JACKSON, Tenn. -- At the request of District Attorney General Jody Pickens, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is currently investigating an officer-involved shooting in Jackson. According to the TBI, Jackson Police Department officers responded to a report of shots fired…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- All Madison County Democrats are welcome to attend a convention later this month. The Madison County Democratic Party plans to elect new leaders at a Reorganization Convention on Saturday, March 25. During the event, local Democrats will…
MARTIN, Tenn. -- The 55th Annual University of Tennessee at Martin Spring College Rodeo is kicking off next month. Tickets are available now for the three-day event, which will take place from April 13-15 at 7:30 p.m. nightly. Considered one…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Applications for the 2024-2025 Mayor's Youth Council are now being accepted by the City of Jackson. High school students who are entering their junior year in the 2024-2025 academic school year are eligible, with a new process…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The alleged leader of a large methamphetamine trafficking operation has been sentenced to prison. According to the U.S. Department of Justice, 36-year-old Preston Antwan McNeal, of Jackson, was found guilty on four counts of a seven-count indictment…
PARIS, Tenn. -- Headliners for the 2023 Tennessee River Jam have been announced. The annual four-day music festival will take place from Thursday, June 1 through Sunday, June 4. Headliners this year include Chris Janson, Drake White, Jason D. Williams,…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Everybody cut loose! The Ned is hosting auditions for their upcoming production of "Footloose: The Musical." The show, which revolves around a city boy who moves to a small town…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Grab your best green attire and get ready for a fun holiday celebration! Hub City Brewing is hosting a St. Patrick's Day Party on Friday, March 17. Whether you're…
UPDATE (3/10/23): The Carroll County Sheriff's Office confirms Jessinique Ross has been found safe. HUNTINGDON, Tenn. -- Authorities are requesting the public's assistance in locating a missing child. According to the Carroll County Sheriff's Office, 14-year-old Jessinique "Jessi" Ross was…
HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Authorities made a drug bust in Henderson County around 10:45 a.m. on Thursday. The Tennessee Highway Patrol confirms their Interdiction Team out of Nashville responded to the scene near Exit 101 on Interstate 40. Our crews…
CARROLL COUNTY, Tenn. -- U.S. Marshals capture a Tennessee man wanted for the rape of a child. According to a press release, 20-year-old Damian Daniel Campos was arrested Monday after being located in…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The City of Jackson has selected Hunter Cross as February's Hub City Hero. Known locally as a musician, songwriter and vocalist, Cross is also the owner of Third Eye Curiosities in downtown Jackson. Cross says during his…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- LIFELINE Blood Services says they have less than a day's worth of blood supply currently on their shelves. “Less than a day’s worth of blood supply is on our shelves so we have issued a CRITICAL APPEAL.…
HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A local school district is trying to determine the cause of what's believed to be an allergic reaction experienced by students. Thursday afternoon, tipsters alerted us to a situation they say involved a South Haven Elementary…
Heavy winds are sweeping across West Tennessee Friday, with reports of fallen trees and downed power lines throughout our viewing area. Stay with WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News on-air…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Officials announce an update for the Jackson Animal Care Center's new building. In a social media post shared by Mayor Scott Conger, he confirms the City has…
MILAN, Tenn. -- Two new businesses have opened their doors in Milan. On Wednesday, a block party was held to celebrate the grand openings of 731 Thrift and Velvet Rose Hair Studio. 731 Thrift…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A Jackson man has been sentenced to life in prison after a 2019 murder. According to District Attorney General Jody Pickens, on February 23, a Madison County Grand Jury convicted 23-year-old…
LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- A job fair will bring a popular restaurant to a local city for the first time. Manpower will be hosting a community job fair on Tuesday, March 7. The Lexington branch is seeking to fill positions such…
The 44th season of the Emmy Award-winning reality competition "Survivor" premieres on March 1. Fans will be introduced to an entirely new cast of players as the action and drama promises to be better than ever. This year, fans will…
MARTIN, Tenn. -- The University of Tennessee System is seeking a new chancellor for UT Martin. Chancellor Keith Carver, who has held the role for more than six years, has accepted a new position as senior vice chancellor/senior vice president…
PERRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- A former deputy is charged with aggravated rape and official misconduct, according to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation. TBI says 31-year-old Jonathan Allen Kelly, a former Perry…
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- A Humboldt man is wanted for rape following an investigation. According to the Humboldt Police Department, officers investigated an incident that took place on Burrow Street on February 18.…
MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- An annual festival is returning to West Tennessee for a weekend full of live entertainment. The Beale Street Music Festival will be held at Tom Lee Park in Memphis from May 5-7. Joining the lineup this year…
Don’t miss any of the fun in the 731! Check out our list of events happening this week in West Tennessee. *LIFELINE Blood Services has announced a critical need for some blood types. Click here to find a mobile drive…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- LIFELINE Blood Services is announcing upcoming opportunities to donate amid a shortage of some blood types. LIFELINE will host their annual "St. Patrick's Day" Blood Drive from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Thursday, March 16. The…
HUNTINGDON, Tenn. -- The Dixie Carter Performing Arts Center is preparing to take guests on a musical journey. The Dixie will welcome The Doo Wop Project on Saturday, March 4, with the show kicking off at 7:30 p.m. A press…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A Super Bowl champion is coming home to the Hub City. Trey Smith will be welcomed home by the City of Jackson and Mayor Scott Conger at a special event on Friday, March 3. This follows Smith's…
TIPTONVILLE, Tenn. -- A local prison presented a Black History Month program to incarcerated men. Northwest Correctional Complex (NWCX) held the annual event, which is a chance to educate the men about the history of successful African Americans, as well…
Ashley Luningham joined the WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News team in March 2021 as a Multimedia Journalist. Over the past two years, Ashley has helped tell some of the most impactful stories throughout the community and most recently served as Anchor…
HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Local schools take measures to keep students safe. According to Henderson County Sheriff Brian Duke, Southside School in Regan, along with South Haven Elementary School in Lexington, entered a soft lockdown…
CAMDEN, Tenn. -- The lives lost during a tragic event will be honored for an upcoming anniversary. March 5 will mark the 60th anniversary of the fatal plane crash that claimed the lives of Grand Ole Opry stars Patsy Cline,…
HUNTINGDON, Tenn. -- Multiple law enforcement agencies joined this week to conduct a sex offender compliance operation in Carroll County. Dubbed Operation Walter Browning, the two-day saturation was conducted on Tuesday and Wednesday. According…
MARTIN, Tenn. -- Local authorities make an arrest after an aggravated robbery. According to the Martin Police Department, around 8:30 Wednesday night, officers were called to the Dollar General at 997 Main…
HAYWOOD COUNTY, Tenn. -- Details in the death of Britney Watson come to light as the suspect appears for his preliminary hearing. 44-year-old Kevin Watson appeared before Judge Jenny Scott Tuesday in Haywood County General Sessions Court. Watson was arrested…
SAVANNAH, Tenn. -- One local driver services center will close as a newly constructed one prepares to open. The Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security will permanently close the Savannah Driver Services Center at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, March…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department wants you to be prepared for the threat of a tornado. In a social media post Wednesday, the health department shared a look at statewide tornado data since 1950. The map…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Local children receive a generous donation to help carry them through their journeys. "Soles for Little Souls" is a National Initiative Community Service Project sponsored by Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Inc. The purpose is to partner…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- One local group is seeking auditions for an upcoming stage show. Jackson Theatre Guild is presenting Harper Lee's "To Kill a Mockingbird" as their Spring production. Based on the Pulitzer-winning novel, the show is set in small-town…
UNION CITY, Tenn. -- Plans are underway to bring two national retailers to Union City. Buchanan Realty Group announces after their acquisition of the former Walmart shopping center, which currently has Bargain Hunt as an existing tenant, an extensive remodel…
Joining the ranks of streaming services, pet food delivery and more, some restaurants are now experimenting with monthly subscription services to give their customers added deals and benefits. Now, we want to hear from you in our Poll of the…
As Monday marks Presidents Day in the U.S., we want to hear from you in our Poll of the Day. Click here to see our previous Poll of the Day questions and responses.
BROWNSVILLE, Tenn. -- One local community is bringing the spirit of New Orleans to West Tennessee. Brownsville is preparing to host their second annual "Jazzed Up for Mardi Gras" event on Saturday, February 25. The celebration will be held from…
Don’t miss any of the fun in the 731! Check out our list of events happening this week in West Tennessee. Monday, February 20 "Indigenous Contributions to the World Around Us" (Martin) "Black Resistance" Exhibit opens (Bolivar) Tuesday, February 21…
CARROLL COUNTY, Tenn. -- A local hospital is being recognized for their community investment. Baptist Memorial Hospital-Carroll County has received "A" grades in community benefit, patient satisfaction, health equity, and social responsibility on the Lown Institute Hospitals Index. CEO…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- One tech company is providing a look at gas prices across the state. According to GasBuddy, average gas prices in Tennessee have risen 2.9 cents per gallon in the last week, for a current average of $3.09…
CARROLL COUNTY, Tenn. -- High schoolers in one local community are getting the opportunity to learn about government functions. On Wednesday, Carroll County Mayor Joseph Butler joined a session for Youth Leadership Carroll County (YLCC). Mayor Butler spoke with…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Christian School Theatre program is announcing their spring production. Jackson Christian Theater will bring "Little Women" to stage this April. The story, written by Louisa May Alcott, is a coming-of-age tale that follows four sisters…
BENTON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A local teacher is under investigation after accusations emerge. Benton County Schools Director Mark Florence confirms a teacher at the Benton County Career and Technical Center has been suspended. The school system says the suspension is…
Don’t miss any of the fun in the 731! Check out our list of events happening this week in West Tennessee. Monday, February 13 Old Country Store Valentine's Dinner (Jackson) The Economics of Slavery (Martin) 2023 National Championship at Ames…
