Lexington church provides food to community
LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- One local church is continuing to help their community one box at a time. "Just keep it going. That is all I say. Donate if they can. People…
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Officials warn of fentanyl-laced pills as overdose deaths rise
JACKSON, Tenn. -- One drug is taking the lives of thousands. Fentanyl, a drug 80 times stronger than heroin and 100 times more potent than morphine, has become the root of many…
Gibson EMC reports outages in Tennessee, Kentucky
UPDATE: JACKSON, Tenn. -- As of around 6:55 p.m., Gibson EMC says just over 20 members are without power north of Fruitvale. Crews are still working to get power restored. EARLIER STORY: JACKSON, Tenn. -- A Thursday afternoon storm has…
WBBJ celebrates Random Act of Kindness Day
National Random Act of Kindness Day is Thursday, Feb. 17! To celebrate, WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News took to the streets to give out a few surprises to brighten the day of Jacksonians! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e8VpDIFkY84 Wanda West, who works at Old Medina…
Biden: Russian threat to invade Ukraine still 'very high'
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Fears of a new war in Europe have resurged as U.S. President Joe Biden warned that Russia could invade Ukraine within days, and violence spiked in a long-running standoff in eastern Ukraine that some fear could…
Mary Stewart Taylor announces run for Madison County Circuit Court Clerk
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Mary Stewart Taylor confirms she will run for Madison County Circuit Clerk. Taylor is a member of the Madison County Republican Women, and she's described as a dedicated employee with a passion for public service. A…
TN's new K-12 funding formula proposal to be revealed next week
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Gov. Bill Lee and Education Commissioner Penny Schwinn say they will soon unveil their plan to rewrite how the the state funds its multibillion-dollar K-12 education system. According to the governor’s office on Tuesday, top state…
Madison County Sheriff describes I-40 marijuana bust
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A local sheriff's department seizes several pounds of marijuana. "This is a case that started early this morning, like 3 o'clock in the morning," said Madison County Sheriff…
Beale Street Music Festival announces eclectic lineup
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Van Morrison, Lil Wayne, The Smashing Pumpkins, Sarah McLachlan, Three 6 Mafia and the Foo Fighters are among the headliners set to perform at this year’s Beale Street Music Festival in Memphis, Tennessee. The music festival…
Local infectious disease specialist gives an update on COVID-19
MEMPHIS, Tenn.--We have a COVID-19 update. Infectious disease specialist Doctor Stephen Threlkeld says more than 1 million PCR tests have been administered and more than 592-thousand patients have been tested for covid-19 nationwide. Threlkeld says hospitalizations are continuing to drop…
Survivors of December storms could receive more assistance
NASHVILLE, Tenn.--More assistance is available for survivors of the December tornadoes. The Tennessee Department of Human Services has 2 income-based assistance programs available. Disaster Snap benefits are provided through an electronic debit-like card and can be used to buy groceries.…
Burkhead announces run for Madison County Trustee
JACKSON, Tenn.--Another candidate puts his name on the ballot. Billy Burkhead is running for Madison County Trustee for the 2022 election year. For the last 13 years, Burkhead has been employed with Madison County in the Finance Department. Currently, he…
Black History Month: Mark Cancia
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Each week in February, WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News is celebrating Black History Month by telling the story of West Tennesseans, and it is sponsored by the Tennessee Education Lottery. Mark Cancia…
Kim Tedford named 2022 Woman of the Year
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Rotary Club nominated a new Woman of the Year. "I just feel so honored and so undeserving just for doing my job, but so thankful and overwhelmed," said…
Law enforcement seize nearly 67lbs of marijuana in Madison Co. traffic stop
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A local sheriff's department seized numerous pounds of marijuana on Wednesday. Madison County Sheriff John Mehr says this case started early this morning and the way everything unfolded is something that doesn't happen often. A Madison…
