Running or Hoppin' down the bunny trail for a cause
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Some local residents got a chance to lace up their running shoes for a good cause. The 14th Annual Bunny Run took place at Union University. The…
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Pancake breakfast helps provide students with books
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local club heats up their griddle, so you don't have to. The Kiwanis Jackson Club hosts its annual pancake breakfast. The funds raised helps The Read…
Unique event delivers Easter eggs from the sky
LEXINGTON, Tenn. --While we were experiencing rain falling last night, one local church had eggs falling from the sky today. "Our leadership…
Visit the library for classic movies and coffee too!
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Enjoy classic movies and a good cup of coffee? The Jackson Madison County Library will now offer a fun event for those who love classic films! The monthly event, entitled "Coffee with the Classics," will take place…
JMC Library invites teen fans of K-Pop to event
JACKSON, Tenn. --- Love K-Pop? Come to the library to hear it! According to the Jackson Madison County Library, a new monthly event will celebrate those who adore the new music trend K-Pop. The event invites teens to come…
GALLERY: Viewers share photos of hail in West Tennessee
Check it out! Viewers shared their photos of hail across West Tennessee with WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News on Friday. Share yours with us at news@wbbjtv.com.
West Tennesseans walk with Christ in Dyer
DYER, Tenn. -- Local churches are getting ready for Easter Sunday in a unique way. One of the organizers says it all started with a vision she got at the beginning of the year. "God gave me a vision…
Jackson billboard vandalized with the words 'white supremacy'
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A Beck's billboard off of South Highland and Morton Street was vandalized with the words "white supremacy." The collective responsible for the message calls themselves Indecline, and they say it was in response to the state's legislation regarding…
West Tennesseans prepare for Easter weekend
JACKSON, Tenn. -- With Easter Sunday around the corner, more people are preparing for the upcoming Easter egg hunts. "It's a community-wide event. After COVID, we're just trying to encourage people to get out, and Mr. Bunny has stopped…
Debris pickup to begin in Jackson on April 18
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Nearly a month ago, strong winds came through the Hub City and left significant damage. In a few days, some of that left over debris will be picked up. If you have any tree limbs or tree…
Northside Assembly marks Good Friday
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local church celebrates Good Friday with a special service. Northside Assembly held a family-friendly service that includes worship, communion, and prayer. They met to remember the day Jesus willingly died by crucifixion as the ultimate…
Strong winds leave behind damage in Savannah
SAVANNAH, Tenn. -- One city is seeing the aftermath of Wednesday night's strong winds. "I can tell you it was the strongest winds I've ever been involved with outside of a tornado,"…
Mother, daughter arrested for allegedly threatening witness
TIPTONVILLE, Tenn. -- A mother and daughter have been arrested for allegedly threatening a witness. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation says in December of 2021, 50-year-old Willie Gates Jr. was arrested and charged in the shooting death of 57-year-old Jerry…
Mock crash shows dangers of distracted driving
DECATUR COUNTY, Tenn. -- Riverside High School partnered with the first responders of Decatur County to demonstrate the consequences of distracted driving. Decatur County Mayor Mike Creasy says he wants to make…
Freed-Hardeman holds 45th annual Makin' Music
HENDERSON, Tenn. -- Students at Freed-Hardeman University took the stage last Friday and Saturday for the 45th annual Makin' Music production. This marked Makin' Music's in-person return after going virtual in 2020 and 2021. The production showcases the talents…
