Lane College prepares for Homecoming Week
JACKSON, Tenn. - Lane College Homecoming Week has arrived, with a full slate of activities planned through Saturday. Students say the atmosphere is unlike any other. "It just goes in the air. You feel it.…
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Science on 7: Haunted Jack-O'-Lantern
Ingredients: Carved Pumpkin Dry Ice Water Cup Gloves *must be worn when handling dry ice*
Pet of the Week: Opie
Meet Opie! This sweet boy is available for adoption! Opie is a wonderful boy, he loves attention, and he loves to play and be silly. He loves kids and is good with other dogs once he warms up to them.…
Player of the Week: Week 8
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Game of the Week: Week 9
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Local organization hopes to inspire children, teens
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local organization is rooted in its mission to inspire children and teens in underserved communities around the Hub City. One woman is hoping to change the world, one…
Chicken and chicken products recall due to listeria
There's a massive recall for chicken that you may need to know. Multiple types of chicken and products containing chicken have been recalled due to a possible listeria contamination. The products were sold under multiple brand names and in dozens…
Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The City of Jackson will host a household hazardous waste collection day on October 26 downtown. The day allows residents to safely get rid of harmful wastes from their home. The event will be from 9 a.m.…
West Carroll Special School Dist. response regarding violations received from TN Dept. of Education
WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News reached out to the West Carroll Special School District Superintendent Dexter Williams who said, "The West Carroll Special School District takes the education of ALL of our students very seriously. We work closely with students and…
Lawn mower engine recall
Kawasaki Motors is recalling lawn mower engines. The fuel injector in the engines can reportedly leak excessive amounts of fuel into the engine, posing a burn and fire hazard. No incidents have been reported. This recall involves Kawasaki engines used…
Sheriff's office warns residents of new scam
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Madison County Sheriff John Mehr is warning residents about a new scam involving the sheriff's office. In a news release, the sheriff's office says scam calls appear to be coming from the Madison County Sheriff's Office phone…
Ronson Tech Torch recall
Zippo is recalling its Ronson brand Tech Torch. The Tech Torch can reportedly continue to produce a flame after the activation trigger is released into the off position, posing a fire hazard. Zippo has received 36 reports of the torches…
THP reminds drivers of Halloween safety tips
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Highway Patrol is reminding drivers of safety tips ahead of Halloween. THP says seven people were killed in crashes between October 30 and November 1, 2018. THP is reminding drivers this year to drive carefully,…
List of 2019 TN Music Awards winners
Here are the list of some of the winners for the 2019 Tennessee Music Awards held Monday evening at the University of Memphis-Lambuth Campus: Americana Artist of the Year: Mandy Vixen…
Jackson-Madison Co. Regional Health Department to host walk-in flu clinic
The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department will have a walk-in flu clinic Thursday, Oct. 10 from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Patients do not need to make an appointment to get a flu shot at the walk-in clinic. Patients are…
Smoky Mountains fall foliage map
If you're ready for fall colors, there's a map for that. The Smoky Mountains website has an interactive map that can show you just when the fall foliage will appear in your area and anywhere across the country. The map…
Harbor Freight pocket knife recall
More than one million pocket knives are being pulled off the shelves. Harbor Freight Tools is recalling its popular Gordon folding knife because of a faulty lock mechanism. The company says six people have already been hurt after the three-inch…
Player of the Week: Week 7
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Hundreds participate in the Walk to End Alzheimer's
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Residents walked at a local campus Saturday to raise awareness for Alzheimer's. Loved ones, caretakers and people with Alzheimer's from around West Tennessee gathered at Union University Saturday morning for…
