month's Unconventional Pop Up Shop will take place this weekend. The event will take place at the parking lot of the Salvation Army in east Jackson from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. There will be a…
Sen. Ed Jackson gives thanks to local church
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A state senator gave his thanks to a local church here in the Hub City for their efforts in storm relief. State Sen. Ed Jackson presented the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints with a plaque…
Jackson students demand change in community
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local organization hosted an event to highlight the challenges that students of the Hub City have faced and overcame. The Mentor Organization Jackson Grown honored 12 of their participants…
69th World’s Biggest Fish Fry Parade moves through Paris
PARIS, Tenn. -- Organizations across West Tennessee came together to walk in the 69th annual World's Biggest Fish Fry Parade. Over 30 organizations participated in the parade that made its way through…
Cyclists ride to advocate for biker safety
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson and Madison County Parks and Recreation have joined together to raise awareness. A group of more than 50 bikes went on a five mile cycle throughout different historic neighborhoods in the city. Their initiative is…
Jackson learning lab gets special dedication
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Members of the community gathered at the TR White Sportsplex for a dedication to a Jackson trailblazer. The Jackson Parks and Recreation Department has dedicated the Learning Lab in TR White to Loretta Kirkendoll Jones. Jones…
Discovery Park hosting Armed Forces Symposium
UNION CITY, Tenn. -- Discovery Park of America is growing an annual event to include all six branches of the military. Friday through Sunday, May 1, Discovery Park is hosting its Military History and Armed Forces Symposium. The event…
USJ students take a ride for a good cause
JACKSON, Tenn. -- University School of Jackson Bruins gave a warm welcome to riders with Go Jim Go, all in part of raising money for a nearby children's hospital. "We are raising money for…
Incident in west Jackson causes major traffic issues
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Law enforcement blocked off areas of west Jackson for several hours on Friday. Lanes of the Highway 45 Bypass and North Parkway were closed off, forcing traffic to backup and divert along other routes like Hollywood…
Educator of the Week: Amy Gillespie
It's time to recognize this week's Educator of the Week, brought to you by the Tennessee Education Lottery. Amy Gillespie has been teaching for over 18 years and says she always wanted to be an influence in childrens' lives, just…
THP: Two vehicle crash causes I-40 lane closure
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. – The Tennessee Highway Patrol says crews are working to clear a wreck with injuries along Interstate 40. THP reports that the crash…
Street resurfacing resumes in Jackson: Here’s a list of the roads getting repairs
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Street resurfacing has resumed in the City of Jackson. In October 2021, the city kicked off what Mayor Scott Conger described as "the largest street resurfacing in a single year we’ve ever had.” The project is…
Teapot Festival goers enjoy bingo night
TRENTON, Tenn. -- Festivities are underway this week for Trenton's 2022 Teapot Festival. This marks the festival's 41st year, with various events for the whole family scheduled throughout the week. Thursday's festival goers enjoyed bingo at First Presbyterian Church.…
Victims’ Rights Rally held in Dyersburg
DYERSBURG, Tenn. -- Organizers are bringing awareness to victims' rights. The local District Attorney's office held the first annual walk in honor of crime victims of West Tennessee. This year National Crime Victims' Rights Week is observed from April…
Politics for the People: Interviews with District Attorney Candidates
JACKSON, Tenn. — Continuing our political coverage, we sat down with the candidates running for District Attorney for Tennessee's 24th Judicial District, which includes Benton, Carroll, Decatur, Hardin and Henry counties. *Note: These interviews…
City sells land for project, looks to make repairs
JACKSON, Tenn. -- City leaders met to discuss several topics before the monthly council meeting. The city will receive close to $9 million for the Project Cardinal land sale as well as 100 acres of land. The city also had…
Politics for the People: Interviews with Madison County Sheriff Candidates
Politics for the People: Candidates for Madison County Sheriff recently sat down with WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News, and you can check out the videos of those interviews below. Note: These candidate interviews are listed in alphabetical order. John Mehr [field59_video account="WBBJ" key="a73f935351431450f0bd50f1fe62e402521b9b88"…
Remember to look before you lock as warm weather arrives
JACKSON, Tenn. -- With temperatures beginning to rise, it's important to recognize the dangers that arise with your vehicles as well. "Sunday, May 1 is National Heatstroke Prevention Day. With more than…
Dog park now open in Brownsville
BROWNSVILLE, Tenn. -- A new park opened in Brownsville, but this one is for your furry friends. After purchasing the property to use as a green space for the community, the City of Brownsville decided to turn it into…
Man wanted for kidnapping, more found by US Marshals
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A man wanted for multiple charges, including kidnapping, was found by the U.S. Marshals Service. The news release says that on April 21, Tanner Hedge, 24, of Benton County, was allegedly involved in a domestic assault with…
Tree falls on pickup truck at North Highland, East Forest
JACKSON, Tenn. – A man waiting at a red light in east Jackson was able to drive away from an unfortunate incident. At the intersection of East Forest and North Highland Avenue, a tree fell on the rear of…
Local agency hosts HR event at Hub City Brewing
JACKSON, Tenn. -- One local employment agency held a special, fun-filled event. Personnel Placements, LLC. sponsored a human resources event on Wednesday at Hub City Brewing. The event lasted until 2:30 p.m. The comedian and social media persona, Heather Land…
UPDATE: Boil water notice lifted Crockett County residents
UPDATE: CROCKETT COUNTY, Tenn. -- The boil water notice was lifted around 4:30 p.m. on Friday after a certified testing of the water. EARLIER STORY: CROCKETT COUNTY, Tenn. -- A precautionary boil water notice has been issued for some residents…
11-year-old Jackson resident organizes trash pickup
JACKSON, Tenn. -- An 11-year-old Jackson resident is helping keep Jackson beautiful. According to a news release, Naomi Thompson has coordinated a trash pickup event with her dance studio Pat Brown School of Dancing and the Madison County Fire Department.…
Instructor helps provide ‘second chance’ to student inmates at local facility
WHITEVILLE, Tenn. -- President Joe Biden has marked the month of April as Second Chance Month, and one Whiteville Correctional Facility instructor is giving students just that: a second chance. [caption id="attachment_1072365" align="aligncenter"…
DA General Agee announces sentencing in 2017 murder case
HAYWOOD COUNTY, Tenn. -- District Attorney General Frederick Agee, of Tennessee's 28th Judicial District, announces the sentencing in a 2017 murder case. According to Agee, known Gangster…
41st Annual Teapot Festival underway in Trenton
TRENTON, Tenn. -- Festivities are underway this week for Trenton's 2022 Teapot Festival. This marks the festival's 41st year, with various events for the whole family scheduled throughout the week. Thursday sees…
Politics for the People: Interviews with Gibson County Mayor Candidates
GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. — Continuing our political coverage, we sit down with the candidates running for Gibson County Mayor. *Note: These interviews are listed in alphabetical order. Jackson Nelson Cunningham "I've…
Nashville recap: Wednesday, April 27, 2022
Nashville recap: Wednesday, April 27, 2022 Here is a brief summary of some of the bills and issues addressed in Nashville on Wednesday: In the House Floor Session SJR0055 to remove section that states that no minister of the gospel…
Jackson Central-Merry Fieldhouse ready for use
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The new Jackson Central-Merry Field House is ready! According to a news release, the field house is now fully functional and activities are already underway. “We’re excited that the gym is finally open. Our cheerleader tryouts will…
Man wanted by Bells police arrested in Memphis
MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- A man wanted out of Crockett County was arrested in Memphis on Wednesday. According to a news release from the U.S. Marshal Service, 46-year-old Benjamin Brannum was found on the 1900 block of Hubert Avenue in Memphis.…
Heroes Luncheon recognizes those who step up in disasters
JACKSON, Tenn. -- On Wednesday, the Midsouth Chapter of the Red Cross hosted their eighth annual Heroes Luncheon to recognize volunteers doing great things in their community in times of need.…
Pickleball tournament to be held in May in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A game with a mix of tennis, ping pong and a dash of badminton is coming to the Hub City once again. The Jackson Summer Classic Pickleball Tournament is set to be held from May 13 to…
Bicyclist killed in incident involving semi-truck in Huntingdon
HUNTINGDON, Tenn. -- A bicyclist was killed in an incident involving a semi-truck in Huntingdon on Wednesday morning. According to a news release from Huntingdon's Director of Public Safety, the incident occurred around 7:30 a.m. at the intersection of Highway…
Court appoints Joseph C. Murphy, Jr. to US Attorney
MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- A court has temporarily appointed a United States Attorney for the Western District of Tennessee. According to a news release, Joseph C. Murphy, Jr.…
Five high schools participate in career fair
HUNTINGDON, Tenn. -- Students from a local county had the chance to learn about different opportunities in their community. Carroll County Vocational Technical School welcomed five high schools from the county to…
Good Morning West Tennessee vs. Jelly Bean Challenge
It is chocolate pudding? Or is it dog food? On National Jelly Bean Day, the Good Morning West Tennessee Team took on the Beanboozled challenge. Check out the full video above to see who was treated to a good…
Jackson General names Antwan Robinson its Doctor of the Year
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County General Hospital has announced its 2022 Doctor of the Year. The award was given to Antwan Robinson, M.D., according to a news release. The release says those who are given the award have shown…
Family dance night coming to downtown Jackson in May
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A night of family fun and dancing is coming to downtown Jackson this May. The City of Jackson Recreation and Parks Department is partnering with Ballet Arts of Jackson and The Ned to present "Heart of the…
Residents invited to historic walking tour of east Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The history of East Jackson will be celebrated this weekend with a guided walking tour on Saturday, April 30. The historical tour and wellness walk is part of the year-long Jackson Madison County Bicentennial celebration. Organizer Michael…
Politics for the People: Interviews with Chester County Mayor Candidates
HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. — Continuing our political coverage, we sit down with the candidates running for Chester County Mayor. *Note: These interviews are listed in alphabetical order. Barry Hutcherson [caption id="attachment_1071195"…
2022 Madison County Mayoral Forum held
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Madison County mayoral candidates tackled issues in the county. Both the Democratic candidate and the Republican candidates answered a list of questions in a public forum on Tuesday. Among the topics discussed were the importance of…
Library class teaches ways to make something old into something new
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Library kicked off their first Upcycling Class on Tuesday, teaching people to make something old into something new. On the last Tuesday of each month you can join community members in learning to…
Community bike ride to be held to support biking
JACKSON, Tenn. -- An upcoming bike ride is being held to bring attention to the need for more biking infrastructure. The Madison County Parks Department, City of Jackson Parks Department, and the Bicentennial Committee have joined together to sponsor a…
End of Tennessee early voting just days away
HENDERSON, Tenn. -- After two weeks, early voting is coming to an end in West Tennessee, and it is ending with quite the turn out. "This year the voter turnout has been quite brisk, and we've been busy everyday,…
West Tennessee woman honored for work with veterans
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A West Tennessee woman is being honored for her work with veterans. According to a news release, Jackie Utley has been awarded the 2021 NSDAR Service for Veterans Outstanding DAR Volunteer Award. The news came during the…
STAR Center names Jennifer Graves as next president
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The STAR Center has named its next president. According to a news release, Jennifer Graves will assume the role of president effective June 1 of this year. The release says that Graves was the founding director of…
Spring your home into safety
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance shared some simple steps to help spring your home into safety. According to the news release, you can: Get rid of clutter. Trim tree branches. Maintain landscaping. Clean the gutters. Change…
Books at the Barn event helps get books to kids
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local library held a special event in downtown Jackson on Tuesday. The seventh annual Books at the Barn Drive-thru Dining Event was held at the Farmers Market in Jackson to benefit the Madison County Imagination…
