Milan lights up the sky with 2022 fireworks show
MILAN, Tenn. -- A local city celebrated the 4th of July early on Friday. The colorful and explosive show lit up the sky just after 9 p.m. Guests enjoyed a vibrant firework display,…
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2nd annual Honoring Haywood's Heroes held on Friday
BROWNSVILLE, Tenn. -- Local heroes were honored ahead of Independence Day. Haywood County Mayor David Livingston invited residents, first responders and politicians out for the second annual Honoring Haywood's Heroes. "Today we are…
Madison County inmates to receive silicone wedding bands
JACKSON, Tenn. -- While traditional metal wedding rings aren't permitted in inmate facilities, a local partnership is creating a new way for inmates to show their commitment to their spouse. 731 investigations and…
Babe Cave holds grand opening in Lexington
LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- There's a cutting edge new business in a local town. The Babe Cave celebrated their grand opening on Friday. A ribbon cutting ceremony marked the doors opening for guests, family, and…
Sea of Lights held for first responder
GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. – A Sea of Lights was held for a first responder who served those in Crockett and Gibson counties and died unexpectedly in late June. First responders from the…
WIC participants in Madison County can get fresh fruit, veggies
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Women, infants and children have fresh access to local farmers markets. The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department launched the WIC Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program on Friday. Through this program, WIC participants can get fresh fruits and veggies…
Firework sales point to well lit skies this weekend
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The skies will soon be colored red, white and blue. And there are a few things to remember this Fourth of July. Danielle Gartman and Erin Buhrmann with Deco Quality Fireworks says they have started to see…
Cleanup underway after oil pipeline breached in Chester County
CHESTER COUNTY, Tenn. -- We received multiple reports from Tipsters about a large Environmental Protection Agency presence in Chester County. According to Chester County EMA Director Johny Farris, an…
Operation Dry Water enforcement to increase over holiday weekend
JACKSON, Tenn. -- For many, the best way to spend the Fourth of July is on the water. But with more people and more boats, the risk of accidents on the water increase. "When you congregate a lot of…
Trenton police say woman killed, man injured in shooting
TRENTON, Tenn. – Trenton Police Chief Bill Cusson says a woman is dead and a man injured following a shooting. The chief confirmed to WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News that Trenton police were sent to a home on Narrow Gauge Road…
New laws on sentencing, taxes taking effect Friday
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Friday, July 1 marks not only a new fiscal year, but also the start date of many new laws that will go into effect in Tennessee. There are over 15…
UT Martin history professor honored for Civil War scholarship
MARTIN, Tenn. -- A local professor received a big honor. University of Tennessee at Martin history professor Dr. Timothy B. Smith has received the Frank E. Vandiver Award of Merit. This award honors his contributions to the historiography of the…
Camp kids perform at TR White Sportsplex
JACKSON, Tenn. -- It's a camp full of artistic expression, and kids were able to show them off Thursday. The TR White Mid-Summer Camp Program held performances by its kids at the TR…
Jackson company gives away free Constitutions
JACKSON, Tenn. -- In honor of Independence Day, a local company is making sure the community is aware of their rights. Tennessee Industrial Printing is giving away free copies of the United States…
Library gives Jacksonians platform to share their story
JACKSON, Tenn. -- What is your story? The library wants share it! The Jackson-Madison County Library is hosting its Summer Reading Program with the theme "What's Your Story, Jackson?" To get everyone involved, the library is letting Jacksonians share their…
