School closings for Friday, Sept. 1, 2017
The following schools are closed Friday, Sept. 1, due to inclement weather:
Local News
Red Cross trains volunteers for disaster assessment
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The American Red Cross of Mid-West Tennessee is preparing volunteers for disaster relief. "We learned a lot, and we're ready to do the disaster assessment as they…
EMA directors prep for after effects of Harvey
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. — With after effects of Hurricane Harvey pushing in over West Tennessee, emergency management directors across our area are preparing for the worst. …
Governor candidate visits Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A candidate in the running to be the next leader of the Volunteer State paid a visit Thursday to the Hub City. …
U of M Lambuth welcomes students
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The University of Memphis Lambuth Campus welcomed students this week. Freshmen and transfers were welcomed by faculty and returning students Thursday morning. They talked about the upcoming year and…
Waste Management in Jackson to observe Labor Day, delay garbage pickup
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson city leaders say Waste Management will observe the Labor Day holiday on Monday, so there will not be any garbage pick up that day. Garbage collection will be delayed one day and will resume Tuesday. Tuesday…
Flash Flood Warning for Benton, Carroll, Chester, Decatur, Hardin, Henderson & Henry counties until 12:15 a.m.
Flash Flood Warning for Benton, Carroll, Chester, Decatur, Hardin, Henderson & Henry counties until 12:15 a.m. Tune in to WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News for the latest severe weather coverage.
Flash Flood Warning for Madison, Chester, Hardeman, Hardin, Haywood, Henderson & McNairy counties until 11:15 p.m.
Flash Flood Warning for Chester, Hardeman, Hardin, Haywood, Henderson, McNairy & Madison counties until 11:15 p.m. Tune in to WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News for the latest severe weather coverage.
Local organizations give back to Hurricane victims; learn how you can donate
JACKSON, Tenn. -- People here in West Tennessee are living up to the name "Volunteer State," organizing donation drives to give to those affected by Hurricane Harvey. "I can't imagine. I can't imagine…
Tornado Warning for Hardeman County until 4 p.m.
Tornado Warning for Hardeman County until 4 p.m. Tune in to WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News for continual severe weather coverage from the VIPIR 7 Storm Team.
Tornado Warning for Chester & McNairy counties until 4:15 p.m.
Tornado Warning for Chester & McNairy counties until 4:15 p.m. Tune in to WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News for continual severe weather coverage from the VIPIR 7 Storm Team.
Tornado Warning for Decatur County until 4:15 p.m.
Tornado Warning for Decatur County until 4:15 p.m. Tune in to WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News for continual severe weather coverage from the VIPIR 7 Storm Team.
UT Martin announces schedule changes for some branches
MARTIN, Tenn. -- The University of Tennessee at Martin has announced schedule changes for some UTM branches due to inclement weather. The main campus in Martin remains open and operating on regular schedule for Thursday, Aug. 31, according to a…
Tornado Warning for Hardin & McNairy counties until 4 p.m.
UPDATE — Tornado Warning for Hardin and McNairy counties until 4 p.m. Tune in to WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News for continual severe weather coverage from the VIPIR 7 Storm Team.
Southwest Tennessee Development District annual banquet canceled
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Southwest Tennessee Development District'a annual meeting and awards ceremony has been canceled. The event was scheduled for Thursday, Aug. 31, at the Jackson Fairgrounds. Organizers said rescheduling decisions will be made next week.
