West Tennessee community restores historic church
DECATUR CO., Tenn. -- One family is bringing a community together to complete a special project. The Broadway family is on a mission to restore a historic building in West Tennessee.…
Local News
Jackson-Madison County schools closed Friday for illnesses
JACKSON, Tenn. -- All Jackson-Madison County Schools will be closed Friday, February 8 due to illness and weather. The Central Office will also be closed Friday.
Sheriff says scam callers may impersonate law enforcement
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Madison County Sheriff's Office is warning residents of a phone scam in which the caller pretends to be with the sheriff's office. Callers are using the name of sheriff's office personnel and threatening fines and…
Local woodcarver shares secrets of African-American heritage behind his art
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A historian, musician and an artist — these are three things woodcarver Bodie Gentry considers himself, using his hands to create art pieces highlighting influential African Americans for…
State comptrollers office releases annual audit of Decatur Co. governement
NASHVILLE, Tenn.--The Tennessee Comptroller's Office has completed its annual audit of Decatur County government. The report for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2018 includes 11 findings highlighting weaknesses and deficiencies in the several county offices. According to the audit,…
Three JMC teachers chosen to represent district for state Teacher of the Year Award
JACKSON, Tenn.-- The Jackson-Madison County School System recognizes 23 outstanding educators as their schools' Teachers of the Year. Each was chosen by their colleagues to represent their individual school for the 2018-19 school year. Three were chosen by district leaders…
Black History Month: Man doesn't let disability stop him from spreading smiles
LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- Each week in February WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News will spotlight a different West Tennessean making a difference in their community. In partnership with the Tennessee Education Lottery,…
Several west Tennessee communities to receive state grant funding
NASHVILLE, Tenn.--Several West Tennessee communities will receive thousands of dollars in Site Development Grant Funding from the state's Department of Economic and Community Development. Those communities include: *The Decatur County Industrial Site, which will receive $95,000 for due diligence study.…
College bands prepare for the 'Hub City Classic Battle of the Bands'
JACKSON, Tenn-- College bands are getting ready for Saturday's "Hub City Classic Battle of the Bands." Bands from Stillman College, Talladega College, and Mississippi Valley State University will make their…
West Tennessee community honors deceased veteran
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Recently, a veteran named Mary Nolen passed away in Humboldt. She had no family or friends around to help plan her funeral service, but thanks to the community, she…
Fire marshals warn citizens to "Candle with Care"
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Nothing sets the mood like candles, but a home fire can also ruin your evening. According to the National Fire Protection Association, 23 home candle fires are reported each day. With Valentine's Day around the corner, the…
Police investigate fight between two high schools
McNAIRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- Tuesday night there were reports of a large fight between Adamsville Junior-Senior High School and Scotts Hill High School. According to the Adamsville Police Department, one student athlete on…
List of weather-related school closures
Several West Tennessee schools have closed due to weather. Below is a list of schools that are closed for one or more days this week. We will update this list as more closures are announced. Alamo City Schools will also…
Hardin County fire chief describes burglary of station equipment
HARDIN CO., Tenn. -- Hardin County fire chief Melvin Martin says a volunteer fire station in the Hookers Bend community was burglarized sometime between Sunday and Tuesday afternoon. He says someone cut a hole in the back of the building…
Young student wins Geobee for second time
JACKSON, Tenn.--This is the fifth year a local school hosts a "Geobee" and the second time a 6th grade boy wins the contest! Community Montessori's Brayden Connor and other school champions will become eligible to compete in the state Geobee.…
