Experiment of the Week: Egg Spinning
Egg Spinning INGREDIENTS Plastic Egg INSTRUCTIONS STEP 1: Place the plastic egg on its side. STEP 2: Quickly spin the egg and observe. Quickly spin the egg again, but apply different…
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Pet of the Week: Presley
Pet of the week: Presley, available for adoption through Saving the animals together. She is about 2 years old and she's a pit mix. She was pregnant at the shelter in…
TBI releases annual crime report; numbers up in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. — Some types of crime continue to be an ongoing problem in Tennessee, and right here in the Hub City. "The world is just in a bad place…
Easter weekend brings variety of local events
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Organizers have a host of events set to take place for you to enjoy this holiday weekend. With only two days until Easter, many take the entire weekend to celebrate the holiday. Preparation for the Jacob Barker Music Festival…
TBI releases annual Crime in Tennessee report
NASHVILLE -- The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation on Thursday released its 2016 Crime in Tennessee report. The annual study revealed a slight increase in reported instances of crime in the…
Cub Scout Adventure Camp will be held in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Boy Scouts of America will host a Cub Scout Adventure Camp this summer in Jackson. Summer Adventure Camp for Boys will be held June 12-16 at Calvary Baptist Church, located at 119 Oil Well Road, according to…
Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame announces 2017 honorees
NASHVILLE -- The Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame has announced the 2017 honorees. Among those honored are Justin Gatlin as Professional Male Athlete of the Year, Christian Coleman of the University of Tennessee as the Amateur Male Athlete of the…
Upcoming bloodmobile locations
Bloodmobiles will be in West Tennessee at the following locations this week: Wed., April 12 Dyersburg Primary School, 1-6 p.m. Thurs., April 13 Maximum Health and Fitness, 2-6 p.m. South Gibson High School, Medina, 8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.…
Vote for Lane College in Retool Your School Competition
To vote for Lane College in Home Depot's Retool Your School click here.
VIDEO LINK: Capt. Michael Holt honored with Nat'l Crime Victims' Service Awards
To view video of Capt. Michael Holt honored with National Crime Victims' Service Award, visit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o2dWQkYsrCM&list=PLDuKXs-qp_GfJW2xG3hDl63ZioRaDuADZ&index=13&t=24s Preview YouTube video 2017 National Crime Victims' Service Awards - Captain Michael Holt 2017 National…
TDOT launches new safety campaign, remembers fallen workers
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Department of Transportation launched a new campaign Wednesday to keep its workers safe. The agency said three were killed on the job in 2016. Drive west…
Information on signing up for "Walk Across Tennessee" event
For information on participating in the "Walk Across Tennessee" program, visit: https://extension.tennessee.edu/watmadison/Pages/default.aspx
Goodwill hosts 'Donate Forward Week'
LEXINGTON, Tenn -- Goodwill is asking for your help during their Donate Forward Week. The week is all about paying it forward, but organizers at Goodwill say it can't happen without…
Ticket info for Makin' Music at Freed-Hardeman University
CHESTER COUNTY, Tenn. -- Freed-Hardeman University's "Makin' Music" is coming up, and tickets are available now. For more information on the event and to buy tickets, visit the FHU website.
Info on becoming an organ donor
For information on becoming an organ donor, visit donatelifetn.org.
Local experts spread awareness for World Autism Awareness Day
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Sunday was World Autism Awareness Day, so WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News went to the Learning and Therapy Center of Jackson to learn more about a disorder that is part of…
Pet of the Week: Raven
Our Pet of the Week is Raven, a 7 or 8 year old lab! She came to STAT around two years ago after one of their fosters found her wandering…
Experiment of the Week: Capture Your Shadow
Capture Your Shadow INGREDIENTS Blank Canvas Glow-In-The-Dark Paint Bright Flash Light Wax Paper Construction Paper Plastic Wrap INSTRUCTIONS STEP 1: Paint the blank canvas with the glow-in-the-dark paint. Allow the canvas…
MyRide West Tennessee Community Forum
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Southwest Tennessee Development District will host a community forum about the MyRide West Tennessee program on April 7, 2017 from 2:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. The forum will take place at the SWTDD office at 102…
Denim and Pearls raises money for WRAP
JACKSON, Tenn. — Hundreds of West Tennesseans came out to make a difference for survivors of domestic and sexual abuse. The annual Denim and Pearls benefit, is WRAP's biggest fundraiser of the…
