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GALLERY: Parents put on their Sunday best for Cuties Day Ball

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Mothers and fathers put on their Sunday best to show up for their Valentine. Washington Douglass Head Start hosted their Valentine's Cuties Day Ball Tuesday morning. The event was held to show the importance of parents…

Students gather for African American Youth Leadership Summit

JACKSON, Tenn. -- An event hosted by University of Tennessee at Martin brings students together in person after being held virtually for the last two years. "This is for African American students, letting them know that they are the leaders…

Students perform 'Hats' at local school

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Second and third graders showed off their hard work.   Monday night, Jackson Christian School students performed their theatre skills through their performance of "Hats." The event was held…

Black History Month: Harrell Carter

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Each week in February, WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News is celebrating Black History Month by telling the story of West Tennesseans, and it is sponsored by the Tennessee Education Lottery. Harrell…

Community mourns loss of Cherie Parker

JACKSON, Tenn. -- West Tennesseans are mourning the loss of a community leader: Cherie Parker. On Saturday, Parker died at the age of 59. For more than 20 years, she served as…

USJ to host free presentation on mental health

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local school is inviting you to a free presentation. The University School of Jacksons says on February 28, author David Magee will be speaking on the issues of mental health that youth face. USJ says that…

124th annual bird dog championship begins

GRAND JUNCTION, Tenn. -- The 124th  Field Trial National Championship started Monday morning in Grand Junction. Handlers, owners, and their dogs have traveled from all over the country and beyond after qualifying…

Trailer theft under investigation, info needed

HENDERSON, Tenn. -- The Henderson Police Department is investigating the theft of a trailer. The department says on Wednesday, February 8, a black, goose neck style dump trailer was stolen from a business sometime after midnight. Video surveillance shows…

Events this Week in West Tennessee: Feb. 13-19

Don’t miss any of the fun in the 731! Check out our list of events happening this week in West Tennessee. Monday, February 13 Old Country Store Valentine's Dinner (Jackson) The Economics of Slavery (Martin) 2023 National Championship at Ames…

Seven counties see increase to college-going rate

PARSONS, Tenn. -- The amount of high schoolers heading to college increased thanks to a statewide partnership. According to a news release from the Ayers Foundation, seven counties in Tennessee saw an increase in their 2022 college-going rates. Counties that…

Sorority chapter celebrates 115 years of service and sisterhood

JACKSON, Tenn. --One local sorority chapter celebrated 115 years of service. Gamma Alpha Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. celebrated 115 years of service & sisterhood. In 1908 Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority became the first Greek letter…

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