JMCSS hosts school supply drive
JACKSON, Tenn. -- As August rolls on, children from all over Madison County are preparing for school. The Jackson-Madison County School System hosted a school supplies drive on August 3.…
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Second meeting with Black farmers hosted
BROWNSVILLE, Tenn. -- Black farmers across West Tennessee gathered for a meeting. Thomas Burrell, President of the Black Farmers & Agriculturalists Association (BFAA), hosted a second meeting with Black farmers…
Many counties see students return to classes
CROCKETT COUNTY, Tenn. -- Summer is coming to an end, and classes have started for some counties in West Tennessee. After years of attending school during the pandemic, things have changed.…
Mae Lou's Café opens in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Get a taste of the Windy City inside the Hub City. Mae Lou's Chicago Style Catering has made its way into Jackson. Mae Lou's is described…
Woman wanted for carjacking, aggravated robbery arrested
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A woman wanted for carjacking and aggravated robbery was arrested in Jackson on Wednesday. According to a news release from the U.S. Marshals Two Rivers Violent Fugitive Task Force, Marquila Rollins, 39, of Jackson, was captured at…
GALLERY: Viewers submit photos of Thursday morning storms
Check out these photos provided by WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News viewers of the storms that went through West Tennessee Thursday morning:
Man arrested for alleged sex crime involving child in McNairy County
MCNAIRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- A man was arrested in McNairy County following an alleged sex crime involving a child. According to an incident report from the McNairy County Sheriff's Office, 31-year-old…
Hughes & Coleman share tips for drivers, students as school begins
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Hughes & Coleman Injury Lawyers are encouraging drivers to be cautious as students head back to school. Thursday, Hughes & Coleman shared a list of tips for kids from the National Safety Council: Stand 10-12 feet from…
Spirit Halloween opens for the season in the Hub City
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Those looking to get an early start on their spooky season shopping may be in luck! Spirit Halloween has officially opened for the season in Jackson. Offering costumes, accessories, and Halloween home décor, Spirit Halloween is…
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As an artist in Jackson, TN, how has the local community influenced and inspired your artistic journey? Are there any specific aspects of the city or its culture that have had a significant impact on your creative process? The city…
West Tennessee Healthcare Hope & Healing Foundation announces $11k donation
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Ayers Children's Medical Center and Le Bonheur Children's Hospital are receiving a generous donation. Two check presentations to the Ayers' Children's Medical Center. One from the WTH Hope and Healing Foundation and…
Shirlene Mercer, beloved member of the community, passes away
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson resident and civil rights activist Shirlene Mercer leaves behind a living legacy in Jackson and West Tennessee that is sure to be remembered for generations to come. Shirlene…
TBI charges man in connection to shooting incident near Memphis school
MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- A Haywood County man is facing charges in connection to a shooting incident outside of a Memphis school. Memphis police officers work the scene of an officer-involved shooting, Monday, July 31, 2023, in…
Local woman facing charge of carrying weapon onto school property
DYERSBURG, Tenn. -- A Dyersburg woman has been charged with possession of a weapon on school property. According to Dyersburg police, the weapon was found when the woman walked through a screening system at a Dyersburg Middle School, which was…
Senior citizen food drive to be held Friday
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The West Madison Senior Citizen Center will host its first-ever senior food drive on Friday, August 4, available for all citizens ages 60 and up. The drive…
