Local lifeguards share tips to prevent drownings
MILAN, Tenn. -- As we're nearly reaching the end of our hottest week in Tennessee since 2012, Milan City Pool staff reminded us of safety precautions to take while outside and…
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Kustoff holds luncheon for first responders
JACKSON, Tenn. -- There was an event dedicated to honoring first responders on Thursday. Congressman David Kustoff held a luncheon to honor those that are on the front lines. First…
City to temporarily close West Lafayette at Airways connection
JACKSON, Tenn. -- It's called "tactical urbanism," and Jackson is using it. The city announced on Thursday it is trying something new. "You'll see on the map here, the end of…
Police say Dyersburg man injured officer after assaulting grandmother
DYERSBURG, Tenn. -- A Dyersburg man is in custody after an assault on a police officer. According to the Dyersburg Police Department, officers were dispatched to a home on Wilson Street…
Inmates help turn puppies into graduates at Whiteville facility
WHITEVILLE, Tenn. -- From pup to graduate, a local program is changing lives one canine at a time. Inmates are participating in the Canine Companions program at CoreCivic's Hardeman County Correctional…
Help sought for local foster children as new school year approaches
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Right now, there are 73 children in foster care in Madison County. These children entered foster care through no fault of their own, and with the new school…
Sunflower season: West Tennessee farms invite public to enjoy their fields
Sunflower season is here in West Tennessee! A few local farms are inviting the public to come enjoy their fields and make memories among the perennials. In Milan, Green Acres Farm will open their sunflower and zinnia patch on Friday,…
Officials give update on Chester County oil spill
CHESTER COUNTY, Tenn. -- According to a news release from Pipeline Safety Trust, on June 29, an Energy Transfer partner's pipeline ruptured when a secondary partner damaged the transmission pipeline carrying crude oil. …
Jackson-Madison County Schools seeks to fill positions
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County School System is continuing to prepare for the school year. The district has several openings for different positions in the system. While there are several weeks of summer…
Dangerous heat expected in West Tennessee
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Temperatures will continue to rise this week, with conditions exceeding the requirements for an excessive heat warning on Wednesday and Thursday. And with rising heat comes rising heat injuries. "We have…
TBI: Kenton man arrested for possessing child sexual abuse material
KENTON, Tenn. -- A Kenton man has been indicted and arrested for possessing child sexual abuse material. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation announced that Kerry A. Wade was indicted and arrested on Wednesday for possessing child sexual abuse material. The…
THP: 2 killed in Sunday head-on collision on I-40
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Highway Patrol has confirmed two people died during a head-on collision on the interstate. The THP says the crash occurred around 7 a.m. on Sunday, July 3 in the eastbound lane of Interstate 40, near…
Jackson police share update on recent crimes
JACKSON, Tenn. -- There have been several crimes within the past two months, and some still with no updates. WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News reached out to the Jackson Police Department for updates on several…
Jackson State to offer real estate course in fall of 2022
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson State Community College is offering a real estate course in the fall of 2022. Jackson State says the entry level, 90-hour affiliate broker pre-licensure course will be three days a week from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30…
Jackson General receives award for stroke care
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County General Hospital received an award for its stroke care. According to a news release, the American Heart Association gave the hospital its Silver Plus Get With the Guidelines Stroke quality achievement award. The release…
