Local man revives overdose victim with Narcan
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A normal Monday morning turned into a life saving mission. Adam Roe was coming home from dropping off his daughter at daycare Monday morning. Driving down North Highland, he saw…
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Pet of the Week: Stella
Stella is the newest member of the Saving The Animals Together family. She is a 3-year-old boxer that came from a local shelter and is currently completing her medical care. She will be ready to find the perfect family in…
Teething spoon recall
Bonnsu has announced a recall for its Miniware Teething Spoons due to a choking hazard. The spoons can reportedly break in a child's mouth when being used as a teether. Bonnsu has received one report of an infant who…
Deal seekers shop 17th Annual Highway 70 Yard Sale
JACKSON, Tenn. -- On the side of Highway 70, you're going to find a tradition even a pandemic can't stop. It's the 17th Annual Highway 70 Yard Sale. "I have to make…
Commissioner Schwinn testifies before Senate HELP Committee
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- State and federal officials met and discussed the next school year and what it may look like during the novel coronavirus pandemic. "As educators and students spent a spring…
Overdose deaths increase amid COVID-19
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Many treatment centers closed during the past three months amid COVID-19, but addiction hasn't slowed down. For those who suffer from substance abuse, the closures meant lack of access…
Election committee discuss potential changes to fall primaries
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Madison County Election Commission discussed Monday what changes could be coming to primaries this fall. Early voting dates are scheduled for July 17 through August 1. Voting will…
Pet of the Week: Oakley
Meet Oakley, this week's Pet of the Week! Oakley is a lively love bug! She would do well in a home with another dog, preferably a big dog or a fairly active family. While she's not high energy, she needs…
Saving The Animals Together microchipping event
Saving The Animals Together is having a microchipping event to help support a local shelter and gather needed supplies to help the animals. The event will be held on Saturday, June 13 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at the…
Animal Planet star helps build treehouses
GATLINBURG, Tenn. -- Nearly a year after the start of the project, an idea has come to life. Joseph Ayers teamed up with Animal Planet star Pete Nelson to create treehouses in Gatlinburg. Nelson is the host of Treehouse Masters.…
Local girl sells hundreds of cupcakes for survivor of Chester County wreck
HENDERSON, Tenn. -- We all love cupcakes, but what about a cupcake raising money for a family in need? Jaclyn Leek baked more than 700 cupcakes to sell at the Henderson Farmer's…
Local police officer raises awareness with poetry
MILAN, Tenn. -- Events across the country are prompting some to protest and others to express themselves. WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News Reporter Julia Ewoldt listened to a poem from a local police…
Pet of the Week: Casper
Meet Casper, this week's Pet of the Week! Casper came to Saving The Animals Together rescue from a local shelter after being found…
SWHRA summer meal program locations
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Times and location for the Southwest Human Resource Agency's summer meal program. The following are available Monday through Friday: Chester County Chester County High School 10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Decatur County Decaturville Elementary 10:00 a.m. –…
Free online classes offered through Dyersburg State
DYERSBURG, Tenn. -- Dyersburg State Community College announced it is offering free online classes. The courses are free to those who register before June 30, according to DSCC. Courses include: Managing Customer Service Fundamentals of Supervision and Management Personal Finance…
Tennessee Craft holds 2020 Instagram photo contest
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Tennessee Crafts, a nonprofit arts organization, announced announced a photo contest. A news release from the organization says Tennessee Craft Week Instagram Photo Contest will be held from June 1 to June 30. Artists from across the…
Census official gives update on West Tennessee response
JACKSON, Tenn.-- "So, our response is basically what we were expecting," June Iljana, media specialist for the U.S. Census Bureau s aid. Progress is being made on the 2020 Census, but many of you…
Pet of the Week: Ryley
Meet Ryley, this week's Pet of the Week! Ryley came to Saving The Animals Together rescue along with his sister Ryna when their…
Jackson Animal Care Center seeks artists for murals
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local artist adds some pizzazz to a temporary place for animals looking for a forever home. "People walk in this way, and it would be the first thing…
Virtual fair connects Tennesseans with job opportunities
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- A virtual resource fair is helping connect Tennesseans with local employers. The Virtual Employment and Education Resource Fair will provide job seekers with employment opportunities through the internet and through videoconferencing, according to a news release from…
