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…
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West Tennessee Strawberry Festival continues with Junior, Hostess Princess Revue
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- Bright smiles and beautiful gowns, festivities for the West Tennessee Strawberry Festival continue. On Friday, the Junior Hostess Princess Revue and the Hostess Princess Revue was held. Family and friends gathered in the Humboldt high school gymnasium…
Night 3 of preliminaries for Miss Volunteer America Pageant
JACKSON, Tenn-- Friday night was the final night of preliminaries for the inaugural Miss Volunteer America Pageant. Saturday night, you can expect the top 10 semi-finalists to be chosen and compete in fitness and wellness. According to the pageant's founder…
Local World War II veteran honored by friends, family
MILAN, Tenn. -- One man exemplifies bravery and living history. Family and friends gathered to honor 96-year-old WWII veteran Carlos Dunn. The party was held at the VFW in Milan early Friday evening. The decorations were meaningful. On the tables,…
84th Grand Floats parade moves through Humboldt
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. – One of the most anticipated days of the West Tennessee Strawberry Festival paraded down Main Street in Humboldt on Friday. The over two hour long Grand Floats parade brought…
Madison County officials receive check for conservation project
THREE WAY, Tenn. -- Madison County officials received a check towards a conservation project in Madison County. Tennessee Environment and Conservation presented the City of Three Way with a check totaling $400,000. The check is to assist the city engineers…
Governor's Luncheon brings state, local leaders to Humboldt
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- Mayors, senators, congressmen and state representatives gathered at the Governor's Luncheon during the West Tennessee Strawberry Festival on Friday. U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn says while she's here, she would like to…
Spring plant sale kicks off at AgResearch Center in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- An annual plant sale that brings thousands from all over the state is back and happening this weekend. The UT Gardens Spring Plant Sale is Friday and Saturday, and volunteers…
County, city declare May as Mental Health Awareness Month
JACKSON, Tenn. -- May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a topic that touches us all. Earlier on Friday, Madison County Mayor Jimmy Harris and Jackson Mayor Scott Conger, along with Miss University…
Police department cookout shows appreciation to local law enforcement
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local organization fired up its grill to show their appreciation for law enforcement. Friday afternoon the Marine Veteran Organization held a cookout at the Jackson Police Department. The cookout hosted more than 100 law enforcement officers…
Chester County students unveil recycled sculpture project at local park
HENDERSON, Tenn. -- One person's trash is another's treasure. Students in Chester County recycled scrap metal to create a community sculpture. The piece was unveiled Friday at Gene Record Park in Henderson. Student…
Tennessee man charged with assault in Capitol breach
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A Tennessee man has been charged with assault and other counts during the January 2021 Capitol insurrection. News outlets cited a statement from the U.S. Attorney's Office that says 33-year-old Edward Kelley was arrested Thursday in…
Tennessee to join states extending health care for new moms
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee and South Carolina are joining five other states in extending health care coverage to women with low-to-modest incomes for a full year after childbirth. U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra announced Friday the…
Citizen students graduate from Martin Police Department program
MARTIN, Tenn. -- A graduation ceremony was held Thursday night for the 31st Session of the Martin Police Department Citizens Police Academy. The students, who are chosen through an application process, represent…
Look twice: May marks Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month
JACKSON, Tenn. -- As the weather gets warmer, law enforcement agencies want you to look twice for motorcycles. The Madison County Sheriff's Office is partnering with the Tennessee Highway Safety Office to help promote Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month. During the…
