Blood donations needed as new year begins
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A blood center needs you to roll up your sleeves and donate to save a life, or three. With the start of the new year, there is an urgent…
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West Tennesseans share what they'd do with lottery winnings
JACKSON, Tenn. -- West Tennesseans shared what they would do if they won the lottery. With a new year comes new ambitions. This includes many people dreaming about winning the lottery. The Mega…
First twins of 2023 born at Jackson general
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A special delivery to rang in 2023 at a local hospital. The first twins of the new year at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital were born on Sunday. The…
People head to the gym as new year begins
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Your gym may get a little more crowded in the next few months. With the new year here, gyms are having a major increase in business. Usually…
Events this Week in West Tennessee: Jan. 2-8
Don't miss any of the fun in the 731! Check out our list of events happening this week in West Tennessee. Note: LIFELINE Blood Services has announced an urgent need for blood donations. Click here for mobile blood drive locations…
Residents share their New Year's resolutions
JACKSON, Tenn. -- There are many new year traditions. One of those is to set a New Year's resolution, which is when someone sets a goal for themselves that they want to…
TBI investigating in-custody death
HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A death inside the Henderson County Jail is under investigation. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation says, at the request of 26th Judicial District Attorney General Jody Pickens, their agents are investigating the death of 43-year-old Manuel…
Trash pickup on regular schedule, except Wednesday
JACKSON, Tenn. -- As a reminder, trash pickup is set for its regular schedule this week, except for Wednesday. Waste Management says that pickup will remain the same despite the holidays the week of Monday, January 2 to Friday,…
LIFELINE announces urgent need for all blood types
JACKSON, Tenn. -- LIFELINE Blood Services announces an urgent need for all blood types. A news release states West Tennessee's blood supply is at a critically low level and LIFELINE is "in dire need" of donors as soon as possible.…
Auditions to open for 'The Diary of Anne Frank' at The Ned
JACKSON, Tenn. -- An unforgettable story of one family's struggles during World War II is coming to a Hub City stage. The Ned will present 'The Diary of Anne Frank' this March. Auditions for the production will be held next…
Decatur Co. businesses devastated by arson
DECATURVILLE, Tenn. ---A man is arrested after setting multiple fires in a local county. Early Sunday morning, TBI agents joined the Decatur County Sheriff’s Office and the Decatur County Fire Department in…
Parks celebrate 2023 with First Day Hikes
HENDERSON, Tenn. ---Chickasaw State Park held their First Day Hikes. The First Day Hikes is when every state park in the country does first day hikes on the first day of…
Jackson-Madison Co. Library's First Thursday speaker announced
JACKSON, Tenn. — First Thursday speaker announced for January. The Friends of the Library will welcome a special guest to the Jackson Madison County Library for this month's First Thursday program event. For this speaking event, Friends of the Library…
A year in review: 2022
JACKSON, Tenn.---Another year has come and gone, and we are highlighting the stories that made 2022 unique. As 2022 comes to a close, we reflect back on stories that made this…
Counties around West TN celebrate New Year's Eve
Two local counties plan New Year's Eve celebrations. Lexington will be having a New Year's Eve Kid-Celebration at the courthouse. Ice skating will be available from 11 am until 9…
