Madison County

Blue Suede Dinner & Auction returns February 26

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local organization is returning with their annual event. Saturday, Feb. 26, the Carl Perkins Civic Center in Jackson is hosting the 28th Annual Blue Suede Dinner and Auction. This year's…

New soulfood restaurant opens in Jackson

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Get ready for food that will comfort your soul. Ruby's Soulfood Restaurant is now officially open in the Hub City! The restaurant serves soul food cuisine like fried chicken,…

Jackson police captain honored for 30 years of service

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson Police Capt. Jeff Shepard was honored on Wednesday. Shepard received a certificate honoring his 30 years of service to both the City of Jackson and its police department. The award was presented by Jackson Mayor Scott…

WBBJ celebrates Random Act of Kindness Day

National Random Act of Kindness Day is Thursday, Feb. 17! To celebrate, WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News took to the streets to give out a few surprises to brighten the day of Jacksonians! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e8VpDIFkY84 Wanda West, who works at Old Medina…

Madison County Sheriff describes I-40 marijuana bust

MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A local sheriff's department seizes several pounds of marijuana. "This is a case that started early this morning, like 3 o'clock in the morning," said Madison County Sheriff…

Black History Month: Mark Cancia

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Each week in February, WBBJ  7 Eyewitness News is celebrating Black History Month by telling the story of West Tennesseans, and it is sponsored by the Tennessee Education Lottery. Mark Cancia…