Author: WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News Staff

UPDATE: TBI identifies Trenton homicide victim

UPDATE (2/2/24): INFORMATION FROM THE TENNESSEE BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION: TBI special agents continue to investigate the January 31st homicide of a Trenton man. At the request of 28th Judicial District Attorney General Frederick Agee, TBI special agents joined the Gibson County…

JPD: 77-year-old Bill Collins found safe

UPDATE: Bill Collins was found safe and has returned home, the Jackson Police Department reports. EARLIER STORY: JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Police Department is asking the community to help locate a missing 77-year-old man. The police department says…

Spring Break Performing Arts Camp to be held March 11-15

The following is a news release from the City of Jackson: JACKSON, Tenn. – The Ned R. McWherter West TN Cultural Arts Center’s Spring Break Performing Arts Camp will present Disney’s “The Aristocats - KIDS”…

New security technology eligible for school safety grants

The following is a news release from the State of Tennessee: (NASHVILLE) – State Senator Mark Pody (R-Lebanon) today announced important progress in ongoing efforts to improve school safety. A new security technology alert device is now eligible for school safety…

Search for missing man still on-going

OBION COUNTY, Tenn. – The search for a missing man in Obion County continued Tuesday. Tuesday marked the second day in a mission for the recovery of Charles Baldridge, 62, of Troy, whose…

JMCSS, Toyota work together on Malesus STEM Innovation Center

JACKSON, Tenn. – Toyota is partnering with the Jackson-Madison County School System to create the Malesus STEM Innovation Center. It will follow a school-within-a-school model.  Students remain enrolled at their middle school where…

Jackson Budget Committee meets; snow plows among topics

JACKSON, Tenn. – The City of Jackson Budget Committee met Tuesday at City Hall. Various topics were covered including a revenue report and a property tax report. There were proposed budget amendments including…

Warrant issued for woman by Crockett County Sheriff’s Office

UPDATE (1/31/24): Authorities confirm Love turned herself in and the warrant was served. EARLIER STORY: CROCKETT COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Crockett County Sheriff's Office says a warrant has been issued for a woman named Latoya Love. In a Facebook…

Working Women’s Conference set for February 9

The following is a news release from the University of Tennessee at Martin: MARTIN, Tenn. – The University of Tennessee at Martin’s WestStar Leadership Program will host the 26th Working Women’s Conference from 8 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Friday, Feb. 9, in…

UPDATE: Mother says missing teen located safe

UPDATE (1/31/24): According to Watts' mother, he has been located safe.  EARLIER STORY: JACKSON, Tenn. – A mother needs your help in locating her teenage son. Caleb Watts, 16, was last seen Sunday at a college party in Martin. His…

Auditions for ‘Annie Jr.’ to be held February 1-2

JACKSON, Tenn. – The Jackson-Madison County School System is holding auditions for “Annie, Jr.” All kindergarten through eighth students interested in the district-wide play are encouraged to audition. You are asked to use the…

Homegoing service held for Camya Young

HUMBOLDT, Tenn.---Today many people gathered to pay homage to a special young lady. Many family and friends have gathered together here at the service for 14-year-old Camya Young. In the…

Augustine School opens its doors to prospective students

JACKSON, Tenn.--- Augustine School held its annual open house from 1 to 3 pm today. Augustine School offers a Christ-centered, classically informed education from Pre-K through 12th Grade. The prospective families…

Crystal Ball returns to the Hub City

JACKSON, Tenn.---No rain could make them stay away, but everyone was dressed for a night of success and giving. Sponsored by Roberts Jewelers, the Jackson Symphony hosts their 22nd Annual Crystal Ball.…

Brownsville kicks off Bicentennial celebration

BROWNVILLE, Tenn.--A local city gears up to celebrate 200 years! The City of Brownsville kicked off its Bicentennial celebration this morning. This year marks 200 years of the city’s charter. The kick-off…

Pet of the Week: Baxter

This week's Pet of the Week from Hero West Rescue is Baxter! Meet Baxter! He is the most precious guy! He is a bit timid at first, but loves to snuggle…

Book swap held Friday at Madison County winery

MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Century Farm Winery held a Bottles and Books Book Swap Friday night in partnership with the Jackson-Madison County Library. Those in attendance had the chance to make new…

TDOT truck hit while patching potholes in Dyer County

DYERSBURG, Tenn. – A crew working to fix potholes had their truck hit Friday. According to the Tennessee Department of Transportation, their crews were “patching potholes in Dyer County near the I-155 and US412 interchange when a vehicle struck…

Black Expo to be held for Black History Month

JACKSON, Tenn. – “History, business, and honor.” These are three words to describe the upcoming event for one entrepreneur.  Mary Sample, the owner of Famous Soul Food, is preparing to host her first…