Abandoned apartment building comes down in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A neighborhood eyesore is no longer an issue. "It has been a work in progress during that time, but we are so relieved, which is the whole reason…
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City of Jackson to offer 2022 summer camps
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The City of Jackson is bringing back summer camps for 2022! The camp, which will last from May 31 to July 22, will have events like Touch a Truck, and Jackson Idol. Registration will open March 14…
Jackson moves forward with redistricting plans, Great Wolf Lodge project
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson City Council looked at ways to restructure city council districts at Tuesday's special called meeting. The Jackson-Madison County NAACP branch brought in the the MGGG Redistricting Lab…
Better Business Bureau talks top 2021 scams in West Tennesssee
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Better Business Bureau has released their 2021 Scam Tracker Risk Report, and this year's finding is looking a bit different from previous years. To no surprise, online purchase scams…
UPDATE: Missing 13-year-old found safe
UPDATE (3/8/2022): Authorities confirm the child has been found safe. CARROLL COUNTY, Tenn. -- An Endangered Child Alert has been issued for 13-year-old Dylan Blake Feemster-Holloman. The TBI says he is missing since around 2:30 p.m. March 4 from Carroll…
2nd victim dies as a result of 2021 shooting in Humboldt
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- A second person has died as a result of last year's shooting at a basketball game. On Nov. 30 several law enforcement agencies responded to a call of shots fired at Humboldt High School during a basketball…
Organization helps push use of AI forward
JACKSON, Tenn. -- One national organization is trying to push the country forward in artificial intelligence. The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Technology Engagement Center is teaming up with leaders and the public to discuss how to move AI forward responsibly.…
Contest lets community name Jackson’s next baseball team
JACKSON, Tenn. -- In The Big Inning is asking the community to help find a name for the new baseball team coming to the Hub City. "It is going to create a pride, and…
IRS resources during tax season
The IRS is reminding everyone of the resources they provide during tax season. Resources include: A tax season alerts page A page on what is taxable and non-taxable income A "Where's My Payment" page The deadline for most Americans to…
Jackson’s Financial Empowerment Center opens
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Financial Empowerment Center is now open for West Tennesseans to receive free financial counseling, making it one of the first communities of its size to do so. The…
Tyson donates over 38,000 pounds of food to local nonprofit
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- A local nonprofit group received a large donation from Tyson Foods this month. On March 3, Tyson donated more than 38,000 pounds of protein to Helping Hand of Humboldt, which…
Final production for Union theatre program kicks off this week
JACKSON, Tenn. -- This week, Union University will kick off what's slated to be the final production for their theatre program. "The Count of Monte Cristo" will run from March 10-15 in the…
Tennessee State Parks see continued success throughout pandemic
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Tennessee State Parks' effects on the economy continue to see a steady climb throughout the pandemic. Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation Commissioner David Salyers says the parks saw an increase in visitors when COVID-19 hit, and…
Lane College celebrates a milestone
JACKSON, Tenn. -- One local college celebrates a special occasion today. Lane College is celebrating its Founder's Day, all while helping students. "It marks a day of celebration, to celebrate the…
Jackson Symphony holds final Chamber Concert
JACKSON, Tenn. --The Jackson Symphony held their last Chamber Concert of the season at a local church. 19- year-old, Julian Rhee played this weekend at First Baptist Church in Jackson. …
Jackson’s Hub City Flea Market wraps up first weekend
JACKSON, Tenn. --The new Jackson's Hub City Flea Market is wrapping up this weekend. WBBJ-7 Eyewitness News spoke with several vendors to see if this weekend met their expectations. "Being back…
Jackson Symphony hosts second Masterworks concert
JACKSON, Tenn--The Jackson Symphony held their second Masterworks concert. Masterworks concerts are a little different from pop concerts. This series is more classical than the pop series. Differentiating between the two, the pop series plays more…
Local Delta Sigma Theta Chapter hosts 62nd annual event
JACKSON, Tenn.-- The Jackson Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Incorporated held their 62nd Annual Miss Bronze Scholarship Pageant. “Last year we could not host any youth initiative programs in person and the…
Local record store celebrates 4 years
JACKSON, Tenn. --Third Eye Curiosities is celebrating their Fourth Anniversary! Third Eye Curiosities opened in 2018, being the only brick and mortar record store between Memphis and Nashville. Owner, Hunter Cross didn't…
TCA hosts special event welcoming new students
JACKSON, Tenn. ---A local school is showing parents and students that creativity and learning both belong in the classroom. Trinity Christian Academy opened their doors for future parents and students in a unique way.…
Students, alumni saddened by end of Union program
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Students and alumni at Union University are saddened over an abrupt decision made by school officials in late February. And now some are organizing efforts to save the 100-year-old theatre…
City of Jackson brings back Month of Miracles
JACKSON, Tenn. --The City of Jackson has is hosting its annual Month of Miracles. City officials made the announcement at City Hall on Friday. This is the first time since COVID-19 started that officials have been able to bring back…
Woman reunited with biological family thanks to DNA test
SAVANNAH, Tenn. -- It's a reunion you have to see to believe. Edwonia Davis says she grew up in foster care for most of her life. Through the ancestry.com's DNA kit, she says she learned she had a family members she…
State officials visit new mental health facility
JACKSON, Tenn. -- State leaders visited the Hub City to see a new facility. Several state and local leaders visited the new mental health facility that will be a part of the Madison…
First Friday Forum for March sees focus on political history
JACKSON, Tenn. -- This month's First Friday Forum took a look back at the political history of Jackson and Madison County. The Bicentennial programming and event theme for March is government and politics. Madison County Mayor Jimmy Harris and City…
JCM hosts 4th Black History Month Showcase
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local high school held a special Black History Month event for the community. Jackson Central-Merry High School held their fourth annual Black History Month Showcase. It was coordinated by the Student Government Association. The event…
Jackson’s Hub City Flea Market open for business
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson's Hub City Flea Market has opened its door! The market has vendors from all over the state and out of state. One vendor says this is the largest amount of vendors she's seen since…
Educator of the Week: Angela Wood
HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- It's time to recognize this week's Educator of the Week, brought to you by the Tennessee Education Lottery. Angela Wood found her love of both teaching and the special needs community on her first day as…
Jackson police officer facing DUI charge
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A Jackson police officer is facing a DUI charge, according to a news release. The Jackson Police Department says that on Sept. 17, 2021, one of its officers pulled a vehicle over for driving erratically. After discovering…
Ukraine native in Hardin County hopes to help homeland
SAVANNAH, Tenn. -- One local man is helping his homeland from across the ocean. "My heart starts pumping, knocking faster, because I don't know for sure if my sister calls me and tells me…
K9 officer assists in Dyersburg drug arrest
DYERSBURG, Tenn. -- A Sunday evening traffic stop in Dyersburg led to an arrest on multiple drug charges. According to the Dyersburg Police Department, on February 27, an officer pulled…
Gov. Bill Lee visits future educators at Bethel
MCKENZIE, Tenn. -- Gov. Bill Lee paid a visit to a local university on Thursday. The governor spoke to students and teachers at Bethel University. Lee encouraged students on their educational path and in their future careers. Lee also…
Community gives input on road extension project
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Community members made their voices heard on Thursday. The Tennessee Department of Transportation hosted a public meeting at the South Jackson Community Center. They wanted to get the public's input about the Bypass Road Extension Project. That…
JMCSS Board recognizes students, more during March meeting
JACKSON, Tenn. — The Jackson-Madison County School Board met for its March meeting on Thursday. The brief meeting saw the approval of policy section five, the 2022-2023 academic calendar, and the school resolution transfer of funds. The Board was…
Jackson names local artist Callie Wright Hub City Hero
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The City of Jackson has named its Hub City Hero for the month of February. The city named local artist Callie Wright as the month's hero, pointing to her close work with Area Relief Ministries. The news…
Jackson police surround home in east Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- There was a heavy police presence in east Jackson on Thursday. Jackson police say around 11:30 a.m., officers responded to a report of shots fired in the 1200 block of…
Chester County Junior High School sees improvement in rating
CHESTER COUNTY, Tenn. -- Leaders and students at a local high school are moving on up. Chester County Junior High School has made a milestone improvement from a level one to a level five school. School improvement ratings are part…
JCM promotes student wellness with health fair
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local high school is continuing to celebrate Black History Month with a focus on health and wellness. On Thursday, Jackson Central-Merry highlighted Black health and wellness by exposing students to community health vendors. The health…
Jackson’s Hub City Flea Market to open this weekend
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local event is coming back to the Hub City. The new promoters of the Jackson's Hub City Flea Market say they are excited to be bringing back a local event. "We don't live far down the…
Garth Brooks speaks to WBBJ ahead of Nashville concert
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Country music artist Garth Brooks, known for songs like "The Dance" and "Friends in Low Places," will be bringing his Stadium…
Improvements coming to Decatur County ambulance services
PARSONS, Tenn. -- BradenHealth announced they have assumed full operation of Decatur County's ambulance services. According to a news release, the services had previously been operating at an immense loss which was costing taxpayers,…
Play Ball Jackson to hold ‘Name Your Team’ contest
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Fans will soon have the chance to name the new baseball team that will play out of The Ballpark at Jackson. Last year the city signed an eight year lease agreement with In The Big Inning, LLC…
Jackson Arts Council opens applications for NEA funding
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Last year the Jackson Arts Council announced they will distribute $150,000 in grants as part of the American Rescue Plan. Now, applications for those eligible have been opened. Described as an effort to help the arts and…
Truck convoy part of nationwide protest stops in Jackson
NORTHEAST JACKSON, Tenn. -- A truck convoy, traveling from California to Washington D.C., made a stop at the Pilot Travel Center off Interstate 40 and Christmasville road in Jackson. “We’re peaceful protesters…
Kustoff, Jackson residents give thoughts on SOTU address
JACKSON, Tenn. -- WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News spoke with Congressional David Kustoff and Jackson residents about their thoughts on Tuesday night's State of the Union address. From inflation to the fentanyl…
Company helps women invest in their future
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Younger women are taking charge by investing for their future. In honor of National Women's Month, Fidelity Investments is helping you get started when it comes to investing your money. The company has informational videos breaking down…
Jackson native Amber Byrd creates innovative braiding tool
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Braiding may seem like a skill that only a few can perfect, but a local young woman has designed a tool to change that. What started out as a…
Governor’s proposed budget to increase THP numbers in Shelby County
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Gov. Bill Lee has proposed a budget that includes 20 extra troopers for the Tennessee Highway Patrol in Shelby County. A news release from the Governor's Office says this is to focus on "proven crime prevention methods…
UT Gardens Plant Sale to be held May 6, 7
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Spring Plant Sale with the University of Tennessee Gardens in Jackson is coming back. As pictured in one of the greenhouses at the West Tennessee AgResearch and Education Center, there will be…
THP reminds drivers to move over for emergency vehicles
JACKSON, Tenn. -- In order to help avoid crashes like the one below in Colorado, Tennessee enacted the Move Over Law in 2006. "What it says or requires is that…
