JACKSON, Tenn. -- Students at Jackson Central-Merry celebrated the last day of the national Black History Month with guest speakers, performers, and presentations. This year's theme was titled "Black Resistance: Looking…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Arby's is giving back to communities by donating thousands of dollars to a local organization. Tuesday morning, Arby's presented a check of $6,500 to the Carl Perkins Center.…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Student loan payments went on pause in March of 2020. Depending on what the Supreme Court rules, what will people need to do to be prepared to start…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- As February comes to a close, we look at the the most common Google search trends throughout the month. From the Super Bowl Halftime show, to the possibility…
MARTIN, Tenn. -- The University of Tennessee System is seeking a new chancellor for UT Martin. Chancellor Keith Carver, who has held the role for more than six years, has accepted a new position as senior vice chancellor/senior vice president…
PERRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- A former deputy is charged with aggravated rape and official misconduct, according to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation. TBI says 31-year-old Jonathan Allen Kelly, a former Perry…
WHITEVILLE, Tenn. -- One local town filed an appeal, challenging its 2020 Census population numbers. The US Census Bureau released their 2020 Population Census. Officials with the town of Whiteville noticed…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The University School of Jackson is holding a production of "The Addams Family: The Musical." It will be held by their high school production crew in the…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Each week in February, WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News is celebrating Black History Month by telling the story of West Tennesseans. It's sponsored by the Tennessee Education Lottery. Erit Turner…
SALTILLO, Tenn. -- A man lost his life after driving his vehicle into the Tennessee River. Scott Day, 64, a disabled veteran drowned Friday night in Saltillo after driving down Saltillo's…
GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Gibson County Sheriff's Office says they are searching for a missing resident. The sheriff's office shared on Facebook that they are searching for Randy Ainsworth, who walked away from his home on Davis Road around…
ATWOOD, Tenn. -- A man involved in last week's standoff in Carroll County has been charged and identified by law enforcement. The news release from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation says that 50-year-old Jason Perry was released from a Nashville…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Tennessee is known for adverse weather and constant changes. One group is facing it in full force. With warmer weather deciding to spring forward earlier than expected,…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Lane College was among two colleges to receive a grant on Monday. According to a news release, Lane received a portion of the Connecting Minority Communities Pilot Program, which is run by the Department of Commerce’s National…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Registration for a summer job program is beginning within the next two weeks. According to the release, Jackson and Madison County kids will be able to register for the Follow Me Into Business Summer Jobs Program and…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The process of applying to scholarships is going to be easier at a local college. The Jackson State Community College Foundation announced on Monday the launch of Award Spring. Award Spring, according to the news release, will…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A man in Holladay was sentenced to 14 years in prison for methamphetamine charges. According to a news release, back in 2019, 41-year-old Jonathan Wayne Green was stopped by the Camden Police Department following a trespassing complaint…
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- A Humboldt man is wanted for rape following an investigation. According to the Humboldt Police Department, officers investigated an incident that took place on Burrow Street on February 18.…
MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- An annual festival is returning to West Tennessee for a weekend full of live entertainment. The Beale Street Music Festival will be held at Tom Lee Park in Memphis from May 5-7. Joining the lineup this year…
Don’t miss any of the fun in the 731! Check out our list of events happening this week in West Tennessee. *LIFELINE Blood Services has announced a critical need for some blood types. Click here to find a mobile drive…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- LIFELINE Blood Services is announcing upcoming opportunities to donate amid a shortage of some blood types. LIFELINE will host their annual "St. Patrick's Day" Blood Drive from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Thursday, March 16. The…
HUNTINGDON, Tenn. -- The Dixie Carter Performing Arts Center is preparing to take guests on a musical journey. The Dixie will welcome The Doo Wop Project on Saturday, March 4, with the show kicking off at 7:30 p.m. A press…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A Super Bowl champion is coming home to the Hub City. Trey Smith will be welcomed home by the City of Jackson and Mayor Scott Conger at a special event on Friday, March 3. This follows Smith's…
Mostly cloudy skies and off and on rain showers will continue though Monday morning across West Tennessee. Temperatures will remain above normal for most of the forecast. We will have the most up to date forecast on when the showers…
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. ---One gaming center is giving you the chance to pick up the controller and get you game on. Phoenix 99 is a digital gaming center that opened its doors…
JACKSON, Tenn. ---A special program is held at a local church. National Sorority of Phi Delta Kappa, Inc and the Gamma Psi Chapter, Jackson, Tennessee hosted a Black History Month program on…
BROWNSVILLE, Tenn. ---Residents in one local town celebrate Mardi Gras. If you couldn't make it to New Orleans, don't worry because the City of Brownsville has you covered. Brownsville held their…
JACKSON, Tenn. ---An annual event is held here in Jackson. Saturday evening, people gathered at the Carl Perkins Civic Center for the Blue Suede Dinner and Auction. This is an…
LEXINGTON, Tenn. ---A memorial is held in a local county. A candlelight vigil for Hank Cooley was held Saturday at 3 pm at Beech Lake in Lexington. There was a balloon…
BETHEL SPRINGS, Tenn. ----A local city held a special meeting. It has been well established fact that Elvis Presley played to a young audience at Bethel Spring School in the days immediately…
The 2023 Polar Plunge was held to benefit the Area 11 Special Olympics program in Jackson on Saturday, February 25. For more information on the Polar Plunge, visit www.specialolympicstn.org/polar-plunge , or visit, www.classy.org/event/jackson-polar-plunge-2023/e442213. To find out more information on the Special…
JACKSON, Tenn. ---The third full week of February is always Grain Bin Safety Week and several agriculture professionals learned some useful techniques that can help them in the case of an emergency.…
JACKSON, Tenn. ---When you think of summer, you think of swimming but what about taking a dip in the pool... in February. The 14th annual Polar Plunge took place by the Area…
Mostly cloudy skies and off and on rain showers will continue though Monday morning across West Tennessee. A few rumbles of thunder will be possible this weekend and a few storms could move through Monday morning. Temperatures will remain above…
This week's Pet of the Week from Hero West Rescue is Nia! This sweet girl had a rough start to life but has a rags to riches story. Now, Nia is…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A month-long celebration came to a close Friday. But not without a big finale. Dancers from the Mona Lisa Lanier Dance Studio performed at Jackson City…
MARTIN, Tenn. -- The most prestigious honors for postal employees was given to a West Tennessee letter carrier for saving residents from a burning building. Martin letter carrier, Gary Powell was…
ATWOOD, Tenn. -- There is an update in the standoff that took place in Carroll County on Thursday. According to Kelli McAlister from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, around 10 p.m., the…
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Madison County Sheriff's Office is giving the community a tour of a new facility. The sheriff's office says on March 9, an open house is being held at the Madison County J. Alexander Leech Criminal…
LAKE COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Comptroller’s Office says Lake County received poor audit once again. The comptroller says that the report for 2022 had seven of the same issues seen in 2021, but came with additional findings in the…
WEAKLEY COUNTY, Tenn. -- A woman is on the wrong side of the law after being charged with statutory rape. A Dresden High School Resource Officer, 28-year-old Kristen Childress, was arrested on Thursday.…
PINSON, Tenn. -- Students have the opportunity to grow in knowledge while moving to the beat. With singing, dance and other presentations, students pre-K through fifth grade were able to…
HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn. -- An investigator with the Hardin County Sheriff's Office has received a promotion. The sheriff's office shared on Facebook that Inv. Jeremy Hulen was made a sergeant. They say his career began with their team in…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A writer and poet is coming to Union University in March. According to a news release, Graham Hillard will be the featured speaker at the 30th annual Creative Writing Workshop on March 2. Hilliard wrote “Wolf Intervals:…
TIPTONVILLE, Tenn. -- A local prison presented a Black History Month program to incarcerated men. Northwest Correctional Complex (NWCX) held the annual event, which is a chance to educate the men about the history of successful African Americans, as well…
It's time to recognize this week's Educator of the Week, brought to you by the Tennessee Education Lottery. Emily Stutts is a fifth grade English and Language Arts teacher at Thelma Barker…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Police Department says shots were fired in north Jackson on Thursday. The department says that around 5:18 p.m., their officers were sent to the 100 block of Moorewood Drive for a report of an assault/shots…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A Huntingdon man was sentenced to federal prison. Friday, the district attorney's office said that Cassius Sinclair Jordan, 38, was sentenced to 11 years for being a felon in possession of a firearm and possession of methamphetamine…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Three state legislators were together Friday morning talking about what work is being done at the State Capitol. Representative Johnny Shaw, Representative Chris Todd, and Senator Ed Jackson each spoke about things they are specifically focusing on…
Ashley Luningham joined the WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News team in March 2021 as a Multimedia Journalist. Over the past two years, Ashley has helped tell some of the most impactful stories throughout the community and most recently served as Anchor…
