PARIS, Tenn. -- The lineup for the 2022 Tennessee River Jam Festival has been revealed, and some big names in music will be making their way to Paris, Tennessee. The lineup was announced by Vice President of Tourism Michael Trolinger…
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Madison County leaders discussed funding for the new Pope School during a meeting Thursday morning. $48 million was the amount estimated that could be used towards funding the new Pope School. $32 million would be from…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Several residents in different counties were affected by the stormy weather. Close to 1,500 residents across south Gibson County and north Madison County did not have any…
SELMER, Tenn.-- On December 14, the Selmer Police Department was notified of allegations of abuse taking place at Selmer Elementary School. “Abuse allegations were made several months back, I think it's been well documented…
MEMPHIS, Tenn.-- COVID-19 numbers continue to decline. But does that mean we'll need even more booster shots? As of now, people can receive their first and second vaccinations along with a booster. Dr. Stephen Threlkeld says if you are immuno-suppressed…
MEDON, Tenn. -- The roads can be hazardous with all the heavy rain lately, and one resident wants something done about it. In Medon, there is now a sinkhole where a culvert caved in.…
HENDERSON, Tenn. -- 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.…
THREE WAY, Tenn. -- A project that started in 2016 is now coming to the end of phase one. Middle Fork Recreational Area in north Madison County is expected to provide…
The following schools and universities are closed or will be delayed for Thursday. Feb. 24: -Alamo City Schools -Augustine Schools -Bells City Schools -Christ Classical Academy -Crockett County Schools -Dyer County Schools -Dyersburg City Schools -Haywood County Schools -Jackson-Madison County…
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. -- The University of Tennessee held their State of the University address on Wednesday. The chancellors from each UT campus spoke on the 2021 year and how the university handled the second year in a pandemic. Despite the…
TRENTON, Tenn. -- Students at different local high schools are getting real work experience. "These students have become a vital part of the workforce in our county, and we're really…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Play Ball Jackson has named a new general manager/vice president. A news release says Steve DeSalvo will take the role for the 2023 Jackson Prospect League team. DeSalvo has 36 years of minor league baseball experience, spending…
UNION CITY, Tenn. -- Discovery Park is exploring past, present and future military history. The park says it will be hosting its annual Military Armed Forces Symposium from April 29…
SELMER, Tenn. -- Police say Selmer Elementary School Principal Pamela Simon failed to report multiple allegations of child abuse or neglect. According to a report from the Selmer Police Department, in December 2021 Investigator Nathan Harrison was notified of claims…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Delta Dental is helping 25 Tennessee schools get a new water fountain. Delta says the schools will receive the Water's Cool @ School grant to get an Elkay bottle filling station. The schools include: West Bemis Middle…
