Bolivar helps revive local Forest Festival
BOLIVAR, Tenn. -- The Forest Festival began in 1949 and was located in several Tennessee locations throughout the years. Ten years ago the last festival was held, but now it is back. The…
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Jackson Fire Dept. holds ceremony for retiring firefighters
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Fire Department held a ceremony Friday to say goodbye to retiring firefighters. Eight firefighters will be stepping down while new upcoming firefighters will be promoted. Family and…
WBBJ meteorologist responds to negative viewer comment; spreads message of acceptance
JACKSON, Tenn. — WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News from time to time receives a handful of e-mails, phone calls or social media posts criticizing our on-air team members. Meteorologist…
Elected officials meet with residents in Medina
MEDINA, Tenn. -- State Rep. Curtis Halford, State Senator John Stevens and Congressman David Kustoff met Friday with members of the community in Medina to give an update on what they're doing…
Several weekend events coming to West Tennessee
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Two annual events are happening this weekend. The first is the American Heart Association's Heart Walk in Jackson. "People can expect just a celebration of life, community…
Deputies search for missing Hardin Co. man
HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn. -- Authorities are searching for a Hardin County man they say has been missing for several days. Terry Woodall, 30, was last seen in Hardin County. His direction…
Men on the Move visit East Elementary School
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Men on the Move are still at it, this time greeting students at East Elementary School in northeast Madison County. Three churches teamed up…
West TN EMS Crews return home after helping in the Hurricane Florence recovery
JACKSON, Tenn.--A Decatur County father left his family to help Hurricane Florence victims. "Props to the people who go long periods of time without their father, wife, mother, you know all…
TDOT holds public meeting about proposed southern extension of Highway 45 Bypass
JACKSON, Tenn--People gather for a public meeting to hear about a new bypass extension. The public meeting was held Thursday evening at the South Jackson Community Center. People were able to look over and learn more about a new interchange that…
Benton County man wins UTV in Lifeline Blood Services promotion
JACKSON, Tenn.--A Benton County man won a big prize for simply rolling up his sleeves. Bob's House of Honda gave away a Polaris Ranger 500 UTV to John Coleman of…
Hardin Co. firefighters share stories from North Carolina hurricane relief
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Floodwaters as far as the eye can see didn't stop local fire departments from heading to Laurinburg, North Carolina, this past week to lend a helping hand.…
Officer talks about stroke recovery, return to patrol
JACKSON, Tenn. -- In May, Trenton police officer Xavier Keys had a massive stroke that left him unable to walk or talk and caused brief memory loss. He says the…
Local officers take part in VALOR safety training
DENMARK, Tenn. -- Local law enforcement officers take part in more training on how to keep themselves and the public safe. "It's an overarching program with a local twist," Richard Beary,…
State in process of closing Camden landfill
CAMDEN, Tenn. -- It's been over a year since the Environmental Waste Solutions landfill in Benton County closed, and the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation is cleaning up the mess…
Kiwanis Club of Jackson meets to discuss opioid dangers
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local club meets to discuss a crisis affecting many across Tennessee. The Kiwanis Club of Jackson was joined by the U.S. Department of Agriculture to analyze the…
