Splash into Summer: Where to swim in West Tennessee
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Hot and humid days in West Tennessee are officially here. There are many ways to stay cool and avoid the heat, with several counties in West Tennessee offering places…
Henderson County
TCAT students get to visit Lexington plant
LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- Students at Tennessee College of Applied Technology in Jackson got the chance to tour a plant in Lexington. Those in the Machine Tool Technology, Welding, and Industrial Electricity programs visited Nidec, where plant staff shared information…
Community invited to free symphony concert in Lexington
LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- Residents are invited to a free community event in one local city this weekend. The Henderson County Chamber of Commerce is presenting "Symphony at Sunset" on Sunday, June 4. The concert will feature performances from the Jackson…
Ceremony brings reason for Memorial Day to the forefront
HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A ceremony was held ahead of Memorial Day, bringing the reason why we celebrate to the forefront. Every year, the Friday before Memorial Day, Parkers Crossroads invites everyone…
Dive rescue team preps for swimming season
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Memorial Day weekend will mark the unofficial start of summer, a time many families spend at the pool or beach. With that, WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News spoke with the…
Safe Boating Week held ahead of boating season
LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- It is National Safe Boating Week! Boating season is just about underway and Memorial Day is right around the corner. "You can always consider Memorial Day the…
Local nursey reopens after truck hit building
LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- A local nursery is back in full swing after being struck by a vehicle. In June of last year, Green Thumb Nursery had a truck ram into their…
Residents ask for changes in subdivision
LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- Residents came together to ask for change in one subdivision. Residents of Eastern Shores, a subdivision near Beech Lake in Lexington, are calling for change. Residents are asking…
Over $82 million designated to improve local technical, community colleges
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Tennessee Senator Ed Jackson (R-Jackson) announces a big win for higher education. According to a press release, $82.65 million has been designated in the state's budget for technical and community colleges in Senate District 25. The appropriated…
Soldiers get family time before deployment
LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- An organization of US war veterans held a picnic for soldiers that are preparing to deploy overseas. The 251st Military Police Company in Lexington, along with the…
