Late musician Steve Short honored Friday night
UNION CITY, Tenn. -- Discovery Park of America honored late musician Steve Short at their "Rhythm on the Rails" event. Keith Brown, Danny Anderson, Martin Big Band, and Valli Kelly…
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Summer concert series continues in downtown Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Hub City continued to rock on with the summer music series. The free concerts are held in downtown Jackson at the Amp from the month of May…
United Way of West TN named 'Best Place for Working Parents'
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The United Way of West Tennessee has been named the 2023 Best Place for Working Parents. The Best Place for Working Parents is a growing national network of business…
Milan native talks about 'Face in Book' initiative
MILAN, Tenn. -- A Milan native is giving back to the kids in his community. Keith Floyd is an entertainer who reached out to WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News to tell…
Cookout fundraiser held to support veterans
JACKSON, Tenn. -- An event was held to raise funds in an effort to honor veterans. The West Tennessee Veterans Coalition sold chicken halves and chicken wings to raise funds for…
Mr. Bond's Science Guys visit local library
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Kids got a cool, new and fun way to learn about science at the Jackson-Madison County Public Library. Friday, Mr. Bond's Science Guys put on a show for kids while also letting them get hands-on in…
Food Truck Fridays begins in Milan
MILAN, Tenn. -- Food Truck Fridays are in full swing at the Milan City Park this summer. Food truck vendors showcase their cooking skills during the event for the community. From sweet to savory, Food Truck Fridays allow foodies…
Bridge repair planned for next week, road to partially close
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A Madison County bridge is being repaired next week, causing a part of Christmasville Road to be temporarily closed. According to the Madison County Highway Department, the bridge over Duffy's Creek, north of the Friendship…
TDOC says new warden to oversee local correction complex
TIPTONVILLE, Tenn. -- A West Tennessee prison has been appointed a new warden. The Tennessee Department of Correction says that Brandon Watwood will begin his new role of overseeing the Northwest Correction Complex on June 18. The TDOC says that…
City to host 5th Community Clean-up Day
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The City of Jackson will be hosting its fifth Community Clean-up Day soon. This event, hosted by the the City of Jackson Health and Sanitation Department, will allow residents to drop off items such as tires, mattresses,…
1 dead, 1 in custody after homicide in Carroll County
HUNTINGDON, Tenn. -- A Carroll County man has been arrested and charged in a homicide. According to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, on Thursday night, agents joined an investigation into a homicide in Huntingdon. The TBI says an initial investigation…
Events this weekend in West Tennessee
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A big weekend is coming up, with so many events celebrating, earning money for charitable causes, or providing places for the entire family to come out and spend time together. The first events on our weekend roadmap…
NBA suspends Ja Morant 25 games for 2nd social media video involving a gun
(AP) -- Memphis guard Ja Morant has been suspended for the first 25 games of the upcoming season for a second social media video in which he flashed a gun. The NBA announced the suspension on Friday. Morant will also…
Shooting, fire at Tennessee home leads to 6 dead including 3 children
SEQUATCHIE, Tenn. (AP) — Six people including three children were found dead in a Tennessee home where police responded to a shooting and arrived to find the residence ablaze, authorities said. A seventh person who had suffered gunshot wounds was…
Superintendent's contract renewed, budget revised during board meeting
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County School District held a board meeting on Thursday. Two topics of note were Superintendent Dr. Marlon King's contract renewal and a revision to the Fiscal Year…
