Banquet held for scouts in West Tennessee
JACKSON, Tenn. – A banquet was held for scouts in West Tennessee. The 2023 Celebration of Scouting Banquet brought food, scouts, their families and friends to the Carl Perkins Civic Center…
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Lisa Garner named CEO of theCO
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Lisa Garner is taking on a new role at theCO. According to a news release, Garner is replacing Ben Ferguson. “I'm excited by Lisa's appointment as theCO's CEO, as her remarkable experience sets the stage for great…
Fatal shooting causes concerns about lethal self defense
JACKSON, Tenn. -- After last week's fatal shooting, questions have been asked about when you can use lethal self defense. February 20 in north Madison County, 22-year-old, Tyeasha Starks was fatally…
Selmer police respond to shots fired call
SELMER, Tenn. – The Selmer Police Department responded to a shots fired call on Tuesday. Officials with the department say their officers were dispatched around 11:30 a.m. to Cypress Street for the call. Officers found no one injured, but…
'You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown' coming to Martin
MARTIN, Tenn. -- "You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown" is coming to Martin. According to a news release, the University of Tennessee at Martin’s Vanguard Theatre will be putting on their performance created by John Gordon. The production, directed by…
Jackson students close Black History Month with special celebration
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Students at Jackson Central-Merry celebrated the last day of the national Black History Month with guest speakers, performers, and presentations. This year's theme was titled "Black Resistance: Looking…
Local Arby's donates $6,500 to Carl Perkins Center
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Arby's is giving back to communities by donating thousands of dollars to a local organization. Tuesday morning, Arby's presented a check of $6,500 to the Carl Perkins Center.…
UT Martin seeks new chancellor, Carver taking new role
MARTIN, Tenn. -- The University of Tennessee System is seeking a new chancellor for UT Martin. Chancellor Keith Carver, who has held the role for more than six years, has accepted a new position as senior vice chancellor/senior vice president…
Former TN deputy charged with aggravated rape
PERRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- A former deputy is charged with aggravated rape and official misconduct, according to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation. TBI says 31-year-old Jonathan Allen Kelly, a former Perry…
Whiteville challenges 2020 Census population numbers
WHITEVILLE, Tenn. -- One local town filed an appeal, challenging its 2020 Census population numbers. The US Census Bureau released their 2020 Population Census. Officials with the town of Whiteville noticed…
USJ to hold production of 'The Addams Family: The Musical'
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The University School of Jackson is holding a production of "The Addams Family: The Musical." It will be held by their high school production crew in the…
Black History Month 2023: Erit Turner
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Each week in February, WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News is celebrating Black History Month by telling the story of West Tennesseans. It's sponsored by the Tennessee Education Lottery. Erit Turner…
Hardin Co. fire chief talks about man's death in TN River
SALTILLO, Tenn. -- A man lost his life after driving his vehicle into the Tennessee River. Scott Day, 64, a disabled veteran drowned Friday night in Saltillo after driving down Saltillo's…
Gibson County Sheriff's Office searching for missing man
GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Gibson County Sheriff's Office says they are searching for a missing resident. The sheriff's office shared on Facebook that they are searching for Randy Ainsworth, who walked away from his home on Davis Road around…
First of its kind summit held at Union University
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local university hosted a summit for students. The Data and Analytics Summit took place Monday morning on the campus of Union University. The summit began with the…
