2024 Black History Month: William Rawls Jr.
It’s time to spotlight one of our neighbors, presented to you by the Tennessee Lottery. Each week in February, WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News will celebrate Black History Month by introducing you to a member…
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Jackson Exchange Club awards Jackson Man of the Year to Dr. Frank McMeen
JACKSON, Tenn.-- The Jackson Exchange Club hosts the Jackson Man of the Year Book of Golden Deeds Banquet annually. This year the ceremony was held at the Doubletree Hotel. The ceremony was…
What The Tech with Jamey Tucker
No one wants to revisit the COVID lockdowns of four years ago. But tens of thousands of people revisit that time every single day. Pretending to be part of recorded business…
'Arrive Alive' tour shows Bethel students dangers of impaired driving
MCKENZIE, Tenn. -- As college students prepare for their spring break plans, one university provides tips on how to stay safe while having fun. The Tennessee Highway Safety Office sponsored the Arrive Alive…
Milan's Jewels and Gems Studio offers creative opportunities for the community
MILAN, Tenn. -- Two women expand their business in Milan to offer more to clients and potential customers. Donneka Johnson and Sharonda Freeman are owners and operators of Jewels and Gems Studio.…
Woman arrested for theft, meth charge after elder exploitation investigation
HENRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- A West Tennessee woman was arrested following an investigation regarding financial exploitation of an elder. According to the Henry County Sheriff's Office, 53-year-old Melony Jones was taken into custody earlier this month on theft and drug…
Whiteville Elementary School celebrates Black History Month
WHITEVILLE, Tenn. -- Whiteville Elementary School celebrates Black History Month through a living museum. The first session of their event was earlier today. The second session started at 5:30 this evening and is…
Women in lecture performance set for March 19
PRESS RELEASE FROM UT MARTIN: ‘THERE IS NO GENDER IN MUSIC’ LECTURE PERFORMANCE SET FOR MARCH 19 MARTIN, Tenn. – The 2024 Phi Kappa Phi Muriel D. Tomlinson Lecture will feature a musical performance and lecture by Dr. Amy Yeung and…
Last day for early voting in Madison County
JACKSON, Tenn. --Today marked the last day of early voting here in Tennessee as polls close at 4 p.m. The Administrator of Elections for the Madison County Election Commission, Lori Lott, says that…
MIDDAY GUEST: The Jackson Symphony 'Classic Edge'
Sherry Freeman with The Jackson Symphony joined our show to share details on the upcoming "Classic Edge" concert. Click here for more information. For more news in the Jackson area, click here.
Family pet 'Rosco' located after fleeing from I-40 wreck
HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Some good news following a wreck that occurred Monday on Interstate 40. Family pet Rosco was briefly lost after fleeing from a two-vehicle crash near mile marker 110 on I-40 in Henderson County. The wreck, which…
What The Tech? with Jamey Tucker
Leap Day, arriving only once every four years gifts us with an extra day this week. Many may consider this a bonus day, and our consumer technology reporter suggests it's an ideal…
Local high school theatre department to present "The Lightning Thief"
MILAN, Tenn.--A local school's theatre department is putting the finishing touches on an upcoming on stage performance. A rehearsal was held Monday evening for Milan High School's production of "The Lightning Thief."…
Police officers interact with local students in Officer Mentorship event
JACKSON, Tenn.--Local students had a chance to interact with Jackson police officers in a unique way. Monday afternoon, a group of officers visited Jackson Central-Merry Early College High participating in a mentorship…
A shooting in a West Tennessee town results in a school going on lockdown, business evacuated
HUNTINGDON, Tenn.-- We were first notified of a shooting in Huntingdon by a WBBJ 7 Eyewitness news tipster. We traced the information to the scene of the shooting. It was here where we briefly…
