JACKSON, Tenn. -- Local health officials gave an update on the COVID-19 pandemic. "For the most part, people are recovering from this infection or this aversion a little bit faster than some of the variants in the past, thankfully," said…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Give the gift of saving a life. Lifeline Blood Services is hosting their "Gift from the Heart" blood drive Thursday, February 10. The first 100 donors will get a free box of chocolates. All donors will be…
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. Our second spotlight is Bobby…
TRENTON, Tenn. -- Peabody High School students are thinking above and beyond, and now they have a space to do that. "They are in a new space, cool space, and they want to learn because it is different," said Anne…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- If you need plans for Valentine's Day weekend, The Jackson Symphony has tickets for two. The Symphony will be putting on a musical selection of romance. There will be a Valentine's Pop Concert on Saturday, and a…
HENDERSON, Tenn. -- A country music star is making his way to Henderson for the Valentine's Day weekend. Collin Raye will be preforming live on Saturday in the Williams Auditorium at 7 p.m. Raye's hits includes "Love, Me," “In This…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson Sate Community College welcomed Middle Tennessee State University for their annual Promise Tour. "We do this every year as a push for our scholarship deadline, which is Feb. 15, which is coming up here in…
DYER COUNTY, Tenn. -- Law enforcement is investigating two fatal overdoses in Dyer County. The Dyer County Sheriff's Office says the two deaths are believed to have been caused by small blue pills containing fentanyl and imprinted with "m/30" logo.…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- February is Earthquake Awareness Month. For Tennesseans, it is important to remember the New Madrid Seismic Zone in West Tennessee and the East Tennessee Seismic Zone in the east. “During Earthquake Awareness Month, I urge consumers to…
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Highway Patrol has released a preliminary report on Tuesday's wreck along Interstate 40. The report says the crash occurred around 7:10 a.m. near Mile Marker 83 in Madison County. THP says a 2006 Pontiac…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The City of Jackson wants your opinion. The City is asking the community to take part in the Love Your Block survey. “This survey will help us gather information that will tell us what changes East Jackson…
JACKSON, Tenn. — The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed seven deaths and another 916 cases of COVID-19 in Madison County. The department says the individuals who died due to complications from COVID-19 are: A 79-year-old female who died…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- School board leaders met to discuss several topics during their Education Vision Meeting on Tuesday. "These are three topics that will probably guide our system for the next three to…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Bicentennial Creative Awards were held at The Ned! The ceremony recognized students who who competed in the Bicentennial Creative Expressions contest. There were winners in essay, poetry, coloring, and art. The Jackson-Madison County Bicentennial Commission…
BROWNSVILLE, Tenn. -- A local school system is investigating an incident that happened on Feb. 2. Leaders with the Haywood County Board of Education say an assistant principal used a racial slur towards…
