JACKSON, Tenn. -- The City of Jackson is seeking public input on a community-focused recycling program. A survey is being conducted by the Health and Sanitation Department and is open to all residents living within city limits. Robin Chance, Recycling…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Physical and Mental Health Committee of the Jackson TN Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority will host a virtual health fair on Saturday. The online event is described as a "one-stop shop for information to…
DRESDEN, Tenn. -- One local business is opening up after a life-changing event. The owner of the business says he has a long history in Dresden and couldn't stay closed for much…
OBION COUNTY, Tenn. -- Tyson Foods is celebrating Earth Day a day early in Obion County. The company is giving 1,800 free tree seedlings to facility team members in the county, according to a news release. The seedlings come from…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – A proposed bill from Rep. Sabi ‘Doc’ Kumar aims to make it an offense to leave an animal tied outside during harsh weather. Just this week, Kumar presented his bill to the House. “Under present law, it…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Congressman David Kustoff paid a visit to the Hub City on Wednesday. Kustoff announced Monday he will be running for his fourth consecutive term for the Tennessee District 8 seat in…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The City of Jackson is honoring April as Donate Life Month. Mayor Scott Conger presented a proclamation partnered with Tennessee Donor Services on Wednesday. Currently 100,000 people are on the…
DICKSON, Tenn. -- Freed-Hardeman University is partnering with luxury real estate auction marketing firm J.P. King to auction the Renaissance Center in Dickson. This follows a recent announcement that the…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Tennessee's Secretary of the State made a stop in the Hub City. Secretary of State Tre Hargett spoke at the Jackson Rotary Club meeting held on Wednesday. The meeting took…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A large police presence was seen in downtown Jackson on Wednesday. Jackson police say one of the Flock cameras captured a car, which then led to a traffic…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The U.S. Marshals Service says a person who was allegedly involved in an attack on a pregnant woman in Milan has been found. The news release says that Javion Mayo, 21 of Jackson, was found Tuesday near…
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- Tyson Foods Humboldt held a ground breaking ceremony for the Tyson Tykes Child Care Facility on Wednesday. "It's an opportunity for us to really take information that we heard from…
ALAMO, Tenn. -- A group of volunteers in Alamo gathered on Wednesday to host a food drive for the Temporary Emergency Food Assistance Program. The Northwest Tennessee Economic Development Council has paired with…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Help is available to Tennessee's animal shelters. According to a news release, animal shelters can now apply for grants to help them provide low-cost spay and neuter services. The release says that the funds for the grant…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Over 20 state parks have been awarded for going green in Tennessee. According to a news release, a total of 28 Tennessee State Parks earned the Platinum status, which is the highest level of achievement in the…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The City of Jackson is partnering with the Jackson Arts Council to present the Mayor's Masterpieces: Earth Day Children's Art Gallery. The Mayor's Masterpieces features artwork made by artists from Jackson and Madison County students. K-8…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- One local organization is rewarding local students for their creativity and academic success. Leaders with the organization say being able to help local students is one mission they strive…
DYER, Tenn. -- A World War II veteran from West Tennessee has been brought home. Chief Water Tender Claude White served in the U.S. Navy in the Second World War. White lost…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A program at the library will help you find a way to reuse your old clothes. The upcoming program will be April 26 at 4 p.m., and will give those who attend the chance to learn how…
MARTIN, Tenn. -- Tennessee Future Farmers of America students across Weakley County are working hard on various tasks ahead of its art show. Westview High School FFA students are also designing a…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Three organizations have worked together to renovate a school's library. Parkview Prep Academy's library was turned into a Learning Commons, fit with computers, iPads, books, a TV, and more, according to a news release. The estimated…
HENDERSON, Tenn. -- Women in business roles were honored on Tuesday at a local university. The Freed-Hardeman University College of Business highlighted the contributions of women in business, along with opportunities and challenges they face, during a half-day conference…
TAMA, IOWA -- A police department in Iowa has seized a weapon dubbed by officers the "Smith and Meth-Son." According to a Facebook post by the Meskwaki Nation Police Department, the weapon was found on Monday. The post says…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- If you've ever biked, walked, or rode in a motor vehicle on Airways Boulevard in Jackson, you might've encountered frequent difficulty when traveling up and down the road. "We had…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- On Tuesday, Toyota announced they will be investing $383 million into their U.S. production. The investment focuses on engine and casting equipment updates, which aims to further vehicle electrification efforts.…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Play Ball Jackson announces the Atlanta Braves World Champion Trophy Tour will make a stop in Jackson next month. The tour, sponsored by Truist, commemorates 151 years of Braves baseball and will be making 151 stops throughout…
Weather Update - Tuesday, April 19 - 7:45 AM TODAY: We started off cold this morning with lows reaching almost in the freezing temperatures. We'll continue warming up into the upper 50's to lower 60's by this afternoon with plenty…
NEWBERN, Tenn. -- Volunteers from Newbern gathered to help continue the Flagman's Mission. Earlier on Monday, volunteers set up more than 2,000 American flags along U.S. Highway 77 for display. The presentation of flags are for the funeral of…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Madison County Commission leaders met to discuss several topics, including the new Pope School and how it will ultimately be paid for. "We gave an update on the bond issuance…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Symphony announced their plans for their 62nd season. The Music Director of the Jackson Symphony, Sherry Freeman, says the Symphony is continuing to be on an upward trajectory. She…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Monday, April 18 is the last day to file your taxes or apply for an extension to file as late as October. WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News talked to residents of Jackson…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Students were encouraged to step up and make impact at a local high school on Monday. With Election Day around the corner, more people are getting ready to cast…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Clean up is underway in Jackson nearly a month after storms swept the city. The City of Jackson Public Works crews brought out their equipment and started their cleanup at…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A section of Campbell Street is closed to a crash. The Jackson Police Department says the area between Leon Drive and Overhill Drive is closed due to a crash with injuries. The department says traffic is…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- In The Big Inning has announced the five top picks for Jackson's new baseball team. They are the Jackson Locomotives, Hub City Heroes, The Jackson Blue Suedes, The…
HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A Bald eagle was shot in Henderson County on February 28. U.S. Fish and Wildlife & TWRA are seeking information on the person responsible. Help Asheville Bears…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Many residents celebrated Easter service with a modern twist. "I'm able to kind of get into the rhythm a little more in our modern service. It has a…
JACKSON, Tenn. --The Easter Bunny keeps visiting West Tennessee. This time he made a stop at the Campbell Street Church of Christ. More than 15 hundred eggs were…
JACKSON, Tenn.--The Hub City Mass Choir hosted their third annual concert at Unity Temple Church of God in Christ Saturday evening. Church and choir leaders say they wanted to bring the…
JACKSON, Tenn. --The Easter bunny made a pit stop in the Hub City today. Local children and children at heart were able to spend some time with the…
BEECH BLUFF, Tenn. --Kids from all over West Tennessee gathered for the hunt of a lifetime. The Henderson County Sheriff's Department hosted their annual Beech Bluff Easter Egg Hunt.…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Some local residents got a chance to lace up their running shoes for a good cause. The 14th Annual Bunny Run took place at Union University. The…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local club heats up their griddle, so you don't have to. The Kiwanis Jackson Club hosts its annual pancake breakfast. The funds raised helps The Read…
LEXINGTON, Tenn. --While we were experiencing rain falling last night, one local church had eggs falling from the sky today. "Our leadership…
This week's Pet of the Week from Hero West Rescue is Delilah! Delilah started life outside, she was found as a stray with a prolapsed uterus, which is an emergency situation.…
Check it out! Viewers shared their photos of hail across West Tennessee with WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News on Friday. Share yours with us at news@wbbjtv.com.
DYER, Tenn. -- Local churches are getting ready for Easter Sunday in a unique way. One of the organizers says it all started with a vision she got at the beginning of the year. "God gave me a vision…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A Beck's billboard off of South Highland and Morton Street was vandalized with the words "white supremacy." The collective responsible for the message calls themselves Indecline, and they say it was in response to the state's legislation regarding…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- With Easter Sunday around the corner, more people are preparing for the upcoming Easter egg hunts. "It's a community-wide event. After COVID, we're just trying to encourage people to get out, and Mr. Bunny has stopped…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Nearly a month ago, strong winds came through the Hub City and left significant damage. In a few days, some of that left over debris will be picked up. If you have any tree limbs or tree…
