JACKSON, Tenn. -- Three state legislators were together Friday morning talking about what work is being done at the State Capitol. Representative Johnny Shaw, Representative Chris Todd, and Senator Ed Jackson each spoke about things they are specifically focusing on…
Ashley Luningham joined the WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News team in March 2021 as a Multimedia Journalist. Over the past two years, Ashley has helped tell some of the most impactful stories throughout the community and most recently served as Anchor…
HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Local schools take measures to keep students safe. According to Henderson County Sheriff Brian Duke, Southside School in Regan, along with South Haven Elementary School in Lexington, entered a soft lockdown…
CAMDEN, Tenn. -- The lives lost during a tragic event will be honored for an upcoming anniversary. March 5 will mark the 60th anniversary of the fatal plane crash that claimed the lives of Grand Ole Opry stars Patsy Cline,…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Country star Brad Paisley is releasing a new song that features Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for the one-year anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. The song is called “Same Here.” Paisley says it aims to…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Tickets are now on sale for an upcoming narrative from World War II. The City of Jackson says that tickets for "The Diary of Anne Frank" now on sale online or by calling the box office at (731)…
GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Spring Hill School is set to mark 100 years with a celebration in mid-March. The school says their celebration and spring fling will be on March 18, offering games for kids, an auction and food. The…
HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A man has been convicted of vehicular homicide in connection to a crash on Interstate 40 back in May of 2021. According to court documents, 46-year-old Marlos Tipton, of Dyersburg, was traveling more than 100 miles…
UPDATE: ATWOOD, Tenn. -- Details released the day following the standup reveal the man allegedly fired upon local deputies after they were dispatched for a call of a man driving recklessly and acting erratic.…
LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- It's about time to grab your son and head to the dance floor for a good cause. A Mother and Son Dance will be held in Lexington with a…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local school held a special program on Thursday. Parents, teachers, and staff came to watch students put on big performances. It was full of song and dance…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The West Tennessee Mayors Association met Thursday to elect their new president. City mayors from all over the area got together to elect Mayor Bobby King, of Henderson,…
Electric vehicles are gaining in popularity as the automotive industry continues on whether to phase out gas powered models. But the switch may be leaving many with questions. We spoke with…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- For around 15 years, Exit 87 BBQ has been in business and serving great barbecue to their customers. And that service is expanding. Exit 87 BBQ will…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Residents of Jackson reported hearing gunshots on Thursday. Around 6 p.m., callers to WBBJ 7 Eyewitness, along with residents who live nearby, told our crews that gunshots were heard along Commanche Trail near North Highland Avenue.…
