John Schneider to premiere new film at Birdsong Drive-In
CAMDEN, Tenn. -- One local drive-in has a treat for "The Dukes of Hazzard" and "Smokey and The Bandit" fans. John Schneider -- the original Bo Duke -- is coming to West Tennessee…
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Food giveaway draws crowd, blesses community at Jackson church
JACKSON, Tenn. -- One local church gets in the Thanksgiving spirit. "It is just a blessing from the Lord and we just came to get this blessing," said attendee Len McAlister. Englewood Baptist…
Jackson Arts Council gets $150k grant, will distribute for pandemic recovery
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Arts Council is one of 66 local arts agencies across the nation selected to get help with pandemic recovery. As part of the American Rescue Plan, the council will be awarded a $150,000 grant. "Thanks…
Over 1 million lights greet guests at 'Let it Glow'
UNION CITY, Tenn. -- A winter wonderland awaits visitors of the Discovery Park of America this holiday season. "Let it Glow" is a drive through/walk through light show spread across the…
Trash pickup issues continue for local residents
CARROLL COUNTY, Tenn. -- A local resident says it has been several months since she's had her trash picked up and wants this issue taken care of. "I just would love to…
2 in custody following barricade in east Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A heavy police presence was seen at a home in east Jackson Wednesday afternoon. WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News had crews on the scene as about 20 officers came to the house. According to a neighbor, when…
3 car crash along Highway 70, Smith Lane under investigation
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Officials are investigating a crash that occurred in West Madison County. According to officials, the crash happened Wednesday afternoon on Highway 70 west and Smith Lane. The three car crash included a truck, a car, and…
Carl Perkins Center to host 2nd Koins for Kids on Nov. 19
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Exchange Club Carl Perkins Center for the Prevention of Child Abuse is hosting their second annual Koins for Kids. The event will be held on Friday, Nov. 19 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. in the…
State leaders make pitch for law enforcement to come to Tennessee
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- State leaders are making the case for law enforcement across the country to come to Tennessee. Gov. Bill Lee and Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security Commissioner Jeff Long announced their efforts on Wednesday. The goal…
Johns Hopkins professor discusses the COVID-19 endgame
JACKSON, Tenn. -- COVID-19 has been in our lives for nearly two years. Since the first case in the U.S., and with vaccines mask mandates and social distancing, many are asking when is…
Local business loans car to Salvation Army for holidays
THREE WAY, Tenn. -- Instead of hearing Christmas bells this season, you may hear the honk of a horn. Jones Chevrolet is loaning the Salvation Army a car through the holiday season to…
Tyson Foods hosts giveaway to bring in new employees
DYER COUNTY, Tenn. -- Tyson Foods is giving away food with hopes of new employees in return. Wednesday morning, Tyson distributed 38,000 pounds of food, totaling more than 2,900 cases of different Tyson Foods proteins to support families in Newbern. The donation event was open…
Proceeds from September fundraiser presented to charities
PARIS, Tenn. -- The results of a fundraiser in September is now helping two charities. Henry County Medical Center says over $1,100 was raised during its Annual Service Week, which…
Haywood County Schools chosen for AWARE grant
BROWNSVILLE, Tenn. -- Haywood County Schools as been awarded a grant to support the mental health of students. The news release from the school says funding is coming from the Project AWARE (Advancing Wellness and Resilience in Education) grant. The…
TDOT pauses lane closures for Thanksgiving holiday
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Driving to your Thanksgiving meal is being made a little easier by the Tennessee Department of Transportation. TDOT says it is stopping all construction-related lane closures from 12 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 24 to midnight on Sunday,…
