JMC Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2018 Announced
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Sports Hall of Fame is proud to announce its Class of 2018. The class will be formally inducted and recognized at the 33rd Annual Hall of…
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Hip-hop superstar Nelly to perform at Ballpark at Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Multi-platinum hip-hop superstar Nelly will perform in April at the Ballpark at Jackson along with special guests Bone Thugs-N-Harmony and Juvenile. The concert is scheduled for April 27, according to…
WBBJ news anchor Mallory Cooke's baby boy Fitz makes TV debut
WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News anchor Mallory Cooke's baby boy Fitz made his TV debut Tuesday morning on Good Morning West Tennessee! He almost made it the day before when Mallory…
Mobile American Job Center helps Jackson residents find jobs
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Residents had the chance Tuesday to get help finding a job at a career center on wheels. "The coach is a Mobile American Job Center," Karen Davison,…
Representative Kustoff requests his pay be withheld during government shutdown
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Representative David Kustoff sent a letter to the Chief Administrative Officer of the U.S. Congress requesting that his salary be withheld during the government shutdown. “If our troops don’t…
Local lawmakers hash out medical marijuana bill
JACKSON, Tenn. -- State lawmakers introduced a bill that would make medical marijuana legal in Tennessee. "I have not committed one way or the other on the bill," Rep. Jimmy Eldridge,…
New sports team coming to the Hub City: How you can be a part of it
JACKSON, Tenn.- Jeremy McKinnie stops by to talk about a new basketball team coming to the Hub City. The West Tennessee Eagles is a new basketball team coming to Jackson. Tryouts…
Church and event cancellations, Jan. 13-Jan. 14
Church cancellations for Sunday, Jan. 14 Abundant Life Family Worship Center in Cedar Grove, TN - all services and events cancelled Agape Christian Fellowship (Both Locations) - All services cancelled Calvary Church Jackson, TN - All services cancelled Cooper's Grove Church Lexington, TN…
Photo Gallery: Snow pics from WBBJ viewers
This gallery contains photos submitted by WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News viewers during the winter weather on Friday, Jan. 12, 2018.
Denise LaSalle visitation, memorial services rescheduled for Monday
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The visitation and memorial services for blues legend Denise LaSalle, originally scheduled for Saturday, have been rescheduled for Monday due to inclement weather. Visitation will now be held from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Monday in the…
Lifeline's New Year Blood Drive kicks off Thursday
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Lifeline Blood Services is hosting a New Year Blood Drive this week in north Jackson. The blood drive will be from 8 a.m. until 6 p.m. Thursday at the Lifeline facility on Sterling Farms Drive. Donors will…
Madison Co. Fire Dept. shares winter storm fire safety tips
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- With the potential threat of winter precipitation across our region, the Madison County Fire Department has shared a list of winter storm fire safety tips. A heavy buildup of ice or snow on trees and power…
Denise LaSalle memorial service, visitation plans announced
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Memorial service and visitation arrangements have been announced for "Queen of the Blues" Denise LaSalle. LaSalle passed away Monday at 78 years old. The renowned R&B singer, songwriter and record producer called Jackson home along with her…
LANA community host event at Bakers Rack
JACKSON, TENN. -- Start your new year of with a bang! The LANA community invites you to join your friends and neighbors for their first social of the year social at The Bakers Rack in downtown Jackson! The Bakers Rack…
Friendly Frank's Flea Market kicks off the new year
JACKSON, Tenn. — It's the first weekend of the month, which means people from all over came to the Hub City to shop local vendors at Friendly Frank's Flea Market. "There's…
Active duty marines promoted during special ceremony
JACKSON, Tenn -- Three active duty marines were pinned and promoted Saturday by a World War II veteran. The promotion ceremony took place at the Jackson Chamber. Carl Jones, a World War…
Local rescue agency asks for help with fosters during cold winter season
HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn. -- Due to the unseasonably cold weather in West Tennessee, animal rescue agencies have been feeling more of a squeeze lately. They've had to give extra attention to foster…
Tennessee's suicide rate hit record high in 2016
NASHVILLE -- Tennessee's suicide rate hit a record high in 2016, according to a news release from the Tennessee Suicide Prevention Network. In any given day, three people in Tennessee die by suicide, according to the release. While the suicide…
Local organizations make sure those without a home stay warm
JACKSON, Tenn. -- There have been 12 confirmed deaths across the country as a direct result of the cold weather, so local organizations are doing what they can to make sure…
Lifeline Blood Services in critical need of type O negative blood
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Lifeline Blood Services is in need of type O negative blood and urges donors to help before patients' lives could be at stake. Leaders with the blood center say…
