47 ladies compete to be crowned Miss Volunteer America
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A week long competition is underway in the Hub City. Competition for the Miss Volunteer America Pageant kicked off Wednesday evening at the Carl Perkins Civic…
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How to find fresh produce near you in Tennessee
JACKSON, Tenn. -- If you're looking for a place to find the most information about farmers markets across the state, there's a place for that. The Pick Tennessee Products website…
Shortcake in the Park offers homemade treats, lemonade
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- In celebration of the West Tennessee Strawberry Festival, the Gibson County Sheriff's Office sponsored Shortcake in the Park Wednesday evening. Members of the Humboldt Boys…
Jackson-Madison County Schools preps for inaugural gala
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County School System is preparing for their inaugural gala. The gala will be held Thursday night at Union University. JMCSS Superintendent Dr. Marlon King is…
Miss Volunteer America contestants visit Rotary
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Miss Volunteer America contestants paid a visit to the Jackson Rotary Club on Wednesday. Contestants got the chance to introduce themselves to Rotary members, and…
UT Gardens plant sell to be held Friday, Saturday
JACKSON, Tenn. -- An annual plant sale that brings thousands from all over the state is back and happening this weekend. The University of Tennessee Gardens Spring Plant Sale is…
Madison County COVID-19 cases remain low; 5 cases reported
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- COVID-19 cases in Madison County are staying on the decline. Amy Garner with West Tennessee Healthcare says in January, Jackson-Madison County General Hospital had 230 cases. As…
Recap of the May 3 election and what comes next
JACKSON, Tenn. -- WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News Reporter Diamond Williams has a recap of Tuesday's election. The Republican Primary race for mayor of Chester County went to Barry Hutcherson, the incumbent. [gtx_elections…
Grow Your Own program sees results in West Tennessee
HENDERSON, Tenn. -- A program launched last year is seeing results in West Tennessee. According to a news release, four students are now enrolled in the Grow Your Own program at Freed-Hardeman…
United Way pushes Unitas event to Aug. 18
JACKSON, Tenn. -- United Way of West Tennessee has moved Unitas to Aug. 18. The event recognizing the 80th anniversary of United Way will be held at the Carl Perkins Civic Center. Those who attend will get served a four-course…
Satanic Temple asks Boston to fly flag after court ruling
BOSTON (AP) — The Satanic Temple is requesting to fly a flag over Boston City Hall after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled the city violated the free speech rights of a conservative activist seeking to fly a Christian flag outside…
Friends of Heart to host CARE Team training
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Friends of Heart is hosting its first CARE Team training for Jackson's 4-Minute City Program. There will be three days of training from May 5 to May 7. Times include: May 5 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.…
Amber Heard testifies she was assaulted by Johnny Depp
FAIRFAX, Va. (AP) — Amber Heard says she knew she should leave Johnny Depp the first time he hit her, but she couldn’t bring herself to do it. Actor Amber Heard testifies in the courtroom at…
Tennessee to make homeless camps on public land a felony
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee has declined to sign off on a proposal criminalizing camping by homeless people and others in parks and on other local public property. But the Republican governor on Tuesday let the…
Deal for Black-majority town in Tennessee takeover case
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The small town of Mason has announced it has reached a deal halting the threat of a takeover of its finances by the state of Tennessee. Emmit Gooden, right, mayor of Mason,…
