Author: WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News Staff

Veterans coalition awards those who supported their mission

JACKSON, Tenn. – The West Tennessee Veterans Coalition met Wednesday to award businesses, organizations, and individuals who support their mission. Awards were presented to the Madison County Sheriff's Office, Jackson Police Department, Madison…

GALLERY: 214 fruit boxes gifted to sheriff’s office

MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. – Local law enforcement received the fruit of their labor. Wednesday morning, a group of five local Baptist churches brought Christmas joy to the Madison County Sheriff's office. They delivered…

$36.6 million granted to improve state’s infrastructure, more

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- State officials have approved $36.6 million in grants aimed at improving infrastructure and more. Community Development Block Grants will be going to 78 communities across the state, according to a news release from Tennessee Department of Economic…

UT Martin accreditation reaffirmed by SACSCOC

The following is a news release from the University of Tennessee at Martin: MARTIN, Tenn. – The University of Tennessee at Martin has had its full accreditation reaffirmed by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).…

CASA accepting Christmas gift donations for kids

MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. – A local organization is taking donations to help local families have a great Christmas. Madison County CASA, or court-appointed special advocates, has already begun distributing gifts to children going…

WRAP official discusses domestic abuse

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Domestic abuse is the leading cause of injury in women. That's more than car accidents and muggings combined. Now one organization is bringing awareness to this problem. Wo/Men's Resource and Rape…

Fundraiser to be held for Habitat for Humanity

JACKSON, Tenn. – A fun event is preparing to sweep the city. Habitat for Humanity will be hosting its 2023 Dream Builders fundraising event. This is presented by PRA Group Inc. The event will…

TDOT to halt highway construction for holiday travel period

The following is a news release from the Tennessee Department of Transportation: NASHVILLE – Road construction won’t delay travelers during the Christmas and New Year’s holidays. The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) is once again halting all lane closure activity on…

Program awards $1 million in STEM grants to Tennessee schools

The following is a news release from Battelle: NASHVILLE, Tenn. ― The Tennessee STEM Innovation Network (TSIN), managed by Battelle, supported the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) and Bicentennial Volunteers Inc. (BVI), a TVA retiree organization, in providing $1.5 in STEM…

Marshals capture Texas murder suspect in West Tennessee

The following is a news release from the U.S. Marshals Two Rivers Violent Fugitive Task Force: Ripley, Tenn. – On December 18th, 2023, U.S. Marshals in Memphis captured a Dallas, Texas murder fugitive, Kemone Rudd, in Ripley, Tennessee. On December…

Two concerts held at Pinson elementary school

MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Two concerts took place Tuesday at South Elementary in Pinson. The first was in the morning in their gym, which overflowed with parents, family members, and friends. The second…

SWHRA delivers hope for the holidays

JACKSON, Tenn. – A community service center is helping to feed children while also spreading Christmas cheer to senior citizens who are homebound. The Southwest Human Resource Agency provided services among generations Tuesday…

Discovery Park announces honorees for 2024 awards, gala

(Union City, Tennessee, Dec. 19, 2023) — Discovery Park of America has announced the honorees for the 2024 Discovery Awards and Gala that will be held on Saturday, March 2, 2024 at the museum and heritage park. The gala and awards ceremony, emceed by author,…

Dream Center families receive Christmas gift donation

JACKSON, Tenn.-- One local nonprofit receives an annual gift from their favorite Santa's helpers. The Dream Center received their third annual gift donations from Censor Motivation Car Club right here in the Hub…

Jackson Fire Department saves residents from home

UPDATE (12/21/23): Family asks the community for help after house fire JACKSON, Tenn.-- Three people hospitalized after a fiery rescue in the Hub City. We received a call from a 7 Eyewitness News…

School board meets to talk vouchers, more

JACKSON, Tenn. – The Jackson-Madison County School Board held a meeting Monday afternoon. This meeting revisited some plans, one of them being the continuation of the new Pope School. This school…

Shiloh National Military Park to mark 129th birthday

SHILOH, Tenn. -- Shiloh National Military Park's birthday is coming up! Everyone is invited to come out on Wednesday, December 27 to mark the park's 129th anniversary of President Grover Cleveland signed into law, the legislation creating Shiloh National Military…

State says Urban, Community Forestry Assistance grants available

NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Agriculture Division of Forestry is providing funding through the Urban and Community Forestry Inflation Reduction Act Grant Program to promote the creation, enhancement, and protection of urban and community forest ecosystems in disadvantaged communities.…

Dancers from the Hub City perform in Humboldt

HUMBOLDT, Tenn.-- Mona Lisa Lanier School of Dance performed at Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church for the annual Christmas musical.   Members of the church as well as guest were able…

Final day held of LOLO’s Christmas shows

JACKSON, Tenn. ---To everything there is a season, a time to laugh, a time to cry and a time to give back. This event showed yet again, how giving is the reason for the season. Singer, songwriter and Jackson native…

Holiday 5k raises money for those in need

JACKSON, Tenn.---Sound the alarm, we've got running going on! One event allowed you to run for a cause. Ring the Bells 5k took place at the Farmer's Market this morning. …

A holiday favorite comes to life at the Ned

JACKSON, Tenn.---When you're a kid, all you want is the perfect Christmas gift. A play was put on Saturday that had families laughing in their seats. "Go on. Here's your new…

Joint human trafficking investigation leads to arrest of Middle TN woman

PRESS RELEASE VIA TENNESSEE BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION Josh Devine, Communications Director, TBI FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 15, 2023 JOINT HUMAN TRAFFICKING OPERATION YIELDS KEY ARREST, IDENTIFICATION OF AT LEAST A DOZEN VICTIMS NASHVILLE – The investigation into a human trafficking…

Pet of the Week: Darlene

This week's Pet of the Week is Darlene! This sweet girl is featured from Tipton County Animal Shelter. Darlene is an energetic 2-year-old Lab/Husky mix that is fun loving and carefree!…

GALLERY: Holiday Pop-ups to help Hope House

BOLIVAR, Tenn. – The Hope House in Bolivar is hosting a Holiday Pop-ups event this weekend. Vendor fees from the event go to the Hope House, a homeless and abused women's shelter in…

GALLERY: FHU holds 2023 December commencement

HENDERSON, Tenn. -- It was a night of celebration at Freed-Hardeman University Friday night as the university’s December commencement was held at Loyd Auditorium. According to the university, approximately 115 students received degrees…

Long-time poet pays homage to late doctor

JACKSON, Tenn. – A long-time poet and author paid homage to a man who impacted many lives. Velmar “Peewee Hale” Johnson wrote a poem that has been included in the Who's Who in American…

Delta Faucet gives away $30,000 to Jackson nonprofits

JACKSON, Tenn. – Friday, Delta Faucet's Jackson site hosted various nonprofit businesses from the Jackson area. They gave away $30,000 in funds spread across the select nonprofits that included WRAP, the Dream Center,…

Man convicted of aggravated stalking, violating order of protection

GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A man was convicted on Thursday of aggravated stalking and violating an order of protection. According to District Attorney General Frederick Agee, Eric Herndon was convicted in the Circuit Court of Gibson County. Agee says that Herndon,…

Black Tie and Boxing set for January 13

JACKSON, Tenn. – The annual Black Tie and Boxing event is coming up on Saturday, January 13 at the Carl Perkins Civic Center in Jackson. The night will involve a formal dinner, a cocktail…

UPDATE: TBI reports deputy, suspect shot during probation check

UPDATE (2/12/24): District Attorney speaks out after Gibson Co. property declared public nuisance UPDATE (01/11/2024): Stand-off ends with 2 murder suspects in custody GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has released additional details on a shooting that…

Old Country Store to host annual Christmas Eve Breakfast Buffet

The following is a news release from Brooks Shaw’s Old Country Store: Jackson, Tennessee — (Dec. 15, 2023) — Guests of Brooks Shaw’s Old Country Store are invited to create cherished memories during the 39th annual Christmas Eve Breakfast, which will be…

3 vehicle crash reported along Interstate 40

MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A three vehicle crash occurred on Interstate 40 on Friday. According to the Tennessee Highway Patrol, the three vehicle crash took place around the 66 Mile Marker with no life-threatening injuries taking place. This was near…

28 new members graduate from Leadership Jackson

JACKSON, Tenn. – New members were inducted into Leadership Jackson Thursday night. A total of 28 new members graduated from their Leadership Jackson class after 13 weeks of a program that included 104 hours of class time, eight hours…

GALLERY: First ever JCT Holiday Mart held Thursday

JACKSON, Tenn. – A local school helped residents prepare for the holiday season. Jackson Career and Technology Middle School held their first ever JCT Holiday Mart Thursday night. The event was held…