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…
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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…
Souper Bowl Sunday returns to a local church
JACKSON, Tenn. ---One local church here in Jackson continued an annual tradition, for one of the biggest sporting events in the nation. First Presbyterian Church held their annual Souper Bowl of Caring event, where the church congregation makes soup for…
Century Farm Winery celebrates Valentine's Day early
MADISON CO. Tenn. ---A local winery has a Valentine's special. On Sunday, Century Farm Winery had a Valentine's special with a guided tasting featuring four wine selections, paired with chocolates. Century Farm also talked about the wine making process and…
UPDATED: Deadly shooting kills one, injures another
HAYWOOD CO. Tenn. ---Suspects in custody. In an update, Haywood County Sheriff Investigators and Deputies arrested 18-year-old Kevion Davis and 16-year-old Bishop Owens in connection to the murder of Christine Michael. Kevion Davis has been booked in the Haywood County…
Music competition kicks off in the Hub City
JACKSON, Tenn. ---A big contest starts here in the Hub City! Right here, Jackson hosted an official qualifying round for Tennessee Songwriters Week. A preliminary round was held for the of the Tennessee…
Arlington Elementary hosts a very special tournament
JACKSON, Tenn.---On Saturday, approximately 100 students and coaches came to compete in the Arlington Winter Classic at Arlington Elementary. The district will host 17 elementary and middle school VEX IQ Robotics…
Friends of Heart 5K returns to Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. --One organization hosted their second annual 5k this morning. Friends of Heart held their 2nd annual 5K this morning. This is the first event in Friends of Heart's 2023 Healthy…
A special group of West TN nurses honor those lost
JACKSON, Tenn. ---One group of nurses gather to remember those who have passed on. Nurses Honor Guard is made up of a group of volunteers who are nurses that come…
Haywood Co. Sheriff’s Department seeks public's help to find suspects
HAYWOOD CO., Tenn. ---Suspects sought after shooting leaves one dead and another injured. According to a news release from Haywood County Sheriff Billy Garrett, on Friday February 10 at approximately 9:40 pm., deputies were dispatched regarding a call that “someone…
