Severe storms and tornadoes passed through West Tennessee on Friday, March 31. Viewers are sharing their photos of these storms and the damages it caused with us here at WBBJ-7 Eyewitness news. You can view them all right here…
JACKSON, Tenn. ---Tennessee’s oldest marathon took place in downtown Jackson today. The 51st Andrew Jackson Marathon started today at the West Tennessee Farmer's Market. Food trucks, vendors, a dj booth, and…
JACKSON, Tenn. ---Local law enforcement put on an Easter egg hunt in an interesting way. The Jackson Police Department hosted the first annual Easter Explosion at the Rockabilly's ballpark. This Easter egg…
Tornadoes ripped through West TN taking lives and causing widespread damage. So far we know at least two counties in West Tennessee were hit hard by Friday's storms. According…
COVINTON, Tenn. -- According to the Covington Police Department, search and rescue is underway follow a severe storm. The department says that roads are impassable, and that efforts are underway to clear Highway 51 near the local hospital. Find…
UPDATE (4/3/23): Click here to read the full press release by the United Stated Department of Justice. MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- The jury has reached a verdict in the trial for former nurse practitioner Jeff Young. According to court records, the…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Transit Authority is issuing a safety notice for their patrons. Due to the threat of severe weather, JTA buses will stop running at 6 p.m. on Friday and may resume once the hazardous weather has…
SEE ALSO: Storm shelters opening on Friday, March 31 JACKSON, Tenn. -- With the threat of severe weather upon us, we reached out to local utility companies to see how they're operating. Many…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local department is hopeful for a "yes" that could impact many in the community. "The City of Jackson Recreation and Parks Department is in the process of applying for a grant through TDEC," said Christi David,…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- It's a race to make a difference in a child's life. Starting back in 1972, the Andrew Jackson Marathon is the oldest marathon in Tennessee. Once a stand-alone race, it became a project of the Jackson Exchange…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A semi-annual event is returning to the Hub City, and is expecting thousands of shoppers. West Tennessee locals, and even residents past the state's borders, are preparing for the doors of the Deals and Steals Sales…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local business is hosting a clothing drive for a good cause. The Daily Thread is hosting a clothing drive for tornado victims in Mississippi. Their store opened…
HENDERSON & DECATUR COUNTIES, Tenn. -- Following the terrible events that happened in Nashville earlier this week, threats of the same thing happening at two different schools in West Tennessee were reported on social media and heard by students. The…
SEE ALSO: Storm shelters opening on Friday, March 31 The following schools will be closing early on Friday, March 31 due to the threat of severe weather: Crockett County Schools (Dismissing at 12:45) Decatur County Schools (All afterschool activities cancelled)…
DRESDEN, Tenn. -- A University of Tennessee at Martin fraternity is, once again, hosting an event, having college students go toe-to-toe in the squared circle for a good cause. It's a…
