Author: WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News Staff

Jackson State President leads ‘Heart Walk’ on campus

JACKSON, Tenn. -- One local college is focusing on the importance of having a healthy heart during this month. Jackson State Community College held their President's Heart Health Walk Monday morning, where students, faculty…

Exotic Pet Expo comes to a close

JACKSON, Tenn.---Animal lovers returned to the Jackson Fairgrounds for day two of the Exotic Pet Expo. This event allows individuals to get up close and personal with exotic pets such…

Former racers come together to share past memories

JACKSON, Tenn.---Racers gather to reminisce about their times behind the wheel. Today the VFW Post 1848, located on Highway 45 in North Jackson, held their eighth annual Old Drag Racers event.…

Local event unites a special group of women

JACKSON, Tenn.---A unique group of ladies gathered today to share a common bond. Today from 3 to 5 this evening, the women's clothing store, The Tall Fit hosted an event exclusively…

Defense group shares tips on how to protect yourself

JACKSON, Tenn.---It's never too late to educate yourself on being protected. A nonprofit organization offered that opportunity to the community. Urban Defense Training Group hosted a Situational Awareness and Defending Yourself meeting.…

Business owners honored at 23rd Annual Jewel Awards

JACKSON, Tenn.---Dedication and fulfillment. These are a few words that one local event used to describe hard working business owners. The 23rd annual Jewel Awards was held at the Carl Perkins…

Mardi Gras comes to Brownsville

BROWNSVILLE, Tenn.---One community comes together for some Mardi Gras style fun. Brownsville held its Jazzed up for Mardi Gras event today. The event was held at the Historic Court Square…

JMC Library hosts a special “Dolly” story time

JACKSON, Tenn.---A special reading event celebrates a music icon. The Jackson-Madison County Library held a special Saturday story time for children to come and listen to a book reading. The event took place at 10:30 this morning and was…

Pet of the Week: Rufus

This week's Pet of the Week comes to us from Tipton County Animal Shelter. Meet Rufus! This cutie is as sweet as he is handsome! Rufus is a 2.5-year-old possible…

Heavy weight champion from Jackson shares his story

JACKSON, Tenn.---One local young man is living out his dreams and isn't letting anything stop him. Logan Blake is from the Hub City and is currently making history as the first Southern Heavyweight Champion…

‘Recycling Roundup’ to be held in Jackson March 2

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Local residents in Jackson and surrounding communities are encouraged to bring their hard-to-recycle items to a "Recycling Roundup" event coming to the Hub City. It will be at the Rockabilly…

Humboldt Chamber hosts ‘Morning Mingle’ for members

HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- Humboldt Chamber members met Friday morning for "Morning Mingle." The third Friday of every month, the Humboldt Chamber of Commerce hosts Morning Mingle as a networking event for all Chamber members.…

Educator of the Week: Liakita Darnell

It’s time now to recognize this week’s Educator of the Week, brought to you by the Tennessee Education Lottery. Liakita Darnell teaches 7th grade Language Arts at Northeast Middle School in…

2024 Black History Month: Danielle Jones

It's time to spotlight one of our neighbors, which is brought to you by the Tennessee Education Lottery. Every week during the month of February, we will celebrate Black History Month by introducing you…

Community offered critical info at fire training event

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A fire extinguisher training event took place at the South Jackson Community Center Tuesday. From 1 to 2:30 p.m., attendees learned about different classifications of fires from the Jackson Fire Department.…

Car break-ins under investigation at Jackson apartments

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local resident reaches out to us regarding cars being broken into in their residential area. Late Friday night, February 9, a few residents of Bradford Chase Apartments reported cars break-ins.…

Bells Fire Dept. responds to vehicle fire

CROCKETT CO., Tenn.--Firefighters responded to a vehicle fire in a neighboring county earlier this evening. The vehicle was located at the BP gas station off of Cypress Church Road in Bells. When our crews arrived on scene around 5…