A Jackson church honors local heroes
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Gospel Light Baptist Church dedicated their Sunday service to the men and women who protect and serve our city, state and country. "Our church is a giving church. It's…
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Lane football wide-receiver coach Jacoby Jones returns to old stomping grounds
JACKSON, Tenn. — Although the Lane Football Dragons are struggling on the field, things are looking up because they have some new help from a familiar face. "They gave me a…
'Be Nice' concert raises awareness for bullying and suicide prevention
CROCKETT COUNTY, Tenn. -- Be nice, that's all it takes to prevent the effects of bullying and teen suicide, according to school leaders at Crockett County High School. "There's a stigma…
Community prays over local neighborhood
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Members of the Jackson community gathered for a prayer walk. The event brought out board members, fire fighters, churches, residents and more. The police department cooked hot dogs and hamburgers…
Henderson unveils brand new community dog park
HENDERSON, Tenn. — Community members and their four-legged friends met at Gene Record Memorial Park in Henderson Saturday for the grand opening and dedication of the Chester T. Dog Park. The equipment…
American Heart Association hosts 25th annual heart walk at Union University
JACKSON, Tenn. — The community walks for a good cause. Hundreds of West Tennesseans travel to Union University to participate in the American Heart Association's 2018 Heart Walk. This year marks the…
Bolivar helps revive local Forest Festival
BOLIVAR, Tenn. -- The Forest Festival began in 1949 and was located in several Tennessee locations throughout the years. Ten years ago the last festival was held, but now it is back. The…
Jackson Fire Dept. holds ceremony for retiring firefighters
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Fire Department held a ceremony Friday to say goodbye to retiring firefighters. Eight firefighters will be stepping down while new upcoming firefighters will be promoted. Family and…
WBBJ meteorologist responds to negative viewer comment; spreads message of acceptance
JACKSON, Tenn. — WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News from time to time receives a handful of e-mails, phone calls or social media posts criticizing our on-air team members. Meteorologist…
Elected officials meet with residents in Medina
MEDINA, Tenn. -- State Rep. Curtis Halford, State Senator John Stevens and Congressman David Kustoff met Friday with members of the community in Medina to give an update on what they're doing…
Several weekend events coming to West Tennessee
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Two annual events are happening this weekend. The first is the American Heart Association's Heart Walk in Jackson. "People can expect just a celebration of life, community…
Deputies search for missing Hardin Co. man
HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn. -- Authorities are searching for a Hardin County man they say has been missing for several days. Terry Woodall, 30, was last seen in Hardin County. His direction…
Men on the Move visit East Elementary School
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Men on the Move are still at it, this time greeting students at East Elementary School in northeast Madison County. Three churches teamed up…
West TN EMS Crews return home after helping in the Hurricane Florence recovery
JACKSON, Tenn.--A Decatur County father left his family to help Hurricane Florence victims. "Props to the people who go long periods of time without their father, wife, mother, you know all…
TDOT holds public meeting about proposed southern extension of Highway 45 Bypass
JACKSON, Tenn--People gather for a public meeting to hear about a new bypass extension. The public meeting was held Thursday evening at the South Jackson Community Center. People were able to look over and learn more about a new interchange that…
