Hooked on Science: Santa in a Jar
Santa in a Jar INGREDIENTS Hardboiled Egg Glass Jar (Make sure the mouth of the glass jar is slightly smaller than the egg.) Matches INSTRUCTIONS STEP 1: Have an adult ignite…
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Few businesses will remain open Christmas weekend
JACKSON, Tenn. -- With Christmas Eve and Christmas day falling on a weekend this year, some folks are wondering what places will still be open for business. Many families will start the…
Jackson-Madison Co. School System accepting superintendent applications
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County School System is accepting applications for the superintendent position. For more information and a link to the application, click here. The deadline for applications is Jan. 16.…
Hooked on Science: Notebook Spring Launcher
Notebook Spring Launcher INGREDIENTS Plastic Spiral Notebook Dowel Rod Ruler INSTRUCTIONS STEP 1: Remove the paper from the plastic spiral notebook. STEP 2: Hold the dowel rod by placing your thumb…
Some hot holiday gift items make national recall list
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Some hot holiday items land on a national recall list. On Tuesday, the Consumer…
Modern Woodmen of America donates $2,000 to Rusty Mac Adopt-A-Teen program
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local organization makes a donation to help local teens. The Modern Woodmen of America donated $2,000 to help 20 teens in our area have a special Christmas. The Rusty…
How to donate to RIFA
The Regional Inter-Faith Association is a local nonprofit based in Jackson. To learn more about the organization or to donate, visit the RIFA website.
Kroger Community Rewards program helps nonprofits
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Nonprofits are asking you to remember them this holiday season while grocery shopping. As part of the Kroger Plus Card's Community Rewards program, shoppers can sign up to…
WBBJ to air 'Smoky Mountains Rise' telethon & concert Tuesday
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Some of the biggest names in country music are coming together this week for a concert and telethon to benefit families who lost their homes and possessions during the East Tennessee wildfires, and you can see the…
Hooked On Science: Snowstorm in a Bottle
Snowstorm in a Bottle INGREDIENTS Bicycle Pump with Rubber Stopper 1 Liter Clear Plastic Bottle Styrofoam Packing Peanuts INSTRUCTIONS STEP 1: Completely fill the clear plastic bottle with Styrofoam packing peanuts. Describe the Styrofoam packing peanuts by using its observable…
Pet of the Week: Tanner
Pet of the week: Tanner, available for adoption through Saving the animals together. She is almost 5 months old. She's an American bulldog mix. She's good with other dogs and people including kids. She hasn't been cat tested. Melissa Roberts with…
Dyersburg mall schedule to donate to East Tenn. wildfire victims
DYERSBURG, Tenn. -- Organizers are accepting donations to help victims of the East Tennessee wildfires. You can drop off donations at the Dyersburg Mall during the following hours: Saturday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday from noon to 5…
WBBJ anchor Tom Britt inducted into Tennessee Journalism Hall of Fame
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Longtime West Tennessee journalist and WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News anchor Tom Britt was inducted Thursday evening into the Tennessee Journalism Hall of Fame. Britt was one of five people…
THP Mannequin Challenge to raise awareness for fire victims
TENNESSEE -- The Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security along with the Tennessee Highway Patrol and THP Recruit Class 1216 are asking the public to donate food and supplies…
Officials ID victims of deadly East Tenn. wildfires
KNOXVILLE -- Officials have identified several victims of the East Tennessee wildfires that killed 14 people and destroyed or damaged more than 1,700 buildings. WVLT-TV in Knoxville includes a list…
Jackson hosts annual Christmas parade & tree lighting
JACKSON,Tenn. -- Jackson's annual Christmas parade brings thousands to enjoy the sights of the season. In an evening filled with lights, floats and marching bands, the magic of Christmas spread…
Hooked On Science: Static Electricity Ornament
Static Electricity Ornament INGREDIENTS Polystyrene Beads Clear Plastic Craft Ornament INSTRUCTIONS STEP 1: Remove the cap and hook from the clear plastic craft ornament. Fill the ornament one-fourth of the way with polystyrene beads. Place the cap and hook back…
'Christmas on Main' begins in Savannah
SAVANNAH, Tenn. -- Residents made finishing touches Friday afternoon in downtown Savannah for a magical Christmas weekend ahead and the Christmas on Main extravaganza. The canopy of lights turns on Friday night for Christmas cheer. "We have planned for an entire…
WBBJ anchor Tom Britt to be inducted into Tennessee Journalism Hall of Fame
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A longtime face of West Tennessee and WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News will be inducted into the Tennessee Journalism Hall of Fame. Tom Britt is one of five people to be inducted Dec. 8 during the ceremony at the Murfreesboro…
Union City to host first-ever Chimes for Charity 'Blue Lights & Banks' food, toy drive
UNION CITY, Tenn. -- It's Christmas time here in West Tennessee, and one local community is coming together under the blue lights to help those who need it most. Blue lights flashed Friday morning in downtown Union City, but there was no…
