School Closings for Monday, January 3rd
The following schools will be closed on Monday, January 3, 2022. West Tennessee School for the Deaf We will continue to update this listing as other schools notify us of closures.
Local News
Possible snow expected for West Tennessee
The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for much of the West Tennessee area. Check the maps below to see what the possible snow accumulations are for your hometown. And stay tuned on-air and online to WBBJ-7…
Gibson County Mass Band performs at annual Rose Parade
GIBSON CO., Tenn. -- After weeks of preparations the day is finally here, the Gibson County Mass Band has made their way to Pasadena, California for the Rose Parade. “It's just absolutely…
Medina restaurant hosts annual Good Luck Luncheon
MEDINA, Tenn. -- One restaurant in Medina kicked the New Year off with a good luck buffet for their customers. That's right, Rhodes Family Diner hosted a luncheon to celebrate the…
Gibson Co. Mass Band plays Rose Parade
The Gibson County Mass Band played in the 2022 Rose Parade. If you were unable to view the coverage, you can watch the replay here. http:// We will also have coverage on our 6 p.m newscast.
Be weather aware! Severe weather expected today
--- Strong to severe storms are possible today. The national weather service has issued a statement of severe weather expected throughout West TN and other surrounding areas today. There is an enhanced risk of Severe Weather, which exists for most…
Habitat for Humanity rings in 2022 with good cause
JACKSON, Tenn. -- An organization is hosting their annual fundraiser to help build dreams, one home at at time. "This is our 3rd annual Dream Builders event, and we're so excited to…
Top stories from West Tennessee in 2021
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Another year has come and gone, and WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News is highlighting the stories that made the year 2021 unique. In January of 2021, the first of the COVID-19…
One arrested in Dec. 21 Tiptonville homicide
TIPTONVILLE, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has shared an update on a Dec. 21 homicide. The TBI reports that 49-year-old Willie L. Gates Jr. has been arrested in a double shooting at a home on Cherry Street in…
JPD vehicle involved in multi-car crash
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A Jackson police car involved in a crash on Friday. WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News received pictures with a Jackson police car being towed on North Highland near Vann Drive and the interstate. At least two other…
EMA director says prep for weekend storms is underway
GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Storms could return to West Tennessee this weekend, and local emergency management agencies are preparing for any possible rescue. "Well we're doing our normal preparations, making sure that vehicles…
Residents and travelers alike prep for 2022
JACKSON, Tenn. -- It's almost the new year, and a lot of drivers are out for the holidays. A few shared their plans for 2022 with WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News Reporter Jeremy Jackson.…
Betty White dead at 99, weeks before 100th birthday
Multiple news outlets report Betty White has died at the age of 99. The "Golden Girls" actress died the morning of December 31, 2021, according to People. This comes just weeks before her 100th birthday on January 17. For more…
The year in photos: 2021 in West Tennessee
2022 is upon us and we're saying goodbye to another eventful year in West Tennessee. It was a year of uncertainty as the coronavirus pandemic continued to impact the world, we endured nationwide shortages and rising prices, and extreme…
Library preps community for 2022 with vision board
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Library is helping some stay focused for the new year. "It's something that you can do that is constructive and kind of productive in a way that doesn't require you to have a lot…
