Inaugural event welcomes new park to West TN
THREE WAY, Tenn. --One park opens their doors to the public for the first time. The West Tennessee River Basin Authority is hosting an inaugural event to kick off the opening of a local…
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Shiloh Nat. Military Park to host cannon firings
SHILOH, Tenn. -- Shiloh National Military Park plans cannon firings. In honor of Independence Day, Shiloh National Military Park will host two days of cannon firing events. According to information from the park, the events will take place on…
JMC Library to offer ASL classes
JACKSON, Tenn. – JMC library offers way to learn ASL. According to information from the Jackson-Madison County Library, American Sign Language classes will return starting in July. The classes are offered in partnership with Independent Living (JCIL) and will be…
McCaig’s Movie Mayhem: Elvis
WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News' very own Eli McCaig is here with a review of Warner Brother's Elvis. From his rise to fame to his unprecedented superstardom, rock 'n' roll icon Elvis…
Birth Choice, Planned Parenthood react to overturn of Roe v. Wade
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Early on June 24, the Supreme Court released their decision to overturn Roe v. Wade meaning there is no longer a federal Constitutional right to an abortion…
Down Syndrome Association to host annual concert next week
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Down Syndrome Association of West Tennessee is back with their annual music concert. On June 29, the Down Syndrome Association of West Tennessee is hosting its Country Music Lends Down a Hand. This concert has been…
Amateur Radio Association hosting field day on Saturday
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Looking for a new hobby? A national association has you covered. The West Tennessee Amateur Radio Association is hosting its annual field day in Jackson…
Applications now open for 2022 Leadership Carroll County
CARROLL COUNTY, Tenn. -- Applications are now open for The Carroll County Chamber of Commerce's 2022 Adult Leadership Carroll County (LCC) class. “Class members will find the sessions to be informative, educational, and fun,” said Natalie Porter, Chair of the…
Tomato Fest held at Henderson Farmers Market
HENDERSON, Tenn. -- One popular fruit is the star of a local farmers market. "I love tomatoes, yes. There is not a bad spot on them. Perfect sandwich," said Tomato Fest…
Sign language classes coming to Jackson-Madison County Library
JACKSON, Tenn. -- American Sign Language classes are returning to the Jackson-Madison County Library this summer. The library has partnered with the Jackson Center for Independent Living to host the classes at 11 a.m. each Tuesday in July. These classes…
Shooting leaves 1 dead, 1 injured at Jackson motel
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Police Department is investigating a shooting at a local motel. According to police, officers were dispatched to the Days Inn located at 1919 Highway…
Congress sends landmark gun violence compromise to Biden
Summary WASHINGTON (AP) — The House has sent President Joe Biden the most wide-ranging gun violence bill Congress has passed in decades. The bill that passed the House on Friday is a measured compromise that at once illustrates progress on…
Annual motorcycle ride to support Madison, Henderson Co. CASA
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A group of local motorcycle riders will be hitting the streets for a good cause this weekend. The Villains' 5th Annual Dice Run will take place on Saturday, June 25, with a portion of proceeds collected…
Participants sought for Jackson-Madison County Bicentennial parade
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Bicentennial Grand Finale Weekend is coming up this August, and you can be a part of the celebration. The Bicentennial committee is seeking participants for the parade that will move through downtown Jackson on…
Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade; states can ban abortion
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court has ended constitutional protections for abortion that had been in place nearly 50 years in a decision by its conservative majority to overturn Roe v. Wade. Friday's outcome is expected to lead to abortion bans in roughly…
