Shiloh Battlefield to commemorate Memorial Day with weekend of events
SHILOH, Tenn. -- A weekend of activities will commemorate Memorial Day at Shiloh National Military Park. From 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on…
News
Tennessee man dies after being attacked by bull
EAGLEVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A Tennessee man has died after being attacked by a bull in a barn, officials said. First responders were called to the barn near Eagleville on Wednesday and treated Joseph Young, 55, before he was flown…
2023 Sheriff Buford Pusser festival begins
ADAMSVILLE, Tenn. -- A festival kicked off to honor a man who fought for justice and inspired a nation. The Sheriff Buford Pusser Festival returned on Thursday, serving as a way to…
Travis Tritt performs in Jackson during 2023 tour
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Fans came from far and wide came to the Hub City for a big performance. Multi-platinum-selling and award-winning artist Travis Tritt made a stop in Jackson to…
Dive rescue team preps for swimming season
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Memorial Day weekend will mark the unofficial start of summer, a time many families spend at the pool or beach. With that, WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News spoke with the…
Tennessee's transgender care exclusions are discriminatory, a federal lawsuit alleges
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee's decision to exclude gender-affirming care for its employees is unconstitutional and discriminatory, according to a federal lawsuit brought by two people who were denied such services while working for the state. …
Authorities respond to motorcycle wreck near Medon
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Highway Patrol confirms authorities are responding to a motorcycle wreck in south Madison County. A WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News Tipster informed us of the collision around 5:15 p.m. on Thursday. The wreck occurred on…
Tennessee judge: Parents at school can try to keep shooter's writings secret
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A Tennessee judge has ruled that a group of parents can have their say in a lawsuit over the writings of a shooter who killed six people at their children's school. An entrance to…
US study finds 1 in 10 get long COVID after omicron, starts identifying key symptoms
WASHINGTON (AP) — About 10% of people appear to suffer long COVID after an omicron infection, a lower estimate than earlier in the pandemic, according to a study of nearly 10,000 Americans that aims to help unravel the mysterious condition.…
Foster children pick out quilts of their own
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local nonprofit and a quilting club came together. Thursday, Youth Villages and the Savannah Quilting Club set up a "Meet-and-Pick-Up-a-Quilt" event at the Jackson Youth Villages…
Active shooter training held at local university
MARTIN, Tenn. -- A drill mimicking real-life experiences took place on Thursday at a local campus. *Some of the images in this story may be disturbing to some* The University…
Student loan payments resuming, but some employers may help
JACKSON, Tenn. -- As student loan debt looms over millions of Americans, some employers may be stepping up to help. Jesse Moore, Senior Vice President and Head of Student Debt at…
Safe Boating Week held ahead of boating season
LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- It is National Safe Boating Week! Boating season is just about underway and Memorial Day is right around the corner. "You can always consider Memorial Day the…
Two local graduates receive scholarship from Jackson Pride
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The first-ever Jackson Pride Scholarship Reception was held Thursday. Back in February, the Jackson, TN Pride organization began raising money to be able to give back to the community.…
Local shelter seeks loving homes for their animals
JACKSON, Tenn. -- In the need for a furry friend? The Jackson Animal Care Center has multiple animals available for adoption. The center is a managed intake municipal shelter that works…
