Hooked on Science: Pinecone Hygrometer
INGREDIENTS Pinecone INSTRUCTIONS STEP 1: Attach a pinecone to a secure location outside. STEP 2: Record the humidity for your location from www.weather.gov and whether the pinecone is open or closed…
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What to know before controlled burning in Tennessee
For information on open burning in Tennessee, visit the Department of Environment and Conservation's Open Burning website. You can find more about burn permits and other guidelines at www.burnsafetn.org.
Nonprofits offer assistance to help with burden of high utility costs
JACKSON, Tenn. -- As temperatures soar into the 90s, utility bills could head into the hundreds. Local nonprofits say they already are seeing an increase in the amount of residents asking for…
City's pit bull ban impacts West Tenn. rescue groups
BROWNSVILLE, Tenn. -- Animal rescue groups start to feel the impact from a city-wide ban on pit bulls. "People don't have a place for them to go," said Teresa Covington…
Wildlife expert talks about venomous snakes in West Tennessee
CHESTER COUNTY, Tenn. -- Snakes have a dangerous reputation, but experts say very few of the 30 types in West Tennessee are venomous. "We only have three poisonous snakes in…
Ticketmaster offers free concert tickets as part of settlement
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- You may be among the millions of Ticketmaster customers receiving free tickets thanks to a class-action lawsuit over ticket fees and other charges. The list of eligible concerts in Nashville has just been released. All of the following concerts are…
Pet of the week: Penny
JACKSON, Tenn.-- The pet of the week for June 18th comes to WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News from the Downtown Dogs Group. "Penny is a 7-year-old Feist with a heart of…
Hooked On Science: Kid inside a bubble
Kid Inside a Bubble INGREDIENTS Plastic Wading Pool Water Light Corn Syrup Clear Dishwashing Liquid Hula Hoop Bubble Wand INSTRUCTIONS STEP 1: Mix together 6 gallons of water, 2 gallons of…
Dresden church takes part in faith-based addiction effort
DRESDEN, Tenn. -- A faith-based recovery community initiative was introduced Thursday at the First United Methodist Church in Dresden. It's one of many churches the Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse…
Rules for 'West Tennessee Wave Contest'
Below is the news release from the Jackson Convention & Visitors Bureau about their West Tennessee Wave Contest. Let's See Your Miss Tennessee Pageant Wave! The Miss Tennessee Pageant is taking place this week in Jackson, and we want to see…
Pet of the week: Lily
Saving the animals together stopped by the WBBJ studio for the pet of the week on June 11th. Lily is a six-month-old bull…
Hooked On Science: pop a balloon inside a balloon
Pop a Balloon Inside a Balloon INGREDIENTS Magnifying Glass Black Balloon Clear Balloon INSTRUCTIONS STEP 1: Push the black balloon inside the clear balloon. Inflate the black balloon. Tie the black…
General Cable in Jackson to add 50 jobs
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local manufacturer is set to add about 50 jobs at their Jackson plant. General Cable, a wire and cable manufacturer, is expanding production, company officials and the…
ABC livestream of Muhammad Ali's funeral
LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- The funeral ceremony for Muhammad Ali is set to begin at around 1 p.m. You can watch a livestream of ABC's coverage of the ceremony and the procession leading up to it.
Local man grows business from gardening hobby
KENTON, Tenn. -- What if you could make your hobby your livelihood? That's exactly what one West Tennessee man did, turning his love for lilies into a business that stretches across…
Economic impact report shows value of Tennessee Vols
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. -- Just how much do the Vols mean to Tennessee? New evidence from the state says the Knoxville team is worth millions. The Vols bring more than $460 million to the state of Tennessee. The team also supports more…
Pet of the Week: Mila
Meet our Pet of the Week, Mila. She is a Pitbull/Boston Terrier mix. Mila is spayed, house-trained, up to date with shots, good with kids, good with dogs but not good…
Hooked On Science: Pool Noodle Marble Run
INGREDIENTS Pool Noodle Box Cutter Double Sided Tape Marbles INSTRUCTIONS STEP 1: Have an adult use the box cutter to cut the pool noodle down the center, in half, lengthwise. STEP…
Exit 56 Blues Fest
BROWNSVILLE, Tenn. -- If you love the blues, arts and crafts and Barbecue, then Brownsville is the place to be Memorial Day Weekend. Exit 56 Blues Fest takes place Saturday, May 28 through Sunday, May 29 with two days of…
Hooked on Science: Skewer a Balloon
INGREDIENTS Skewer Balloon INSTRUCTIONS STEP 1: Blow up the balloon, let some of the air out of the balloon, and then tie a knot at the end to hold the…
