Black History Month: Mark Cancia
JACKSON, 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. Mark Cancia…
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Kim Tedford named 2022 Woman of the Year
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Rotary Club nominated a new Woman of the Year. "I just feel so honored and so undeserving just for doing my job, but so thankful and overwhelmed," said…
Law enforcement seize nearly 67lbs of marijuana in Madison Co. traffic stop
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A local sheriff's department seized numerous pounds of marijuana on Wednesday. Madison County Sheriff John Mehr says this case started early this morning and the way everything unfolded is something that doesn't happen often. A Madison…
Senators introduce 'Kids Online Safety Act'
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A new act is introduced that might benefit children and parents on social media. Tennessee's U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn and Connecticut's U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal introduced the Kids Online Safety Act. Blumenthal says the act is going…
Wild turkey 'Steve' gains attention in Madison County
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The month of November is widely known for Thanksgiving, but in that same month employees at Exit 87 BBQ came in contact with a turkey that wasn't on the dinner…
American Legion Post 12 donates $5k to local veteran organizations
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local organization is giving back to veterans in the community. The American Legion Post 12 gave out several checks to different organizations that give aid and support to veterans. Post…
Former McNairy County Circuit Clerk, wife both indicted for false time sheets
MCNAIRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- A former McNairy County Circuit Court Clerk and his wife have been indicted after an investigation by the Tennessee Comptroller's Office. Byron Maxedon served as the circuit court clerk until he resigned in December 2021, while…
Jackson winners announced for TN Songwriters Qualifying Round
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Winners have been announced for the Tennessee Songwriters Qualifying Round, which took place at the Tennessee Legends of Music Museum at The Carnegie. On Saturday, February 12, local songwriters…
Exotic Pet Expo returns to Jackson this weekend
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Exotic Pet Expo is coming back to Jackson. This weekend, you can join fellow animal-lovers at the Jackson Fairgrounds where many sellers will be offering exotic animals, toys, pet…
3 new arrests made in 2021 Maegan Gammill case
HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Hardin County sheriff says additional arrests have been made in connection to the death of a woman who was last seen in Hardin County. Maegan Gammill…
Friends of Heart presents AEDs to Trenton Fire Department
TRENTON, Tenn. -- A local non-profit is presenting more life-saving devices across West Tennessee. Friends of Heart presented AED devices to the Trenton Fire Department Tuesday afternoon. Tracy Case, with Friends of Heart, says sudden cardiac arrest is a…
City to host meeting on southern bypass in March
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The City of Jackson is asking for your participation in a special project. The city and the Tennessee Department of Transportation are holding a public meeting to present…
First Annual Black History Luncheon to be held in Milan
MILAN, Tenn. -- The community is being invited to the First Annual Black History Luncheon. The event will be held at the Polk-Clark Community Center in Milan on Saturday, Feb. 26 at 1 p.m. You can get information on tickets…
West Tennessee Legal to host free clinic for tornado survivors
WEAKLEY COUNTY, Tenn. -- West Tennessee Legal Services is hosting a pro bono clinic for tornado survivors in Weakley County. WTLS says its attorneys will be able to talk to survivors of December's tornadoes about housing, estate planning, debt collection,…
UT Martin to give potential students test flight in college life
MARTIN, Tenn. -- The University of Tennessee at Martin is giving potential students a test flight in college life. Seniors and juniors will be able to tour the UT Martin campus, meet with staff and students, and see what college…
