Group works to break stigma around mental health
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Parks and Rec Department is breaking the stigma one group at a time. Members of the community gathered at Northside Lions Club for a conversation on breaking the stigma.…
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Election officials address confusion about primary voting rules
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Early voting for the primaries is underway. The polls for early voting will be open until next Thursday, April 28. Chairman Larry Lowrance with the Madison County Republican Party says there has been confusion on who can…
18 students receive scholarships thanks to local organization
JACKSON, Tenn. -- One local organization is rewarding local students for their creativity and academic success. Leaders with the organization say being able to help local students is one mission they strive…
Deadline to file taxes has arrived
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Monday, April 18 is the last day to file your taxes or apply for an extension to file as late as October. WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News talked to residents of Jackson…
Additional information on The Read Team
The Read Team is committed to bringing literacy skills to youth throughout West TN. The Read Team is always looking for volunteers to become coaches, and they also accept donations. For more information on The Read Team visit, https://thereadteam.org/home.
Pet of the Week: Delilah
This week's Pet of the Week from Hero West Rescue is Delilah! Delilah started life outside, she was found as a stray with a prolapsed uterus, which is an emergency situation.…
West Tennesseans prepare for Easter weekend
JACKSON, Tenn. -- With Easter Sunday around the corner, more people are preparing for the upcoming Easter egg hunts. "It's a community-wide event. After COVID, we're just trying to encourage people to get out, and Mr. Bunny has stopped…
Ninth annual Hatchie BirdFest to begin April 22
BROWNSVILLE, Tenn. -- The ninth annual Hatchie BirdFest is coming later this month! The three day event will span from April 22 to April 24, featuring a variety of events, according to a…
Lifeline, local organizations partner for Thursday blood drive
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Lifeline Blood Services has partnered with local organizations for a blood drive on Thursday. Lifeline Blood Services has partnered with the Jackson Equity Project, Jackson-Madison County African American Chamber of Commerce, and Brown's Creek District Association to…
Project brings faces of local veterans to Jackson parks
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Soon when you walk through parks in Jackson, you will be able to admire local veterans. In November, Jackson's city parks will be home to Faces of Freedom banners, each…
Carl Perkins Center marks 40 years of service
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Carl Perkins Center celebrated 40 years of providing prevention, healing and hope. To commemorate the four decades and to mark National Child Abuse Prevention Month, the…
FBI in Memphis warns of 'sextortion' of teenagers
MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- The FBI in Memphis is warning about an increase in "sextortion." The FBI says it has seen an increase of sextortion involving teenagers in Middle and West Tennessee, which is when a minor is tricked by an…
Delta Dental offering free mouthguards to Tennessee athletes
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- One organization is wanting to keep the mouths of our state's athletes safe. Delta Dental of Tennessee says that a new initiative is meant to encourage the use of mouthguards by athletes of every age and ability.…
Cody Nance meet & greet to kickoff PBR ticket sales
PARIS, Tenn. -- Fans will have the chance to meet Cody Nance at a special event in Paris this weekend. A meet and greet will be held for Nance at Trolingers BBQ on Saturday, April 16 from 10 a.m. to…
Red Cross tells Tennesseans to be ready for storms
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The Red Cross wants Tennesseans to be weather aware ahead of Wednesday's potential storms. In a news release, they shared what you need to know about tornadoes: Tornadoes can happen anywhere, at any time of day but…
Additional Information on the Breaking the Chains 100 Miler
For more information on the Breaking the Chains 100 Miler visit their Facebook page here https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=280820840840793&id=130307045892174
Pet of the Week: Matilda
This week's Pet of the Week from Hero West Rescue is Matilda! Matilda is special needs, as she is terrified of children! Before rescue, some bad things happened to her and…
Virtual Teen Summit set for April 30
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A summit aims to help teenagers get life skills. According to a news release, Jackson Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. is partnering with the Theta Iota Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. to…
UT Martin to host football camp in May
WEAKLEY COUNTY, Tenn. -- The University of Tennessee at Martin is hosting Quarterback Dresser Winn’s Football Camp. The camp is open to those 5 to 17-years-old who are interested in learning about new football drills straight from those who play.…
NAACP steps in to represent Town of Mason in court
MASON, Tenn. -- One organization is representing a local West Tennessee town in court. The National Chapter of NAACP has filed a lawsuit against Comptroller Jason Mumpower for the Comptroller's financial oversight on the…
