Help sought for local foster children as new school year approaches
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Right now, there are 73 children in foster care in Madison County. These children entered foster care through no fault of their own, and with the new school…
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Sunflower season: West Tennessee farms invite public to enjoy their fields
Sunflower season is here in West Tennessee! A few local farms are inviting the public to come enjoy their fields and make memories among the perennials. In Milan, Green Acres Farm will open their sunflower and zinnia patch on Friday,…
Officials give update on Chester County oil spill
CHESTER COUNTY, Tenn. -- According to a news release from Pipeline Safety Trust, on June 29, an Energy Transfer partner's pipeline ruptured when a secondary partner damaged the transmission pipeline carrying crude oil. …
Jackson-Madison County Schools seeks to fill positions
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County School System is continuing to prepare for the school year. The district has several openings for different positions in the system. While there are several weeks of summer…
Dangerous heat expected in West Tennessee
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Temperatures will continue to rise this week, with conditions exceeding the requirements for an excessive heat warning on Wednesday and Thursday. And with rising heat comes rising heat injuries. "We have…
TBI: Kenton man arrested for possessing child sexual abuse material
KENTON, Tenn. -- A Kenton man has been indicted and arrested for possessing child sexual abuse material. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation announced that Kerry A. Wade was indicted and arrested on Wednesday for possessing child sexual abuse material. The…
THP: 2 killed in Sunday head-on collision on I-40
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Highway Patrol has confirmed two people died during a head-on collision on the interstate. The THP says the crash occurred around 7 a.m. on Sunday, July 3 in the eastbound lane of Interstate 40, near…
Jackson police share update on recent crimes
JACKSON, Tenn. -- There have been several crimes within the past two months, and some still with no updates. WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News reached out to the Jackson Police Department for updates on several…
Jackson State to offer real estate course in fall of 2022
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson State Community College is offering a real estate course in the fall of 2022. Jackson State says the entry level, 90-hour affiliate broker pre-licensure course will be three days a week from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30…
Jackson General receives award for stroke care
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County General Hospital received an award for its stroke care. According to a news release, the American Heart Association gave the hospital its Silver Plus Get With the Guidelines Stroke quality achievement award. The release…
Man charged in fatal hit-and-run in Madison County
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Highway Patrol confirms a man is facing charges in relation to a fatal wreck in Madison County on July 4. According to THP, 58-year-old Thomas Crutchfield, of Bells, has been charged with leaving the scene…
Martin officers receive life-saving medals after Narcan rescue
MARTIN, Tenn. -- Two local law enforcement officers receive a special honor after a rescue effort. Martin Police Department Officers Kelly Hendon and Cody Stewart were awarded…
City of Jackson to provide community refrigerators through AARP grant
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The City of Jackson has been awarded the 2022 AARP Community Challenge grant. Part of AARP's nationwide Liveable Communities initiative, the grant helps support the efforts of communities to become great places to live for people of…
Madison County residents receive assessment change notice
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn . -- If you're a Madison County resident, you probably received a notice over the past few days, notifying you that the assessed value or classification of your property has changed.…
UTM students bury time capsule in front of Boling University Center on campus
MARTIN, Tenn. -- The University of Tennessee at Martin Governor's School for the Humanities 2022 class buried a time capsule in front of the Boling University Center. The capsule is the first in the program's history. The students filled a…
