Photo gallery: WBBJ viewer flood pics: Aug. 28, 2017
JACKSON, Tenn. -- As heavy rainfall caused flooding Monday morning around West Tennessee, WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News viewers sent us photos of the aftermath.
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Roads flooded in north Madison Co., Humboldt; 1 water rescue so far
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Numerous roads are flooded in the area of Three Way and Humboldt, and first responders have already had to perform a water rescue. There has…
Humboldt City Schools dismiss early due to flooding
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- Humboldt City Schools will dismiss early Monday due to flooding. Humboldt City Schools will dismiss at 11:30 a.m., according to Transportation Director Wayne Sheehan. Stay with WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News and www.wbbjtv.com for continuing weather coverage.
Native author holds book signing in her hometown
HUNTINGDON, Tenn. -- A new author came out for her first book signing in her hometown of Huntingdon. Ann Ridings wrote her book "Thoughts into words" after breaking her arm. Her son encouraged…
Hymnal sing along brings out hundreds to local church
JACKSON, Tenn. — Aldersgate United Methodist church opened it's doors to other churches in the area for a service to remember. It was a night of song and praise, mixed with a…
Local church celebrates 8th annual Love Festival
JACKSON, Tenn.--- Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church was spreading love all weekend. On Saturday, they had free food, health screenings, games and prizes for kids. They also had firefighters and police officers…
UPDATE: No ties to suspicious package found, investigation continues
PARSONS, Tenn. -- According to an update provided by the Public Information Officer for the ATF, there are no individuals or addresses associated with the suspicious package found in Parsons, TN. The…
Local church celebrates Friends and Families all month long
JACKSON, Tenn.--- "We are so excited to have all of our friends and our families to come back home and just worship and praise the lord with us today," Lynn…
Car and truck show benefits local veterans in Carroll County
HUNTINGDON, Tenn. -- Antique car lovers came together in Huntingdon Saturday for a show benefiting veterans. The American Legion put on the Car and Truck show at the Carroll County Civic…
Tennessee added to list of states affected by salmonella outbreak
ATLANTA, Ga. -- Tennessee has been added to the list of states affected by a recent outbreak of salmonella believed to be linked to maradol papayas. According to the US Centers for…
Local photography club holds biannual contest
The Northwest Tennessee Photography Club is calling on amateur photographers to enter its biannual amateur photography contest. The theme for this season's contest is "I Love the Night Life". To be considered…
Jackson Police Department arrest, charge alleged shooter
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Officers with the Jackson Police Department have arrested a man in connection to an alleged shooting on Holly St. in South Jackson. According to documents sent to our…
City of Milan celebrates 8th Dawg Daze Festival
MILAN, Tenn.--- Today was the eighth year for the Milan Dawg Daze Festival. They started the morning with a pancake breakfast before having a 5 K around the Milan City Park.…
Memphis Grizzlies host youth clinic in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Young aspiring basketball stars had a chance to get a few pointers from an NBA player in Jackson. The Memphis Grizzlies hosted a youth basketball clinic as part of…
Star Center hosts, "An Evening with Henry Winkler"
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A popular star shared his inspiring story of overcoming dyslexia and reaching his dreams today in downtown Jackson. Henry Winkler spoke to a crowd of people at the Carl Perkins…
