Plant company hosts spring kickoff, restock
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local company says they've got what you need to make your home fine and dandy. Grounded Plant Company hosted their spring kickoff and plant restock on…
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Jackson fire chief to retire next month
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local fire department chief is retiring after many years of dedicated service to protecting our community. Darryl Samuels, the Chief of the Jackson Fire Department, will be…
Madison County lieutenant receives promotion
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A lieutenant with the Madison County Sheriff's Office has been promoted. According to a news release, Lt. Cleven Davis was promoted to Captain of the Patrol Division. The sheriff's office says Davis has been in law…
2 national retailers coming to West Tennessee city
UNION CITY, Tenn. -- Plans are underway to bring two national retailers to Union City. Buchanan Realty Group announces after their acquisition of the former Walmart shopping center, which currently has Bargain Hunt as an existing tenant, an extensive remodel…
Jackson-Madison Schools aim to improve student health, safety
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Board of Education hosted local Jackson-Madison County School System leaders on Tuesday morning. One of the systems mentioned that is bringing an added layer of protection to students…
Local students learn dangers of impaired driving
UNION CITY, Tenn. -- High school teens get a look into the reality of driving while impaired. Unite's Arrive Alive Tour is the nation's #1 ranked drunk and distracted driving awareness…
Poll of the Day: Subscriptions to Restaurants
Joining the ranks of streaming services, pet food delivery and more, some restaurants are now experimenting with monthly subscription services to give their customers added deals and benefits. Now, we want to hear from you in our Poll of the…
2nd man charged in Memphis shooting that killed 1, injured 10
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — A second man has been charged with participating in a Memphis shooting at a nightclub that left one person dead and 10 others injured. News outlets cited a statement from the Memphis Police Department in reporting…
Biden in Poland says US and allies 'have Ukraine's back'
WARSAW, Poland (AP) — President Joe Biden, in Poland after his lightning trip to Ukraine, is declaring that there are “hard and bitter days ahead” in fighting off Russia's invasion. But he's pledgng that the United States and its allies…
4-day workweek trial: Shorter hours, happier employees
LONDON (AP) — A trial of a four-day workweek in Britain, billed as the world’s largest, has found that most employees are less stressed, burned out and have better work-life balance. Findings from the University of Cambridge, Boston College and…
More restaurants are trying monthly subscriptions
(AP) -- Consumers are willing to pay monthly subscription fees for streaming services, pet food and even toilet paper. And now some restaurants are betting they’ll do the same for their favorite meals. Large chains like…
Shooting leads to one death in north Madison County
SEE ALSO: Family of woman killed on Harpeth Drive speaks out SEE ALSO: Resident reacts to fatal shooting in neighborhood MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Law enforcement is investigation a shooting that left…
Sheriff gives statement after 8 cow heads found in dumpster
HAYWOOD COUNTY, Tenn. -- A local sheriff spoke with WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News about an unusual discovery in a dumpster. ***VIEWER DISCRETION IS ADVISED AS SOME IMAGES MAY BE DISTURBING*** "I've…
Former NBA, NFL team owner, businessman Red McCombs dies
A former owner of two NBA teams, an NFL franchise and longtime Texas businessman, Billy Joe “Red” McCombs has died at his home in San Antonio, according to a statement from his family on Monday. FILE…
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…
