Jackson residents celebrate Mother's Day
JACKSON, Tenn. -- While some hosted pop-up events, others shopped for the special lady in their life. “I didn’t get her nothing but I will get her something. I’ll get her…
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How TISA bill will affect students, teachers and parents throughout West Tennessee
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Governor Bill Lee passed a new bill called TISA The Tennessee Investment in Student Achievement ACT that will add an additional $1 billion to public education. Pete Johnson,…
Miss Volunteer America winner shares her pageant journey
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Participating in a pageant can sometimes carry a lot of pressure on your shoulders. WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News spoke with a recent winner and asked if she…
Getting to know the first Miss Volunteer America
JACKSON, Tenn. -- After a long week of competing, one young lady is crowned. "I am from Utah, born and raised from a small town. My father is a police…
TN Commissioner of Education meets with GYO grant recipients
HENDERSON, Tenn. -- TN Commissioner of Education meets with grant recipients. According to information received from Bramblett Group, the Tennessee Commissioner of Education recently visited two recipients of the $100,000 Grown Your Own grant. The grant, used to increase the number…
Women from all over the U.S. gather for the finals of the Miss Volunteer America Pageant
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Families, friends, and pageant fans from across the country gathered in Jackson to witness the crowning of the first Miss Volunteer America. Businesses across the country gathered to give the…
Residents of Jackson saddle up for a good cause
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Service league held their first annual Derby Day at the Jackson Country Club. Lindsey Kilburn, an event coordinator, says all the proceeds collected will go to a charity that…
Residents experience Jackson history through film
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Seeing history can be easier than you think. "It's one of the real historical gems that we have so few of in communities around us, that preserves history the way it…
BBQ cook-off brings family and friends together
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. --Residents from across West Tennessee visited Humboldt, but it wasn't for the Strawberry Festival. Dozens of friends and family met at Bailey Park to compete in a BBQ cook off. They…
West TN community celebrates its heritage
SPRING CREEK, Tenn. -- One local community is celebrating its culture. Members of Spring Creek got together for its Heritage Day at Woolfolk Farms. Attendees could enjoy many fun activities such as…
Enjoy a classic film at the JMC Library
JACKSON, Tenn. --Library to host classic movie event. According to information from the Jackson-Madison County Library, the library will host a free movie event on Saturday, May 14, at 10:00 a.m. The new library program, "Coffee with the Classics," will…
Dr. Enyenehi announces retirement from HCMC
PARIS, Tenn. -- A local doctor announces plan to retire. According to information received from the Henry County Medical Center, Dr. Enyenehi has announced his plan for retirement. Dr. Enyenehi has been with Henry Co. Medical Center for more than…
City of Jackson plans road closure
JACKSON, Tenn. --City road to be temporarily closed next week. According to information received from the office of Thomas S. Wolf, and the City of Jackson Engineering Department, a planned temporary road closure will take place on Tuesday, May 10.…
Local school bus driver speaks on assault
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A parent is accused of assaulting a school bus driver while on duty, and it was all caught on camera. WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News spoke with the bus driver…
