Vendors offer gifts, clothes, more at 2022 Holiday Mart
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A holiday event is taking place at the Carl Perkins Civic Center. The University School of Jackson is hosting its annual Holiday Mart. That's from November 18 to…
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$2,500 check given to Jackson elementary school
JACKSON, Tenn. -- An organization gave a donation to a local school. Modern Woodmen of America partnered with Arlington Elementary on a fundraiser called Drive for 25 to help out with…
Program helps seniors live triumphantly
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Local seniors gathered at a community event with themselves as the focus. The Salvation Army created Senior Adults Living Triumphantly, also known as SALT. "This event is something that…
Delta Dentals says grants available for 'Water's Cool' program
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Local schools are getting cool with water through Delta Dental of Tennessee's Water's Cool at School program. The initiative started a few years ago and it supplies a grant…
Trump 2024 rivals court his donors as primary season begins
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Republicans considering a 2024 run for the White House will assemble in Las Vegas this weekend, with anxious donors and activists openly considering whether or not to support Donald Trump for a third straight time. [caption id="attachment_1238643" align="aligncenter"…
TBI releases report on school crime, domestic violence in 2021
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has released a report on school crime and on domestic violence. The TBI reports that in school crime in 2021, they found that there were over 22,000 crimes reported at elementary/secondary schools.…
'Christmas Cottage' shop returns to Hub City for 40th anniversary
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Local shoppers are decking the halls early with holiday goodies. "I will, I will come back next year," said shopper Jennifer Gillis. The Madison County FCE Club opened their…
Family Gift Guide: Lifestyle expert shares holiday shopping ideas
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The hustle and bustle of gift shopping has begun for this holiday shopping season. Lifestyle expert Bethany Braun-Silva has a family gift guide for everyone on your list…
Carroll County announces 2022 holiday events for the community
CARROLL COUNTY, Tenn. -- One community will have a variety of holiday events to enjoy this season. The Carroll County Chamber of Commerce is announcing the Christmas and holiday-themed events taking…
WBBJ team says 'goodbye' to Shaley Dawson
Shaley Dawson joined the WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News team in November 2020 as our weekend meteorologist. Over the past two years, Shaley has brought not only the latest weather coverage to West Tennessee, but has also helped tell countless stories…
Final 'Praise in the Park' of the season to be held November 27
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The final "Praise in the Park" event of the season is coming up later this month. Praise in the Park was began by a group of local churches as a…
Titans offensive coordinator arrested for speeding, DUI
FRANKLIN, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee Titans offensive coordinator Todd Downing is free on bond after he was arrested on charges of speeding and driving under the influence early Friday morning. FILE - Tennessee Titans offensive coordinator…
Schools struggle to staff up for youth mental health crisis
(AP) -- Despite an influx of COVID-19 relief money, school districts across the country have struggled to staff up to address students’ mental health needs that have only grown since the pandemic hit. Among 18 of the country’s largest school…
More Twitter workers flee after Musk's 'hardcore' ultimatum
(AP) -- Twitter is continuing to bleed engineers and other workers after its new owner Elon Musk gave them a choice: either pledge to “hardcore” work or resign with severance pay. Hundreds of employees signaled they were leaving ahead of…
Guests get first look at 2022 USJ Holiday Mart
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Get ready for holiday shopping, the University School of Jackson Holiday Mart held a preview Thursday night. The USJ Holiday Mart preview kicked off Thursday night at…
