Enjoying one last day of summer fun at Beech Lake
LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- Many people got out on this Labor Day to enjoy the last day of the holiday weekend..and the unofficial end of summer. Hundreds of people converged…
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A Step Ahead Foundation hosts 3rd Annual Vintage Ball Thursday
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A Step Ahead Foundation announces their 3rd Annual Vintage Ball. It will take place on Thursday, September 8 at The New Southern Hotel in downtown Jackson at…
4th annual BBQ fundraiser held to support East Madison County Community Center
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Ready, set, eat! The 4th Annual Pig Roast & BBQ Chicken Fundraiser took place Monday at the East Madison County Community Center. The event started at 7 a.m.…
VFW holds 11th annual Labor Day car show in Lexington
LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- With food, music, cool cars and a good cause, veterans of Lexington's VFW Post #1294 drew in support from their community at the 11th Annual Labor Day…
2022 Tennessee Soybean Festival kicks off in Martin
MARTIN, Tenn. -- The 2022 Tennessee Soybean Festival is underway in Martin. Since 1994, the festival is held annually featuring a variety of activities, events and entertainment, all in the spirit…
Jackson police investigate shooting, stabbing near Casey Jones Motel
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Two people have been hospitalized with life-threatening injuries after a shooting and stabbing in Jackson early Monday morning. The Jackson Police Department says officers responded to shots fired in the area of Casey Jones Motel around 3:45…
Fentanyl found on cash at Camden business, police say
CAMDEN, Tenn. -- Police say a business in Camden received money from a customer that contained fentanyl. According to the Benton County Sheriff's Office, deputies responded to assist a local business on Sunday, September 4. A caller stated that an…
African Street Festival closes with Soulful Sunday
JACKSON, Tenn. --It's an annual event that brings hundreds to the Hub city to learn more about African culture. WBBJ-7 Eyewitness news takes us to Oman Arena for the final day of…
Hub City Flea Market returns with deals
JACKSON, Tenn. --A local flea market returns to the Hub city. The Hub City Flea Market is back at the fairgrounds. This is the first time the flea market…
Jackson gears up for Second Community Clean-Up Day
JACKSON, Tenn. –Second Community Cleanup Day planned. According to the City of Jackson and Jackson Sanitation Department the second Community Cleanup Day will be held this month. On September 17,…
Carroll Co. Chamber celebrates a century with local businesses
CARROLL CO. Tenn. –One county recognizes 100 year milestones of local businesses. In celebration of Carroll County’s bicentennial the Chamber of Commerce will recognize area businesses that have been in operation for a century or more. …
Community members take a ride to help out a local family
LEXINGTON, Tenn. --Get on your bikes and ride! A group of motorists hit the road to help their neighbors in need. Several motorists came together to raise money for a…
The Wiz, Jr. hits the stage for one final performance
JACKSON, Tenn. --The Wiz Jr. has eased on down the road to the Ned McWherter stage. The play started on September 1st and will run until 7 tonight. There was a…
Annual African Street Festival celebrates day two in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. --An annual festival continues in east Jackson, bringing many from all over West Tennessee. It's day two of the 32nd annual African Street Festival. Many people browsed what the vendors…
Lifeline Blood Services announces drives for September 2022
Lifeline Blood Services has released its list of upcoming blood drives in West Tennessee for September. This month’s locations and times include: First United Methodist Church – Paris 9/1/2022 12:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Save-A-Lot – McKenzie 9/2/2022 12:00…
