JACKSON, Tenn. -- Two candidates for mayor have now entered a runoff after Tuesday's results. With both candidates not earning enough votes to win, incumbent Mayor Scott Conger and mayoral candidate Ray Condray will now face off in the run-off election…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- With the rise of online transactions and digital communication, scam reports have been increasing. A report was made after a West Tennessee man was scammed after ordering flowers,…
SAVANNAH, Tenn. -- One man has been arrested following after several incidents at local businesses. The Savannah Police Department says that on April 17, there was a break-in at Elvis's Garage, where multiple tools were taken. Then on April…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The City of Jackson celebrated National Day of Prayer. The Jackson Area Ministerial Association sponsored the Mayor's Prayer Breakfast Thursday morning. Many people spoke at the event following the…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Leaders Education Foundation announces the next round of workforce readiness scholarships are now open. A press release states the program awards up to $1,000 to students enrolled in workforce readiness programs or pursuing industry certifications though West…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Hub City is gearing up for a community-wide baby shower this weekend. JKSN and Hub City Doula will be hosting the Community Baby Shower on Saturday, May 6. The Community Baby Shower is described as a…
CARROLL COUNTY, Tenn. -- First responders were on the scene of a school bus wreck Thursday morning. According to the Tennessee Highway Patrol, the wreck occurred around 7:42 a.m. on Highway 70,…
May the 4th be with you! As Thursday marks "Star Wars Day," an informal recognition of the beloved franchise by fans worldwide, we want to hear from you in our Poll of the Day. Click here to…
MARTIN, Tenn. -- A "tale as old as time" is coming to a local stage for two weekends. Weakley Playhouse will present their production of "Beauty and The Beast" at the Westview High School Theater in Martin. The community is…
CARROLL COUNTY, Tenn. -- A former Carroll County volunteer fire chief and his wife have been indicted for theft. According to a report by the Tennessee Comptroller's Office, an investigation resulted in…
MILAN, Tenn. -- The Milan Police Department confirms the death of one of their lieutenants. The department shared a social media post Thursday responding to the death of Detective Lieutenant Kelvin Whitney. According to the post, Whitney died Wednesday after…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local business will have the opportunity to experience the delight of expanding. Four businesses, the City of Jackson, Boren & Boyd, the Bank of Jackson, and WBBJ-TV…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A crash along North Parkway caused traffic to come to a standstill around 5 p.m. The Wednesday afternoon crash involved at least three different vehicles with visible damage at the scene, according to our crews at…
HARDEMAN COUNTY, Tenn. -- A multivehicle crash was reported along State Route 100 west. According to the TDOT SmartWay map, the crash was reported at 4:41 p.m. The westbound lane is closed. The crash occurred near 867 Vildo Road. The…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A new president has been named for one of the Hub City's private schools. Jackson Christian School announces Dr. Billy Lones will become the school's next president, effective June 1, 2023. A news release states Lones has…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Multiple schools across the state, including West Tennessee, were threatened with active shooter claims, which have since been determined to be hoaxes. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is currently…
MARTIN, Tenn. -- Two new members have been added to a local health and counseling team. The University of Tennessee at Martin says their Martin Student Health and Counseling Services now has two therapy dogs! UT Martin says Dolly and…
GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A former coordinator at a local recovery court has been indicted. According to the Tennessee Comptroller’s Office, Monica Bridges, who served as the full-time coordinator of the Gibson County Recovery Court was indicted by a Gibson…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The first round of grants for the Families First Community Grant Program have been announced. According to a news release, the first round of 40 grant recipients will award more than $95 million in funding to organizations…
HUNTINGDON, Tenn. -- A local hospital received an "A" rating for safety. According to a news release, Baptist Memorial Hospital-Carroll County earned an "A" from the Leapfrog Group, a national nonprofit. The Leapfrog Group assigns grades based on more than…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Donating one pair of shoes could help a local production, along with a small business in another country. According to a news release,…
UPDATE 3: Both the Milan Special School District and the Trenton Special School District say they have not experienced any reports that other schools across the area have received. UPDATE 2: Around 1:25 p.m., the Jackson Police Department shared a…
PARKERS CROSSROADS, Tenn. -- Results are in for the May 2 Parkers Crossroads Municipal Election. According to Lorna Volner, Deputy Administrator of the Henderson County Election Commission, results for City Commissioner are as follows: Tony Hardee - 22 Ben Crews…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The final results are in for Jackson's May 2 election. In the mayoral race, neither Ray Condray or Scott Conger reached the required percentage to win the…
The following are the results of the May 2, 2023 City of Jackson elections:
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local school system held an event to honor parents and community members on Tuesday. The Jackson-Madison County School System held a Parent Appreciation Luncheon at Englewood Baptist…
SAVANNAH, Tenn. -- A local police department says scammers are posing as their chief. The Savannah Police Department shared on Facebook that calls are being made to potential victims, with the scammer claiming to be Chief Michael Pitts. The scammer…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Your chance to take the stage in a beloved musical has arrived! Auditions are opening up in the Hub City this month for productions of "Dreamgirls" and "9 to 5." The Ned's production of "Dreamgirls" will hold…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Music will continue to fill the air of downtown Jackson as The Amp announces the return of its Summer Concert Series. Connecting Memphis' Beale Street to Nashville's Music Row, a press release reminds of the Hub City…
BROWNSVILLE, Tenn. -- The 10th annual Hatchie BirdFest is being held this weekend. The Birdfest is being held from Friday May 5 to May 7 in Brownsville. The three-day event will have a clean-up on the Hatchie National Wildlife Refuge,…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The City of Jackson says it was chosen for the third annual Housing Solutions Lab Peer Cities Network. The city says that this will be an eight-month opportunity that brings together leaders from cities around the country…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson City Council held a meeting Tuesday to discuss several topics. The topics discussed in the meeting include rezoning a property on West Forest Avenue, changes to Title…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A grand reopening was held for a local park on Monday. The Wallace Road Park reopened with a new playground in a slightly different location. The city…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Area Community Bands held their spring concert on Monday. Union University's GM Savage Memorial Chapel was full of music as the Community Bands' two groups performed…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- May 2 is Election Day in Jackson. Voting will be open from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. "You do have to go to your precinct. You do not come…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- More than 23,000 pounds of trash has been removed from the Tennessee River. A news release says that from March 10 to April 2, volunteers and partners with Keep the Tennessee River Beautiful held the fourth…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- There are eight Tennessee State Parks offering Mother’s Day dining on Sunday, May 14. Parks restaurants hosting Mother’s Day dinners are: Cumberland Mountain State Park Homestead Harvest Restaurant Buffet lunch 11 a.m.-5 p.m. $28 per adult, $14…
Walmart says they are hosting a Wellness Day on May 6. According to the news release, Walmart's Wellness Day will include: Free health screenings, including glucose, cholesterol, blood pressure, body mass index and vision screenings (select locations) Affordable immunizations,…
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- Humboldt's Strawberry Festival will be starting next week! The 85th annual Strawberry Festival is set to kick off on Sunday, May 7 in downtown Humboldt. The week-long event is…
SHILOH, Tenn. -- Shiloh National Military Park says there are two upcoming ranger-led programs. The park says at the Shiloh Battlefield, a hike called “Johnston’s Last Fight" will be…
The 2023-2024 JMCSS District Calendar has been approved and is available at www.jmcss.org now. This calendar includes semester start and end dates, parent-teacher conference dates, teacher in-services, and holidays and breaks. Employees and Families are encouraged to use the Let’s Talk platform to share questions and/or feedback.…
MILAN, Tenn. – The Avery Williamson Reach Foundation is hosting a field day in his name in early June. He says from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. on June 3, there will be dodgeball, tug-of-war, a sack race, a balloon…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency says grants are available to groups looking to help with habitat protection. The TWRA says a total of $20,000 is available to cities, schools, community organizations, civic groups, watershed organizations, and conservation…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The month of May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Mental Health America started Mental Health Awareness Month back in 1949. They have released the 2022 report of their National…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Gov. Bill Lee announced a change in the Tennessee Department of Education on Monday. According to a news release, Dr.…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Nadia Beard has been named the April 2023 Hub City Hero by the City of Jackson. Beard…
MARTIN, Tenn. -- Two people are arrested and two others remain at large after a drug bust in Martin. According to a press release from the Martin Police Department, officers executed a…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Valley Authority has awarded $2.6 million to help make schools safer and more energy-efficient. 64 schools across the Southeast will get upgrades to their HVAC systems through a grant by TVA's School Uplift program. The…
CHESTER COUNTY, Tenn. -- A Henderson County man has been sentenced to life in prison after being convicted of first degree murder. According to a press release from the office of District Attorney General Jody Pickens (26th Judicial District), Todd…
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 1 Jackson Area Community…
