Happy Fourth of July!
Everyone here at WBBJ would like to wish all our viewers a Happy and Safe Fourth of July! Stay tuned to us on air and online to find coverage of many area events celebrating the holiday.
Local News
2021 marks return of pageant to West Tennessee
LEXINGTON, Tenn. --- A popular beauty pageant returned to West Tennessee. Saturday morning contestants competed at the 2021 Beech Baby and Miss Festival of the Lakes Beauty Pageant. The pageant was…
Jackson neighborhood continues Independence Day tradition
JACKSON, Tenn. --- One local neighborhood continued their annual July 4th celebration. Since 1958, every year on the weekend of the Fourth of July, the Pine Tree Drive neighborhood hosts a big…
A local city celebrates Independence Day with an annual tradition
TRIMBLE, Tenn.-- The Trimble Independence Day Celebration is back. Hosted by the Trimble Lions and Women's club, this event has been held for several years. After being cancelled last year people are excited…
Discovery Park brings history to life
OBION COUNTY, Tenn. --- Discovery Park of America brought history to the people. Discovery Park of America decided to celebrate the Fourth of July with a little bit of tea. Attendees…
Neighborhood comes together for Independence Day
JACKSON, Tenn. --- One Jackson neighborhood is celebrating the Fourth of July with a parade. Several families entered a parade with their Fourth of July decorated rides. The Evergreen Housing Association puts on…
Jackson Fire Department shares firework safety for the Fourth
JACKSON, Tenn. --- City of Jackson Fire Department shares firework safety tips. With the Fourth of July holiday weekend in full swing, the City of Jackson Fire Department is sharing their tips to safely enjoy fireworks. According to a post…
Residents turn out for Medina fireworks show
MEDINA, Tenn. -- Medina community members were excited for a fireworks show Friday night. Members enjoyed the beautiful weather, good food, and much more. Residents say bringing back the fireworks show…
Milan fireworks show returns ahead of Fourth of July
MILAN, Tenn. -- An annual fireworks show is back for one local community. Many in the Milan community came out early for the show. People came to save their spot for…
JPD responds to crash at Lane Avenue, North Highland
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson police responded to a wreck in midtown on Friday. The wreck happened early in the afternoon at the intersection of Lane Avenue and North Highland Avenue. WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News crews on the scene saw…
New Fourth of July tradition begins in Haywood County
HAYWOOD COUNTY, Tenn. -- Haywood County started the Fourth of July weekend by honoring veterans and first responders. Each emergency service division leader recognized their team that worked on the…
Big Squeeze returns in Decatur County, honoring vets
DECATUR COUNTY, Tenn. -- Residents in Decatur County are kicking off the Fourth of July celebration by honoring our veterans and having a great time. This year, the Big Squeeze added lots of fun activities, like scavenger hunts, for…
Sand Beach Lake opens with firework show in Bolivar
BOLIVAR, Tenn. -- The wait is finally over. The Sand Beach Lake in Bolivar is opening to the public Friday night with a bang. The park will kick off its opening…
Families call on governor to reinstate federal unemployment benefits
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Tennessee families are calling on Gov. Bill Lee to reverse his decision to end federal unemployment benefits from the American Rescue Plan. The governor's decision will cut $485 million that benefits local economies. Families believe this decision…
"Operation Dry Water" begins this weekend for July 4 holiday
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency is making sure you're informed of the risks of boating under the influence. "Operation Dry Water" is a nationwide awareness campaign and…
