Mother, son dance to raise funds for good cause
LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- It's about time to grab your son and head to the dance floor for a good cause. A Mother and Son Dance will be held in Lexington with a…
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Arlington Elementary celebrates Black History Month
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local school held a special program on Thursday. Parents, teachers, and staff came to watch students put on big performances. It was full of song and dance…
West Tennessee association elects new president
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The West Tennessee Mayors Association met Thursday to elect their new president. City mayors from all over the area got together to elect Mayor Bobby King, of Henderson,…
Exit 87 BBQ expands, merges with local saloon
JACKSON, Tenn. -- For around 15 years, Exit 87 BBQ has been in business and serving great barbecue to their customers. And that service is expanding. Exit 87 BBQ will…
GALLERY: Callers report gunshots in north Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Residents of Jackson reported hearing gunshots on Thursday. Around 6 p.m., callers to WBBJ 7 Eyewitness, along with residents who live nearby, told our crews that gunshots were heard along Commanche Trail near North Highland Avenue.…
Leadership program meets with mayors, law enforcement
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Members of the University of Tennessee at Martin's WestStar Leadership Program met with local mayors and law enforcement in the Hub City. Thursday was the third session for…
Severe Weather Awareness Weeks continues in Selmer
SELMER, Tenn. -- Being weather aware never ends, and the more you know the better. Coon Creek Science Center is bringing severe weather awareness to different West Tennessee classrooms. Thursday marks…
National VP visits local high school for FFA Week
CHESTER COUNTY, Tenn. -- A local school is celebrated National Future Farmers of America Week with a special guest. FFA's six national officers are traveling across the country to inspire members…
Election Commission mulls extending voting hours
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Early voting times became a debated topic during Thursday's Board of Election meeting. The Madison County Election Commission discussed whether or not early voting hours would…
Blood donations needed, says LIFELINE
JACKSON, Tenn. -- LIFELINE Blood Services needs the community's help to save lives. LIFELINE says that are in desperate need of O positive, O negative and A negative blood donations. If you can help, LIFELINE says they will be at…
Sheriff's Office: No charges filed in Harpeth Drive shooting
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Madison County Sheriff's Office released a statement regarding Monday's fatal shooting involving Tyeasha Starks. The sheriff's office says that their deputies responded around 6:30 p.m. to Harpeth Drive for a reported shooting. They arrived to…
Multi-day sex offender compliance operation completed in Carroll Co.
HUNTINGDON, Tenn. -- Multiple law enforcement agencies joined this week to conduct a sex offender compliance operation in Carroll County. Dubbed Operation Walter Browning, the two-day saturation was conducted on Tuesday and Wednesday. According…
Local students construct solar-powered tiny house
JACKSON, Tenn. -- One home is getting closer to being finished with each school day. "This is the tiny house at South Side," said South Side High School teacher Bob Gordon.…
Arrest made in Dollar General aggravated robbery
MARTIN, Tenn. -- Local authorities make an arrest after an aggravated robbery. According to the Martin Police Department, around 8:30 Wednesday night, officers were called to the Dollar General at 997 Main…
GALLERY: Parishioners observe Ash Wednesday
JACKSON, Tenn. -- With Mardi Gras celebrations over, millions around the world are observing Ash Wednesday, including in West Tennessee. Parishioners at St. Mary's Catholic Church attended a special Ash Wednesday…
