Henderson Farmers Market opens in Chester County
HENDERSON, Tenn. -- Chester County residents can now get fresh produce every week. The Henderson Farmers Market is back for its third summer. Friday was their opening day, with fresh produce,…
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Milan HS investigates noose incident, students hold silent protest
MILAN, Tenn. -- WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News received several reports to our newsroom Friday about a demonstration at Milan High School after a noose was reportedly made by a student. Milan…
Henderson prepares to host first round of NAIA baseball tournament
HENDERSON, Tenn. -- Batter up! A local town is getting ready to host the first round of the NAIA Tournament. Henderson is getting ready to take us out to the ball…
Hardin Co. fifth graders learn from emergency officials
SAVANNAH, Tenn. -- Local fifth graders got hands-on experience, learning from first responders and dealing with emergencies. More than 50 fifth graders descended upon the Hardin County Fairgrounds Friday. "Education with…
2 tornadoes confirmed in northwest Tennessee
OBION COUNTY, Tenn. -- Two tornadoes have been confirmed to have touched down Thursday night in northwest Tennessee. The…
Bill to allow recall of school board member heads to governor's desk
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A Tennessee bill that would allow a local board of education member to be recalled by petition is on its way to the governor's desk. The bill, which was amended to apply only to Madison County, would…
East Tennessee woman accused of lying about jailer sex assault
KINGSPORT, Tenn. (AP) -- An East Tennessee woman is accused of lying about being sexually assaulted by a Sullivan County jailer last year. News outlets report 30-year-old Shauna Jones was arrested Wednesday and charged with false reporting. Jones was jailed…
Students gather to demonstrate after noose reportedly displayed in Milan High School
MILAN, Tenn. -- A student is suspended after school officials say a noose was displayed inside a local school. WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News was at Milan High School Friday morning after receiving numerous calls and messages about the incident.…
Jackson considers implementing spay and neuter fine
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Thursday evening Jackson's city council agenda review committee met to consider items for the May Jackson City Council meeting. One issue discussed was an amendment to the animal…
Union University orchestra plays superhero themes in concert
NORTH JACKSON, Tenn. -- Whether you are Team Thanos or Team Avengers, no one can deny that it's the season of both heroes and villains, and a local university is…
Safe Hope Center houses resources for survivors under one roof
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Safe Hope Center on Roland Drive in Jackson may look like another ordinary building, but as soon as you step through the doors, you realize it…
Chester Co. celebrates unity on National Day of Prayer
CHESTER COUNTY, Tenn. -- A local county comes together for a citywide unity service. Chester County community members gathered at Sanford Hill Baptist for the National Day of Prayer. They…
Humboldt graduating seniors visit elementary schools
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- Seniors took a trip down memory lane as they get ready to graduate. "It's a dream come true, it's like a passing of the torch to the younger…
Local internet provider throws annual block party
DOWNTOWN JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local internet and telephone company threw a block party Thursday. The festivities were the seventh annual Aeneas Block Party in downtown Jackson. Guests enjoyed live…
