Summer coming in hot: How to stay cool, avoid heat exhaustion
JACKSON, Tenn. -- As things heat up over West Tennessee, here are some tips on how to stay cool when you're just too hot. Health professionals say people over 65, children under…
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10th Annual Firefighters Freedom Festival to be held July 4th
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Fireworks, food and plenty of fun is coming back to Madison County on the Fourth of July. The Madison County Fire Department is hosting their 10th Annual…
Carroll County teen wins national 4-H Beekeeping Essay contest
CARROLL COUNTY, Tenn. -- A teen in Carroll County is receiving national recognition. According to a press release, Paige Costello has been declared the national winner of the 4-H Beekeeping Essay contest. Costello is a 10th grade homeschooler and current…
UPDATE: Authorities capture both escapees from Henry County Jail
UPDATE (6/28/23): FROM THE HENRY COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE: Ronnie Sharp was picked up this morning from the Obion County Jail and transported back to Henry County by Sgt. Jerry Wilson and Deputy Jimmy Cole. The Henry County Sheriff's Office would…
TDOT to halt construction lane closures on interstates, state routes for July 4 holiday
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Department of Transportation says Tennessee motorists won't be slowed by road construction over the July 4 holiday. TDOT says all construction-related lane closures on interstates and state routes will be suspended from midnight on Saturday,…
Weakley County woman sentenced to 8 years for meth distribution
WEAKLEY COUNTY, Tenn. -- A Weakley County woman has been sentenced to eight years in prison after pleading guilty to drug charges. A press release from the U.S. Department of Justice states that 34-year-old Amy Marie Mitchell, of Dresden, pled…
Local farm hosts final day of its popular festival
HURON, Tenn.---Many came together to enjoy a day in the sun with a side of sunflowers. Sunset Valley Farms held their third annual Sweet Corn and Sunflower Festival. This is one of…
Ball tournament continues despite hot temps
JACKSON, Tenn.---A local ball tournament continues amid the heat. Today was hot... and many are having to make changes to compensate for the heat. The Slim Chicken's Summer Smash baseball tournament wrapped…
Hannah Perrigin crowned Miss Volunteer America 2024
JACKSON, Tenn.-- One woman realizes her dream to become Miss Volunteer America. She tells us how she made this dream a reality. 51 of the most talented women in America…
Final night of Miss Volunteer America
JACKSON, Tenn.---The Miss Volunteer America pageant has its final night. It was a night filled with emotion, excitement, and one woman's dreams coming true here in the Hub city. The…
Food and fun brings local community members together
JACKSON, Tenn.---A BBQ festival returns to the Hub city. The Jackson Entrepreneurs Market held their second annual BBQ Festival right here in Jackson located at the West Tennessee Farmers Market. There was…
High speed pursuit on 45 Bypass
JACKSON, Tenn. ---Law enforcement pursue vehicle in Jackson. Around 5 pm we received multiple calls from WBBJ-7 Eyewitness news tipsters about a high speed police pursuit in Jackson. According to tipsters, the…
Pride month celebration comes to a local park
OAKFIELD, Tenn.---Community members come together to celebrate Pride month. Saturday, many gathered in Madison county to celebrate Pride month. This event was held at Pugh Bourne Park in Oakfield. At the event,…
Wreaths Across America mobile tour to make Jackson stop
JACKSON, Tenn.---Jackson to welcome Wreaths Across America mobile tour. The Jackson-Madison Co. Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution has announced the WAA Mobile Education Exhibit (MEE) will make a stop in the Hub City. The mobile museum will…
The Ford Takeover brings out car enthusiasts
NORTHEAST JACKSON, Tenn. -- It was a night perfect for car lovers, specifically Ford enthusiasts. The Ford Takeover meet & greet was held Friday night at the Parkstone Grille in Jackson. It…
