UPDATE (2/12/24): TBI releases suspect ID, continues investigation into officer-involved shooting JACKSON, Tenn.---According to a news release from the Jackson Police Department, three people were injured and one fatally, following…
JACKSON, Tenn.---Members of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated®, Gamma Alpha Omega Chapter celebrated one hundred and sixteen years of sisterhood. The celebration took place at Liberty Tech High School earlier today. …
JACKSON, Tenn.---A local church honors Black History Month with a special program. A special service was held this morning at Salem Missionary Baptist Church in Northeast Jackson. The…
JACKSON, Tenn.---One organization is spreading all the love you need for this holiday season. The Jackson Symphony hosted their annual Valentine Pops concert. This event was held at…
JACKSON, Tenn.---A competition took place that brought out ideas and creativity. Day two of the Hub City Innovation Cup, sponsored by the Jackson Energy Authority, took place at the JEA Training…
PRESS RELEASE: UNION CITY SCHOOLS CONTACT: Mike Hutchens, Communications Director at Union City Schools FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 9, 2024 UCHS well-represented in UT Martin Honor Choir Eight Union City High School students recently participated in the annual UT Martin…
JACKSON, Tenn.---One local group wears red to raise awareness to heart health. The Jackson Chapter of the Top Ladies of Distinction held its Lady Annie Ruth Rogers Go Red for Your…
This week's Pet of the Week from Hero West Rescue is Grove! If you need more happiness in your life, this girl can help! Meet Grove! Grove is approximately 4-years-old,…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local family needs a kidney and prayer. And they're now asking for help. While it's common for most kids to worry about school work and video games,…
JACKSON, Tenn. – A Hub City Classic event returned after COVID-19 with a new purpose. Boots and Bling had their 10th event that highlighted the importance of healthy heart care.…
JACKSON, Tenn. – Music and poetry filled downtown Jackson on Friday as the community gathered for the city's Black History Month celebration at City Hall. This month, the city is…
JACKSON, Tenn. – The 2024 Hub City Innovation Cup began Friday at the Jackson Energy Authority training center. It is a pitch-style competition sponsored by the JEA. Teams of students…
JACKSON, Tenn. – Rising country music star Jesslee has begun her small-town go-round tour across the nation. Nashville's Jesslee is known for her soulful voice and genuine songwriting. She rose to national recognition after…
HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A local business, which has served West Tennessee for more than a quarter century, is under new ownership. Lexington-based Kizer Fire Protection has been acquired by State Systems in…
JACKSON, Tenn. – The first week of February is National School Counseling Week. To celebrate, the Jackson-Madison County School Board gathered Friday at their central office to recognize district professional school counselors. From…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- As of February 9, a Madison County lawyer has been disbarred. A news release says that the Supreme Court of Tennessee has permanently disbarred Angela Joy Hopson from practicing law. She has also been ordered "restitution in…
The following is a news release from the Tennessee Secretary of State: (NASHVILLE, Tenn.) — The Tennessee Secretary of State’s office wants to remind every registered Tennessean to utilize the early voting period to cast a ballot for the March…
It's time now to recognize this week's Educator of the Week, brought to you by the Tennessee Education Lottery. Makayla Zelenka is a second-grade teacher at Trenton Elementary School in Gibson County. "This is…
JACKSON, Tenn. – A shooting occurred Thursday night, leaving one person dead. Several residents were heard throughout this live video courtesy of Tracy Boyd. One woman could even be heard in…
UPDATE (2/12/24): District Attorney speaks out after Gibson Co. property declared public nuisance EARLIER STORY: GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. – A Gibson County home has been deemed a public nuisance following two separate incidents. Friday, a request was granted to remove…
JACKSON, TN (February 9, 2024): -- An urgent need for Type O positive and Type O negative has been announced by LIFELINE Blood Services today. Our blood supply is less than one day’s worth for Type O positive and Type…
The following is a news release from Bramblett Group: Jackson, Tennessee - (February 9, 2024) - Brooks Shaw’s Old Country Store is inviting Guests to return to The Dixie Café, which has reopened following an extensive renovation to its service…
UPDATE: Evidence connects Bufford Pusser to wife’s murder, authorities say UPDATE (4/8/24): Pauline Pusser remains returned to gravesite MCNAIRY COUNTY, Tenn. – After nearly 60 years, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation may be one…
JACKSON, Tenn. – Valentine’s Day is less than a week away. However, for some, the celebration began Thursday evening. Thursday night, the Elks Lodge #192 of Jackson celebrated “Galentine’s Day.” The ladies only…
JACKSON, Tenn. – Hundreds of local Republicans met Thursday evening for the annual Madison County Republican Party Reagan Day Dinner. The event was held at the Carl Grant Event Center on the…
JACKSON, Tenn. – An upcoming event promises to be a magical evening filled with love and romance. “A Valentine's Night to Remember” is coming up this Saturday evening, February 10th from 7 p.m.…
BOLIVAR, Tenn. -- Several businesses were honored for their long-lasting commitment to their work and the community. The Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development recognized companies in southwest Tennessee that have been in…
The following is a news release from the FBI: MEMPHIS, TN—FBI Memphis is warning Tennesseans to be cautious of potential romance scams, also called confidence fraud, ahead of Valentine’s Day. Romance scammers promise love, passion, and a lifetime of happiness, but in…
The following is a news release from West Tennessee Council of Boy Scouts of America: Jackson, Tennessee — (Feb. 8, 2024) — The West Tennessee Area Council of Boy Scouts of America will hold its annual Celebration of Scouting Banquet Tuesday,…
OBION COUNTY, Tenn. – The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation confirmed that the body of Charles Baldridge was found Thursday morning. According to Obion County Sheriff's Office Lt. Joe Key, Baldridge's body was located by boat around 11:55 a.m. Thursday in…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Bicentennial Committee has provided an update on a new park in downtown Jackson. Back in November of 2021, a groundbreaking marked the beginning work on Bicentennial Park, which…
The following is from the University of Tennessee: NASHVILLE – The annual State of the University address, hosted by University of Tennessee System President Randy Boyd, highlighted the substantial value of higher education, the University’s statewide influence on workforce development…
CROCKETT COUNTY, Tenn. -- Authorities are investigating a house fire that led to a woman's death in Gadsden. The Gadsden, Alamo, Bells, and Friendship Fire Departments, Gadsden Police Department, Crockett County Sheriff's Office,…
HENDERSON, Tenn. – A local university awards one man with a big honor. Wednesday, Freed-Hardeman University presented Roy Johnson with an honorary doctorate of humanities for his outstanding citizenship and service to the…
JACKSON, Tenn. – The City of Jackson Planning Commission met Wednesday to discuss some upcoming changes and new additions. On the agenda was consideration of a request to close or abandon a portion of…
JACKSON, Tenn. – A company took to Nashville to create statewide legislation to keep rural hospitals afloat. Kyle Kopec, co-founder of BradenHealth, along with senior leadership in the company testified in Nashville to the…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Urban Defense Gun Club Inc. announced two upcoming events. The club says a free Community Educational event will be held from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. on February 17 at 226 Cotton Grove Road in…
The following is an announcement Hardin County Convention and Visitors Bureau: SAVANNAH, TENN- The Hardin County Convention and Visitors Bureau is pleased to announce that ticket sales for the 12th Annual Generals Breakfast at Cherry Mansion have begun. The event…
JACKSON, Tenn. – The Girl Scouts Heart of the South started their cookie distribution last week. Through the cookie program, the girls earn rewards but also learn various skills from setting goals to…
UPDATE: The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation says that Charles Baldridge's body has been found in Obion County. EARLIER STORY: OBION COUNTY, Tenn. -- There is an update as the Obion County Sheriff's Office attempts…
It's time to spotlight one of our neighbors, presented to you by the Tennessee Lottery. Each week in February, WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News will celebrate Black History Month by introducing you to a…
JACKSON, Tenn. – University of Tennessee at Martin finance students had the opportunity to present their hard work to the Rotary Club Wednesday afternoon. UT Martin is one of the first schools that have…
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. – Budget season is approaching for Madison County commissioners and new business is being decided on. The Budget Committee of the Madison County Commissioner Office is composed of both commissioners…
Several Head Start programs are now accepting applications around West Tennessee. Click on the following to see each city/county's flier: Chester County Head Start Hardin County Head Start Henderson Head Start Lexington Head Start Parsons Head Start Selmer Head Start
The following is a news release from the City of Jackson: JACKSON, Tenn. — The City of Jackson proudly announces the appointment of Lauren ‘LOLO’ Pritchard as the Creative Arts Coordinator, a key…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local Elks Lodge is looking for nominations honoring senior citizens. Jackson Elks Lodge #192 is seeking nominations for a Distinguished Senior Citizen for 2023-2024. The lodge says the nominee must be 65 years or older, be…
CROCKETT COUNTY, TENN-- Tuesday night parents of Crockett County Middle School students gathered in the cafeteria to listen to an agent from Homeland Security offer free parent safety training on the dangers of…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A young reenactor was dispatched to Nashville to represent an annual event. Wyatt Fields, 13, represented the Tennessee River Rendezvous after being invited to the 2024 Veterans Legislative Day in…
JACKSON, Tenn. – District Attorney Jody Pickens announced that a local rapper named “Big Phil'' has been sentenced over drug and firearm possession. According to the news release, on October 15, 2020, Paul Michael Cheairs, or “Big Phil,” was pulled…
HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn. -- New details in the Holly Bobo case arise as a key witness confesses to lying on the stand. Zachary Adams (left), Holly Bobo (Center), Jason…
