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TBI: Two indicted in 2021 murder

LAKE COUNTY, Tenn. -- An investigation by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has led to the indictment and arrest of two people in connection with the January 2021 murder of Birdie Mae Terry in Tiptonville. Around 1:25 a.m. on January…

Restaurant to feed community free Thanksgiving meals

BELLS, Tenn. -- A local West Tennessee restaurant is handing out free Thanksgiving meals Tuesday and Wednesday. The Front Porch will be handing out free Thanksgiving meals to all who stop by. The meal will consist of dressing, ham, vegetables, and…

Growth continues across the Hub City

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The City of Jackson has seen a lot of development over the past 200 years. "When I first started in Jackson 40 years ago, we did not have but…

Winter items needed for JMCSS students

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Winter apparel donations are being accepted for Jackson-Madison County School students. The school system says that the donated items will be given to students who or IDed by their school counselors. For more information, contact Rhonda Hear…

Man sentenced to 10+ years for 2020 boating crash

SAVANNAH, Tenn. -- A Memphis man has received over 10 years in prison for a 2020 boating crash. The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency reported that on Monday, a Matthew Swearengen pleaded guilty to two counts of vehicular homicide by intoxication…

Events this week in West Tennessee: Nov. 14-20

Don’t miss any of the fun in the 731! Check out our list of events happening this week in West Tennessee. Monday, November 14 Passport to Christmas (Paris - through Friday) Book Club (Lexington) Tuesday, November 15 Play at Conger…

Gibson County man wanted for attempted murder

DYERSBURG, Tenn. -- The Dyersburg Police Department is seeking the public's help in locating an attempted murder suspect. Police say 33-year-old Darius Riding, of Gibson County, is wanted after a shooting incident in Dyersburg. According to police, officers responded to…

Outback Steakhouse donates over $5k to North Parkway, JMCSS

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Our local Outback Steakhouse has made a generous contribution to middle school athletics throughout the Jackson-Madison County School System. On Wednesday, November 9, Outback Steakhouse proprietor Craig Cathey presented a $2,735…

Jacksonians reflect on World Kindness Day

JACKSON, Tenn. ---Acts of kindness can be expressed in various forms such as smiling at someone, asking someone their story, or even volunteering to name a few. These are some of…

Women were Exalted in a Musical Expression

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Choral Society performed an impactful tribute to women in music through numerous genres. The concert included a variety of songs for everyone, with a song…

FHU Homecoming Week ends with fellowship

HENDERSON, Tenn. ---Freed-Hardeman is a university with many traditions that traces its origins back to 1869. FHU had a church service on Sunday morning to end its Homecoming Week. Director of…

November Adult programs at Jackson Madison County Library

The Jackson-Madison County Library has a variety of programs for the adults to enjoy this November. Check out what’s going on this month: NaNoWriMo Write-In November 19, Join other authors who are participating in National Novel Writing Month. BookTok Book…

U.S. Marine Corps celebrates 247th Birthday!

JACKSON, Tenn.--Birthdays are a time of celebration and that definitely holds true, as some local heroes celebrate one special birthday. November 10th, was the 247th Birthday of the U.S. Marine Corps, and a celebration took place on Saturday to have…

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