First ever 'Bowls for the Hungry' happens in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn.---The first ever Bowls for the Hungry event is held here in the Hub City. The Bowls for the Hungry was held on Saturday at the Jackson fairgrounds. Many…
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Community water day leads to smiles in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn.---A local community has fun with the rainy days in Jackson. Arrow Athletics hosted a Muddy Puddle Community Water Day. Kids were able to be free and get messy this…
A local business offers a "smashing" event for charity
JACKSON, Tenn.---This Jackson business raises money in a unique way. Jackson's Releaxe Inc. hosted a "Car Smash for Charity." This event ran from 1 p.m. until 3 Saturday afternoon. A portion…
Event helps give Christmas to a special group of kids
JACKSON, Tenn. ---An organization hosts an event in the Hub City to raise funds for the children of veterans. The Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association held a poker run at Bumpus Harley-Davidson here…
Event celebrates recovery in the Hub City
JACKSON, Tenn.---Community members gather together to fight drug addiction in the Hub City. Attendees of the West Tennessee Recovery Roundup gathered at Popular Heights Baptist Church to share stories of…
2nd meeting seeks public input on city renovations
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Representatives with the City of Jackson, in partnership with LRK Architecture Firm, showcased potential plans for renovations to areas surrounding the Oman Arena. "Felt like this was a…
Miss Teen Volunteer contestant speaks ahead of pageant
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Miss Tennessee Volunteer is coming to downtown Jackson once again. One of this year's contestants, Miss West Tennessee titleholder Kim Gordon, spoke about how she is feeling. "I'm very…
Overdose occurs in lobby of Gibson County Jail
TRENTON, Tenn. -- Around 7 p.m. on Friday, WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News was told of a large first responder presence at the Gibson County Jail. Tipsters reported seeing Trenton police, Gibson County Fire and EMS. Trenton Police Chief Bill Cusson…
3rd Reelfoot Lake Osprey Festival begins
TIPTONVILLE, Tenn. -- The third annual Reelfoot Lake Osprey Festival is underway! You can bring the family to Reelfoot Lake State Park for a fun filled weekend. You can reserve your…
West Tennessee Recovery Roundup set for Saturday
JACKSON, Tenn. – West Tennessee Recovery Roundup is being held in Jackson on Saturday. The event will feature several guest speakers including: David Shane Young Caleb Brooks Jonathan McClayton Michael Jamieson Richard Braggs Amy Coleman Among more It will be…
Day Camp powers kids to grow their abilities
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Summer camps can be one of the highlights in a child's summer vacation, but this camp is empowering them not to just to have fun but to grow their…
Inmates make donation to JMCGH bereavement program
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Inmates at a local correctional facility have made a donation to the Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. CoreCivic says that the Crochet Class at the Whiteville Correctional Facility puts together handmade items to donate to groups within…
K9 Rex continuing to recover after lightning strike
DYERSBURG, Tenn. -- The Dyersburg Police Department has shared an update on K9 Rex. Friday, the department shared that he has returned home after being rushed to the Animal Care Clinic earlier this week. Rex is still in non-enforcement status…
Browns Creek Lake to temporarily close for construction
HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency says Browns Creek Lake will temporarily close in August. The TWRA says the lake in Natchez Trace State Park will be closed for construction starting on August 1 and will continue…
Anita Cannedy named director of UTM Jackson Center
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A new director has been named for the University of Tennessee at Martin Jackson Center. A press release confirms the position will go to Anita Cannedy, former director of…
