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…
DYERSBURG, Tenn. -- Authorities in Dyersburg have sought to have a residential property declared as a public nuisance. According to a Facebook post by the Dyersburg Police Department, on Tuesday, authorities executed a Petition for Abatement of Nuisance and…
HENDERSON, Tenn. -- Freed-Hardeman University Theatre is preparing for a double-dose of productions this month. FHU Theatre will present…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The City of Jackson announces the Health and Sanitation Department will be pulling the recycling bins from all three locations by the end of February. According to a news release, this is in order to compete maintenance…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Greater Jackson Chamber is announcing a new addition to their team. Kyle Barron, Ed.D., is joining the Chamber as their new chief community development officer. A West Tennessee transplant who currently lives in Jackson, Barron most…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Hundreds of dogs will be making their way to the Hub City for a special event next month. The Jackson Tennessee Dog Fanciers Association and the Tupelo Kennel Club are joining to present their All-Breed Dog Show.…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- One local artist is preparing to share her new music with the community. Singer/songwriter Emily McGill will hold an EP release party at Hub City Brewing in Jackson. The night-full of entertainment will feature performances from McGill,…
TRENTON, Tenn. -- A local theatre group is bringing a magical production to Gibson County. Nite Lite Theater is presenting "Mary Poppins" on March 17-19 and March 24-26. Disney's "Mary Poppins" is a musical fantasy that focuses on the children…
UPDATE (2/8/23): The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation confirms Taveion and Traveion Rogers have been found safe in Jackson. Felicia Wilson has turned herself in and is now in custody. UPDATE (2/7/23): JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation says…
MILAN, Tenn. -- A local school is inviting you to "be their guest" for a special performance. Milan High School will bring Disney's "Beauty and the Beast" to the stage for six shows this month. Performances will take place at…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local organization is collecting "Soles for Little Souls." Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. - Nu Sigma Alumnae Chapter is collecting shoes for the students of Washington Douglas Head Start in Jackson. They are asking for gently…
CAMDEN, Tenn. -- A former correctional officer has been arrested and charged with having sexual contact with an inmate. According to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, in September 2022, an investigation was launched into…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- They're creepy and they're kooky, and they're coming to a stage near you. The University School of Jackson's Fine Arts Department is presenting "The Addams Family" this March. The show is described as a musical comedy that…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Brooks Shaw's Old Country Store is preparing to host a unique Valentine's dinner experience. The third annual Valentine's Day three-course dinner for couples will be held from Monday,…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Some of Tennessee's State Parks are offering a romantic dinner for Valentine's Day. Among those participating include three in West Tennessee: Natchez Trace State Park, Pickwick Landing State Park, and Paris Landing State Park. Couples can visit…
Freezing temperatures and icy conditions have returned to West Tennessee this week, with the official start of spring still more than six weeks away. Now, we want to hear from you in our Poll of the Day. [gravityform id="211" title="false"…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Pace Industries, North America's leading die cast manufacturer, is planning to expand its operations in Madison County. The company is planning to invest $2.8 million into its Lower Brownsville Road facility in Jackson, bringing 49 new job…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency announces they're experiencing significant testing delays for chronic wasting disease (CWD). The TWRA says the delay is due to a nationwide shortage of test kits, and approximately 2,180 Tennessee CWD samples are…
Tax season is in full swing, with this year's deadline set for April 18. While some have already completed their taxes for the year, others will inevitably wait until the deadline to begin filing. Now, we want to hear from…
TRENTON, Tenn. -- A local student was removed from school after a concerning discovery. Monday morning, tipsters alerted us to an incident at Peabody High School. According to Tim Haney, Director of…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The plan for the new PreK-8 Pope School is moving forward. The Jackson-Madison County School System confirms zoning approval for the project has been received from the City of Jackson, and…
DYER COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is investigating an officer-involved shooting in Dyer County. According to the TBI, 50-year-old Terry Noel was killed by gunfire after an incident on Sunday afternoon. The TBI says around 2:30 p.m.,…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Police Department reports an arson in the Hub City. Around 10:30 Sunday evening, tipsters alerted us to a fire at…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The community is invited to join one organization for an upcoming yoga event. Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh USA is a national nonprofit that aims to organize a diverse and vibrant Hindu American society. On Friday, February 3, the…
HENDERSON, Tenn. -- Freed-Hardeman University announces Lady Lions Assistant Volleyball Coach, Amanda Cunningham, has been promoted to Head Coach. A news…
NEWBERN, Tenn. -- The Newbern Police Department is seeking a suspect after a machete attack on Thursday. Police say 29-year-old Luis Fernando Sanchez-Flores is wanted for especially aggravated burglary and attempted first degree murder. According to Newbern Police, around 7…
UPDATE: Jackson Police confirm Coble and her son have been located safe. JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Police Department is attempting to locate an elderly woman. JPD says family…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County School System is postponing all activities in Shelby County until further notice. In a letter to JMCSS staff and family on Friday, the school system says the decision is related to the Memphis Police…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A new option for dining is on its way to the Hub City. Jackson's Kitchen + Catering is projected to open in April in downtown Jackson.…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Greater Jackson Chamber announces Vicki Bunch has been promoted to Chief Workforce Development Officer. Most recently serving as the Chamber's Vice President of Talent Development, Bunch has spent her entire career in economic and workforce development.…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Police Department is investigating after a welfare check ends in an apparent suicide. Around 7:05 p.m. on Tuesday, January 24, officers were dispatched to Madison Place Apartments, located at 112 Rhone Street, in reference to…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County School System announces additional investments into their teachers' pay. A news release states that teachers will receive bonus pay for their individual Level of Effectiveness (LOE) based on student achievement during the 2021-2022 school…
MARTIN, Tenn. -- A local university is preparing for a month full of events. The University of Tennessee at Martin will host the 23rd Annual Civil Rights Conference in February. According UT Martin's website, the yearly event aims to "broaden…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- An opportunity for financial assistance is being offered for some local students. Madison Area Democratic Women (MADW) announce applications are now open for the $2,500 Sue Shelton White Scholarship. A news release states the scholarship is in…
HENDERSON, Tenn. -- Freed-Hardeman University is introducing a new app to assist Lectureship visitors. FHU Lectureship Director Doug Burleson says FHU has released a new and improved version of its Annual Bible Lectureship app. A news release states the app…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Symphony is sharing some exciting news. The Symphony has been approved by the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) to receive a $10,000 award through a Challenge America grant. According to a release, the grant…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The University School of Jackson will host its annual schoolwide open house on Sunday, January 29. The event, which is free and open to the public, will take place from 2 to 4 p.m. According to a…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- All West Tennessee mothers are invited to attend a free event coming up this Sunday. The West Tennessee Postpartum Support Group will meet at 2 p.m. on January 29. This group is intended for all feeding preferences,…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Griot Collective of West Tennessee is launching a poetry contest for local students. The Griot Collective is a nonprofit literary arts organization which sponsors monthly poetry workshops for adults and high schoolers, open mics and other…
SELMER, Tenn. -- Those in need in the community are invited to attend one of two upcoming food giveaways. Mid-South Food Bank announces they will host two food drives in West Tennessee this week. The first will take place on…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Following an extensive search to fill the position, a new director has been announced for Jackson State Community College's Savannah-Hardin County Center. A news release states Jan Rhodes has been appointed to the position by Vice President…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Theatre Guild invites the community to join them for a special fundraising performance. JTG will present "Escanaba in da Moonlight" by Jeff Daniels from February 9-11. The show is described as a comedy with mild…
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Madison County Sheriff's Office is investigating a situation after a woman was found lying near a road. A social media post circulated Thursday after a Facebook user posted…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department says a local waste drop-off site will close for repairs. The Solid Waste Convenience Center, located at 3242 Highway 45 South, will be closed on Monday, January 23. The site is…
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Madison County Sheriff's Office is warning residents of scams that are circulating locally. Authorities say they have seen an increase in situations involving scammers impersonating the Sheriff's Office. One scam involves a "spoofed" telephone number…
GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- One organization is bringing additional resources for foster care to West Tennessee. A news release states Isaiah 117 House, a Tennessee-based organization that cares for children awaiting foster placement, will be launching in Gibson County.…
TRENTON, Tenn. -- An investigation into a house fire in Trenton has led to an arrest. According to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, 58-year-old Wally Owens was taken into custody on Thursday. The TBI…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A new face is joining the team at the Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department. Konisha Williams has been named Public Health Program Director for Health Promotions. Williams is a Dyersburg native who graduated from Lane College, with…
SEE ALSO: Hearing reveals details in Watson murder case HAYWOOD COUNTY, Tenn. -- Kevin Michael Watson is wanted for first degree murder, the U.S. Marshals confirm. Watson is wanted in connection to the disappearance of his ex-wife, Britney Watson. Both…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Police say a baby was found in a dumpster in Jackson on Thursday. According to the Jackson Police Department, a newborn baby boy was found around 3:30 a.m. in a dumpster located at 33 Carver Street. JPD…
