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…
HENRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- A car was towed out of a river on Tuesday. According to the Henry County Sheriff's Office, on Saturday, a fisherman reported seeing an image on a live scope that appeared to be a car.…
UNION CITY, Tenn. -- A switch was flipped, turning light into power. Skyhawk Solar was developed through the Tennessee Valley Authority's Green Invest program. This is a solar panel…
HENDERSON, Tenn. -- A first-of-its-kind business for the Chester County community is preparing to open its doors. Forty Cannons Winery, located on the grounds of Stillwaters Farms in Henderson, will hold a ribbon cutting ceremony on May 19 for…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County General Hospital is marking the 40th anniversary of the first open heart surgery performed at the hospital. A news release…
CROCKETT COUNTY, Tenn. -- One man has been arrested and is facing multiple drug charges. According to the West Tennessee Drug Task Force, agents from the 28th district in Crockett County searched a home on Dupree Road Monday. Agents…
GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Monday, the Gibson County Memorial Library held a history program to celebrate the Bicentennial of Gibson County’s founding. The program was presented by Gary Blankenship, a retired history professor. He covered the founding of Gibson…
MCKENZIE, Tenn. -- Dr. Justin Barden has been named the new Director of Schools for the McKenzie Special School District. Barden said that he was surprised and excited to be selected for his new…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The West Tennessee Postpartum Support group is meeting April 30. The group will be meeting at 2 p.m. at Liberty Gardens located at 24 Channing Way in Jackson. They say it is baby-wearing and stroller-friendly. The group…
CHICAGO -- A Martin farm was awarded the Fund-a-Farmer Grant, according to a news release. Food Animal Concerns Trust, or FACT, announced on Monday that BERG Livestock would be getting the grant to purchase equipment to mechanically control…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A celebration of poetry is being held on April 27 in Jackson. The Griot Collective of West Tennessee will be holding the Drop the Mic: A Celebration of National Poetry Month at The Ned. The celebration will…
CROCKETT COUNTY, Tenn. -- A car show is being held to support the Crockett County Carl Perkins Center. The event is being held on April 29, and will have an antique/classic, rat rod, modern, Jeep, tractor and motorcycle category. Registration…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Wanting to listen to music from our city's talented students? We have where to go on Tuesday. The University of Memphis Lambuth will be hosting their Spring Music Concert Tuesday, April 25 at 7 p.m. The university…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The lives of first responders could be changed for the better as one bill is in the final stages of approval. The James "Dustin" Samples Act was approved by the…
SHARON, Tenn. -- An inaugural event supporting Wreaths Across America was held in West Tennessee on Saturday. The 1st Annual Wreaths Across America Charity Golf Tournament took place at the Persimmon Hills Golf Course in Sharon. Sue Priest, Wreaths Across…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Police Department says a man was injured after a shooting at a local fast food place. The department sent us a news release around 3 p.m. Monday,…
PARIS, Tenn. -- The Paris-Henry County Arts Council held their annual photography show. This is the 31st annual photo showcase reception, and it had around 160 participants, which is a record. This…
Don’t miss any of the fun in the 731! Check out our list of events happening this week in West Tennessee. Monday, April 24 Arts at the U (Jackson) Gibson County History Program (Trenton) Jackson Symphony Youth Spring Concert…
ALAMO, Tenn.---A special pageant was held for a great cause. The Miss Relay for Life Pageant was held on Sunday at the Alamo First Christian Church. This is a preliminary…
MILAN, Tenn. ---It's strawberry time at Green Acres Farm! The first flat of the season has just been picked and the farm is now selling freshly picked strawberries. This is the…
JACKSON, Tenn. ---This weekend was the West TN RC Flyers Fun Fly! A weekend long full of RC planes, pilots and spectators. This was a chance for RC pilots to come and…
Good afternoon everyone! Tonight will be mostly clear with calm northerly winds around 5mph. Overnight lows will be in the mid to upper 30s all across #WestTennessee. No freeze tonight, but there is a Frost Advisory that will be in…
HAYWOOD CO., Tenn. ---On Saturday, a new set of trails were opened up in Haywood county. A special ribbon cutting was held to celebrate. The Rockin' Roll Hatchie Trails have been…
JACKSON, Tenn. ---Community Health Initiative makes a stop in the Hub city for nationwide awareness. The Stay Well Community Health Initiative, designed to bring health-related resources to black communities, recently announced April…
UPDATE: According to the Jackson Police Department, around 8:06 pm Saturday night officers responded to a shots fire call in the 100 block of Allen Avenue. Upon arrival officers located a male victim. The victim was transported by EMS to…
JACKSON, Tenn. ---An annual event returns to the Hub city that offered wide varieties of food and entertainment. The Crawfest event at Hub City Brewing was held on Saturday and was hosted by…
JACKSON, Tenn. ---It's time to get outside and appreciate mother nature. It's Earth Day! This year's theme is "Invest in our planet." According to earthday.org, the idea is to consider how a green economy can help humans take better care…
JACKSON, Tenn. ---It was a beautiful day for those who had the chance to pick out their designated seat in this Jackson stadium. This event for Jackson Rockabilly season ticket holders,…
JACKSON, Tenn. ---The 420 Hemp Fest took place here in downtown Jackson with four blocks of vendors and food. The downtown streets of Jackson were full of cannabis supporters gathering for legislation…
This week's Pet of the Week from Hero West Rescue is Gracie! Meet sweet Gracie Mae! She is a mature ladybug somewhere between 6 to 9-years-old but so full of life…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local county fire department is requesting pay equal to their city counterpart. According to Madison County District 3 Commissioner Joey Hale, during Friday’s budget committee meeting, Madison…
DYERSBURG, Tenn. -- Thursday, law enforcement searched two rooms at a local motel. The West Tennessee Drug Task Force posted to Facebook on Friday, saying that two rooms at the Emerald Inn in Dyersburg were searched as part of…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County African American Chamber of Commerce hosted an open house on Friday. The objective of the chamber is to help new and existing African American-owned businesses…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Nu Sigma Chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho hosted their 2023 Debutante Cotillion on Friday. At the event, young women from high schools across West Tennessee were presented…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Cannabis supporters are expected to flood the streets of downtown for a special event. The annual Jackson, Tennessee Hemp Festival will be held in downtown Jackson. It will…
HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A family is wanting answers after a man was found barely alive on the side of the road. Sometime this week, Tennessee Highway Patrol trooper discovered…
Ahead of the City of Jackson Municipal Election, we sat down with five of the mayoral candidates for their responses on a series of topics. Each candidate was asked the same…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Local students are getting more options when it comes to reading. The Jackson-Madison County School System has partnered with the Jackson-Madison County Library to make it easier for students…
MARTIN, Tenn. -- Tornadoes have the potential to bring destruction in many forms, and one competition was held to look at new ways to bring help. The University of Tennessee at Martin held…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County School System's Spring Fling is this weekend. There will be free blood pressure checks, food, STEM activities, face painting, books and more. It is being held at the Parkview Learning Center gym located at…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A list of expenditures has recently come out regarding how roughly over $80,000 was spent by the Jackson-Madison County School System. This list has raised quite a few…
It's time to recognize this week's Educator of the Week, brought to you by the Tennessee Education Lottery. Colleen Thompson is a fourth through sixth grade teacher at Community Montessori in Jackson. She has taught for over 25 years, and…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- School officials joined together in celebration of their success. Thursday night, the Jackson-Madison County School System held their second annual gala. This event was created for two reasons.…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Kirkland Cancer Center's Glow Out 5K kicked off in the Hub City Thursday night. The race began at the cancer center with about 150 participants, who were…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Birth Choice Clinic held a special event Thursday night. It's their annual "Celebrating God's Goodness" fundraising banquet. The banquet benefits the Birth Choice clinic's ministry to women…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Nu Sigma Chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho is hosting their 2023 Debutante Cotillion this week. This event presents scholarships to young women in West Tennessee's high schools. The…
