Red Cross holds open house for potential volunteers
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local non-profit opened its door on Thursday, inviting the public to volunteer to join its mission of helping people in times of need. The Mid…
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City to pull recycling bins ahead of Jackson Recycling Center opening
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The City of Jackson announces the Health and Sanitation Department will be pulling the recycling bins from all three locations by the end of February. According to a news release, this is in order to compete maintenance…
Shark Tank winning tool could make Super Bowl food prep easier
JACKSON, Tenn. -- With the Super Bowl LVII right around the corner, some fans are preparing some of their favorite dishes. Many go-to dishes involve chicken, wings, dip and even nachos. Chicken…
National Heart Month brings important awareness
JACKSON, Tenn. -- This month brings special recognition to a needed cause. Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, also known as HCM, is the most common inherited heart disease, according to the Cardiovascular and Therapy Journal. "So…
Rioter who menaced officer with Confederate flag gets prison
WASHINGTON (AP) — A Delaware man who threatened a Black police officer with a pole attached to a Confederate battle flag as he stormed the U.S. Capitol was sentenced on Thursday to three years in prison. …
Search on for new Director of Schools
WEAKLEY COUNTY, Tenn. -- A West Tennessee school system is looking for a new director. According to a news release, the Director of Schools for Weakley County Schools, Randy Frazier, is planning to retire by the end of the school…
Bill that would restrict drag shows passes Tennessee Senate
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Legislation designed to restrict where certain drag shows can take place passed the Tennessee Senate on Thursday, the latest bill state Republican leaders have advanced targeting LGBTQ people. Senate lawmakers voted 26-6 in favor of the…
Kyle Barron joins Greater Jackson Chamber as Chief Community Development Officer
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Greater Jackson Chamber is announcing a new addition to their team. Kyle Barron, Ed.D., is joining the Chamber as their new chief community development officer. A West Tennessee transplant who currently lives in Jackson, Barron most…
Hundreds of dogs to compete at Jackson Fairgrounds in March
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Hundreds of dogs will be making their way to the Hub City for a special event next month. The Jackson Tennessee Dog Fanciers Association and the Tupelo Kennel Club are joining to present their All-Breed Dog Show.…
West TN songwriter to hold EP release party in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- One local artist is preparing to share her new music with the community. Singer/songwriter Emily McGill will hold an EP release party at Hub City Brewing in Jackson. The night-full of entertainment will feature performances from McGill,…
Tyre Nichols documents: Officer never explained stop to him
MEMPHIS, Tennessee (AP) — The officer who pulled Tyre Nichols from his car before police fatally beat him never explained why he was being stopped, newly released documents show. Emerging reports from Memphis residents suggest that was commonplace. The Tennessee…
Burt Bacharach, legendary composer of pop songs, dies at 94
NEW YORK (AP) — Popular composer Burt Bacharach has died at 94. Working with lyricist Hal David, Bacharach penned a long run of hit songs, many of them for Dionne Warwick. They include “Walk On By” and “Do You Know…
Man found after fleeing from law enforcement
GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- One man has been apprehended after escaping the police in handcuffs. Early Wednesday afternoon, WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News received a tip of a search going on in Rutherford.…
Dinner held to support West Tennessee camp
HENDERSON, Tenn. -- A special fundraiser was held Wednesday to benefit an upcoming camp. Freed-Hardeman University held a fundraising meal to raise funds for their Mid-South Youth Camp. Past campers and…
FHU breaks enrollment record once again
HENDERSON, Tenn. -- Freed-Hardeman University has once again set an enrollment record. A news release says this is the third consecutive year that a record has been set for the spring semester.…
