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…
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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…
Severe Weather Awareness Week begins
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Severe Weather Awareness Week began on Monday. This is a national campaign by the National Weather Service to discuss severe weather planning and prep. "The whole point is…
Expungement Clinic to be held in April
JACKSON, Tenn. -- One legal service corporation is helping those convicted of minor crimes improve their lives. West Tennessee Legal Services is offering an Expungement Clinic for those convicted of a crime…
West Tennessean accepted to society for scholars
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A West Tennessean has been invited to the The National Society of Collegiate Scholars. According to a news release, Zachary Franklin Emmons, of Reagan, was invited and accepted the invitation. The society is the leading certified honor…
8 severed cows found in dumpster
HAYWOOD COUNTY, Tenn. -- Deputies in one West Tennessee county made an unusual discovery. According to Haywood County Sheriff Billy Garrett Jr., eight severed cow heads were found by deputies around 1 p.m. on Saturday in a Solid Waste dumpster…
Brownsville hosting 2nd annual Mardi Gras celebration
BROWNSVILLE, Tenn. -- One local community is bringing the spirit of New Orleans to West Tennessee. Brownsville is preparing to host their second annual "Jazzed Up for Mardi Gras" event on Saturday, February 25. The celebration will be held from…
Events this Week in West Tennessee: Feb. 20-26
Don’t miss any of the fun in the 731! Check out our list of events happening this week in West Tennessee. Monday, February 20 "Indigenous Contributions to the World Around Us" (Martin) "Black Resistance" Exhibit opens (Bolivar) Tuesday, February 21…
Baptist-Carroll County recognized for contributions to community health
CARROLL COUNTY, Tenn. -- A local hospital is being recognized for their community investment. Baptist Memorial Hospital-Carroll County has received "A" grades in community benefit, patient satisfaction, health equity, and social responsibility on the Lown Institute Hospitals Index. CEO…
Program provides a head start for West TN families
MCKENZIE, Tenn. --- One organization is offering a program that will benefit early childhood development. Northwest TN Economic Development Council is a local community action agency. Head Start is…
Expo offers a closer look at some unique animals
JACKSON, Tenn. ---Visitors head to the fairgrounds for the last chance to see some unique animals. Animal lovers flocked to the Jackson Fairgrounds Sunday for the last day of the Exotic…
Minority owned businesses honored at 2023 Jewel Awards
JACKSON, Tenn. ---A local awards ceremony to showcase minority owned businesses happens right here in West Tennessee. The Jewel Awards were held on Saturday at the Carl Perkins Civic Center here in…
Exotic pets return to the Hub City
JACKSON, Tenn. ---One event returns to the Jackson Fairgrounds for a weekend full of.... Pets. These might not be your everyday pets, like a dog or a cat, but hundreds of creatures…
