Weather leads to postponement of Discovery Park event
UNION CITY, Tenn. -- Discovery Park of America says the Antique Tractor Show has been pushed back due to weather. It will now be Friday, August 11 and Saturday,…
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Sheriff's Office vehicle crashes into Scott's BBQ in Lexington
LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- A wreck involving a sheriff's vehicle caused damage to a local business. Friday morning, first responders were on the scene of a single-vehicle crash near the 10000 block of West Church Street in Lexington. Photos received…
Jackson-Madison County open house draws in crowds
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Schools across Jackson and Madison County were full of people Thursday, even though it's still summer break. However, these were not students, but parents. Parents…
West Tennessee Cotton Festival returns for another year
CROCKETT COUNTY, Tenn. -- The West Tennessee Cotton Festival, a month-long celebration of all things cotton, returns for another year. The festival takes place in Crockett Mills each weekend during the month of August. Events include family night with concessions…
Snack backpack ministry needs your help
JACKSON, Tenn. -- As students return to the classroom, one non-profit needs help from its community. As students and teachers are both excited to begin the next school year, RIFA…
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.…
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…
