Company offers free semi-truck driver training
DYERSBURG, Tenn. -- In January, Dot Transportation Inc. debuted a new program for those who want to become a certified semi-truck driver. "We started a CDL class the first of the year for folks…
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Miss Volunteer America brings first national scholarship pageant to Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- 47 state title holders, 32 teens, and 43 princesses are en route to Jackson for Miss Volunteer America, the Hub City's first national scholarship pageant competition. "I've been planning with so…
69th Annual World's Biggest Fish Fry kicks off in Paris, Tennessee
PARIS, Tenn. -- It’s that time of the year again: the City of Paris is kicking off the World’s Biggest Fish Fry the last week of April. [caption id="attachment_1069588" align="aligncenter"…
Members gather to celebrate 112th anniversary of local church
MAURY CITY, Tenn. -- Residents of West Tennessee gather to celebrate the founding of a beloved church. Members of the Community Church of God in Christ celebrated their 112th church anniversary…
Additional information on the City of Jackson Recycling Survey
"The City of Jackson this year has really surrounded itself with recycling and sustainability and so we want to start moving towards those goals," said Robin Chance, Recycling Coordinator, City of Jackson. Chance says this survey will also help her…
Saving the Earth one tree at a time
JACKSON, Tenn. --While some recycled for Earth Day, others helped Mother Nature in a different way. Green Interchange, a non profit, set a goal this year to plant more than eight…
Additional information on the Green Interchange organization
While some recycled for Earth Day, others helped Mother Nature in a different way. Green Interchange, a non-profit, set a goal this year to plant more than eight thousand trees. To find out more information on the non-profit and other…
Hub City works to help Mother Nature
JACKSON, Tenn. --The Hub City is looking to help the environment in different ways. "The City of Jackson this year has really surrounded itself with recycling and sustainability and so we…
Pet of the Week: Dodger
This week’s Pet of the Week from Hero West Rescue is Dodger! Dodger is a good boy looking for his happily furever after. Dodger came to Hero West after being left at a shelter. Despite his tough start, he…
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.…
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…
