Local NewsMadison County Child Care Needs study highlights challenges for working families
Finding a child care opening is not the biggest problem for Madison County parents. Paying for it, and finding care that fits their work hours, is. That was…
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Local NewsLocal NewsCarroll County residents raise concerns about ambulance staffing and emergency response
Some Carroll County residents and local leaders are asking how long people may have to wait for an ambulance after reports of long emergency response times…
Local NewsWest Tennessee celebrates Marine Corps birthday at Humboldt Veterans Home
Marine Corps veterans in West Tennessee marked the Corps' 251st birthday Tuesday with a celebration at the Tennessee State Veterans Home in Humboldt, and they…
Local NewsState presents grants for parks, trails and outdoor spaces in West Tennessee
Communities across West Tennessee received ceremonial checks Tuesday morning for state grants that will pay for new pools, park upgrades, trail extensions and…
Local NewsStudents, community members honor veterans in Henderson County
Students and community members gathered at the Parker's Crossroads State Veterans Cemetery in Henderson County ahead of Veterans Day to honor the men and women…
Local NewsOld Hickory Mall sold, business owner hopes for more shoppers
Old Hickory Mall, one of Jackson's best-known shopping destinations, has a new owner, and at least one longtime tenant hopes the sale will bring more shoppers…
Local NewsMIDDAY GUEST: Black Tie & Boxing
One of Jackson's most unusual fundraisers is getting ready for its 10th year. Michele Hughey of the STAR Center, along with Erik Klasa and Clint Collins of the…
Local NewsMIDDAY GUEST: Blue Bell Ice Cream
Christmas flavors are back in the ice cream aisle. Marcus Woods of Blue Bell Creameries joined WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News' midday show Tuesday to show off the…
Local NewsRestaurant Inspection Scores: Oct. 31 - Nov. 6, 2026
Health inspectors visited restaurants, schools and other food service sites across West Tennessee from Oct. 31 through Nov. 6, and most scored in the high 90s…
Local NewsVeterans Day restaurant deals: Where to find free food and discounts
Veterans and active-duty service members can find plenty of free meals and discounts in Jackson and across West Tennessee on Veterans Day, Wednesday, Nov. 11…
Local NewsRepublicans want this Midstate senator to be Tennessee’s next lieutenant governor
Tennessee Senate Republicans have picked Sen. Jack Johnson of Williamson County as their choice to become the state's next lieutenant governor and speaker of…
Local NewsJackson man accused of sexual battery of child he was babysitting
A Jackson man is facing a sexual battery charge after police say he inappropriately touched a 6-year-old child he was babysitting, WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News…