MILAN, Tenn. -- A Gibson County school district celebrated Black History Month on Thursday. Students with the Milan Special School District held their Black History Month program at Milan Middle School. There were dances, musical performances, and much more!…
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Madison County Fire Department responded to a woman whose car was stuck in high flood waters. At 7 .p.m., the department responded to a call of a woman reporting she was stuck in the water…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- City leaders gathered to discuss some important topics. First on the agenda was the rezoning of districts. The city has a year to get into their redistricting lines. Jackson Mayor Scott Conger says, for the city, it's…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Housing Development Agency is helping those that have fallen behind on payments due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Executive Director Ralph Perrey says so far they have 1,200 homeowners that have signed up for the assistance.…
CARROLL COUNTY, Tenn. -- Residents of Carroll County shared how they're being impacted by the weather. "What I do, I just look at the weather and then being taking care…
WAVERLY, Tenn. -- With recent flooding devastating several areas in Tennessee, local leaders are taking steps to prepare. Flood Ready Tennessee is a coalition of community leaders making sure the state is ready for the next flood. Since 2000, there…
The following schools/universities will be closed on Friday, Feb. 25: Haywood County Schools Jackson-Madison County Schools West Tennessee School for the Deaf
CROCKETT COUNTY, Tenn. -- Freezing rain has persisted across parts of West Tennessee from the overnight winter weather, causing delays and school closures. As expected, sleet appears to be the greatest threat to roads, bridges, and overpasses. As of…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- While many in West Tennessee slept, those in the Ukraine woke up to a war on their doorstep. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3HpYIOH2APs Ukraine reports that Russia launched a full-scale invasion into the eastern European nation that has been fighting a…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- After three decades of discussing change, it may now be happening. "They deserve funding that fits every student's individual needs and circumstances. This formula is designed to do just…
PARIS, Tenn. -- The lineup for the 2022 Tennessee River Jam Festival has been revealed, and some big names in music will be making their way to Paris, Tennessee. The lineup was announced by Vice President of Tourism Michael Trolinger…
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Madison County leaders discussed funding for the new Pope School during a meeting Thursday morning. $48 million was the amount estimated that could be used towards funding the new Pope School. $32 million would be from…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Several residents in different counties were affected by the stormy weather. Close to 1,500 residents across south Gibson County and north Madison County did not have any…
SELMER, Tenn.-- On December 14, the Selmer Police Department was notified of allegations of abuse taking place at Selmer Elementary School. “Abuse allegations were made several months back, I think it's been well documented…
MEMPHIS, Tenn.-- COVID-19 numbers continue to decline. But does that mean we'll need even more booster shots? As of now, people can receive their first and second vaccinations along with a booster. Dr. Stephen Threlkeld says if you are immuno-suppressed…
HENDERSON, Tenn. -- Each week in February, WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News is celebrating Black History Month by telling the story of West Tennesseans, and it is sponsored by the Tennessee Education Lottery.…
THREE WAY, Tenn. -- A project that started in 2016 is now coming to the end of phase one. Middle Fork Recreational Area in north Madison County is expected to provide…
The following schools and universities are closed or will be delayed for Thursday. Feb. 24: -Alamo City Schools -Augustine Schools -Bells City Schools -Christ Classical Academy -Crockett County Schools -Dyer County Schools -Dyersburg City Schools -Haywood County Schools -Jackson-Madison County…
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. -- The University of Tennessee held their State of the University address on Wednesday. The chancellors from each UT campus spoke on the 2021 year and how the university handled the second year in a pandemic. Despite the…
TRENTON, Tenn. -- Students at different local high schools are getting real work experience. "These students have become a vital part of the workforce in our county, and we're really…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Play Ball Jackson has named a new general manager/vice president. A news release says Steve DeSalvo will take the role for the 2023 Jackson Prospect League team. DeSalvo has 36 years of minor league baseball experience, spending…
UNION CITY, Tenn. -- Discovery Park is exploring past, present and future military history. The park says it will be hosting its annual Military Armed Forces Symposium from April 29…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Garth Brooks is returning to Nashville this April for a concert at Nissan Stadium. Brooks was originally scheduled to perform for the first time at the stadium last year, but the show was canceled due to severe…
SELMER, Tenn. -- Police say Selmer Elementary School Principal Pamela Simon failed to report multiple allegations of child abuse or neglect. According to a report from the Selmer Police Department, in December 2021 Investigator Nathan Harrison was notified of claims…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Delta Dental is helping 25 Tennessee schools get a new water fountain. Delta says the schools will receive the Water's Cool @ School grant to get an Elkay bottle filling station. The schools include: West Bemis Middle…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A pop up is coming to the Hub City in March. The UNC Pop Up Shop will be on March 12 in Jackson. A percentage of booth rentals will go to a local non-profit. As a bonus,…
BROWNSVILLE, Tenn. -- Mardi Gras may be a New Orleans tradition, but West Tennesseans will have the chance to celebrate closer to home on Saturday. Brownsville is hosting their own version of…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- District 7 Congressman Mark Green says after Ukraine has been its own sovereign nation for decades, Russian President Vadimir Putin has ordered troops into separatist-held parts of Ukraine after recognizing the independence of those two breakaway regions.…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Additional bills related to transgender students are being pushed through Tennessee’s legislation once again. Legislators have introduced a bill that would allow public school staff to not use students’ pronouns the bill calls “not consistent with the…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County School System says some bus routes are being affected by Tuesday's rain. JMCSS says the routes affected include: D Street A Street North Kentucky Street Browns Church Road Perry Switch Road Woods Edge Dakota…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Board of Trustees of West Tennessee Healthcare held their monthly meeting. A topic of discussion was the monoclonal antibody infusions. James Fountain, the Executive Director of Emergency Services, discussed the success of the infusions at West…
HARDEMAN COUNTY, Tenn. -- Hardeman County Schools are closing due to the flooding. The school system says they will remain closed on Wednesday. You can find more local news through the WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News app.
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Madison County Fire Rescue Squad was dispatched on Tuesday. The squad was sent to Bowman Collins Road in Medon on Tuesday where a car was washed off the road. Madison County Fire says one…
SAVANNAH, Tenn. -- Unusual transactions are leaving some Huddle House customers doing a double take on their bank account balances. Jamie Killingsworth says she noticed a transaction from November on her account that showed up…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jersey Mikes is partnering up for its 12th annual Month of Giving. The news release says Jersey Mike's will be accepting donations from customers at stores across the country. Donations can help more than 100 local Tennessee…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Library is taking the community into the Marvel Cinematic Universe for Black History Month. The library will be hosting a free screening of Black Panther on Friday, Feb. 25 at 5:30 p.m. The library…
GREENFIELD, Tenn. -- Residents are shining a spotlight on a "smelly" issue. Farmers use grain bags to store millions of bushels of corn and soybeans. In Greenfield, residents say an independent farmer stored some…
February 24 is National Tortilla Chip Day! The day highlights the salty and crunchy chip that we dip in cheese dip and salsa, bake in nachos, and more! The chips can be fried or baked, and are typically made of…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The deadline to submit the FAFSA is closing in. The news release says the FAFSA is the first step in getting aid for college, and adds that those who finish it are more likely to complete their…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Madison County Sheriff's Office says flooding is affecting several roads. The sheriff's office says the 600 block of Browns Church Road is flooded, and the bridge is out. The sheriff's office adds that flooding is developing…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Madison County leaders discussed several topics during their monthly commission meeting on Tuesday. One of the topics discussed by county leaders is the opportunity of bringing broadband internet to rural Madison County with Southwest Electric. "There is…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Transit Authority announced Tuesday they will begin accepting credit card payments at their main office. This marks the first time JTA has been able to accept cards as payment, with cash and checks being the…
WEAKLEY COUNTY, Tenn. -- A Weakley County Corrections Officer has been arrested after attempting to deliver Schedule III drugs to inmates. According to a press release, 23-year-old Robert Quimen was taken…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- According to a news release from Business Wire, Family Dollar Inc. has initiated a voluntary retail recall. The recall applies to a variety of items at 404 stores…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Over the past three years, the United States has averaged around 1,300 recorded tornadoes each year and multiple flash floods. Samantha Brown, with the National Weather Service in…
MARTIN, Tenn. -- The WestTeach Program is hosting a summit in Jackson in March. Photo ID: Dr. Charley Deal, vice chancellor for University Advancement, welcomed guests to the West Tennessee Education Summit in 2020. Pictured on…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A new candidate put his name on the ballot. Jason Martin, a critical care doctor, is officially running for Governor of Tennessee. Martin says his main goals are getting public education fully funded, updating marijuana laws,…
WAVERLY, Tenn. -- The Department of Defense says a Tennessee Airman died in a non-combat incident in Africa The DOD says Staff Sergeant Dennis F. Melton, 27, of Waverly, died on Feb. 18 at the Nigerien Air Base 101 in…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A blast from the past is closer than you think. A toy store has opened its doors in the Hub City! Replay Toys is a nostalgic toy store that offers vintage to modern toy collectibles for…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- One local man was greeted in a special way by those he impacted. "It got to the point we loved seeing him, he always had a great smile…
