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…
TRENTON, Tenn. -- The opening ceremony for the Trenton Teapot Festival was held on Sunday. Every year the festival has a different theme. This year's theme is, "Let the Tea Times Roll."…
MAURY CITY, Tenn. ---A church celebrates an over 100 year anniversary. The Community Church of God in Christ celebrated its 113th anniversary on Sunday. They celebrated the day with service, prayer, and…
LEXINGTON, Tenn. ---Henderson county has opened the doors to their newly constructed hygiene station. This station was built with many volunteers lending a helping hand. The biggest item they've ran across is…
JACKSON, Tenn.---On your mark, get set, go! It's not your normal track race, but it's a 100 yard dash.. for dogs. American Kennel Club's fast coursing ability test took place this…
JACKSON, Tenn.---An exciting event was held here in the Hub city for a great cause. The 2023 Fur Ball event was held on Saturday night at the Jackson Country Club. Director…
JACKSON, Tenn. ---A spring concert is held in the Hub City. The Jackson Choral Society held their spring concert called "Carpe Diem, Cantate Diem! Seize the Day, Sing the Day! was…
JACKSON, Tenn.---One gym opened their doors to welcome visitors for their first ever fundraiser. The Village of Jackson, home of the Fortress Women's Gym & Ninja Warrior Hangout, held a fundraiser for…
LEXINGTON, Tenn.---Family, friends, and veterans spent time together to raise awareness. There were many things to do and some important information to learn about how our cities, counties and the State of…
THREE WAY, Tenn.---The friends of Middle Fork Bottoms invited visitors for a day full of of activities, food trucks, and fun. For those who've never seen the area, golf cart tours…
MIDDLETON, Tenn.---A shooting tournament was held in a local county. The Fellowship of Christian Athletes held a fundraiser shooting tournament on Saturday at the Clays at Lone Oaks Farm located in…
JACKSON, Tenn.---Jackson Christian student receives a scholarship to Boston college. According to information from Jackson Christian, Senior Ryder Hendry has accepted an offer to study at Berklee College of Music in Boston, MA this fall. Hendry is a self taught…
This week's Pet of the Week from Hero West Rescue is Cash! "I'M BATMAN!" Meet Cash, aka Bat-dog, the baby brother of the outlaw gang! This guy had the worst fate…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Amp was packed Friday evening for an event full of food and entertainment, all for a good cause. Several cancer survivors were invited downtown to raise awareness…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- One local school system held a community-wide event to help some special students share their culture. The Jackson-Madison County School System held their fifth annual International Festival Friday…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Police Department shared an update on a shooting that occurred Thursday night. According to the department, the shooting took place on Russell Road late Thursday night. WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News crews arrived after 10:30 p.m.…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency shared ways for fishing lovers to have the best fishing experience. R3 Marketing Program Manager for the TWRA, David Lowrie explained that the weekly…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- LIFELINE Blood Services says their has been an update from the FDA on who can donate blood. LIFELINE says that under new guidance, those who were previously barred from donating due to travel or living in the…
MARTIN, Tenn. -- Four University of Tennessee at Martin students were recognized by the Agriculture Future of America Organization. Four UT Martin students were chosen by the Agriculture Future of America Organization to represent the AFA…
MCNAIRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- 50 years have passed since the iconic release of the original "Walking Tall," where the life of Sheriff Buford Pusser was documented for all to see. "Buford…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Two chambers of commerce and a local college are partnering to help minority business owners. According to a news release, a free certification workshop will be held at Lane College on June 5, aimed at helping business…
TWRA Weekly Fishing Forecast See more community fishing reports across all of Tennessee in the Fishbrain app! Click here to download: https://join.fishbrain.com/tennessee Boone Reservoir - 4-25-23 Forecast Contributor – Richard Markland, Region 4 Fisheries Technician Reservoir Conditions- Reservoir elevation is 1379.05. The…
UPDATE: JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Transit Authority says the Free Ride to the Poll Day has been cancelled. Anyone with questions is asked to call their office. EARLIER STORY: JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Transit Authority will be providing…
PINSON, Tenn. -- Pinson Mounds State Archeologic Park is inviting the community to the Bee Fest and Virtual Honeybee 5K. A news release states all proceeds from the event will support the park's Honeybee Project. From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.…
It's time to recognize this week's Educator of the Week, brought to you by the Tennessee Education Lottery. Tammy Gordon is a fourth and fifth grade teacher at Friendship Elementary School in Friendship. She is a graduate from the University…
JACKSON, Tenn.-- Thursday night the Jackson-Madison County School System voted on an application for a charter school coming to Madison County. This is the second time American Classical Education has applied…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Union University's McAfee School of Business hosted its annual "Faith in the Marketplace" luncheon, with guest speaker Frank Harrison on Thursday. Harrison has served in various leadership roles, including…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A celebration marking a major milestone here in the Hub City is coming up soon. On Thursday, May 11, the STAR Center is celebrating its 35th Anniversary, honoring…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Friends of Heart, a local nonprofit aiming to improve heart health in West Tennessee, will be hosting a series of upcoming events. On Thursday, May 4, the organization…
HENDERSON, Tenn. -- A local university awards one of its highest honors to a few students. Freed-Hardeman University recognized eight students as nominees for Mr. and Miss FHU Thursday morning.…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The housing market is never ending, so, what are some trends that we should pay attention to? Homes are selling at about 99% of their list price, meaning houses…
LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- Three people have been arrested following an ongoing drug investigation in Henderson County. According to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, 36-year-old William Corey Hayes, 32-year-old…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A group of pastors joined to pray at a local elementary school. Led by Pastor Clarence Currie of New Day Church, the group meets weekly to hold a prayer…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A new tutoring program will soon be offered by United Way of West Tennessee. The program, called Tutor U, is made possible following a Connected Literacy Partner grant by the Tennessee Department of Education. A news release…
PARIS, Tenn.--It's fish frying season here in West Tennessee and Wednesday marked the opening of the fish tent at the World's Biggest Fish Fry in Paris. The day started out with a…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The year 2023 marks 100 years of Tennessee having a sustainable funding source for roads. The Tennessee Infrastructure Alliance see this time as a way to celebrate,…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Wednesday, local mayors, Tennessee Continuum of Care Directors, and more gathered to receive a $3.2 million Continuum Care grant to address homelessness in Jackson. "Today's check was over…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A Blue Oval City Community Impact meeting was held on how to get more people involved in the workforce. The Workforce Development Director of Eastman Chemical Company and…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Girl Scouts Heart of the South has a new staff member. Wednesday, they announced Venus Chaney as their new Chief Executive Officer. “Venus embodies 360° of exceptional leadership. She is the first CEO to rise through…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- One team is pairing with the community to make a difference in the lives of students. The Jackson-Madison County School System Social and Behavioral Services team provides support to their…
FULL INTERVIEW: JACKSON, Tenn. -- Two nationally-recognized authors are joining forces for a summer literary tour, with the first stop set for Nashville.…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- FEMA is providing help to those affected by storms that ripped through the area between late March and early April. FEMA says that those seeking help with basic needs in Cannon, Hardeman, Hardin, Haywood, Lewis, Macon, McNairy,…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- More than 100 grants are going towards the state's water systems. According to the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation, there are 102 grants totaling more than $230,000,000 going to Tennessee's drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure. Grants…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A Lake County man has been sentenced over the 2021 shooting of a bald eagle. According to a news release, 44-year-old Jason Perkins, of Tiptonville, was sentenced to 24 months in federal prison for shooting the bird…
GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Around 8 p.m. Monday, the Gibson County Fire Department was dispatched to the 20 block of Highway 79, also known as Gibson Highway, due to an active…
GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- One West Tennessee woman found herself on the wrong side of a cow crossing. Shirley Smith said was driving home Tuesday evening to Atwood when three cows suddenly ran out into the road in front…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Artists are coming together to raise funds for children and adults in need across the area. The West Tennessee Hearing and Speech Center will…
MARTIN, Tenn. -- The Martin Police Department says a man has been arrested in connection to a shooting on Saturday. The department announced on Tuesday the arrest 44-year-old Mantaring Okie Woolridge. They say Woolridge was served an arrest warrant on…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Better Business Bureau is warning Jackson residents of some recent scams going around. If you've done some online shopping, you may want to beware of this…
LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- The University of Tennessee at Martin is holding a free concert in Henderson County in May. The UT Martin Percussion will be hosting their Ensemble Concert on May 6 in the Court Square of Lexington. There…
