Gary's Goodbye: Break room snack connoisseur
JACKSON, Tenn. -- This is Gary Pickens' last week at WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News. Every morning this week we will take a minute to share some of our…
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Lift Wellness Center to host member appreciation event
JACKSON, Tenn. --Do the hula and enjoy a tasty meal at a festive event. Friday, July 14, the Lift Wellness Center in downtown Jackson will host a member appreciation luau. That'll run from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. The center…
Master Gardeners to host Spring Celebration and Plant Sale
JACKSON, Tenn. --Jazz up your garden this summer with new plants. Thursday, July 13, Madison County Master Gardeners will host a Summer Celebration and Plant Sale. That'll run from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the West Tennessee Research and…
Gospel concert series heads back to Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. --Gear up for four full nights of gospel music right here in the Hub City. Starting Wednesday, July 12 and running through Saturday, July 15, "Jackson Sings the Gospel" will take place in the Carl Perkins Civic Center.…
West Bemis Middle School to host community prayer meeting
JACKSON, Tenn. --Gather with friends and neighbors for a night of prayer. Campbell Street Church of Christ will host another prayer gathering Wednesday, July 12. This week's event will be held at West Bemis Middle School. Free food will be…
Lexington hosts Little League State Tournament
LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- Summer time means summer little league baseball and hundreds are in Lexington for exactly that. Lexington is hosting this years 9 and 10 year old Little league state…
Local churches come up with an entertaining way to unite their community
SCOTTS HILL, Tenn. -- Cornerstone Church in Scotts Hill welcomed a new edition to their congregation this past May, a drive-in movie theater. "It's nostalgic. It's inspirational. It's motivational, and it's…
Rockabilly Hall of Fame celebrates Elvis Presley debut anniversary
JACKSON, Tenn. - Friday was a big day for rockabilly music fans! Elvis Presley made his radio debut 63 years ago Friday July 7th, and the song played was "It's Alright Momma,"…
Local Jackson residents react to delayed Holly Bobo trial
JACKSON, Tenn. - "And if they don't have any consequences for their actions then what's gonna happen?" John Bond, a Jackson native, said. The family of Holly Bobo has been…
Fisherman reeled in hundreds of pounds of catfish for the World Championship of Catfishing
SAVANNAH, Tenn. -- Pounds of a Tennessee delicacy were boated into Wayne Jerrolds Park this afternoon for the World Championship of Catfishing. Competitors of all ages from throughout the Mid-South competed in…
Generals win series over Barons
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson Generals take series over Birmingham Barons with a 6-3 win Saturday night.
USJ's Campbell named 2018 U.S. Army All-American
JACKSON, Tenn. --One of the top 10 high school kickers in the nation calls Jackson, Tennessee home. And before his senior season even begins, he's already been named an All-American.…
Local church prepares kids for back to school with supplies
SAVANNAH, Tenn. - Parents and kids are getting ready for back to school a little early this year. People lined up bright and early outside of the Amazing Life church, for…
Unique horse show draws people of all ages to benefit YouthTown
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Competitors from as far as California came to Pugh Bourne Park in north Madison County Saturday afternoon to show off their horses and spread awareness…
4-year-old airlifted to Memphis after almost drowning in pool
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Madison County Sheriff's office was on scene today at a home in north Jackson, which required a Lifeflight helicopter, to help a 4-year old girl who almost drowned in…
