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West TN town celebrates its history

THREE WAY, Tenn. --One local city is joining the Madison County Bicentennial Celebration. The City of Three Way celebrated its Heritage Day this afternoon. Attendees enjoyed live music, ice cream,…

Churches team up for a healthier community

JACKSON, Tenn. --Local churches are teaming up to help the community in different ways. "For the last 5 years both ministries, KingDom SeeKers and Cane Creek has been involved, and the community…

Shiloh Nat. Military Park plans anniversary events

SHILOH, Tenn. --National military park will commemorate their 160th anniversary. According to a news release, Shiloh National Military Park will commemorate the 160th anniversary by offering a variety of special events. A statement from Park Superintendent, Allen Etheridge said, "2022…

Dog enthusiasts showcase their pets

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Several dog fanatics got to enjoy a day full of man's best friend. The Jackson Dog Fanciers Association and the Tupelo Kennel Club hosted its second of four competition days. Owners who are also the dogs' handlers…

USJ officially opens new sports stadium

JACKSON, Tenn.--A local school held a ribbon cutting ceremony for a new sports stadium. The University School of Jackson celebrates the official opening of Overton Stadium. Bruins fans have a new place to call home for seasons to come. The…

State representative expresses concerns about I-40 construction

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local leader is expressing his concerns over a road construction zone. WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News Reporter Marcos Santander spoke with Rep. Chris Todd, who says the zone he is worried about is on Interstate 40. "Jones…

Tennessee musician makes waves in Hollywood

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A musician from Tennessee is making waves in Hollywood. Michael Hodges, a former Nashville resident and Grammy nominated producer and songwriter composed and co-wrote for the new HBO series…

Ukraine's Capital Under Threat As Russia Presses Invasion

Russians shift focus from Kyiv -- scaling back goals in war?

WASHINGTON (AP) — Russian forces in Ukraine appear to have shifted their focus from a ground offensive aimed at Kyiv to instead prioritizing what Moscow calls liberation of the contested Donbas region. It seems too early to know whether this…

University Of Tennessee Everywhere You Look Mural In Hardeman County

University of Tennessee campaign comes to Hardeman County

HARDEMAN COUNTY, Tenn. -- The University of Tennessee is working on a campaign to inspire youth in West Tennessee. The University of Tennessee's Everywhere You Look campaign has hit Hardeman County. Ron Blair,…

Arrive Alive heads to Bradford just before prom season

BRADFORD, Tenn. -- An annual driving campaign has returned just as prom season approaches. Unite's Arrive Alive Tour has partnered with the Tennessee Highway Safety Office to bring this life-changing event to Bradford High School. The Arrive Alive Tour…

Local Headstart classrooms get cleaner air

JACKSON, Tenn. -- One local school is getting cleaner air. Northwest Tennessee Economic Development Council has installed Well Air's disinfection devices in its Head Start and Early Headstart classrooms and administrative offices. The devices have been well-proven in healthcare…