HAYWOOD COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Haywood County Sheriff's Office is seeking the public's assistance in locating a missing man. According to Haywood County Sheriff Billy Garrett, 40-year-old Darrell Carpenter was last…
LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- This Father's Day, you can treat your dad or your favorite father figure to a meal at one of Tennessee's State Parks. A news release states that three state parks in Tennessee will offer Father's Day meals…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Buchanan Realty Group announces a new business is set to open soon in north Jackson. Red Wing Shoes is expected to open later this summer at 907 Vann Drive in Jackson. A press release states Red Wing…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Madison County Budget Committee says that funding will be going to the school system for school resource officers. Thursday afternoon, a news release was provided to WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News stating in part: "In reviewing the…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Tennessee's 2023 Bobby Wilson Free Fishing Day is Saturday, June 10. An annual event provided by the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency, the Free Fishing Day allows all residents and visitors to fish for free, without a license,…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A new opportunity for those with Parkinson's is coming to a local fitness center. West Tennessee Healthcare announces that a unique exercise program, known as "Rock Steady Boxing," will be available at The LIFT Wellness Center. Developed…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A West Tennessee music duo is preparing for the release of their first studio album. The Hutcheson Brothers, formed in 2012 by Ridgley natives and siblings Jon and Brandon…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Pass the popcorn! This week marks a special anniversary for a nostalgic form of entertainment. The first drive-in movie theater opened in New Jersey on June 6, 1933. 90 years later, many screen across the U.S. are…
HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A Huron man has been arrested on charges of rape and sexual abuse of a child. According to booking information from the Henderson County Sheriff's Department, 50-year-old James Daniel Rice was taken into custody on Sunday,…
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- A West Tennessee man is sentenced to 80 years in prison for child rape charges. According to District Attorney General Frederick Agee, 32-year-old Joshua Pewitte was indicted in 2019 for…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- West Tennessee LGBTQ+ Support is planning a special event in June amid Pride Month. A community Pride Month celebration will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on June 24. The event will take place at…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- RIFA's annual Canstruction gala will return this year with one-of-a-kind entertainment. "Canstruction 2023: An Evening with The Cleverlys," presented by Foundation Bank, will be held on Thursday, September 28. According to a press release, The Cleverlys are…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local theatre group is aiming to support children in need. Enlightening the Dark Theatre Company, along with the cast of their upcoming "You'll Find Me There" production, will be selling school supplies on Saturday, June 3.…
STANTON, Tenn. -- Progress continues as the first steel is going up at the BlueOval City TCAT site. As part of "BlueOval Learning," introduced by Ford to help prepare individuals for jobs at BlueOval City, a state-of-the-art training center is…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Hunter Hawes, a teacher at Jackson-Central Merry Middle School, has been named as the May 2023 Hub City Hero. A Paducah, Kentucky native, Hawes made his home with his wife in Jackson after attending Union University. Hawes…
UPDATE (6/6/23): The Crockett County Sheriff's Office has identified the suspect as 59-year-old Mark Dale Blurton, of Gadsden. According to a preliminary report by the Tennessee Highway Patrol, the incident occurred on…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Brooks Shaw's Old Country Store has a full schedule of events planned for the community this month. A press release states the first event will take place on Friday, June 2, featuring live music from 5-…
SAVANNAH, Tenn. -- A local law enforcement agency is making a commitment to increase transparency. On Thursday, the Savannah Police Department released a crime report for May 2023. The report shows a…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Nominations are now open for the 2023 Leadership Jackson class. An adult leadership program through the Greater Jackson Chamber, Leadership Jackson aims to empower business professionals to gain a comprehensive understanding of the Jackson-Madison County community, as…
DYERSBURG, Tenn. -- The Dyersburg Police Department says a couple has been charged with six counts of child abuse following a vehicle crash. According to police, the incident led to the arrest of 27-year-old Hunter Ables, and warrants being issued…
LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- Residents are invited to a free community event in one local city this weekend. The Henderson County Chamber of Commerce is presenting "Symphony at Sunset" on Sunday, June 4. The concert will feature performances from the Jackson…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Local first responders are invited to enjoy a free lunch in Jackson this weekend. The Elks Lodge #192 will host a cookout for Police, Fire, and Sheriff employees, as well as other first responders. Guests can expect…
HALLS, Tenn. -- Authorities are investigating after a West Tennessee business was robbed at gunpoint. According to the Halls Police Department, an aggravated robbery occurred Tuesday night at the Little General store at 1007 North Church Street in Halls. Police…
DECATURVILLE, Tenn. -- A group is keeping their memories alive in one local community. Alumni of the Decatur County Technical School/Crowder High School gathered for a reunion luncheon on Saturday. The event took place at Riverside High School in…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Hub City shoppers may have a new place to check out this summer. Woodstock Bakery & Co. announces the new Woodstock on Main Boutique Shoppes will open later…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- LIFELINE Blood Services is issuing a critical appeal due to low blood collections and high usage over the holiday weekend. According to a press release, West Tennessee's blood supply is at a critically low level, with an…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Local arts will be under the spotlight for the return of a monthly event. The First Friday Art Walk, organized by the Jackson Arts Council, will take place in downtown Jackson on Friday, June 2. An opportunity…
CROCKETT COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Crockett County Sheriff's Department is seeking the public's help after a series of break-ins. Earlier this month, the Alamo Police Department reported two separate residential break-ins in the early hours of May 8. According to…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- You can secure your seat at one of the Hub City's annual fundraisers. Tables are now on sale for Friends of Heart's 2023 Black Tie and Blue Jeans event, presented by…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The USAA's Poppy Honor Wall has returned to Washington, D.C. for Memorial Day weekend. Standing nine feet high and stretching 133 feet, the wall is filled with 645,000 poppies, representing American servicemembers who made the ultimate sacrifice.…
SHILOH, Tenn. -- A weekend of activities will commemorate Memorial Day at Shiloh National Military Park. From 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on…
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Highway Patrol confirms authorities are responding to a motorcycle wreck in south Madison County. A WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News Tipster informed us of the collision around 5:15 p.m. on Thursday. The wreck occurred on…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- As student loan debt looms over millions of Americans, some employers may be stepping up to help. Jesse Moore, Senior Vice President and Head of Student Debt at…
BROWNSVILLE, Tenn. -- A special ceremony is being planned after the loss of a music icon and West Tennessee native. Fans and friends of "Queen of Rock" Tina Turner are invited to a Twilight Memorial honoring her legacy. The memorial…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Governor Bill Lee has authorized the deployment of 100 Tennessee National Guard troops to the U.S. Southern border. A press release from the Governor's Office states the deployment is "amid an ongoing national security crisis and surging…
DRESDEN, Tenn. -- A Dresden man was arrested on drug charges after a search warrant was executed at a home. According to the Weakley County Sheriff's Office, Michael Legens was taken into custody earlier this week on charges of manufacturing,…
UPDATE (9:45 a.m. 5/25/23): The Tennessee Highway Patrol confirms two people were killed and two others were injured in the collision. According to the THP, both the driver and a passenger of one vehicle died as a result of the…
UPDATE (5/26/23 12:25 p.m.): The Tennessee Highway Patrol confirms the wreck resulted in a non-fatal injury for the driver, who is a Tennessee resident. According to a preliminary report, the wreck occurred around 10:13 a.m. on Wednesday on the Exit…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County School System is highlighting the extraordinary efforts of this year's graduates. According to a news release, 766 JMCSS seniors have received their diplomas, collectively earning more than $20 million in scholarships districtwide. “At…
CAMDEN, Tenn. -- Residents on the lookout for some unique items may want to visit one local town this weekend. The Curiosities Market is coming to Camden on Saturday, May 27. Described as a "monthly market of small businesses that…
UPDATE (4:25 p.m.): Jackson police confirmed a person was taken into custody after officers responded to Vanderbilt Children's Cardiology Clinic around 11:40 a.m. for a reported bomb threat. Read more here. EARLIER STORY: JACKSON, Tenn. -- Police are responding to…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The 2023 Home Game jersey for the Jackson Rockabillys baseball team has been revealed. According to a press release, the jersey was created by New Balance, which is under contract with the Rockabillys for all uniform production.…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- FEMA is issuing a reminder about an upcoming deadline for disaster assistance. Homeowners and renters in Cannon, Hardeman, Hardin, Haywood, Lewis, Macon, McNairy, Rutherford, Tipton, and Wayne Counties who were affected by the March 31/April 1 storms…
PARIS, Tenn. -- The Paris Police Department is seeking information in a possible hit-and-run that left a man seriously injured. Police say at 7:45 a.m. on Monday, officers responded to the area across from Arrowhead Homes on East Wood Street.…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- An upcoming event is promoting mindfulness for the men of the Hub City. The Lift Wellness Center is hosting "Bro Yoga - Manly Mindfulness" next month in Jackson. The event will take place at Hub City Brewing…
UPDATE (5/23/23): The Tennessee Highway Patrol confirms multiple injuries in a wreck on Interstate 40 on Monday afternoon. THP says around 2:46 p.m., a chain-reaction type collision occurred near mile marker 88. That crash involved five vehicles, including two tractor-trailers,…
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- Police say a juvenile was taken into custody in Humboldt after stabbing his father. According to a news release, on the afternoon of Saturday, May 20, Humboldt Police officers responded to an area outside the police department…
MILAN, Tenn. -- One person was injured and another was arrested after a shooting in Milan on Friday. Kenneth Cook Jr. was taken into custody on charges of attempted first degree murder and possession of a firearm during the commission…
Don’t miss any of the fun in the 731! Check out our list of events happening this week in West Tennessee. Click here for a list of LIFELINE Blood Services’ mobile blood drives. Monday, May 22 Cornhole and Card Playing…
ADAMSVILLE, Tenn. -- An annual festival honoring an unforgettable sheriff returns this week. The Buford Pusser Festival will take place in Adamsville from Thursday, May 25 through Saturday, May 27. Pusser's time serving as McNairy County Sheriff in the 1960s…
