NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Tennessee's Attorney General is advising people to take steps to protect their identity following a 2021 data breach. The breach, which was announced by T-Mobile in August of 2021, impacted over 53 million people, including over 757,300…
WEAKLEY COUNTY, Tenn. -- Authorities say a school bus was involved in a wreck Wednesday morning as it was traveling to Greenfield School. According to the Tennessee Highway Patrol, the bus was headed eastbound on Highway 124. With caution…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A day many parents and school leaders in Jackson and Madison County have been waiting for has arrived. Parents and students in the crowd cheered as the Madison…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A congressional leader shared her thoughts ahead of the State of the Union address in Washington D.C. WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News spoke with Sen. Marsha Blackburn moments before the State of the Union address on Tuesday. Blackburn…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- It's time to love your block. Love Your Block held its first community meet and greet on Tuesday. Love Your Block is a two-year grant program that aims to revitalize and beautify projects within focus areas…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Get ready to give your opinion on transportation in Jackson. The City of Jackson hosted a virtual public meeting on Tuesday about the recently-released Public Participation Plan. Jackson's Metropolitan Planning Organization helps ensure stakeholders and the public…
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JACKSON, Tenn. -- Employees in Jackson and Madison County may see a fourth bonus check soon. The Jackson-Madison County School Board has given out three bonus checks since 2020, and now employees could be…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- City leaders held their monthly council meeting to discuss several topics. One of them being surplus properties. "That's a property that the city currently owns and maintains. We mow it and…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- NASA has launched a new satellite to increase natural disaster tracking accuracy. NASA launched the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration satellite called GOES-T. "It stays in a position over the Earth's…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Tennessee's first lady is coming to help clean up east Jackson. A news release says first lady Maria Lee will join business leaders to remove litter at Shirlene Mercer Walking Trail Park. “We are thrilled to have…
LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- A Henderson County woman is being charged with TennCare fraud and theft of property. According to the Office of Inspector General, 38-year-old Jeanifer Donegan, of Lexington, allegedly misrepresented her financial situation to access TennCare benefits she wasn't…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A 27-year-old father was arrested Monday in connection to the death of his child. According to U.S. Marshal Tyreece Miller, Tyler McMillion allegedly left his two children -- ages two and four -- unattended in a vehicle…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The University of Memphis Lambuth hosted its 4th annual Tennessee Music Awards. "Due to the pandemic, we didn't have one last year. So these are a combination…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Local school leaders met ahead of a special called meeting. The Jackson-Madison County School System held its monthly work session to discuss updates. A topic discussed was the process of building a new Pope School. The Madison…
LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- One family came together to remember loved ones taken too soon. The family of Hank John Dillenger Cooley held a candlelight vigil Monday night. Family members say Cooley went missing…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Want to learn more about David Crockett? The Jackson-Madison County Library has you covered! The library is hosting a Bicentennial program called The Accidental Fame and Lack of Fortune of West Tennessee’s David Crockett. The library says…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Mayors from all over West Tennessee gathered to discuss the future their cities and the people who live there. The West Tennessee Mayor's Association's meeting saw the swearing in…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local animal center is hosting a fundraising event to raise money for animals in need. Whitney Owen, the Director of the Jackson Animal Care Center, says they're hosting the Inaugural Fur Ball in March to raise…
UPDATE (10/21/25): Jackson man sentenced in attempted murder of college student JACKSON, Tenn. -- One man is in custody after being accused of shooting a delivery driver in Jackson. According to the…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Great news for local thrifters: the flea market is returning to the Jackson Fairgrounds. The monthly flea market formerly known as "Friendly Franks" is being reintroduced as Jackson's Hub City Flea Market. It will open this Friday,…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- With last week's storm, many Madison County residents have debris on their property. "Any of that debris, they can place it on the edge of the curb, they just…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Music Awards are back! After COVID-19 put a delay in the annual ceremony, the event returns to the University of Memphis Lambuth Campus on Monday night. Local artists will gather for a night of recognition…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Chairwoman Tisa Day says any teen from ages 15 through 18 is allowed to compete. She says they have to be in good standing with at least a 2.5 GPA…
HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- John James, an 18-year-old resident of Henderson County, has tossed his hat into the ring as a nominee for Henderson County Clerk. James says he always has…
SAVANNAH, Tenn. -- McAlister's is opening a new location in West Tennessee. McAlister's is opening their first location in Savannah. Before, if residents wanted McAlister's, the closest locations were Corinth, Mississippi or right…
SAVANNAH, Tenn. -- Rain, rain, rain go away. And that it has. However, several West Tennesseans are feeling the affects of this week's weather. West Tennessee has seen a week full of rain and…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Residents of Jackson gathered tonight to give back to those in need. Saturday night the Exchange Club-Carl Perkins Center hosted a Blue Suede Dinner to raise money towards the prevention…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Library is hosting a club for fans of K-pop. Ollie Rieger, the team service manager of the library, says Isabelle, a club member, suggested the idea to her.…
BROWNSVILLE, Tenn. ---If you can't make it to New Orleans, don't worry because the city of Brownsville has you covered. Brownsville held their first ever Mardi Gras parade in their downtown area. Visitors…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Aloha! Lets take a dive! Aloha Pools welcomes one organization for their annual Polar Plunge. The Special Olympics hosted their 13th Annual Polar Plunge at Aloha Pools. "This is one…
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.…
This week's Pet of the Week from the Jackson Animal Care Center is Deuce. Deuce is an 8-month-old Hound-Bully mix that loves everyone he meets. This fellow gets along wonderfully with…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- It was a packed house for a local church, as several gospel groups performed during an annual musical celebration. Victory Worship Center welcomed guests from all over to listen to a variety of gospel groups from across…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A group of young women hit the dance floor to enjoy a night of fun. Sisters With Aspiring Goals, or SWAG, held their third annual Father-Daughter Masquerade Dance. The girls were able to mix and mingle with…
HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The future looks bright for one community. Sen. Ed Jackson, Rep. Kirk Haston, and Henderson County Mayor Eddie Bray joined representatives from Spectrum on Thursday for a ceremonial groundbreaking. It was called the Connecting Our Community…
HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- One group is getting a new lease on life. In Henderson County, inmates graduated from the first R-3 program on Friday. Officials say the program was originally to reduce recidivism and give life skills and…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- As tension continues to escalate between Russia and Ukraine, leaders and people around the world are tuning in to see what's next. With the fear of what's next, Congressman David Kustoff shared his thoughts about the situation.…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- AT&T surprised employees at Area Relief Ministries, a local non-profit, with lunch to show their appreciation for their hard work and the legacy they created in Jackson. ARM helps to provide those who are homeless with…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The City of Jackson will be working to fix potholes on Saturday. The city says the Street Department will begin at 6 a.m., and the process will include, but is not limited to: Highway 18 Highland Avenue…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson-based company Kirkland's hosted an event as part of its rebranding. Kirkland's held a grand re-opening of it's Vann Drive location following a recent remodel of the store, and the rebranding of merchandise. This will be the…
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Local high school students are getting the inside scoop on local law enforcement. Around 40 students that are members of the Leadership University program were able to visit the Madison County Sheriff's Office to learn more…
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Local first responders are being honored for their service. "We're both very, very passionate about this program, and we use it everyday. We just can't speak highly enough of this program, and we're both honored to…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- West Tennessee education leaders shared their thoughts on the potential new funding formula. On Thursday, Education Commissioner Penny Schwinn and Gov. Bill Lee presented the Tennessee Initiative in Student Achievement Act. The formula in the new act…
It's time to recognize this weeks educator of the week, brought to you by the Tennessee Education Lottery. Rachel Curry has been teaching her first grade class for five years now at Milan Elementary. "I wanted to teach first grade…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- State Representative Chris Todd joined more than a dozen other Tennessee lawmakers in the "Spend a Day in My Wheels" challenge. The event challenged a bipartisan group of 14 lawmakers to spend their workday in a wheelchair…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Goodwill Career Solutions Center will host a job fair in Jackson on Tuesday, March 1. Participating employers include Comfort Keepers, the Madison County Sheriff's Department, Tennessee…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Thursday morning, Russian troops invaded Ukraine. While the United States is staying out of the fight, we can still experience many effects from the war. The price of oil jumped as much as 8% percent on Feb.…
Weather Update - Friday, February 25 - 7:45 AM THURSDAY WEATHER IMPACTS : Winter weather continues from Wednesday into Thursday morning, bringing in more freezing rain and rain showers. Some saw up to 0.5" of ice while other barely saw…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- While many were sleeping, overnight storms were moving across West Tennessee and into the Hub City. One Jackson couple was awakened by an unusual sound, and add that…
