Unique event delivers Easter eggs from the sky
LEXINGTON, Tenn. --While we were experiencing rain falling last night, one local church had eggs falling from the sky today. "Our leadership…
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Visit the library for classic movies and coffee too!
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Enjoy classic movies and a good cup of coffee? The Jackson Madison County Library will now offer a fun event for those who love classic films! The monthly event, entitled "Coffee with the Classics," will take place…
JMC Library invites teen fans of K-Pop to event
JACKSON, Tenn. --- Love K-Pop? Come to the library to hear it! According to the Jackson Madison County Library, a new monthly event will celebrate those who adore the new music trend K-Pop. The event invites teens to come…
GALLERY: Viewers share photos of hail in West Tennessee
Check it out! Viewers shared their photos of hail across West Tennessee with WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News on Friday. Share yours with us at news@wbbjtv.com.
West Tennesseans walk with Christ in Dyer
DYER, Tenn. -- Local churches are getting ready for Easter Sunday in a unique way. One of the organizers says it all started with a vision she got at the beginning of the year. "God gave me a vision…
Jackson billboard vandalized with the words 'white supremacy'
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A Beck's billboard off of South Highland and Morton Street was vandalized with the words "white supremacy." The collective responsible for the message calls themselves Indecline, and they say it was in response to the state's legislation regarding…
West Tennesseans prepare for Easter weekend
JACKSON, Tenn. -- With Easter Sunday around the corner, more people are preparing for the upcoming Easter egg hunts. "It's a community-wide event. After COVID, we're just trying to encourage people to get out, and Mr. Bunny has stopped…
Ukraine's port of Mariupol holding out against all odds
LVIV, Ukraine (AP) — Under relentless bombardment and a Russian blockade, the key port of Mariupol is holding out, but weapons and supplies shortages could weaken the resistance that has thwarted the Kremlin’s invasion plans. FILE…
White House Easter Egg Roll returns after 2-year hiatus
WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House is hoping to stir up some “egg-citement” when the Easter Egg Roll returns Monday after a two-year, coronavirus-induced hiatus. FILE - President Joe Biden appears with first lady Jill Biden…
Missing wallaby found hiding in bush near zoo exhibit
The wallaby who went missing at the Memphis Zoo after storms passed through Tennessee this week has been found hiding — nearly in plain sight. Zoo spokesperson Jessica Faulk says Honey Bunch was hidden under a bush right behind the…
Debris pickup to begin in Jackson on April 18
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Nearly a month ago, strong winds came through the Hub City and left significant damage. In a few days, some of that left over debris will be picked up. If you have any tree limbs or tree…
Northside Assembly marks Good Friday
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local church celebrates Good Friday with a special service. Northside Assembly held a family-friendly service that includes worship, communion, and prayer. They met to remember the day Jesus willingly died by crucifixion as the ultimate…
Tennessee tree planting grants applications available
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee’s Community Tree Planting Program is accepting applications for a program that pays half the cost of public tree planting projects. According to a news release from the Agriculture Department, the grants can be used for…
Amid false 2020 claims, GOP states eye voting system upgrade
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Election security experts for years have urged states to replace outdated voting machines. FILE -Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee delivers his State of the State address in the House Chamber of the Capitol…
Strong winds leave behind damage in Savannah
SAVANNAH, Tenn. -- One city is seeing the aftermath of Wednesday night's strong winds. "I can tell you it was the strongest winds I've ever been involved with outside of a tornado,"…
