Artists paint their surroundings in Adamsville
This morning, artists set off with their paint and canvases, and by noon they returned with completed pieces. This type of art is called "plein air," where artists leave the studio and…
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The Exit 56 Blues Fest kicks off for Memorial Day Weekend
BROWNSVILLE, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Delta Heritage Center is located right at exit 56 off of I-40 and this Memorial Day Weekend, representatives want you to come out and enjoy the…
House goes up in flames in overnight fire
HENDERSON, Tenn. — An overnight fire damages a house in Chester County. The fire took place at a house on Mifflan Avenue in Henderson. We are working to learn what started the…
Pet of the Week: Nick
Meet our pet of the week, Nick! Nick is a young chocolate mix. He's not particularly into water sports, but doesn't mind the rain. He loves car rides. He's never…
TWRA reminds paddle sport boaters to stay safe on the water
HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency said they have noticed more paddle sport vessels, such as kayaks, canoes and paddle boards taking to the water. "A normal day for…
Hub Club program set to reopen in early June
JACKSON, Tenn.-- A new program is coming to Jackson to help kids and their parents. There was a ribbon cutting Friday afternoon to celebrate the Hub Club program, a place they want…
City leaders tout downtown Jackson as the prefect place to take a lunch break
JACKSON, Tenn. -- If you heard music in downtown Jackson Friday, there was a reason for it. Jackson Downtown Development wants you to have some fun on your lunch break. On Fridays,…
Crowder High School Reunion held in Decatur County
DECATUR COUNTY, Tenn.--At the Parsons Civic Center, many came out to see an African attire fashion show, Friday night. The event is a part of the Crowder High School Reunion. Before 1925,…
THP boosts law enforcement during Memorial Day weekend
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Memorial day weekend is here and the Tennessee Highway Patrol is beefing up patrols to keep motorists safe. WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News rode along with troopers…
Benton County first responders receive life saving equipment
BENTON COUNTY, Tenn. -- AEDs, also known as automated external defibrillators, are a key tool for first responders, but until now the Benton County Sheriff's Department has not had any in their…
Experts warn about pool safety as holiday weekend approaches
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Pools across the country are getting ready to open which means people are diving in for a good time. "It can be fun but you don't want it…
UT Extension helps Jackson residents eat healthier
JACKSON, Tenn. -- UT Extension is helping Jackson residents eat healthier. It's all a part of their fresh farmers market initiative. Throughout the summer they will feature different fruits and vegetables…
High school graduate rides bike hundreds of miles for good cause
A recent high school graduate is riding his bike hundreds of miles for a good cause. Wade Hahn started his journey Monday, leaving St. Louis Missouri, on a bike with the final…
Suspects charged in north Jackson bank robbery
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Two people accused of robbing a bank in north Jackson appeared Friday in Jackson City Court. Authorities arrested the pair in Indiana and brought them back to…
New recruits take the heat at annual fire training class in Martin
MARTIN, Tenn. -- Smoke, flames and life or death situations may not sound like elements of an environment many of us would be comfortable in, but training officers with the Martin…
