Black History Month 2023: Erit Turner
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…
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Hardin Co. fire chief talks about man's death in TN River
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 Sheriff's Office searching for missing man
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…
First of its kind summit held at Union University
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local university hosted a summit for students. The Data and Analytics Summit took place Monday morning on the campus of Union University. The summit began with the…
Man in Atwood standoff IDed, officially charged
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…
How to be a hero to your garden
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,…
Lane College receives grant
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…
Registration for summer job program to begin in March
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 State to make applying to scholarships easier
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…
Man gets 14 years for selling methamphetamine
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…
Police seek Humboldt man wanted for rape
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.…
Beale Street Music Festival announces lineup
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…
Events this Week in West Tennessee: Feb. 27-Mar. 5
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…
LIFELINE releases March mobile blood drives, 'St. Patrick' themed 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…
Doo Wop show to recreate music hits in West Tennessee
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…
