HENDERSON, Tenn. – A local university awards one man with a big honor. Wednesday, Freed-Hardeman University presented Roy Johnson with an honorary doctorate of humanities for his outstanding citizenship and service to the…
JACKSON, Tenn. – The City of Jackson Planning Commission met Wednesday to discuss some upcoming changes and new additions. On the agenda was consideration of a request to close or abandon a portion of…
JACKSON, Tenn. – A company took to Nashville to create statewide legislation to keep rural hospitals afloat. Kyle Kopec, co-founder of BradenHealth, along with senior leadership in the company testified in Nashville to the…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Urban Defense Gun Club Inc. announced two upcoming events. The club says a free Community Educational event will be held from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. on February 17 at 226 Cotton Grove Road in…
The following is an announcement Hardin County Convention and Visitors Bureau: SAVANNAH, TENN- The Hardin County Convention and Visitors Bureau is pleased to announce that ticket sales for the 12th Annual Generals Breakfast at Cherry Mansion have begun. The event…
JACKSON, Tenn. – The Girl Scouts Heart of the South started their cookie distribution last week. Through the cookie program, the girls earn rewards but also learn various skills from setting goals to…
UPDATE: The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation says that Charles Baldridge's body has been found in Obion County. EARLIER STORY: OBION COUNTY, Tenn. -- There is an update as the Obion County Sheriff's Office attempts…
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…
JACKSON, Tenn. – University of Tennessee at Martin finance students had the opportunity to present their hard work to the Rotary Club Wednesday afternoon. UT Martin is one of the first schools that have…
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. – Budget season is approaching for Madison County commissioners and new business is being decided on. The Budget Committee of the Madison County Commissioner Office is composed of both commissioners…
The following is a news release from the City of Jackson: JACKSON, Tenn. — The City of Jackson proudly announces the appointment of Lauren ‘LOLO’ Pritchard as the Creative Arts Coordinator, a key…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local Elks Lodge is looking for nominations honoring senior citizens. Jackson Elks Lodge #192 is seeking nominations for a Distinguished Senior Citizen for 2023-2024. The lodge says the nominee must be 65 years or older, be…
PRESS RELEASE FROM UNITED WAY OF WEST TENNESSEE: United Way of West Tennessee Hosts Eleventh Annual First Ladies’ Luncheon Jackson, Tenn. (Feb. 7, 2024) – United Way of West Tennessee will host the eleventh annual First Ladies’ Luncheon, its largest…
DYERSBURG, Tenn. -- Local authorities announce an arrest in a kidnapping and auto theft that occurred Tuesday. According to the Dyersburg Police Department, officers received a distress call on Tuesday afternoon about a stolen vehicle with an infant on board.…
PRESS RELEASE FROM METAL DEVASTATION PR: Tennessee Metal Devastation Music Fest Returns for Round Three in Downtown Jackson! The Tennessee Metal Devastation Music Fest (TMDMF) family is thrilled to announce the highly-anticipated return of their iconic festival for round three!…
