'Battle of the Badges' blood drive is now underway
JACKSON, Tenn. -- It's time to donate and save a life. Monday was the first day of the Battle of the Badges blood drive.
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Stroke symptoms and risk factors
Strokes are the leading cause of death in the United States, with 795,000 Americans suffering a stroke each year. Here are some of the warning signs, symptoms and risk factors that could lead to a stroke: Sudden and severe headache…
Attend a youth dance recital
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Take your family to a local dance recital. It takes place Sunday May 20th. Watch the video for more information.
Pet of the Week: Meet Daisy
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Daisy is fully vetted and ready to find her perfect family. She loves people and is good around kids. She loves to cuddle and snuggle. Watch to…
Take mom to a play this weekend!
JACKSON, Tenn. --It's a series of four one act shows mostly starring women. The show will be downtown at the Carnegie at seven Saturday and Sunday at two. Tickets Saturday are $10, Sunday your mom…
American Red Cross seeks to 'Sound the Alarm' to prevent fire deaths
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Time is running out to "Sound the Alarm" and save lives. The American Red Cross is still asking for your help fighting house fires as they seek to reach their Sound the Alarm goals by May 21. According…
State Fire Marshal says to check smoke alarms for Mother's Day
NASHVILLE -- As you prepare for Mother's Day, the State Fire Marshal is urging you to consider giving your mom the gift of safety. State Fire Marshal Julie Mix McPeak says you should ensure that your mother's home is properly equipped…
12 communities chosen for 'Tennessee Downtowns' program
NASHVILLE -- The Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development has announced that 12 new communities have been selected to participate in the Tennessee Downtowns program. TNECD Commissioner Bob Rolfe announced Friday that Alamo, Bell Buckle, Clinton, Dresden, Huntingdon, Jasper,…
West Tennessee Strawberry Festival schedule of events
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- The West Tennessee Strawberry Festival is once again underway! The Grand Floats Parade is set to kick off at 10 a.m. Friday, and the weekend will bring other festivities including a car show and beauty revue.…
Local stylist creates life-changing wigs for women battling cancer
JACKSON, Tenn. -- One of the most visible facts of fighting cancer is hair loss, and for some women losing their hair can take a toll on how they…
Looking for things to do across West Tennessee? There's an app for that!
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Ever had that Friday night and wonder, what is there to do this weekend? Well the Jackson-Madison County Chamber is kicking off a new program just for…
Jackson-Madison Co. School System announces addition of pre-kindergarten class
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County School System announces the addition of a 32nd pre-kindergarten class beginning in the fall of 2018. This new Voluntary Pre-K class, which will allow another 20 qualifying students to enroll, is made possible through…
Air Choice One airlines says business to Atlanta is soaring
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Those in charge at our local airport say business has taken off since they started offering flights to Atlanta. "Traffic to Atlanta has been booming. We have seen…
National Melanoma Day raises awareness of potentially deadly skin cancer
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The first Monday in May is National Melanoma Day. The American Academy of Dermatology says this designation is a good way to raise awareness of the disease. Melanoma is one of the most fatal forms of skin…
Two Brownsville men survive a fiery car accident on I-40 Saturday afternoon
BROWNSVILLE, Tenn. -- Traffic was backed up for miles Saturday afternoon on I-40 westbound toward Memphis, 22-year-old Daruis Pruiett and 23-year-old Montravious Woodland were having a rather normal Saturday and…
First pitch goes out to organ tissue donor awareness
JACKSON, Tenn. -- When we're at a populated place such as a ballpark, we see many faces but we never really know what each of those individuals are going through. WBBJ 7…
Pet of the Week: Meet Minnie
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Meet Minnie! Her foster family says someone dumped her in a rescuers yard. If you want a really athletic dog that can keep up with you, then…
Jackson Relay for Life raises thousands to fight cancer
JACKSON, Tenn. --Dozens of cancer survivors were at what organizers are calling the biggest Relay for Life event in Tennessee, Friday. "I'm currently taking radiation treatments for breast cancer, and I…
Local stores take part in Free Comic Book Day this weekend
JACKSON, Tenn. -- It's a day for superhero fans to rejoice — Free Comic Book Day! Retailers all over the country observe the holiday the first Saturday in May. It all started in 2001 when a comic book retailer in…
Humboldt gears up for Strawberry Festival
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- "It's just a wonderful hometown homecoming," Humboldt Mayor Marvin Sikes said. The City of Humboldt is gearing up for the West Tennessee Strawberry Festival. The festival started back…
