TWRA Weekly Fishing Forecast
TWRA Weekly Fishing Forecast NOTE - The TWRA wants to build a comprehensive report each week of the state’s lakes. If you do not see a report for your favorite lake and you are someone who can provide a report, please…
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6th Tennessee STEAM Festival set for October
From the University of Memphis Lambuth: JACKSON, Tenn.— Science, technology, engineering, art and math (STEAM) will come to life at events and activities across the state during the sixth annual Tennessee STEAM Festival taking place Oct. 13-22. Founded by the…
Tickets on sale for 'The Play That Goes Wrong'
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Tickets are now on sale for "The Play That Goes Wrong." The Jackson Theatre Guild present this fall production September 28 through October 1 at the Ned in downtown Jackson. The Guild says: "From Mischief, Broadway masters…
Fundraiser to be held in Union City in November
From Discovery Park of America: (Union City, Tennessee, September 14, 2023) — A Fundraiser for Discovery Park of America’s Kirkland Scholarship Fund will be held at the Union City, Tennessee home of the late Robert and Jenny Kirkland on Thursday, Nov. 2, 2023,…
FBI reminds Tennesseans about the Safe Online Surfing Internet Challenge
From the FBI Memphis Field Office: The FBI Memphis Field Office, which covers middle and west Tennessee, is reminding teachers, parents, and students that the FBI’s Safe Online Surfing (SOS) Internet Challenge is open for the 2023-24 school year at sos.fbi.gov. This free,…
4th annual Jackson Pride celebration returning with events at Conger Park, Civic Center
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local organization is preparing to celebrate the Hub City's LGBTQ+ community. The 4th annual Jackson TN Pride event returns with two separate events on Saturday, September 16.…
Popular vendor returns to West Tennessee State Fair
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The West Tennessee State Fair has officially begun and one vendor has been present for quite a few decades. The smell of chicken was taking over the…
'Your Vote Matters': Leaders gather to encourage voter registration in Tennessee
JACKSON, Tenn. -- September is a month that encourages voters and potential voters to get out and get informed. Tennessee's Secretary of State, Tre Hargett, visited with many leaders in the…
Pet of the Week: Cash
This week's Pet of the Week from Hero West Rescue is Cash! Meet Cash! (AKA Bat-dog) Cash loves to snuggle on the couch for a long hard day of napping, but…
Snapchat implements new safety protections for teens
JACKSON, Tenn. -- For most people, social media is used pretty regularly in some form, and those that are interacting with Snapchat can expect some updated safety measures. "Snapchat is meant…
West Nile Virus detected in Gibson County horse
GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- One horse in West Tennessee reminds us the importance of preventative action. The state veterinarian confirms that a horse in Gibson County has tested positive for West Nile Virus. The virus is transmitted from infected mosquitos…
National campaign inspiring firefighters, others to become living kidney donors
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The National Fallen Firefighters Foundation and The Knox Company are collaborating to increase the number of living kidney donors. There are more than 100,000 people in the United…
Treasury department works to unite Tennesseans with unclaimed property
JACKSON, Tenn. – You may be just a few clicks away from receiving money that is rightfully yours. One point two billion dollars is waiting to be claimed by Tennessee residents. That…
Low donor turnout, Labor day weekend leads to critically low blood supply
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Low donor turnout and high blood use over Labor Day weekend has put the current supply at critical levels. LIFELINE Blood Services says that West Tennessee's blood supply is at a critically low level, and they are…
Local sites receive portion of historic preservation fund
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Several historic sites across Tennessee are getting preservation grant funds. Sites receiving a portion of over $1.1 million from the Federal Historic Preservation Fund include: Benton County -- NAPAS: $17,335 to fund archaeological investigations at the Moore…
Pet of Week: Angel
This week's Pet of the Week from Hero West Rescue is Angel! Looking for a piece of heaven on earth? Angel is as heavenly as her name, and available for adoption…
Several fun events to take place this weekend
With a holiday weekend ahead, and good temperatures, WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News Reporter Diamon O'Daniel has a fun roadmap planned out that you can take advantage of. If you are near the…
LIFELINE shares list of September blood drives
LIFELINE Blood Services has shared a list of blood drives being held during September of 2023: Simmons Bank -Bolivar 9/01/2023 12:00pm – 5:00pm Save-A-Lot – McKenzie 9/01/2023 12:00pm – 6:00pm Lowe’s – Milan 9/01/2023 1:00pm – 6:00pm Food Rite (Armory…
Details on JMCSS employee pay raises released
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Leaders with the Jackson-Madison County School System release information explaining employee pay raises, which take effect beginning Friday. For teachers, starting salary increases to $46,000 and includes: teachers, interventionist, crisis/school counselors, RNs, school psychologists, speech pathologists, consulting…
Soybean Festival set for Sept. 2-9 in Martin
MARTIN, Tenn. – This year’s Tennessee Soybean Festival is set for September 2 through September 9 in Martin. The music headliners for this year's festival will be “Cheap Trick” on September…
