Helping Hand gets its own helping hand from Tyson
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- A local organization received a helpful donation on Friday. The Helping Hand in Humboldt is a nonprofit organization that helps disenfranchised individuals. At their store on 810…
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Weakley Co. Sheriff's Office captain gets escort
WEAKLEY COUNTY, Tenn. -- A local sheriff's department escorted one of their own in a procession of honor. Officers escorted the body of Capt. Marty Plunk, of the Weakley County…
Vendors offer gifts, clothes, more at 2022 Holiday Mart
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A holiday event is taking place at the Carl Perkins Civic Center. The University School of Jackson is hosting its annual Holiday Mart. That's from November 18 to…
$2,500 check given to Jackson elementary school
JACKSON, Tenn. -- An organization gave a donation to a local school. Modern Woodmen of America partnered with Arlington Elementary on a fundraiser called Drive for 25 to help out with…
Program helps seniors live triumphantly
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Local seniors gathered at a community event with themselves as the focus. The Salvation Army created Senior Adults Living Triumphantly, also known as SALT. "This event is something that…
Delta Dentals says grants available for 'Water's Cool' program
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Local schools are getting cool with water through Delta Dental of Tennessee's Water's Cool at School program. The initiative started a few years ago and it supplies a grant…
TBI releases report on school crime, domestic violence in 2021
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has released a report on school crime and on domestic violence. The TBI reports that in school crime in 2021, they found that there were over 22,000 crimes reported at elementary/secondary schools.…
'Christmas Cottage' shop returns to Hub City for 40th anniversary
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Local shoppers are decking the halls early with holiday goodies. "I will, I will come back next year," said shopper Jennifer Gillis. The Madison County FCE Club opened their…
Carroll County announces 2022 holiday events for the community
CARROLL COUNTY, Tenn. -- One community will have a variety of holiday events to enjoy this season. The Carroll County Chamber of Commerce is announcing the Christmas and holiday-themed events taking…
WBBJ team says 'goodbye' to Shaley Dawson
Shaley Dawson joined the WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News team in November 2020 as our weekend meteorologist. Over the past two years, Shaley has brought not only the latest weather coverage to West Tennessee, but has also helped tell countless stories…
Final 'Praise in the Park' of the season to be held November 27
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The final "Praise in the Park" event of the season is coming up later this month. Praise in the Park was began by a group of local churches as a…
Guests get first look at 2022 USJ Holiday Mart
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Get ready for holiday shopping, the University School of Jackson Holiday Mart held a preview Thursday night. The USJ Holiday Mart preview kicked off Thursday night at…
JMCSS board meets for November
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County School System held a Board of Education meeting on Thursday. One of the things of note discussed was that of the annual compliance report.…
Sea of Blue held for Weakley County captain
WEAKLEY COUNTY, Tenn. -- A local sheriff's deputy was honored by his fellow comrades with a procession. A Sea of Blue honoring the late Capt. Marty Plunk, with the Weakley…
Angel Trees set up at two Chester County locations
HENDERSON, Tenn. -- A local church is giving you the opportunity to open you heart to help many children and families in West Tennessee. The Henderson Church of God is…
