JACKSON, Tenn. -- Car crashes are a leading cause of death for children in America. Nearly half of car seats are misused, according to the U.S. Department of Transportation's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department is…
The city of Bolivar is hosting a Citizens Police Academy from September 10 to October 22. You must be a citizen of Bolivar and pass a small background check. They will discuss crime scenes, finger printing and getting things expunged…
As a way to help underprivileged families, the Salvation Army sends a group of children to Camp Paradise Valley in Burkesville, Kentucky, free of charge every summer from June to the end of July. Every Wednesday, the organization has a…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Lifeline Blood Services is asking for blood donations due to a dangerously low supply level. Officials say the blood donation center has been struggling with a low blood supply for weeks, and are now asking for donors…
Levolor has announced a recall for its Two-Corded Custom Cellular Shades due to a strangulation hazard. The pull cords on these shades are joined by a non-breakaway cord connector that could pose a strangulation hazard for small children. So far,…
Volunteers with the American Red Cross of Mid-West Tennessee will travel to Baton Rouge, Louisiana as Tropical Storm Barry is expected to upgrade to a Category 1 hurricane by Saturday. If you are interested in volunteering for the American Red…
Fitz and Floyd Nevaeh has announced a recall for its White Can Mugs. The mugs can reportedly crack or break when used with or exposed to hot liquids, posing a burn and laceration hazard. The mugs are sold separately and…
Thousands of Bose speakers are being recalled. Bose announced a recall for its EdgeMax and FreeSpace loudspeakers due to an injury hazard. The speakers' mounting components can reportedly break, causing the speakers to fall. The firm has received nine reports…
Universal Security Instruments has announced a recall for its smoke alarms. The battery powered smoke and fire alarms can have a misaligned internal switch causing the alarms to not activate properly. The company has received 134 reports of failure to…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- WBBJ-TV has joined a growing number of networks around the country in adding the national anthem to the beginning of our broadcasts each morning. "The Star-Spangled Banner" was…
Swaddle Bee has announced a recall for its children's security blankets. The Loviebee security blankets are being recalled because the blankets' snaps can reportedly detach, posing a choking hazard. The blankets involved in this recall were sold in blue-gray, blue-white,…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News Chief Meteorologist Tom Meiners surprised viewers Monday evening with a special on-air debut. Tom brought his baby girl on set to join him…
The Safe at Home Address Confidentiality Program is a new statewide address confidentiality program administered by the Office of the Tennessee Secretary of State. The Safe at Home Program is open to all victims of domestic abuse, stalking, human trafficking,…
Friends of Laurice Lanier-Trowell have created a fundraiser to help with the renowned singer's medical expenses. You can find more information at the Our friend Laurice Lanier-Trowell Facebook page.
Horizons is a yearly camp at Freed-Hardeman University. More than 1,200 campers will be at the school this year for Horizons. This year's theme is "Rise Up." For more information, visit the FHU website.
NASHVILLE -- The United States Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service in Tennessee has announced $2 million in assistance will be made available to some farmers and forestland owners impacted by February's flooding. Agricultural producers and forestland owners in…
Operation Dry Water is a year-round boating under the influence awareness and enforcement campaign. Local law enforcement from every state, including the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency, will be helping with Operation Dry Water this weekend, July 5-7. For more information…
SAVANNAH, Tenn. -- The 41st annual Savannah Bluegrass Festival is filling the downtown area with music this weekend. The festival takes place Friday night and Saturday and features music, food, fun…
The Company Store has announced a recall for girls pajama sets. The pajama sets fail to meet the federal flammability standard for children's sleepwear. The recall involves The Company Store's 100% cotton flannel, two-piece pajama sets, which also come in…
Several drugs are being pulled from store shelves at Walgreens. The recall includes the Walgreens brands of lubricant eye drops and eye ointments. All of the recalled eye medications have an expiration date for May of this year. The medications…
