JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jody S. Pickens, the 26th District Attorney General, is taking up a new task. According to a news release, Pickens was elected by members of the Tennessee District Attorneys General Conference to be their vice president of…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Play Ball Jackson has revealed the name of the new baseball team that will be stepping up to the plate at the Jackson Ballpark. Courtesy: Play…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Bicentennial Committee is seeking public input on what to place inside of a new time capsule. From now until July 15, residents are invited to email celebrate@jacksonmadison200.com with their suggestions. Ideas should "capture the…
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation says a Humboldt man has been charged with aggravated arson after a fire at a local motel. Around 9 p.m. on Sunday, June 19, the Humboldt Fire Department responded to a report…
BOLIVAR, Tenn. -- The Bolivar Police Department confirms one man died in a Sunday night shooting at a local gas station. At around 10:03 p.m. on June 19, Bolivar police responded to a…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A special event celebrating the Mercer community is coming this Saturday. As part of the Jackson-Madison County Bicentennial Celebration, "Heritage Days" have been planned for several individual communities in the area. Previous Heritage Days have been held…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Fire Department is investigating a house fire in the Hub City. The fire was in the area of Rainbow Cove Monday afternoon. When WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News crews arrived around 5 p.m., they could…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- June 21 is the first day of summer, which means increased temperatures could soon become the norm. Co-founder of Red Fern Animal Shelter in Dresden, Anne Oliver…
GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A man charged in a double, fatal shooting during a high school basketball game in Humboldt faced a judge. Monday, Jadon Davon Hardiman appeared in court for the murder…
UPDATE (6/21/22): Bolivar police ID victim, suspect in fatal gas station shooting BOLIVAR, Tenn. -- Late Sunday night, WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News received phone calls, messages, and tips of an alleged shooting that took place…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Local kids got the chance to learn a new skill and maybe even form a new hobby. The Jackson Recreation and Parks Department and the Tennessee…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- If you're looking for a unique place to work out, we have the place just for you. YOLO Bungee is one of the most fun places you will have working out in a judgment-free environment. They…
GREENFIELD, Tenn. -- A block party is being held in Greenfield this week. The VBS Block Party is being held at First Baptist Church on Saturday, June 25. The block party will have free food, jumpers, games, and door prizes.…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- A new video series is helping teach kids about Tennessee's pollinators. The animated series comes from the Tennessee Department of Transportation, will teach about both pollination and pollinator species, and will be hosted by Polli the Tennessee…
OBION COUNTY, Tenn. -- There is a new way to contact the Obion County Emergency Communications District. The district announced on Monday that it is now able to receive text-to-911. "We want everyone to remember that it is always better…
