GALLERY: Kids make floats for Mardi Gras
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- Children in a local town were given a chance to showcase their creative skills for a prize. The Humboldt Public Library held an activity for children on…
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Resident reacts to fatal shooting in neighborhood
SEE ALSO: Family of woman killed on Harpeth Drive speaks out MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A quiet, close-knit neighborhood was disrupted Monday night. "I walk the neighborhood every morning just to…
Intersection of Airways, West Lafayette stays closed
JACKSON, Tenn. -- An intersection has been closed downtown for a few months now and viewers are wondering why. A decision was made last year to close off an intersection between Airways…
Plant company hosts spring kickoff, restock
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local company says they've got what you need to make your home fine and dandy. Grounded Plant Company hosted their spring kickoff and plant restock on…
Jackson fire chief to retire next month
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local fire department chief is retiring after many years of dedicated service to protecting our community. Darryl Samuels, the Chief of the Jackson Fire Department, will be…
Madison County lieutenant receives promotion
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A lieutenant with the Madison County Sheriff's Office has been promoted. According to a news release, Lt. Cleven Davis was promoted to Captain of the Patrol Division. The sheriff's office says Davis has been in law…
2 national retailers coming to West Tennessee city
UNION CITY, Tenn. -- Plans are underway to bring two national retailers to Union City. Buchanan Realty Group announces after their acquisition of the former Walmart shopping center, which currently has Bargain Hunt as an existing tenant, an extensive remodel…
Jackson-Madison Schools aim to improve student health, safety
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Board of Education hosted local Jackson-Madison County School System leaders on Tuesday morning. One of the systems mentioned that is bringing an added layer of protection to students…
Local students learn dangers of impaired driving
UNION CITY, Tenn. -- High school teens get a look into the reality of driving while impaired. Unite's Arrive Alive Tour is the nation's #1 ranked drunk and distracted driving awareness…
Shooting leads to one death in north Madison County
SEE ALSO: Family of woman killed on Harpeth Drive speaks out SEE ALSO: Resident reacts to fatal shooting in neighborhood MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Law enforcement is investigation a shooting that left…
Sheriff gives statement after 8 cow heads found in dumpster
HAYWOOD COUNTY, Tenn. -- A local sheriff spoke with WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News about an unusual discovery in a dumpster. ***VIEWER DISCRETION IS ADVISED AS SOME IMAGES MAY BE DISTURBING*** "I've…
Black History Month 2023: Addison Richmond
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Each week in February, WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News is celebrating Black History Month by telling the story of West Tennesseans, and it is sponsored by the Tennessee Education Lottery. Addison…
Local sheriff's department gets equipment upgrade
HAYWOOD COUNTY, Tenn. -- A local sheriff's department got an equipment upgrade. Monday, the Haywood County Sheriff's Department received new radios for their patrol cars. Sheriff Billy Garrett spoke about these new…
'We Back Pat' Night returns to UT Martin
MARTIN, Tenn. -- The University of Tennessee at Martin is bringing back "We Back Pat" Night. Martin says it will be hosting Tennessee State inside the Kathleen and Tom Elam Center on Thursday, February 23. The university says the women's…
Exhibit for Black History Month now on display
HARDEMAN COUNTY, Tenn. -- A local group celebrated Black History Month in a unique way. The Hardeman County Commission for Black History has launched their Black History Month exhibit. The exhibit…
