US senator makes stop at West Tennessee plant
LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- A U.S. senator made a stop in West Tennessee on Friday. Senator Bill Hagerty visited the Nidec-Leroy Somer plant. Having extended its manufacturing presence to the Americas…
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Local motorsports park welcomes new owners
ATWOOD, Tenn. -- A local motorsports park is celebrating its new owners. Rodney and Candy Clem, accompanied by their children Riley and Ashlee, have arrived in West Tennessee with a…
1 killed, another injured in crash on Mississippi River bridge
DYERSBURG, Tenn. -- One person was killed in three-vehicle crash on a bridge crossing the Mississippi River on Friday. The Dyer County Sheriff's Office reports that the crash occurred on the Interstate 155 bridge, and resulted in one person being pronounced…
Gibson County Bicentennial celebration to be held in October
TRENTON, Tenn. -- One local county will celebrate a milestone anniversary this fall. The Gibson County Bicentennial Celebration will be held on Saturday, October 21. Marking 200 years, the event will be held from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. at…
JPD: Hispanics targeted in Hillcrest Drive home invasion
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson police are seeking suspects in connection with a shooting that occurred on Hillcrest Circle Drive. On Thursday, WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News Reporter Garrett Evans spoke with Lt.…
TDOE hosts town hall on letter grades for students
DYERSBURG, Tenn. -- State education leaders hosted a meeting with school leaders, parents, and community members to discuss plans for assessing student performance. The Tennessee Department of Education conducted a…
Senator provides update on special session in Nashville
JACKSON, Tenn. -- With the state Senate's special session concluding for the week, what have they been able to accomplish so far? Sen. Page Walley has introduced a bill addressing an…
Heat continues to impact area, some schools dismiss early
HAYWOOD COUNTY, Tenn. -- Temperatures throughout West Tennessee have been progressively increasing this week. The surging temperatures have prompted some school systems to implement early dismissal. SEE ALSO: What to do to…
Health, wellness kickoff held at Jackson Career and Technology School
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local school celebrates health and wellness. A health and wellness kickoff and celebration for 4th-8th grade students was held Thursday at Jackson Career and Technology School. The…
Local library talks about events, activities and programs
CARROLL COUNTY, Tenn. -- A local library met to discuss events, activities, and programs being offered. Carroll County Library is a public library committed to promoting recreational reading, independent learning,…
David Burke • Painting
As an artist in Jackson, TN, how has the local community influenced and inspired your artistic journey? Are there any specific aspects of the city or its culture that have had a significant impact on your creative process? Since arriving…
Local women recognized for giving back
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Local women were recognized for giving back. The Community Foundation of West Tennessee and a few of their "100 Women Who Care" Impact Ambassadors announced a new initiative focused…
3 men arrested in connection to weekend robbery
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Three local men are now in jail over a Sunday night robbery in Jackson. According to the Jackson Police Department, around 11 p.m., officers responded to the Days Inn at 1919 Highway 45 Bypass over a…
Cooling centers open in Weakley County
From the Weakley County Emergency Management: Cooling centers will be open Thursday and Friday at the First United Methodist Church at 225 Main St. Martin, and the Personal Development Center at 8250 Highway 22 Dresden from 4 p.m. until 8…
CLOSINGS: Local schools to dismiss early due to heat
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Some local school districts have announced early dismissals due to excessive heat. All Haywood County Schools will dismiss at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, August 24. School will also close at 11:30 a.m. on Friday, August 25 due…
