Author: WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News Staff

March 2022’s Hub City Hero Grayson Hart named by city

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The City of Jackson has named its Hub City Hero for March of 2022. Grayson Hart, a Jackson native and founder of Lights Up Theatre Co., joins the list of those who have received the honor for…

Suspect dies in officer-involved shooting in Madison County

MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation confirms an officer-involved shooting in Madison County. Shortly before midnight on Tuesday, deputies with the Madison County Sheriff's Office attempted to make…

What to pack in Easter baskets this year

JACKSON, Tenn. -- With Easter around the corner, now is a great time to find perfect gifts for the kids on your shopping list. This year experts are suggesting toys and games to…

UT Martin seminar raises awareness of disabilities

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local university held a special seminar to spread awareness of disabilities. University of Tennessee at Martin featured Judy Heumann, a lifelong advocate for the rights of disabled people for their annual Bettie Graham Special Education Seminar.…

58 scouts honored at Carl Perkins Civic Center

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Friends, family, and fellow scouts gathered to celebrate an achievement of a lifetime. The West Tennessee Area Council, Boy Scouts of America celebrated the accomplishments of 58 Boy Scouts who received their Eagle Award. The scouting…

Christ Community opens new pharmacy in Jackson

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Christ Community Health Services has opened a new pharmacy. Christ Community announced the opening of a pharmacy at its east Jackson location, according to a news release. “We are fortunate to have Dr. Kristina Murphy, Chair of…

Group to host cleanup along Tennessee River

WAVERLY, Tenn. -- A local group is aiming to keep the Tennessee River clean. Keep the Tennessee River Beautiful says it is holding its ninth cleanup in Waverly on…

Bike ride held to bring job opportunities to veterans

BOLIVAR, Tenn. -- A bike ride stretching across the state of Tennessee is being done in hopes of bringing job opportunities to veterans. Eric Horton with Tennessee Veteran Services is partnering with the…

Jackson City Council addresses variety of topics

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson's City Council met at City Hall on Tuesday to address a long list of items. The meeting started off with proclamations and recognition, and then continued with proposed budget amendments. One…

Deadline approaching to file your 2021 taxes

JACKSON, Tenn. -- If you haven't filed your taxes, you might want to do so soon. David Elkins, with Jackson Hewitt, says the deadline to file your taxes for 2021 is April 18. Compared…

Madison County officials meets to review budget, more

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Madison County Financial Management Committee met to discuss reviewed budget amendments. During Tuesday's meeting, talks surrounded American Rescue Plan Act funds. They also discussed funds issued for Pope School. Committee members also discussed the storm damage…

Clinic launches post-COVID-19 aftercare program

HUNTINGDON, Tenn. -- West Tennessee's Hometown Health Clinic is launching a post-COVID-19 aftercare program. Many of those with COVID-19 can experience lingering symptoms or new health issues long after being infected with the virus.…

Easter Egg hunts in West Tennessee

Looking for some eggs? Here are some places you might can find them in West Tennessee: Jackson Easter Eggstravaganza at 560 Leeper Lane in Jackson on April 9 at 11 a.m. Egg Hunt at Meridian Baptist Church at 161 Harts Bridge Road…

Milan police seek ID of two theft suspects

MILAN, Tenn. -- The Milan Police Department is seeking the identity of two theft suspects. According to the department, one male and one female attempted to steal over $400 worth of merchandise from what appears to be the local…

Selmer police respond to concerns of smoke in the area

SELMER, Tenn. -- The Selmer Police Department is responding to a shared concern from several residents. According to a Facebook post by the department, they have received numerous calls recently regarding "large quantities of smoke" in the area. Selmer police…

Love Your Block program to help residents beautify city

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A relatively new local programs aims to bring the Jackson community together block by block. Love Your Block hosted a community application assistance workshop to create a partnership with local residents. Community members will present projects,…

Foundation shares what counts as distracted driving

JACKSON, Tenn. -- April is National Distracted Driving Awareness Month. The National Road Safety Foundation is spreading awareness of the dangers of driving distracted and what those distractions are. Public Relations Director, David Reich, says many people may only think…

Bowling tournament held to help community

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A humanitarian organization is putting the "fun" in to fundraiser. The Humboldt Lions Club held their annual Night Bowling Tournament Monday evening at the Jackson Bowling Lanes. Seventeen teams signed up for this year's competition. The Lions…

Chicken Salad Chick makes donation to local non-profit

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local restaurant chain is giving back to an area non-profit. The Jackson location of Chicken Salad Chick presented RIFA with a generous donation. The restaurant chain donated the proceeds from their annual giving card sales. Customers…

Budget for three upcoming elections approved

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Election Commission Committee met to discuss a new budget on Monday. The meeting was held to approve the 2022-23 Election Budget. This budget will be used for three elections in…

2nd COVID-19 booster available at health department

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A second round of the COVID-19 booster is now available. The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department says the second booster is available to those over the age of 50, those between 19 and 49-years-old who got the…

Food Truck Spotlight: MeMe’s Kitchen

The first installment of our newest web series takes a look at some of the best on-the-go food you can find in the area. MeMe's Kitchen is normally located at 317 North Royal Street in downtown Jackson. Owner Tameka…

Milan No-Till Field Day to return in-person this summer

MILAN, Tenn. -- The Milan No-Till Field Day is returning in-person this summer. Beginning in 1981, the event promotes no-till farming to areas prone to erosion and soil loss. Farmers and producers gather at the event to learn about the…

Local family shares next steps following storm

MEDINA, Tenn. -- Many residents of West Tennessee are dealing with the aftermath of Wednesday's severe storm. Shane Hayden, a Medina storm victim, says he and his family are trying…

West TN teen wins big

PARSONS, Tenn. -- One West Tennessee teenager is tossing bags for gold. "I didn't know cornhole had gotten so big, through an organization, so it's been very interesting to watch him, his…

Shoppers enjoy great weather and unique finds

JACKSON, Tenn. -- West Tennesseans meet for a local favorite. The Jackson Hub City Flea Market is wrapping up for this month. Many shoppers got to enjoy the nice weather as…

Jacksonians learn about Hub City architecture and music

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Madison County Bicentennial Commission is hosting a multitude of events in Downtown Jackson. The events range from historic architecture in East Jackson, to the history of African-American musicians…

The Jackson Symphony presents ‘The Beatles’

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Residents from West Tennessee gathered to support the Jackson Symphony. The Jackson Symphony hosted their fourth Pop concert Saturday night. The symphony performed cover songs from The Beatles. Elizabeth…

West TN students honored for creativity

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Students from West Tennessee were awarded for their creativity. Close to 2500, K-8th grade students from eight schools across West Tennessee participated in the Color of Music project.…

Pet of the Week: Rocky

This week's Pet of the Week is a special request from Hero West. Meet Rocky! Hero West needs your help to get Rocky home. He got away from his foster Thursday morning off of Edenwood Drive near Jackson-Madison Co. General…

Jackson Central-Merry’s Class of 1977 gets a tour

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson Central-Merry's Class of 1977 got a tour of the school on Friday. Class member Michael Miner says many classmates from across the country have come to enjoy the reunion weekend. He says five years ago…

Madison County Sheriff’s Office damaged in storm

MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- One local law enforcement office is also recovering from Wednesday night's storm. Madison County Sheriff John Mehr says the Madison County Sheriff's Office lost half of the gym roof and had a lot of trees…

GALLERY: Union City students present ‘Motown Magic’

UNION CITY, Tenn. -- There was a blast from the past at Union City Elementary School on Thursday. The school's second grade class presented "Motown Magic," with students singing popular songs from the 1960s and 1970s. The students did it…

Fine Arts Showcase to be held at Jackson mall

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County School System says is coming up. JMCSS says the Spring Arts Showcase will be held on Saturday, April 9. JMCSS says the event will be from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m at the Old…

Freed-Hardeman announces finalists for Mr., Miss FHU

HENDERSON, Tenn. -- The next Mr. and Miss FHU will soon be chosen. Freed-Hardeman University says those aiming to be the next Miss FHU are Anniston Butler, Suzanna Grady, CeCe Spencer and Kaylee Wadlington,…

Freed-Hardeman University celebrates its students, alumni

HENDERSON, Tenn. -- A local college celebrated their students and alumni. Friday afternoon, Freed-Hardeman University hosted a luncheon for alumni and students to celebrate the number of scholarships that were awarded. The university awarded almost 1,100 students with more…

Cedar Grove family shares storm experience

CEDAR GROVE, Tenn. -- A family shared how they were impacted by Wednesday's severe storm. Sarah Johnson, a resident of Cedar Grove, says when the storm started, she opened up her door to…

Obion County felon gets 9 years in prison for possessing a firearm

MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- 26-year-old Cordarion Thompson has been sentenced to nine years in prison for being a convicted felon in possession of a firearm. According to information presented in court, members of the U.S. Marshals executed an arrest warrant for…

Jackson Central-Merry class holds 45th reunion

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Central-Merry High School Class of 1977 celebrated their 45th reunion. "We all came to high school together and made significant bonds. After 45 years we are still…

Tosh Family Farms holds grand opening for pig farm

CARROLL COUNTY, Tenn. -- A local family farm company is changing their landscape with a new location. Tosh Family Farms' newest location held an open house luncheon in the Buena Vista community in Carroll County. Staff veterinarian Seth Krantz…

Educator of the Week: Brianna Rice

It's time to recognize this week's Educator of the Week, which is presented by the Tennessee Education Lottery. Brianna Rice is a third grade math teacher, and says she wanted to become a teacher because she enjoys the challenge. "I…