One county welcomes the return of a cherished festival
MCKENZIE, Tenn.,---Residents of McKenzie gathered downtown to enjoy an annual festival. McKenzie Mayor Ryan Griffin said that while it may have been hot outside, it wasn't too bad and they were…
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Festival draws a crowd to Saltillo
SALTILLO, Tenn.---A popular BBQ festival returns to West Tennessee. The annual Tennessee River BBQ Festival is back and was held along the banks of the Tennessee River in Saltillo. People…
GALLERY: Dogs of West Tennessee!
GALLERY: Dogs of West Tennessee! It is International Dog Day! To make everyone’s day better, we are sharing a gallery of our WBBJ's news dogs. We would love to add your doggies to the gallery! Want your dog to…
Teams and fans brave the heat for Football Friday Night
WEST TENNESSEE--- We begin with continuing coverage of a heat wave that doesn't seem to being letting up. It's affecting how much time we spend outside. With it being week two…
Crews respond to commercial fire in Bells
BELLS, Tenn. -- There was a commercial fire in Bells Friday night. According to the Crockett County Sheriff's Office, around 9:45 pm. a possible structure fire at RDS was reported. Crews arrived and were able to quickly extinguish the fire.…
'Reignite the American Dream Summit' held in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The "Reignite the American Dream Summit" took place at Jackson's DoubleTree Hotel. Distinguished guest speakers included State Senators Ed Jackson and John Stevens, as well as State Representatives Rusty Grills, Brock Martin, and Chris Todd. Congressman…
Heat continues to impact West Tennessee
HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- With scorching temperatures persisting in West Tennessee, individuals are seeking ways to remain cool. During this heatwave, it becomes crucial for all, particularly those engaged in outdoor work,…
US senator makes stop at West Tennessee plant
LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- A U.S. senator made a stop in West Tennessee on Friday. Senator Bill Hagerty visited the Nidec-Leroy Somer plant. Having extended its manufacturing presence to the Americas…
Local motorsports park welcomes new owners
ATWOOD, Tenn. -- A local motorsports park is celebrating its new owners. Rodney and Candy Clem, accompanied by their children Riley and Ashlee, have arrived in West Tennessee with a…
1 killed, another injured in crash on Mississippi River bridge
DYERSBURG, Tenn. -- One person was killed in three-vehicle crash on a bridge crossing the Mississippi River on Friday. The Dyer County Sheriff's Office reports that the crash occurred on the Interstate 155 bridge, and resulted in one person being pronounced…
Gibson County Bicentennial celebration to be held in October
TRENTON, Tenn. -- One local county will celebrate a milestone anniversary this fall. The Gibson County Bicentennial Celebration will be held on Saturday, October 21. Marking 200 years, the event will be held from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. at…
JPD: Hispanics targeted in Hillcrest Drive home invasion
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson police are seeking suspects in connection with a shooting that occurred on Hillcrest Circle Drive. On Thursday, WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News Reporter Garrett Evans spoke with Lt.…
TDOE hosts town hall on letter grades for students
DYERSBURG, Tenn. -- State education leaders hosted a meeting with school leaders, parents, and community members to discuss plans for assessing student performance. The Tennessee Department of Education conducted a…
Senator provides update on special session in Nashville
JACKSON, Tenn. -- With the state Senate's special session concluding for the week, what have they been able to accomplish so far? Sen. Page Walley has introduced a bill addressing an…
Heat continues to impact area, some schools dismiss early
HAYWOOD COUNTY, Tenn. -- Temperatures throughout West Tennessee have been progressively increasing this week. The surging temperatures have prompted some school systems to implement early dismissal. SEE ALSO: What to do to…
