MCNAIRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- A McNairy County man has been sentenced to 15 years in federal prison. According to a news release, 50-year-old Lamon Massengill, of Selmer, pled guilty to being a felon in possession of a firearm as well…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- There's a new location for recycling drop-offs in south Jackson. The containers formerly located at Lowe's on South Highland Avenue have now moved to Malesus Park. According to the City of Jackson's Health and Sanitation Department, they…
CROCKETT COUNTY, Tenn. -- Tyson Foods is hosting a free food giveaway this Saturday in Crockett County. The distribution will be held from 9 a.m. to noon at Crockett County High School, located at 2014 Highway 88 in Alamo. The…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Redbone's celebrated St. Patrick's Day with a parking lot party Thursday. Community members got a chance to dress up in green, eat crawfish, experience a live musical performance and much more. "It's great. I enjoy it…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- LIFELINE Blood Services celebrated St. Patrick's Day by hosting their "Share a Pint" Blood Drive. Staff members wore green, had green decor in the office, as well as special treats. LIFELINE's Marketing Manager Caitlin Roach says they…
LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- Community members let their voices be heard on Thursday. Representatives with an architect company presented the 10 year parks and recreation plans for Henderson County. Community members got a chance to look at the layouts, do a…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- There was a heavy police presence at an apartment complex in east Jackson on Thursday. The heavy police presence was near Royal Arms Apartments. Not much is known about the incident at this time. WBBJ 7 Eyewitness…
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Medina Police Department shared an update on Wednesday's fatal wreck on Old Medina Road. Medina police say the pursuit started when officers tried to conduct a traffic stop…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Law enforcement is investigating a car crash that occurred along US Highway 412. Thursday morning, two male drivers were rushed to the hospital after being involved in a head-on collision. Their condition is now unknown. Both cars…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- One local organization is honoring good citizens in the community. Six local high school students were nominated for the Jackson Madison Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution Good Citizen Award.…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local restaurant is inviting the City of Jackson to help celebrate St. Patrick's Day. Mulligan's is celebrating the holiday with an exclusive menu only available for St. Patrick's Day.…
TRENTON, Tenn. -- Local authorities responded to a house fire in Trenton on Thursday morning. According to the Trenton Police Department, the incident occurred at a home on the 600 block of South Church Street. A video submitted by one…
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Madison County Sheriff's Office received a $150,000 grant for Crisis Intervention Training. The training is a one week class where officers learn how to handle situations involving people with mental health issues. Madison County Sheriff…
WHITEVILLE, Tenn. -- The town of Whiteville is giving back to those in their community, as well as others in the entire county. "This evening at 6 p.m., the Whiteville Food Bank In-house Pantry…
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Highway Patrol confirms three juveniles are dead and another is hospitalized following a multi-vehicle wreck in Madison County. Our crews visited the scene Wednesday evening near the intersection of Old Medina Road and Barnes…
UPDATE (3/17/22): Jackson police say an officer was trying to conduct a traffic stop when the driver of a vehicle would not comply. The driver of the vehicle went to a home on Melwood St. Jackson police officers conducted an…
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- There was a heavy law enforcement presence at the scene of a wreck Wednesday evening. The wreck happened near the intersection of Old Medina Rd and Barnes Rd. There were Medina police officers, Madison county deputies…
CAMDEN, Tenn. -- One local animal care organization is helping rescue pets in a special way before finding their furr-ever homes. "Our original focus was pets whose owners passed away, we wanted…
UPDATE (3/17/22): THP: 3 juveniles dead, 1 hospitalized in Wednesday evening wreck MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- First responders were on the scene of a wreck in Madison County. When WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News crews arrived at the scene, there was…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – A bill aiming to allow teachers to use pronouns not used by a student was discussed on Wednesday. House Bill 2633 states that teachers and other public school employees would not be required to use a student’s…
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- There's a new addition to one of the biggest festivals in West Tennessee. The Humboldt Strawberry Festival will host a Berry Idol this time around. It's a talent competition…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A Jackson man has been sentenced to 40 years in prison after pleading guilty to shooting the president of a local nonprofit. 28-year-old Patrick Merriweather was previously…
MARTIN, Tenn. -- Blake Stoker, a 26-year-old Dresden native, started his own business called Blake's BBQ nearly six years ago. Since then he has been operating out of a small trailer…
HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Henderson County sports fans might be in luck. The Henderson County Board of Education is discussing plans to redo the football stadium for the Lexington High School, as well as the bleachers for Scotts Hill…
WASHINGTON -- Wednesday, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy addressed members of the U.S. Congress on the ongoing war with Russia. He says this war is a battle for their freedom. "The destiny of our country is being decided. The destiny of our…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- You might want to sign up before the curtain closes. One group is giving students the opportunity to showcase their talents as well as learn new skills. This week…
LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- Residents will have the opportunity to receive free food this week in Lexington. A food distribution will be held for those in need…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- After decades of producing plays for students, staff, and the community, Union University's Theatre program took its final bow. Tuesday, Union's theatre department presented its final main stage production…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- One historical society has a big reason to celebrate. This year, the Bemis Historical Society is celebrating the centennial anniversary of the Bemis Museum. The museum was built as the Bemis auditorium in 1922. Members of…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Members of the Jackson Housing Authority held a meeting on Tuesday. According to Executive Director Mark Reid, they analyzed financials for each housing program and the status of each program. They also discussed turning units in…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- A bill highly similar to legislation passed in Texas in 2021 has been proposed in Tennessee. "This bill is modeled directly after the legislation passed in Texas last year," said Rep. Rebecca Alexander, the bill's House sponsor.…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson State Community College is offering a series to help with your Excel skills. JSCC says Workforce Solutions is offering a class on Microsoft Excel for those who are new, and for those just looking for a…
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Madison County Sheriff's Office has received a grant. The sheriff's office says it has been awarded $150,000 from the Bureau of Justice Assistance. The sheriff's office says that the grant will help with the Crisis…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Bicentennial Celebration is looking for local singers. For the Bicentennial Celebration, the committee wants to celebrate with a 200 Voice Choir. And they're asking the community to…
LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- One small device could save your life, and the Lexington Fire Department will install them for free. "They are not as easily accessible as the old alarms, to where you…
https://youtu.be/4wfIla6Vuhw JACKSON, Tenn. – Rep. Chris Todd has proposed legislation to lower the age requirement for a concealed carry permit. House Bill 1735 would lower the current age for enhanced or concealed handgun carry permit age limit of 21-years-old, down…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A report recently released by Porch.com ranks the City of Jackson as the second most affordable city in a small metro area. "There's a lot of things that drives people…
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- The event schedule for the 2022 West Tennessee Strawberry Festival is now available. This year's festival will kick off in Humboldt on Sunday, May 1 and run through Saturday, May 7.…
Weather Article - Tuesday, March 15 - 10:15 AM TODAY: We start off this Tuesday morning with mostly dry conditions. Lows remain in the 40's and 50's with slightly humid conditions. Cloudy skies begin to move in and remain ahead…
HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Citizens of Henderson County are being asked for their thoughts on parks and recreation in the community. A community meeting will be held this week to gather input for a Parks and Recreation Master Plan. The…
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Prepared to travel by air? The wait might not be too much longer. Members of the Jackson-Madison County Airport Authority met Monday. According to Executive Director Steve Smith, they discussed the…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A former employee of the Dyer County Sheriff's Department has filed a lawsuit against multiple parties. WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News Reporter Diamond Williams spoke to the lawyer of the plaintiff…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local college partnered with a regional organization to highlight the history of Black women in America. The University of Memphis Lambuth partnered with the True Black History Museum,…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local church is hosting an event promoting healthy lifestyles. According to a news release, KingDom SeeKers Church will be be hosting its annual Interfaith 5K Race and Walk on March…
UPDATE: DYERSBURG, Tenn. -- All three people have been taken into custody. EARLIER STORY: DYERSBURG, Tenn. -- The Dyersburg Police Department is searching for three people following a weekend shooting. Around 11 p.m. on Saturday, March 12, officers were dispatched…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The next step in helping neighbors love their block is coming on April 4. The City of Jackson says a Community Application Assistance Workshop will be held at 6 p.m. at T.R. White Sportsplex. The workshop, which…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Arts Council is taking applications for JAC Grant funding. The news release says grant funds will go to one organization with a clear and single-project focus, and can range from $500 to $5,000. The funds…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local organization is working with Jackson and Madison County leaders to honor Vietnam veterans. The Jackson-Madison Chapter National Society Daughters of the American Revolution will be holding a commemoration at Jackson City Hall on March 29…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- A West Tennessee president and CEO is among those being honored for child advocacy. A news release says United Way of West Tennessee's Matthew Marshall was presented the Jim Pryor Child Advocacy Award during the state's Children’s…
GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Gibson County commissioners met with the public Monday to discuss some ongoing topics. "Typically with resolutions that needed to be passed, budget transfers that had to be made," said Commissioner Michael Longmire, Gibson County District 3.…
