BROWNSVILLE, Tenn. -- The spotlight is shining on one local restaurant this week. Livingston's Soda Fountain in Brownsville will be featured by America's Best Restaurants. America's Best Restaurants is a national media and marketing company that recognizes local, independently-owned restaurants.…
Don’t miss any of the fun in the 731! Check out our list of events happening this week in West Tennessee. Note: LIFELINE Blood Services has announced an urgent need for blood donations. Click here for mobile blood drive locations this month.…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Social media users looking to travel to their next photogenic destination may not need to leave the state. New research is revealing the most "Instagrammable" tourist attractions in Tennessee. Family Destinations Guide recently analyzed hashtag data to…
COVINGTON, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation announces a TennCare fraud charge for one West Tennessee woman. According to the TBI, in March 2022, agents began investigating fraudulent time sheets submitted for in-home care services for a TennCare patient,…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Communities throughout the state will be seeing improvements to their water infrastructure through new grants announced by The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation. Coming from the state's American Rescue Plan fund, the grants total nearly $126,000,000…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Bill Lee is preparing to take on his second term as Governor of Tennessee. Friday, Governor Lee announced the theme and schedule of events for the 2023 inaugural celebration. Themed "Tennessee: Leading the Nation," the celebration will…
HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn. -- Nearly 320 acres of forestland in Savannah is now protected through a new conservation easement announced by TennGreen Land Conservancy and The Nature Conservancy in Tennessee. According to a…
BROWNSVILLE, Tenn. -- An exciting event for pop culture fans is being planned for one local community. The Haywood Comic Convention is coming to Brownsville this March. Details are limited at this…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County School System is announcing a new tool for families with students who ride the bus. The WheresTheBus app is described as a user-friendly bus tracking system that allows parents to follow their child's bus…
UNION CITY, Tenn. -- The Discovery Park of America is announcing an exciting addition. A new 700-square-foot outdoor entertainment stage is under construction as an addition to their Rotary Pavillion. According…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local stage will be "alive with the sound of music" this month. The Jackson Christian School Theatre program is presenting the classic musical on January 12 through 14.…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department is welcoming a new member to their team. Veteran journalist and public relations professional Ginger Rowsey has been hired as the new Public Information Officer, replacing Mallory Cooke. Cooke left the…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- United Way of West Tennessee announces its current education initiatives have been merged under an umbrella called the Office of Childhood Success. According to a press release, the classification was created to emphasize the organization's increased support…
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- The Humboldt Public Library is launching a new exhibit to mark a milestone occasion. Gibson County is celebrating its 200th birthday in 2023. In honor of the county's bicentennial,…
PARIS, Tenn. -- Henry County Medical Center is spotlighting their New Year baby for 2023. Pictured is Franklin Matthew, the HCMC New Year’s Baby born on January 1, 2023 at 6:53 a.m. to proud parents Ashley…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The first Hub City Flea Market event of the year kicks off this weekend. The flea market will open at the Jackson Fairgrounds from Friday, January 6 through Sunday, January 8. The Hub City Flea Market features…
Don't miss any of the fun in the 731! Check out our list of events happening this week in West Tennessee. Note: LIFELINE Blood Services has announced an urgent need for blood donations. Click here for mobile blood drive locations…
With 2022 behind us, a new year full of possibilities has arrived. Now, we want to hear from you in our Poll of the Day. Click here to see our previous Poll of the Day questions and…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- LIFELINE Blood Services announces an urgent need for all blood types. A news release states West Tennessee's blood supply is at a critically low level and LIFELINE is "in dire need" of donors as soon as possible.…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- An unforgettable story of one family's struggles during World War II is coming to a Hub City stage. The Ned will present 'The Diary of Anne Frank' this March. Auditions for the production will be held next…
HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn. -- A Thursday night homicide in Hardin County leads to an arrest. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation confirms 23-year-old Sonny Cole McVay is currently in custody. According to the TBI, agents…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency is seeking public input. A 30-day public comment period is now open for their new five-year chronic wasting disease (CWD) strategic plan. A news release states the new plan includes five main…
LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- A special event aimed at children will give kids a fun way to ring in the New Year. The Henderson County Chamber of Commerce is hosting a New Year's Eve Kid-Celebration. Saturday night, the community is invited…
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- The Humboldt Police Department confirms an arrest has been made in relation to Tuesday night's shooting. 44-year-old Courtney Bushun Dickey is currently in custody at the Gibson County…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A multi-vehicle wreck led to traffic delays in north Jackson Wednesday. The wreck occurred during the afternoon near North Highland Avenue and Charjean Drive. Our crews arrived…
Another year is coming to an end, and people are already making their New Year's resolutions as 2023 quickly approaches. Now, in our Poll of the Day, we want to hear how you did in 2022. …
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A long-time staple of local radio is announcing his retirement after more than 40 years. Steve Bowers is set to make his final broadcast with Grace Media Group on Thursday. Bowers is currently the host of "Blue…
DYERSBURG, Tenn. -- A traffic stop in Dyersburg leads to the arrest of an escapee. 25-year-old Cody Sims, of Newbern, is currently in custody at the Dyer County Jail following the…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The City of Jackson announces a halt to solid waste collection. According to a press release, Waste Management residential solid waste collection will not pick up on Friday, December…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Utility customers are being asked to reduce all non-essential electric use. Alerts have been issued by local utility companies such as Jackson Energy Authority, the Southwest Tennessee Electric Corporation and the Gibson Electric Membership Corporation. The Tennessee…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Governor Bill Lee is announcing his decision to grant executive clemency to 16 individuals. Governor Lee says the decision was made after thoroughly reviewing the merits of each case, and in consultation with the Tennessee Board of…
The season of giving is here, but have any of those gifts already been unwrapped? Regifting, the act of taking a gift that you've received and giving it to someone else, is totally acceptable to some yet considered disrespectful by…
HENNING, Tenn. -- The Women's Therapeutic Residential Center (WTRC) in Henning reunited incarcerated mothers with their children for a special holiday visitation. The winter wonderland-themed event brought over two dozen…
HENDERSON, Tenn. -- As temperatures reach dangerously low levels this weekend, the City of Henderson is helping those in need stay warm. Mayor Bobby King announces a 24-hour warming shelter will open beginning Thursday. According to Mayor King, the shelter…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The community is invited to a free holiday-themed celebration at one local venue this weekend. Hub City Brewing will host their Ugly Christmas Sweater Party on Friday, December 23. The event is a chance to deck yourself…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Local authorities responded to a house fire Tuesday morning in east Jackson. The fire occurred at a home on Bryant Street, where a…
Amid a sea of classic Christmas tunes, one holiday jingle continues to reign supreme year after year. Mariah Carey's "All I Want For Christmas Is You" was originally released in 1994, but finds its way to the top of the…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Madison County Democratic Party is continuing a tradition of giving for the holidays. Friday, December 16, members presented the Jackson Area Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependency…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Those hoping for lower gas prices this holiday season will be getting their Christmas wish. According to GasBuddy, prices are dropping to the lowest level in 18 months, just in time for holiday travelers preparing to hit…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Transit Authority is announcing their annual Quarter Ride days. On December 23 and 24, all rides on JTA fixed bus routes…
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 the Light Up Jackson Christmas light map. For a list of drive-thru Christmas light displays, click…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A suspect in a shooting at a local store has been taken into custody in another state. The Jackson Police Department confirms 18-year-old Alex Campbell was arrested by the…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Customers were evacuated from a local store Monday afternoon following a potential threat. According to the Jackson Police Department, officers were dispatched to the Walmart in south Jackson…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The start of a new year is bringing an annual tradition to Tennessee State Parks. January 1 will see the return of First Day Hikes at parks across the state. Open to all ages and abilities, the…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A Jackson man is behind bars after being arrested for fraud by a home improvement services provider. Court documents show that 52-year-old Lee Allen Birl was taken into custody on December 9 following a warrant issued for…
BLEDSOE COUNTY, Tenn. -- A West Tennessee man sentenced to prison earlier this year has died, officials confirm. According to the Tennessee Department of Correction, Kerry Mallard died on Wednesday, December 7 while in custody at the Bledsoe County Correctional…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- United Ways of Tennessee announce the launch of Tennessee Benefit Kitchen. A free, virtual resource, Tennessee Benefit Kitchen screens users for unclaimed public benefits. A news release states 103 million Americans leave around $80 billion in public…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Transit Authority announces its holiday schedule. According to a press release, JTA buses will not be operating on Monday, December 26. The release says this is in honor of the Christmas holiday, which falls on…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The City of Jackson has made the decision to postpone the downtown Christmas parade. According to a press release, the Christmas Parade Committee is making the change due to a threat of heavy…
GREENFIELD, Tenn. -- A generous event is being organized for one local community this weekend. Greenfield First Baptist Church will host a free Christmas giveaway on Saturday, December 10. Free items will be distributed to anyone in need, including new…
