JACKSON, Tenn. -- It is World Braille Day! Braille is a tactile representation of alphabetic and numerical symbols used by those of us who are blind or partially sighted to read. World Braille Day was established in 2018 by the…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County School System is announcing a new tool for families with students who ride the bus. The WheresTheBus app is described as a user-friendly bus tracking system that allows parents to follow their child's bus…
LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- A celebration of retirement was held for Lexington Police Chief Roger Loftin. "Absolutely. They pulled one over on me. I asked them not to make a whole…
Wednesday, lottery players have the chance to end their night with a $291 millions Powerball jackpot heading their way. And it doesn't end there. Friday, players have the chance to score more than $900 million in the Mega Millions drawing.…
UPDATE (1/5/23): All spots are currently full, however you may still call to be placed on their wait list. JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local sorority is hosting a swim class for kids! Swim 1922, which is set for February 4,…
MADSION COUNTY, Tenn. -- On Wednesday morning around 7:40, a tipster let us know about a large police presence near Cotton Grove Road in Madison County. We arrived on scene shortly…
UNION CITY, Tenn. -- The Discovery Park of America is announcing an exciting addition. A new 700-square-foot outdoor entertainment stage is under construction as an addition to their Rotary Pavillion. According…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local stage will be "alive with the sound of music" this month. The Jackson Christian School Theatre program is presenting the classic musical on January 12 through 14.…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department is welcoming a new member to their team. Veteran journalist and public relations professional Ginger Rowsey has been hired as the new Public Information Officer, replacing Mallory Cooke. Cooke left the…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Monday night, Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin collapsed on the field during the first quarter of the Cincinnati Bengals and Buffalo Bills game. According to the NFL, Hamlin…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee announced a new Department of Correction commissioner on Tuesday. Frank Strada is deputy director for the Arizona Department of Corrections, where he oversees prison operations, inmate programs, public affairs, facilities management and financial services, according…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Murder on the Orient Express is coming to the Hub City. The University School of Jackson will be presenting the show, along with a dinner on January 13 and January 14. Each day will have a…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County School System is renewing its curriculum in a specific subject. The state requires every school district to adopt new curriculum on a cycle. Tuesday, the school…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Comedy is coming to the Hub City! Leanne Morgan, a comedian from Adams, in Middle Tennessee, will be performing at the Carl Perkins Civic Center on March 4.…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Nashville police have given an update on a murder-suicide involving a West Tennessee couple. The department says that Irene Bond, 45, and Geremy Causey, 31, both of Shelby County, were found Monday inside a hotel room on…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Several events are being held in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Weakley County Reconciliation Project and Discovery Park of America are hosting an essay competition to honor King. They say high school seniors in Benton, Carroll, Crockett,…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- United Way of West Tennessee announces its current education initiatives have been merged under an umbrella called the Office of Childhood Success. According to a press release, the classification was created to emphasize the organization's increased support…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The shooting of a 19-year-old in northeast Jackson is under investigation. The department says around 1:30 a.m. on Sunday, Shmyia Lashea Manley died from a shooting in the…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- One meeting brought forth a wider vision of one local city. The Jackson City Council, along with many members of the community, met on Tuesday morning in order…
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- The Humboldt Public Library is launching a new exhibit to mark a milestone occasion. Gibson County is celebrating its 200th birthday in 2023. In honor of the county's bicentennial,…
PARIS, Tenn. -- Henry County Medical Center is spotlighting their New Year baby for 2023. Pictured is Franklin Matthew, the HCMC New Year’s Baby born on January 1, 2023 at 6:53 a.m. to proud parents Ashley…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The first Hub City Flea Market event of the year kicks off this weekend. The flea market will open at the Jackson Fairgrounds from Friday, January 6 through Sunday, January 8. The Hub City Flea Market features…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A blood center needs you to roll up your sleeves and donate to save a life, or three. With the start of the new year, there is an urgent…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- West Tennesseans shared what they would do if they won the lottery. With a new year comes new ambitions. This includes many people dreaming about winning the lottery. The Mega…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A special delivery to rang in 2023 at a local hospital. The first twins of the new year at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital were born on Sunday. The…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The Nashville Metro Police Department is investigating an alleged murder-suicide. Homicide detectives are investigating an apparent murder-suicide inside a room at the DoubleTree Hotel on 4th Ave N. The victims are believed to be boyfriend-girlfriend from…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Your gym may get a little more crowded in the next few months. With the new year here, gyms are having a major increase in business. Usually…
Don't miss any of the fun in the 731! Check out our list of events happening this week in West Tennessee. Note: LIFELINE Blood Services has announced an urgent need for blood donations. Click here for mobile blood drive locations…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- There are many new year traditions. One of those is to set a New Year's resolution, which is when someone sets a goal for themselves that they want to…
HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A death inside the Henderson County Jail is under investigation. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation says, at the request of 26th Judicial District Attorney General Jody Pickens, their agents are investigating the death of 43-year-old Manuel…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- As a reminder, trash pickup is set for its regular schedule this week, except for Wednesday. Waste Management says that pickup will remain the same despite the holidays the week of Monday, January 2 to Friday,…
With 2022 behind us, a new year full of possibilities has arrived. Now, we want to hear from you in our Poll of the Day. Click here to see our previous Poll of the Day questions and…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- LIFELINE Blood Services announces an urgent need for all blood types. A news release states West Tennessee's blood supply is at a critically low level and LIFELINE is "in dire need" of donors as soon as possible.…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- An unforgettable story of one family's struggles during World War II is coming to a Hub City stage. The Ned will present 'The Diary of Anne Frank' this March. Auditions for the production will be held next…
DECATURVILLE, Tenn. ---A man is arrested after setting multiple fires in a local county. Early Sunday morning, TBI agents joined the Decatur County Sheriff’s Office and the Decatur County Fire Department in…
HENDERSON, Tenn. ---Chickasaw State Park held their First Day Hikes. The First Day Hikes is when every state park in the country does first day hikes on the first day of…
JACKSON, Tenn.---Another year has come and gone, and we are highlighting the stories that made 2022 unique. As 2022 comes to a close, we reflect back on stories that made this…
Two local counties plan New Year's Eve celebrations. Lexington will be having a New Year's Eve Kid-Celebration at the courthouse. Ice skating will be available from 11 am until 9…
JACKSON, Tenn. ---A local skating rink has a New Year's Eve celebration. Magic Wheels in Jackson is having a special New Year's Eve event. The events take place from noon…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local organization hosted an event to benefit young men who want to attend second education. Friday, the 100 Black Men of West Tennessee organization hosted the…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Madison County Sheriff's Office is mourning the loss of one of their own. Friday, the sheriff's office sent out a news release confirming the…
LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- The Lexington Housing Authority is setting up plans to help the elderly in Henderson County. The housing authority recently started a nonprofit organization to help make this a reality.…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- LIFELINE Blood Services has released a list of their upcoming blood drives for January 2023. Their stops for the month include, but is not limited to: Lowe's in Milan on January 6 from 1 pm to 6…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The New Year's countdown is almost here, and members of the community are getting ready to bring in 2023 in their own way. As some reflect over 2022,…
HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn. -- A Thursday night homicide in Hardin County leads to an arrest. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation confirms 23-year-old Sonny Cole McVay is currently in custody. According to the TBI, agents…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A developing story after reports of large law enforcement presence at the Jackson-Madison County General Hospital late Thursday evening. WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News received several…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A reported incident at a local hotel brought out a large police presence in north Jackson early Thursday evening. WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News got a call from…
HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Fireworks can be an essential part of any new year's celebration. However, this year there are some common ones that may seem harder to find. A…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The new year is bringing new opportunities to many Tennesseans. New laws are going into effect on January 1, 2023. One includes business savings for…
CHESTER COUNTY, Tenn. -- In Chester County, a family was having lunch around 1 p.m. Wednesday when they heard a loud noise. The family thought a large item had fallen in…
