A new Miss Jackson is crowned
JACKSON Tenn. -- This weekend the annual Miss Jackson pageant was held. It is a preliminary competition to the Miss Tennessee scholarship pageant that will be held in June of 2019. There…
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4 dead after wreck in Crockett County, THP confirms
CROCKETT COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Highway Patrol confirms four people were killed after an early morning wreck. Officials with the THP say the wreck happened just before 7 a.m. Sunday near the Haywood-Crockett county line. State Route 79 eastbound…
A local farm gives free admission to teachers
JACKSON, Tenn-- Teachers are an important part of children's lives. So to thank them, organizers of the Donnell Century Farm Adventure offered teachers free admission to their farm. Lisa Reilly, a teacher…
Rhythm Run raises money for heart patients
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Runners hit the street for a good cause. The Tennessee Rhythm Run was held Saturday outside of the Lift Wellness Center. It consisted of a 1 mile walk,…
Jackson Symphony performs concert under the stars
JACKSON, Tenn. — The Jackson Symphony hosts a West Tennessee tradition under the stars. The starlight concert was held outside of First Presbyterian Church. The symphony orchestra performed a wide array of pieces including classical favorites, film music and pops.…
Fun, food, and worship at the Unity Festival
JACKSON, Tenn-- The First Historic Baptist Church has a saying that goes 'a church with a welcome always.' Which is exactly what they did Saturday afternoon as they welcomed the community of…
Car wreck blocks traffic in Madison County
BEECH BLUFF, Tenn-- An afternoon wreck on Saturday September 29, 2018 temporarily shuts down roads in Madison county. WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News received calls from Eyewitness News Tipsters around 6' o…
West Tennesseans band together to end Alzheimer's
JACKSON, Tenn. — The color purple filled the Union University campus as many gathered for an important cause. Saturday groups participated in the walk to end Alzheimer's. There were 52 teams that…
International Food and Art Festival celebrates 5 years
JACKSON, Tenn -- Today Jackson blocked off East Main Street for the International Food and Art Festival. The event began as a way to spread awareness, promote cross-cultural engagement, and…
Jackson police need assistance identifying persons of interest in ID theft case
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Investigators of the Jackson Police Department are investigating the use of a stolen credit card and the theft of identity. Jackson Police need assistance identifying these persons of interest. On Sept. 14, surveillance video captured a black…
Police have 2 people in custody connected to a shooting of a civic leader in Tennesse
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) - Police have taken into custody two people who were in a truck matching the description of a vehicle connected to the shooting of a civic leader in Tennessee, but they haven't been charged with the killing.…
Pet of the Week: Jewel
Say hello to Jewel! Jewel is a big, goofy, beautiful girl who loves people, toy and her chew bones. Jewel is a brindle girl, around 5 years old and is…
Haunting scarecrows bring more business to downtown McKenzie
McKENZIE, Tenn. — A West Tennessee city is getting into the Halloween spirit a little early this year. With a change in the weather comes a change haunting McKenzie's downtown square. Cindy…
State education commissioner visits Crockett County schools
CROCKETT COUNTY, Tenn. -- Alamo City School and Bells Elementary School welcomed Tennessee Education Commissioner Candice McQueen to their schools Friday afternoon. Students lined the halls in anticipation of her arrival, some…
Martini party benefits Redemption Road Rescue
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Friends, families and volunteers gathered Friday in downtown Jackson for a party to benefit a local horse rescue. It's all for the fifth annual "Make it Shake it…
