Boys & Girls Club 'Windows of Hope' campaign is under way
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The race to raise tens of thousands of dollars for the Boys & Girls Club of Jackson began Thursday night. The annual Windows of Hope campaign is now…
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Washington-Douglas Headstart holds annual health fair
JACKSON, Tenn. -- One local school held their seventh annual health fair Thursday afternoon for students and their parents. Washington-Douglas Headstart hosted a health fair including multiple community businesses to raise…
Madison Co. nonprofit unveils new website thanks to donation
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local nonprofit unveils its new website they were able to make thanks to another nonprofit here in the Hub City. The Court Appointed Special Advocates of Madison…
Marine recruiter in Henry Co. charged with statutory rape
PARIS, Tenn. -- The sheriff's office has charged a U.S. Marine recruiter with statutory rape by an authority figure. Sgt. Steven Joseph Schwartz, 26, of Paris is accused of engaging in…
Trenton teacher named statewide Educator of the Month
TRENTON, Tenn. -- A West Tennessee teacher received a big honor this week. CaRae Sewell, one of WBBJ's Educator of the Week winners, now has the honor for a whole…
New aldermen sweep Selmer's election results
SELMER, Tenn. -- Three new aldermen will take leadership in Selmer at the beginning of 2016. Nicky Atkins, John Austin and J.T. Hawkins won three of the seats by beating…
Martin woman facing child abuse charge
WEAKLEY COUNTY, Tenn. -- A 6-year-old child is recovering from injuries that investigators say were caused by a Martin woman. Martin police, DCS and the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation worked…
Veterans Day events kick off Friday in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Veterans Day is not until next week, but people across West Tennessee plan to celebrate starting Friday. Malesus Elementary will honor veterans Friday at a celebration. Up…
Boston Butt sale to benefit Paris youth center
PARIS, Tenn. -- You can buy a Boston Butt cooked to perfection and support a local youth center at the same time. The sales will support REAL Hope Youth Center in Paris. The "Grillin' & Chillin'" team will be doing…
Police: Mother left son locked outside home while she went to class
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A Jackson woman is facing a child abuse charge on accusations of leaving her 8-year-old son outside for several hours while she went to class. Court documents say…
Local library to host children's book sale in Paris
PARIS, Tenn. -- A local library is looking to supports kids' love for reading with a children's book sale. The W.G. Rhea Public Library in Paris is hosting the sale from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. Saturday at the Kroger…
Jackson resident looks for clarification on leash laws
JACKSON, Tenn. -- If you own a dog, do you have to keep your pet on a leash? The answer is both yes and no. A WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News…
3 face child neglect charges after search of east Jackson residence
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A search Monday morning of a Jackson residence leads to child neglect and drug possession charges. Naquille McKinley, Brittany Shaw and Cordarius Woods each face a child neglect…
Hardeman County to receive new emergency building
BOLIVAR, Tenn. -- Hardeman County soon will be the new home to a joint emergency facility, a combination between the Bolivar fire station and the Emergency Medical Services building.…
JMCSS to hold family health night in downtown Jackson
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County School System is having a family night Thursday in downtown Jackson. The event will be held from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the…
