Pat Brown School founder, instructor dies at age of 81
JACKSON, Tenn. -- One dance company is mourning the loss of their founder and instructor. After moving to Jackson and opening her own studio, she touched the lives of many…
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Christmas Parade spreads cheer through Martin
MARTIN, Tenn. -- A town in Weakley County joined in on the holiday cheer Monday night. The City of Martin and the Martin Kiwanis Club held their Christmas parade…
Children shop with law enforcement in Henry County
PARIS, Tenn. -- Children in West Tennessee were treated to shopping spree with law enforcement members. Over the weekend, over 240 kids and their shopping guides toured the Walmart in Paris to find the perfect gift or gifts! Each child…
Sorority seeks participants for 2023 Cotillion
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A sorority is looking for high schoolers to join their 2023 Cotillion. The news release from Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Inc. Nu Sigma Alumnae chapter says they are hosting the Miss Debutante Scholarship Cotillion in April of…
Expert looks at 2022 holiday seasons best toys
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Monday, Elizabeth Werner, a lifestyle expert, shared with tips on how to pick out exciting holiday gifts for the special kids in our lives. Among some of…
City to begin reinforcing parking time restrictions
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The City of Jackson is reinforcing parking restrictions downtown. Monday, the City of Jackson issued a news release stating that they will begin enforcing the two hour and 30…
Dyersburg police report three shootings, multiple arrests
DYERSBURG, Tenn. -- The Dyersburg Police Department says there were three shootings, multiple arrests, and over five weapons seized on Saturday. The first of the shootings was around 7 p.m.…
Man arrested after vehicle left running was taken
MARTIN, Tenn. -- A man in Martin has been arrested after allegedly taking a vehicle that was left running on Friday. According to a report from the Martin Police Department,…
Events this week in West Tennessee: Dec. 5-11
Don’t miss any of the fun in the 731! Check out our list of events happening this week in West Tennessee. Find a full list of Christmas parades around West Tennessee here. For a list of drive-thru Christmas light displays, click here.…
Poll of the Day: Weather and holiday mood
Rainey weather has saturated West Tennessee and may continue to do so for the next few days. But we want to know, has the weather dampened your holiday spirit? See other polls here. Check here to…
Humboldt home left with fire, water damage
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- Around 9:30 a.m. on Monday, the Humboldt Fire Department responded to what they called a room and contents fire in a house on Osborne Street. Fire department…
Christmas Village returning for second year
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A Jackson church is getting back into the Christmas spirit with a second annual event. The West Jackson Baptist Church has begun setting up the Christmas Village…
Customers, vendors shop to support a good cause
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Local vendors gathered together in the hopes of building community and raising funds for a good cause. Santa’s Shop for St. Jude held its first event on Sunday afternoon, and it was with over 30 vendors of…
Church brings community together with unique experience
PARIS, Tenn. -- One community continued an annual tradition, but with a change of scenery. The New Harmony Church in Paris concluded their annual live nativity drive-thru on Sunday! "For 24 years, we've been doing this live nativity. And the…
‘Elf’ hits the USJ stage for a final performance
JACKSON, Tenn. --A local school held a holiday performance in Jackson. The University School of Jackson held a Christmas play on Sunday. The play was set to music and based on the holiday classic film, "Elf," which stars actor…
Toys for Tots takes donations at Jackson store
The holiday season is in full swing with Toys for Tots showing up at different stores in West Tennessee. The Toys for Tots truck was at the Five Below store on Sunday here in Jackson. The coordinator, Jerry Truelove…
USJ’s debut event offers holiday joy and sweets
JACKSON, Tenn. ---A local school is in the Christmas spirit. The University School of Jackson is known for their Holiday Mart during the holiday season, but on Sunday the school held their first ever Cookies with Santa. Families were…
Holiday cheer comes to a local city’s downtown
SAVANNAH, Tenn.---Downtown Savannah has been transformed into a winter holiday treat for locals and visitors. Christmas on Main Street has something for everyone, with a variety of attractions, including ice skating,…
Annual holiday kickoff returns with a joyful noise
JACKSON, Tenn.---An annual night of musical favorites returns to the Hub City. The Holiday Pops is an event hosted by the Jackson Symphony, to kick off the holiday season. The event consisted…
The music of Christmas returns to Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. ---One local symphony brings in the holiday season with the sound of some familiar Christmas tunes. The Family Christmas Concert was held on Saturday at the Carl Perkins Civic…
Local church festival celebrates St. Nicholas
JACKSON, Tenn. ---One church gets into the Christmas spirit with its special Festival. St. Nicholas Orthodox Church held their annual St. Nicholas Festival on Saturday. There were many activities for…
Local lodge spreads Christmas cheer
JACKSON, Tenn. ---A local group shows the true meaning of Christmas. The Masonic Christmas project is back once again. The Jackson Lodge #45 was proud to oversee the event. It…
Pet of the Week: Charlee
Meet Charlee! She is a small lady (weighing just under 30 pounds) but she has the biggest goofiest personality. She has done well with all of the dogs in her foster home…
Students evacuated from West Tennessee school due to threat
CARROLL COUNTY, Tenn. -- Friday around 12:40 p.m., West Carroll Junior/Senior High School staff discovered a possible bomb threat from a student in the school. This threat was discovered after…
FHU hosts 58th annual benefit dinner
HENDERSON, Tenn. -- Freed-Hardeman University held their 58th annual Benefit Dinner on Friday. The event featured quarterback Kurt Warner, the winner of the 34th Super Bowl. The event, once again, featured Christmas in the Commons as well, with carriage…
Students raise funds through ‘Empty Bowls Project’
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local youth group is giving back to the community in their own way. Art students at the University School of Jackson are raising money for the ComeUnity Cafe in downtown Jackson. The fundraising event is…
JPD: Man shot at Alpine Cove near Rich Street
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Police Department says a 21-year-old man was shot on Friday. The department reports that the shooting occurred around 5 p.m. at Alpine Cove near Rich Street in east Jackson. When officers arrived, they found…
Hardin County tradition to return for three weekends
HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn. -- A Hardin County tradition is returning for three weekends in December. Christmas on Main will take place in downtown Savannah on December 2-3, December 9-10,…
UPDATE: Sheriff gives new details on fatal Gibson County shooting
GIBSON CO. Tenn. -- Second murder suspect in custody. According to the Gibson County Sheriff's Department and the U.S. Marshals Service, a second murder suspect is in custody following a deadly shooting incident in Gibson County. Gibson Co. Sheriff's Department…
UPDATE: E-911 says Coln has been found safe
UPDATE: HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn. -- Hardin County Emergency Communications says Coln has been found safe. EARLIER STORY: HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn. -- An alert has been issued for a missing Hardin County 14-year-old. The alert was sent by Hardin County Emergency…
New flea market opens with over 65 vendors
LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- Caroline Ray's Outlet Mall and Outdoor Flea Market held a grand opening on Friday in Lexington. Owner Courtney Chaney said it is a happy feeling to open officially.…
TDOT commissioner, governor propose ‘Build With Us’
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Gov. Bill Lee and a state commissioner have proposed “Build With Us." According to a news release, Build With Us is an infrastructure proposal aimed at allowing private investment in new roadway infrastructure through Public-Private Partnerships. “As…
Westview High students get national attention for TikTok video
WEAKLEY COUNTY, Tenn. -- Students in Weakley County made it to national television for a heartfelt video. …
Humboldt’s holiday cheer continues into weekend
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. --Humboldt's Christmas on Main Street continuing to expand on Saturday, with businesses joining together to bring the holiday cheer to their community. Two of the businesses on…
Law enforcement to increase patrols for 2022 holiday season
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Law enforcement is, once again, increasing both patrols and messaging around the holiday season. The Tennessee Highway Safety Office shared on Friday that they will be working with the Madison County Sheriff's Office from December 14…
Library to host several events for kids, teens, adults
The Jackson-Madison County Library shared a list of events coming up for kids, teens and adults in December. For kids, the library says there will be: December 1 -- Family Book Club at 10:30 a.m. December 5 -- Story time…
Pinson Mounds to adjust hours for Wounded Warrior Hunt
PINSON, Tenn. -- Pinson Mounds will be closed for a couple of hours for a few days next week. Pinson Mounds State Archaeological Park says from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. from Dec. 5 to Dec. 7, they will be…
Event honors local children’s superheroes: their dads
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Not all superheros wear a mask, and Friday, Washington Douglas Head Start students honored their heroes -- their dads. "All of our children are dressed up as superheroes, so…
Students evacuated from West Carroll Jr./Sr. high following threat
ATWOOD, Tenn. -- Students are evacuated from a local school following a potential threat. According to Preston Caldwell, Director of Schools for the West Carroll Special School District, students were evacuated from West…
Experts share tips on keeping your pet holiday-ready
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The holidays are approaching, and we have a few tips for pet owners to get their furry friend ready. Celebrity dog groomer Jess Rona says the biggest trend she has seen with owners is how their pet…
Christmas Eve Breakfast Buffet returning to Old Country Store
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Bring your appetite: a treasured family tradition continues this year at Brooks Shaw's Old Country Store. Christmas Eve Breakfast Guests line up in the store and receive directions from Old Country Store team…
Jackson-Madison library announces Community Holiday Party
JACKSON, Tenn. -- One local library is inviting the community to celebrate the season. The annual Community Holiday Party returns to the Jackson-Madison County Library on Thursday, December 15. All are welcome to attend for a "huge show of holiday…
Educator of the Week: Sarita Poston
It's time to recognize this weeks educator of the week , brought to you by the Tennessee Education Lottery. Sarita Poston has been teaching math at Lincoln Elementary School for 13 years now, but her teaching career goes further back.…
Mayor talks about plans to purchase Jackson Plaza
JACKSON, Tenn. -- After years of struggling to keep businesses inside after the closing of Service Merchandise in 2002, the Jackson Plaza may soon have a new owner. With the…
2022 Christmas parade rolls down Milan’s Main Street
MILAN, Tenn. -- The City of Milan started December off in the Christmas spirit on Thursday night. They started the annual Christmas parade off with food trucks that were available…
Several grants provided to West Tennessee libraries
JACKSON, Tenn. -- From books to computers, residents are in need of growing resources. To help out, many libraries throughout Tennessee were visited by Secretary of State Tre Hargett. Each library…
Family invests in West Tennessee university’s students
CHESTER COUNTY, Tenn. -- A family has invested in Freed-Hardeman University students. The newly named Hatchett Investment Team met with its benefactor Rob Hatchett on Thursday to celebrate the new…
Health department to offer free flu shots on Dec. 8
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The local health department is helping the community stay flu free this December. The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department announced on Thursday that free flu vaccines will be available on Thursday, December 8. The department says that…
Christmas on Main to light up Gibson County city
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- An annual event returned to a Gibson County city for a night to remember. Both the city and Chamber of Commerce for Humboldt are hosting a Christmas Celebration…
Tree lighting to be held in Chester County
CHESTER COUNTY, Tenn. -- A local county is getting ready for Christmas with a tree lighting! The Chester County Courthouse Christmas Tree lighting will be Thursday, December 1 at 5…
