The Spot Eatery holds grand opening in Bells
BELLS, Tenn. -- A new eat "spot" has opened in West Tennessee. The Spot Eatery is located in Bells. It all started with a little boy from New Jersey obsessed with the…
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Fiber Optic Boot Camp to be held in July
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The sixth annual Fiber Optic Boot Camp is being held in July. According to Jackson State Community College, the boot camp will be a five day,…
TDS Telecommunications to bring internet upgrade to Bruceton
MADISON, Wis. -- TDS Telecommunications customers are getting an internet upgrade. According to a news release, around 2,500 customers in Bruceton will soon have up to 8Gig internet speeds. “We are investing in the newest generation of fiber technology to…
'Cloud Nine' sensory integration room opens at Nova Early Learning Center
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local school cut the ribbon for a new facility that will benefit the students. Nova Early Learning Center opened up their "Cloud Nine" sensory integration room at their school. "Nova Early Learning Center is the early…
Exit 56 Blues Fest returns Memorial Day weekend
BROWNSVILLE, Tenn. -- Get ready for a weekend filled with great food and music! The Exit 56 Blues Fest is returning to Brownsville for Memorial Day weekend. Beginning at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 27 and Sunday, May 28, the…
Plate lunches, sweets & more: New cafe opens in Henderson
HENDERSON, Tenn. -- A new eatery has opened its doors in the Chester County community. Stoll's Cafe, located at 1212 Highway 45 North in Henderson, celebrated their grand opening this week. The cafe serves sandwiches, plate lunches, casseroles, and…
Events to celebrate national tennis month
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A popular sport is being celebrated in the Hub City. In celebration of national tennis month, the Jackson West Tennessee Tennis Association will be promoting several local tennis…
McNairy County is healing after a tornado destroyed multiple homes
MCNAIRY COUNTY, TENN-- Mona Card, a Morris Chapel resident, was at home with her husband when the tornado approached her house back on march 31st. She says thinking quickly they got…
Moonshine still, drugs found during search of home
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Local law enforcement discovered a moonshine still, and more, during the search of a home on Wednesday. Around 5:30 p.m., WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News was informed by tipsters…
North Side holds graduation for Class of 2023
A new batch of students are moving onto the next chapter of their lives! The class of 2023 at North Side is graduating. Watch the live ceremony below: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mzc2HvZ9goI South Side students…
Local psychiatry clinic talks importance of mental health care
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The month of May is a time to raise awareness of those living with mental or behavioral health issues. Mental Health Awareness Month is observed in May to…
Mayor Conger shares current status of new animal care center
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The construction for the new Jackson Animal Care Center has been in the works for the past few years. However, with construction starting then pausing, then having to…
Bee Fest, 5K to be held this weekend
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Pinson Mounds State Archaeological Park is inviting the community to the Bee Fest and Virtual Honeybee 5K. A news release says all proceeds from the event will support…
FULL INTERVIEW: FEMA, SBA reps discuss storm assistance
Representatives with FEMA and SBA sat down with us for a live interview on Tuesday to discuss upcoming deadlines for storm assistance following the deadly tornadoes earlier this year. How to Apply for…
Handle With Care to help students in local county
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A new partnership is making a child's health top priority. Tennessee Handle With Care is a statewide program that is hosted by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation.…
