Eureka Pitch Night at the CO
JACKSON, Tenn.-- Saturday, college students competed in an entrepreneur competition with local business owners. Four teams participated in Eureka pitch night at the CO. Each team had only 24-hours to come up with a…
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Thousands attend Blues Hog BBQ and Music Fest Downtown
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Saturday was the second day of the Blues Hog BBQ and Music Fest in downtown Jackson. "Isn't this fantastic," said Mitch Carter. "If you're lucky enough to be…
Seven teens compete in 40th Annual Beautillion Extraordinaire
JACKSON, Tenn.-- This evening friends and family members gathered at the Carl Perkins Civic Center to celebrate young men of distinction across West Tennessee The Jackson chapter of The Links Inc. hosted their…
Local sorority chapter sews dresses for girls in Africa
GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- One local community is stitching together to help children they haven't met. Fifteen sewing machines and dozens of careful hands work to create a blessing. "We are…
U of M Lambuth hosts Spring open house
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Around 60 students and parents met with faculty and staff Saturday to learn more about the University of Memphis Lambuth's campus and all that it has…
Redemption Road rescue hosts inaugural Cowboy Canter 5K
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Supporters, both two and four-legged, galloped their way through the Hub City Saturday morning to help one of the city's…
Fruitland Fire Department hosts annual BBQ fundraiser
GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Helicopters, K-9s, and Barbecue drew out dozens today to support their local first responders. The Fruitland Fire Department hosted their annual barbecue fundraiser. They said around…
Memphis Zoo welcomes baby anteater
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) - A baby Southern tamandua has become the latest youngster to join the ranks of animals at the Memphis Zoo. The Commercial Appeal reports the baby hasn't yet been named because its sex is still unknown. It…
Listeria scare: 1,800 cases of Broccoli recalled in several states, including Tennessee
18 hundred cases of broccoli has been recalled due to fears of listeria contamination. Alimentos Congelados, S.A. is voluntarily recalling the frozen vegetable sold under the brand name, Wylwood. The product…
UT president says even 1 sexual assault 'too many'
MARTIN, Tenn. (AP) - University of Tennessee President Joe DiPietro has told UT's board of trustees that even a single sexual assault is one too many. DiPietro made the remarks to the full board during its spring meeting at the…
Blues and BBQ converge in Downtown Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Barbecue and blues, that perfect combination is taking over the Hub City this weekend. Competitions are already heating up with BBQ masters coming in from all over the…
JCS hosts bi-annual consignment sale this weekend: expecting thousands
JACKSON, Tenn.---A Hub City tradition is underway this weekend, attracting thousands of thrifters for a good cause. Jackson Christian School is hosting their bi-annual Consignment sale to raise money for the…
Solar farm to bring jobs to McNairy County residents
McNAIRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- A company is investing in a piece of land in West Tennessee, which will soon become a solar farm owned by McCarthy. It is something McNairy County…
UT Martin trustees approve out-of-state tuition decrease
MARTIN, Tenn.-The UT Martin board of trustees approved a 33 percent decrease for the out-of-state tuition rate, Friday. With these changes, out-of-state students could potentially save $12,000 or more as compared to previous years. The tuition decrease will apply to…
Mayor hopeful deconstruction on Bemis Mill will resume soon
JACKSON, Tenn.- After numerous calls about trouble with the demolition of the Bemis Mill, WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News decided to do a little digging. According to the mayor's office, the deconstruction…
