Pet of the Week: Dixie
PET OF THE WEEK-- Dixie is the Pet of the Week on Saturday, January, 19. She was found starving, full of parasites, and with burns to both of her ears. The woman who found her wanted to get her in…
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RXBAR recall
Several varieties of RXBAR are being recalled because there could be peanuts in some of the bars. For a full list click here.
Mojave Foods Corporation recalls chile pouches
Mojave Foods Corporation is recalling chile pouches. The El Guapo Chile Habanero and Chile Pasilla-Ancho pouches are being recalled due to an unlabeled peanut allergen. There have not been any reported allergic reactions to the products so far. The chile…
Car seat safety information
A viral video shows a child in a car seat falling out of the back seat of a car. Local officials have some tips to make sure everyone in the back seat stays safe. Officials say to make sure you…
Worship service for Gov.-elect Bill Lee's inauguration moved to Grand Ole Opry
NASHVILLE -- The worship service scheduled during governor-elect Bill Lee's inauguration weekend has grown so large it has been moved. The 2019 inaugural worship service was previously scheduled to take place at the Ryman Auditorium. It will now be held at…
Gillette commercial has people talking
The newest Gillette commercial is causing some controversy. What do you think? Click here to watch it.
MyRide West Tennessee program looking for drivers
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local program in West Tennessee is looking for volunteers to help those who need help getting around town to meet their daily needs. MyRide West Tennessee is a transportation program that gives rides to senior adults.…
Dog food recall information
According to the FDA, nine dry dog food brands have been recalled after complaints that the dogs consuming these brands experienced vitamin D toxicity. Veterinarians say consuming foods with toxic levels of vitamin D can lead to kidney failure…
Tennessee archaeological research meeting is this weekend
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. -- The public is invited to hear presentations on the latest Tennessee archaeological research this weekend. The 31st annual Current Research in Tennessee Archaeology meeting will take place this Saturday at the Tennessee Room of the James Union…
Jackson man creates 'The Stix' crime drama series on YouTube
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A Jackson man has created a crime drama series on YouTube set in the rural South. Jaron Lockridge says "The Stix" is similar to "Law and Order" or "The…
PET OF THE WEEK: Graclyn
PET OF THE WEEK-- Meet this week's pet of the week, Graclyn. Get ready to be blessed with the presence of Graclyn. This beautiful little girl loves people and is very affectionate. She wants nothing more than to spend every…
Jackson Bridal Show is this weekend
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Calling all brides to be, this event is just for you. The Jackson Bridal show will take place this weekend at the Carl Perkins Civic Center. Organizers say the event is the largest bridal show in West…
Shutdown creates new deadline for SNAP recipients
NASHVILLE -- The Tennessee Department of Human Services is alerting SNAP recipients of an important deadline imposed by the USDA that those renewing their benefits must meet in order to ensure their February benefits are available. Those renewing their Supplemental…
WEB EXCLUSIVE: Full interview with West TN sports legend Bettye Giles
WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News anchor/reporter Julia Ewoldt spoke Thursday with Bettye Giles, a trailblazer in West Tennessee women's athletics. Above is the full, uncut interview. See the original story here.
West Tennessee women's athletics legend turns 90 this week
MARTIN, Tenn.-- A West Tennessee women's athletic's legend turns 90 on Jan. 11. Bettye Giles started as a physical education teacher at the University of Tennessee at Martin in 1952. At that…
Toyota recall information
More than a million Toyota vehicles are being recalled over air bag concerns. It comes a week after Ford announced it was recalling about a million cars in the U.S. because of Takata airbag worries. The air bags could explode…
Video by Hardin Co. students gets 100,000 views on YouTube
HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn. -- A video made by local high school students has reached 100,000 views on YouTube. "[It was] a lot bigger deal than I thought it was…
Jackson Exchange Club takes nominations for Man of the Year
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Exchange Club is accepting nominations for Jackson's Man of the Year. The annual Man of the Year celebration is an Exchange Club tradition dating back to the mid-1940s when the inaugural Man of the Year…
TWRA to hold public meeting about chronic wasting disease
BOLIVAR, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency will host a public meeting to discuss chronic wasting disease Tuesday evening in Bolivar. The meeting will take place at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 8, at the Bolivar Middle School gymnasium, located…
Jackson Rotary Club takes nominations for Woman of the Year
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Rotary Club is accepting nominations for Jackson's Woman of the Year for 2018. The Woman of the Year is open to any woman who is a resident of Madison County and is at least 40…
