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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…