Several 4th of July themed events set for the weekend
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The 4th of July weekend has officially arrived, and with it, so many activities. Friday, June 30, Red, White, and Bolivar is bringing the fun with fireworks, food, and…
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Fireworks across West Tennessee for 2023
Here are where you can watch fireworks in West Tennessee for 2023: Friday, June 30 Sand Beach Lake in Bolivar -- 9 p.m. Milan City Park -- 6 p.m. Saturday, July 1 Downtown Trimble -- 5 p.m. Reelfoot Lake in…
Expert shares grilling tips, recipe ideas ahead of July 4th cookouts
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The 4th of July is less than a week away, and one expert is sharing some grilling tips that will help you take the edge off. So first,…
BlueOval representatives host Community Impacts meeting
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A meeting shares the importance of the community as a new business continues to make strides in West Tennessee. BlueOval City, a manufacturing plant that will serve…
Pet of the Week: Tucker
This week's Pet of the Week from Hero West Rescue is Tucker! Tucker is a sweet distinguished Beagle boy around 7-8 years-old. He enjoys snacking on the couch and like all…
Local gym managers share fitness tips as summer arrives
JACKSON, Tenn. -- With summer officially here, many people are looking to get into the gym and get into shape for vacation season. On top of working out, there is also…
'Shooting Hunger' event aims to help kids in need
HUNTINGDON, Tenn. -- For those that love the smell of gunpowder and getting involved in a good cause, listen up! Shooting Hunger, an event that has taken place in Tennessee for years,…
First ever 'Bowls for the Hungry' to be held in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A fundraiser will soon be held in the Hub City to provide for those who need help the most. Bowls for the Hungry is a silent auction and banquet created to raise awareness and help those…
July 4th to kick off year-long celebration in Martin
MARTIN, Tenn. -- The City of Martin is set to kickoff a year-long celebration in early July. According to a news release, the Sesquicentennial Year Fourth of July weekend celebration will be the first of many celebrations set to continue…
'Project Milkweed' begins to preserve butterfly habitats
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- "Project Milkweed" has begun to help restore and preserve monarch butterfly habitats. The Tennessee Department of Transportations says that the project is a new mail-order resource that will provide free native milkweed seeds to state residents. Milkweed…
Annual concert to take place on June 28
JACKSON, Tenn. -- An annual concert is returning on Wednesday, June 28. The Down Syndrome Association of West Tennessee, or DSAWT, says they will be hosting the Country Music Lends Down a Hand concert at The Farm at Casey Jones…
Pet of the Week: Carter
This week's Pet of the Week from Hero West Rescue is Carter! Do you want someone in your life that thinks you hung the moon and stars... maybe that you're just…
TWRA Weekly Fishing Forecast
TWRA Weekly Fishing Forecast See more community fishing reports across all of Tennessee in the Fishbrain app! Click here to download: https://join.fishbrain.com/tennessee Boone Reservoir - 6-13-23 Forecast Contributor – Richard Markland, Region 4 Fisheries Technician Reservoir Conditions- Reservoir elevation is 1381.881.…
Events this weekend in West Tennessee
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A big weekend is coming up, with so many events celebrating, earning money for charitable causes, or providing places for the entire family to come out and spend time together. The first events on our weekend roadmap…
Jesus Cares of McNairy County invites community to lunch
MCNAIRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- Jesus Cares of McNairy County is inviting everyone out for lunch and a sweet treat! On Facebook, the nonprofit says that Circle T Grillin' will be cooking burgers and making taco salads while they also…
Fire department seeks 'Single Role Non-Transport Paramedics'
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Fire Department has nine openings. The department says the openings are for the Single Role Non-Transport Paramedics, who are responsible for providing Advanced Life Saving emergency medical care. The department says that they will…
Kids learn value of recycling at Environmental Camp in Henderson
HENDERSON, Tenn. -- Kids are getting a community-friendly opportunity. This is the first year for the Environmental Camp at the West TN Regional Recycling Hub in Henderson, but the kids and workers…
Flag Day at WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News
JACKSON, Tenn. -- It is Flag Day! According to the White House, the day is a way to celebrate "the enduring strength and promise that the stars and stripes on our flag have always embodied." Flag Day is also a…
Critical appeal lifted, but blood still needed
JACKSON, Tenn. -- There is an update on blood levels from LIFELINE Blood Services. LIFELINE said on Wednesday that the critical appeal for blood has been lifted, but adds that the need for blood remains. LIFELINE says that they need…
'Happy Days' coming to Gibson County
GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- "Happy Days," a 1950s musical, is coming to Gibson County. Local teens at the Nite Lite Theatre will be singing and dancing their performance of the musical at the Milan Middle School auditorium on: Friday, June…
