How to prevent non-profit animal rescues from needing to be rescued
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Here at WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News, we have covered a number of stories where law enforcement has forced the surrender of animals from a nonprofit or rescue in…
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Andrew Jackson Elementary holds 'meet-and-greet' for students, teachers
JACKSON, Tenn.--Representatives from Andrew Jackson Elementary gave back to their students just in time before school starts. A teacher/student 'meet and greet' was held Monday evening at Chapel Ridge Apartments in Jackson…
THP: Two vehicle crash brings traffic to halt on Interstate 40
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn.-- According to the Tennessee Highway Patrol, a two-vehicle crash brought traffic to a standstill late Monday evening. According to investigators, the crash happened around 8:45 p.m. in the westbound lane of Interstate 40 near the Law Road…
Golden Arches gets an upgrade in Humboldt
HUMBOLDT, Tenn.--The golden arches in Humboldt will be open for business soon. The McDonald's in Humboldt has been closed since April and has since upgraded to a whole new level technology. There are new…
Store owner responds after viral photo apparently shows man standing on American flag
McKENZIE, Tenn. -- A picture shared more than 20,000 times on Facebook shows a man apparently standing on the American flag while working outside a McKenzie convenience store. Paint tape still…
Man accused of firing AR-15 at Jackson apartment complex
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson police made an arrest in connection with a shooting at an apartment complex in west Jackson. Keontis Jenkins appeared Monday in Jackson City Court on multiple charges…
Preparations underway ahead of elections for two local counties
HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Aug. 2 marks primary elections, and in Henderson County there are many positions to fill. "We've got five open seats, when you think about it —…
Huntingdon adds school resource officers
HUNTINGDON, Tenn. -- One West Tennessee community is adding additional officers to local schools. The Huntingdon Public Safety Department will now add a school resource officer to each of the three schools…
Man charged in robbery of mother, 4-year-old
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A man is now facing charges after allegedly robbing a woman walking home with her 4-year-old son last week near Lincoln Courts apartments. Antwan Howard, 21, is charged with aggravated robbery and possession of a firearm by…
731Day celebration coming up in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Coming up Tuesday, July 31, West Tennesseans will celebrate 731Day in Jackson. Our Jackson Home will have apparel, journals and other items available for purchase at their pop-up shop at ComeUnity Cafe in downtown Jackson. If you can't…
Huntingdon hospital to become Baptist Memorial Hospital-Carroll County
HUNTINGDON, Tenn. -- Baptist Memorial Hospital in Huntingdon is undergoing a name change and will be known as Baptist Memorial Hospital-Carroll County. The health care provider announced the change Monday, saying it coincides with Baptist’s agreement with Quorum Health Corporation…
Tennessee State Parks earns award for fitness program
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- A program that rewards Tennessee State Parks visitors for participating in outdoor activities has received an award for integrating time spent outdoors with health care. The Healthy Parks Healthy Person program was developed last year and…
Hardeman Co. Sheriff's Office releases statement on Brian Lawler death
HARDEMAN COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Hardeman County Sheriff's Office has released a statement on the death of Brian Christopher Lawler, son of wrestling legend Jerry Lawler, over the weekend. Brian Lawler, 46, died Sunday at Regional One Medical in Memphis…
Tax Free Weekend Final Day
Jackson, Tenn-- Today is the last day for Tax Free Weekend in Tennessee and stores like Target are offering all school supplies free of tax anything from pens pencils notebooks…
Honeybees: Why they matter and how you can help them
HENDERSON, Tenn. -- Studies show one-third of the world's food supply is dependent upon the pollination of the honeybee. Richard Heismann, president of the Jackson Area Beekeepers Association, gave WBBJ 7…
