Popular event returns to Gibson County
MILAN, Tenn. -- A popular Gibson County farmers market is back open. Many in the Milan community came out to enjoy the Milan Farmers' Market. People shopped with different local vendors who are…
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Madison Co. firefighters participate in special training
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Madison County Fire Department is taking it a step further when it comes to saving the lives of others. Wbbj-7 takes us to a mock missing person training.…
4 new cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Madison Co.; 11,458 total
The Jackson Madison-County Health Department has confirmed 4 new cases of COVID-19 on Saturday, May 22. That brings the total number of cases in Madison County to 11,458. The newest confirmed cases range in age from 19-years-old to 60-years-old. There…
North Side High School Graduation live streamed
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local high school graduation ceremony was held on Saturday. North Side High School held its 2021 graduation ceremony at Oman Arena in Jackson on Saturday morning at 10 a.m. While the event only allowed for a…
UT Martin to host annual Memorial Day ceremony online
MARTIN, Tenn. -- The University of Tennessee at Martin is taking one of its annual events online. A UT Martin file photo shows a field of Memorial Day flags on the university’s main campus. (Photo Courtesy:…
Bo's Extravaganza kicksoff three days of festivities in Camden
CAMDEN, Tenn. -- Dukes of Hazzard fans are in for a treat this weekend at Bo's Extravaganza. Bo's Extravaganza -- a three day event -- kicked off for their first day on…
Savannah park hosts movie night
SAVANNAH, Tenn. -- Family and friends gather for a unique night at the movies. The Tennessee Street Park hosted an outdoor movie night this evening. They showed "The Croods: New Age." Park officials say not only locals, but people…
Elks Lodge celebrates 130 years of service
JACKSON, Tenn. -- An organization celebrated decades of service. Members of Elks Lodge #192 celebrated 130 years of service to the community with a ribbon cutting. The lodge is…
Flag placement scheduled for Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery
PARKERS CROSSROADS, Tenn. -- The West Tennessee Area Council Boy Scouts of America will host a Memorial Day flag placement on Saturday, May 22. The program will begin at 8 a.m. at the Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery in Parkers Crossroads.…
Mock disaster puts Dyersburg State students to the test
DYERSBURG, Tenn. -- Tornado sirens and practice 911 calls marked the start of a mock disaster drill at Dyersburg State Community College. Nineteen emergency medical students took charge at the scene which recreated the scene of a tornado that…
Fire, police officials investigating fire at Goldline Gas Station
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A fire at the Goldline Gas Station on Old Hickory Boulevard is under investigation by the Jackson Fire and Police Department. Around 2 a.m. on Friday, the fire department responded to the gas station and found the…
JMCSS hosts Teacher of the Year luncheon
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County School System hosted a luncheon for their Teacher of the Year honorees. Twenty-four educators have been recognized to represent their schools for the 2020-2021 school year. Friday morning, they all came together at the…
Carroll Academy receives boost in budget
HUNTINGDON, Tenn. -- A local school is breathing a sigh of relief. At Carroll Academy, Executive Director Randy Hatch says they've been on a shoestring budget for years, doing just enough to get by. But thanks to Gov. Bill Lee…
Bethel University announces creation of eSports team
MCKENZIE, Tenn. -- Bethel University is entering the eSports arena. The university announced Thursday it will be adding an eSports team, joining 14 other Mid-South Conference schools in offering the program. “We are excited about bringing one of the fastest…
School year comes to end for Weakley County students
WEAKLEY COUNTY, Tenn. -- Weakley County Schools are celebrating a big accomplishment, especially during a pandemic. "Every day, we have been in school, face to face, with our students," said communications director Karen Campbell. So Friday, on the last day…
