BRUCETON, Tenn. -- A local high school is celebrating their seniors with a parade. A drive-by graduation was held for seniors at Bruceton-Hollow Rock Central High School. The parade started at the high school and led all the way to…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Dunkin' Donuts of Jackson is offering a special deal for National Donut Day. Dunkin' says each guest will receive a free donut with a purchase of a drink. Dunkin says they will also be offering the Celebration…
GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A local girls basketball team is helping raise money during the pandemic. The South Gibson Girls Basketball team helped with the Fill the Hungry Virtual 5K. They spent…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Police Department made a donation to the Boys and Girls Club. A news release from JPD says a donation of $1,000 and hand sanitizer was made in order to help support their summer program. The…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation has announced they will host a Virtual Summer Camp for students kindergarten through 12th grade starting June 1. According to a news release, the camp will be hosted on social…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Tennessee First Lady Maria Lee announced the second annual Tennessee Kids Serve Summer challenge. The challenge asks kindergarten through sixth grade students to devote a portion of their summer break to serving others. The release says this…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- A new resource is available for healthcare workers and first responders. The Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services has announced the COVID-19 Emotional Support Line. The department says those feeling stress, anxiety, sadness or…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Meet Bart, the Holstein steer. "He's the biggest baby you've ever met. He's a big love," Lori Collins, director of Redemption Road Rescue, said. But what makes Bart so…
J.K. Rowling, the author of the Harry Potter series, has done a free digital release of a new children's book, "The Ickabog". She made the announcement via her website and social media accounts. Rowling has started releasing a couple chapters…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Tennessee Crafts, a nonprofit arts organization, announced announced a photo contest. A news release from the organization says Tennessee Craft Week Instagram Photo Contest will be held from June 1 to June 30. Artists from across the…
GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A local high school soccer team is coping with COVID in a fun way. These are the South Gibson High School Lady Hornets. Each teammate recorded their part at their own home and Coach Ethan…
SELMER, Tenn. -- Summer is here, and that means kids need somewhere to go while their parents are at work. "Just yesterday, seeing the kids get back together and the interaction, it…
ALAMO, Tenn. -- A school district in West Tennessee wants to keep students fed over the summer. "I think it's great for the school system to be out in the community to…
Panera Bread has launched a new initiative supporting frontline healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic. According to a news release, the Meals for Heroes program started during National Hospital Week, May 10 through May 16, to provide communities a chance…
SAVANNAH, Tenn. -- Tuesday had an early wake up call for Joseph Williams and Kelly Fowler, two graduates of Hardin County High School's class of 2020. "My alarm went off, and I…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Nonprofits across West Tennessee have either had to postpone or cancel many of their fundraising events due to COVID-19. One of those events is the American Red Cross' Annual Heroes…
If you're looking to give back during the coronavirus pandemic, there are many nonprofits who need your support. One is the American Red Cross. You can donate online, and select to send the money to your local chapter. Another is…
DOWNTOWN JACKSON, Tenn. -- "Table for Four" is a fundraiser created by Jerry Corley, owner of Rock'n Dough Pizza and Brewery in downtown Jackson. It's an effort to raise money for families affected by a recent tragedy. On May 16th,…
LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- It's Memorial Day and many people are flocking out to local lakes and parks just to celebrate the holiday. People are out and about more than they have been over…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Over the last few weeks, WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News received several requests from viewers, asking how to correctly wear a cloth mask or other face covering. With the help of the…
JACKSON, Tenn.-- West Tennesseans waited hours to get into Ross Dress For Less, as the company decided to reopen their doors Sunday morning. It's a decision some shoppers have waited weeks for. "We have been driving by like the past…
ATWOOD, Tenn. -- Senior student athletes at one school received a special ceremony for what would be their final season. West Carroll Junior-Senior High School honored five seniors on the baseball team Saturday afternoon. Each student had a table set…
WALES (CBS NEWSPATH) -- People are finding unique ways to help each other during the coronavirus pandemic. Matt Yorke, the owner of Pembrokeshire Llamas in Wales, and his llama Max make special…
HENDERSON, Tenn. -- One West Tennessean received a special birthday party. Saturday was Jordan Hunt's birthday, and it was celebrated with a drive-thru party. First responders, friends and family drove up in their vehicles, gave gifts to and wished Hunt…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Two more schools in the Jackson-Madison County School System have commended the class of 2020. "I'm just glad that Jackson-Madison County allowed us to be able to still have a graduation because I know many people still…
BOLIVAR, Tenn. -- A local high school recognized another group of students on Friday. Bolivar Central High School had their Honors Recognition Ceremony for students, but hosted the ceremony on their YouTube channel, Bolivar Central Media. Due to the COVID-19…
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A local school is honoring one of their longtime employees with a special surprise party. Nova Early Learning Center held a drive-thru retirement party in honor of speech pathologist Nancy Jernigan. She's retiring after 38 years.…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Alexander Elementary School kindergarten students got the graduation they wanted. The kindergarten classes got to experience a drive-thru graduation ceremony. Around 60 students hopped in cars -- driven by their parents -- and got to see their…
CAMDEN, Tenn. -- Birdsong Drive-In announced Friday they will host a TobyMac concert on June 28. TobyMac is multi-platinum, seven time Grammy winning artist. The concert is part of Awakening Events' Drive-In Theater Tour that provides live entertainment while still…
If you're an AncestryDNA® customer, you could be helping in the fight against COVID-19. AncestryDNA® is asking existing customers to participate in a short survey that will help researchers gain a deeper understanding of COVID-19 by searching for a genomic…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- Tennessee officials are extending free pandemic child care for essential workers until mid-August, while letting more categories of workers qualify for the program. The Tennessee Department of Human Services says the expansion covers essential workers in…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Liberty Technology Magnet High School had 183 students on the field at the Ballpark for their graduation. Students walked in as they heard their family and friends cheering. Faculty members say they were excited to hold graduation…
TRENTON, Tenn. -- A local town is celebrating their high school seniors with a farewell parade. It's a tradition for Peabody High School seniors to parade through the halls of their high school before graduating. Due to classes being cancelled…
MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- Graceland, the home of Elvis Presley in Memphis, reopened on Thursday. It closed in March because of the pandemic. Guests will have their temperatures checked and are encouraged to wear face…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Rose Hill School held a social distancing drive-thru graduation for their students, and it was quite emotional. Parents lined up and drove through. Each student received a certificate, a gift and photo. "Their end of eighth grade…
MILWAUKEE -- The National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum has announced a bobblehead series honoring essential workers. A news release from the organization says the bobbleheads will feature 35 different professions. The release says for every bobblehead sold, $5…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Two restaurants are offering unique services for Memorial Day weekend. Throughout the weekend, LongHorn Steakhouse will offer a customers the chance to ask grilling experts questions over social media. Your questions can be answered by simply asking…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Girl Scouts Heart of the South is launching free virtual programs for girls and offering discounted memberships for families new to Girl Scouts. Their new "Discover Parties" and "Virtual Troop Meetings" are free to girls interested in…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Preparing flower beds at UT Gardens in Jackson usually starts at the beginning of May, but because of rain, cold weather and COVID-19, they've been delayed. "We lost all of our volunteers, which we depend heavily on,…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Saturday was supposed to be graduation day for Union University's class of 2020. In place of a ceremony, spring graduates received a special video from Union University President Samuel W. "Dub" Oliver. The videos showed the president signing…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Churches are slowly starting to resume their in-person services, but keeping kids interested after weeks of virtual programs is difficult. One local church's kids ministry is reaching out to their…
SAVANNAH, Tenn. -- "After 'Tiger King' and as of last Friday, I had 8.7 million hits on 'Here Kitty Kitty," said Bobbie Cooper, a Carole Baskin look-alike. Cooper hasn't been mistaken for Netflix…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- New York state is the epicenter of the coronavirus in the U.S., and at one point, Presbyterian Hospital had an overflow of patients who needed care. That's when military…
HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A 12-year-old is not only coping with COVID-19, but also chemotherapy. South Side Elementary Student Kinsley Grace Harmon finished her last round of chemotherapy after suffering from brain cancer. Tenneesse…
A toddler in Pennsylvania is following his dad's lead. The precious moment occurred on May 4. The young boy watched as his father mowed the lawn, and did his best to catch on quickly. The person who recorded the…
HENDERSON, Tenn. -- For the past two years, Tony and Tamie Tores have been running Lions Pride Dining Services at Freed-Hardeman University. "We had been doing 1,000 to 1,500 meals a day,…
LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- A resident at a senior living facility in Lexington was treated to a birthday parade. 93-year-old Vonzille McClendon is a NorthCliff resident. Following the coronavirus pandemic, the facility has been on lockdown with no visitors for several…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Gov. Bill Lee announced on Tuesday the distribution of $10 million in hospital readiness grants. In a news release, Gov. Lee said the Small and Rural Hospital Readiness Grants aim to support hospitals facing financial strain because…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Bikers are dusting off their wheels and taking advantage of the outdoors, and luckily for them, they don't have to worry about the recent bike shortage due to the coronavirus…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- After parks were reopened in the City of Jackson, people began heading out to enjoy the great outdoors once again. Friends and family showed up for a day at…
