WEAKLEY COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Weakley County Sheriff's Office is investigating a homicide. According to a news release, on Wednesday, Jessica Rena Thompson reported her niece, Mandy Noe, missing at the Weakley County Sheriff's Office. According to the investigators, it…
GREENFIELD, Tenn. -- A church in Greenfield is hosting a free giveaway. First Baptist Church is planning to give away baby supplies, toiletries, household items, cleaning supplies, bottled water and food, and more. The giveaway will begin at 10 a.m.…
PARIS, Tenn. -- A hometown production is taking the audience through the history of spiritual songs and dance. The production "We've Come A Long Way" will go through the history of African-American songs and dances in America, and all the…
The following businesses are closed or have a change of schedule for Friday, Feb. 4, 2022: Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department and Convenience Centers Jackson-Madison County Library (Opening at 12 p.m.)
JACKSON, Tenn. -- All this week we've had the privilege of getting to reflect on the career of a West Tennessee broadcast legend. Our friend and colleague WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News Anchor Tom Britt announced his decision to retire after…
GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- One area was hit hard by the winter weather. Law enforcement responded to a tree falling on Cumberland Street in Milan Thursday afternoon, resulting in the tree blocking the road. Crews on the scene stayed for…
MILAN, Tenn. -- While some stayed inside during the wintry weather, others were out and about. "I'm very much an outgoing person. I like being outdoors and everything. I don't like being cooped up in one spot, so I figured…
The following courthouse announced closures for Feb. 4: Fayette County General Sessions/Circuit Courts for Feb. 4 (contact court clerk to reschedule)
CROCKETT COUNTY, Tenn. -- How are people dealing with the winter weather in West Tennessee? A WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News crew took to the Crockett County streets to check it out! Bob O'Donnell, owner of Bob's Burgers, says the…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local organization head from an entrepreneur on her journey working in the media. The Friends of Jackson-Madison County Library hosted Linda Kennedy for their February First Thursday speaker program. Kennedy has 25 years of experience working…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Counties across West Tennessee experienced freezing rain and ice, causing roads, power lines, trees and more to freeze over. "We have been working through the night and now throughout the day making sure that we have salt…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Overnight ice precipitation has left hundreds without power. Crews have been out all night and all day preparing for potential outages in their counties. "We're prepared for the ice storm. We have, like I said, crews scattered…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Our very own WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News anchor Tom Britt is signing off for the last time. Tom says he never planned to get into the media business, but now after nearly 50 years in the industry,…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- State officials are proposing a new education funding formula. Both Gov. Bill Lee and Tennessee Department of Education Commissioner Penny Schwinn introduced the new steps on Thursday. “Our approach is about funding students’ unique needs and that…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Our very own WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News anchor Tom Britt is saying goodbye. The face of West Tennessee news for over 50 years is stepping away from WBBJ-TV. Tom has had an incredible career in radio and…
