Local businesses feel the rush of last minute shoppers
JACKSON, Tenn. -- With 12 days left until Christmas, local stores are feeling the rush from last minute shoppers. The pressure is on as customers are wrapping…
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4th WestTeach classes graduates in Martin
MARTIN, Tenn. -- The fourth WestTeach class graduated on Tuesday. The University of Tennessee Martin WestStar Leadership Program is where teachers are taught about the region’s economic needs and opportunities. UT Martin says that 24 teachers finished the program, with…
Authors showcase their work at holiday event
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Local authors came together for a holiday event. Several local authors set up shop at the Jackson Chamber Tuesday to showcase their books and give shoppers the chance to shop for that family bookworm. Some of…
Trenton church hosts Christmas piano concert
TRENTON, Tenn. -- A local church highlighted the reason for the season with an event that brings music to the holiday season. The Souls Harbor Pentecostal Church in Trenton held…
Goodwill preps for donation surge in Tennessee
JACKSON, Tenn. -- With Goodwill preparing for year-end rush of donations, they say donate now. Goodwill says that from December 26 to December 31, donations to their express centers rises by 40% in both West and Middle Tennessee. They say…
Communications company to expand into Union City
UNION CITY, Tenn. -- Ritter Communications is funding an expansion into Union City. A news release says that the Mid-South exclusive telecommunications provider is putting $1.5 million into brining its telecom services and advanced cloud solutions to the area. “Ritter…
UPDATE: Savannah child found safe, police say
UPDATE: The Savannah Police Department says Irons has been found safe. EARLIER STORY: SAVANNAH, Tenn. -- The Savannah Police Department needs your help in locating a missing child. The department shared on Facebook that Neveah Irons is missing from the…
2023 Jackson Rockabillys schedule released
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Rockabillys have released their 2023 game schedule, featuring 60 games. And half of them at home! The team announced that every home game will begin at 6:30 p.m. at their Jackson Rockabillys Baseball Stadium. The…
Booze It & Lose It campaign to begin Dec. 16
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Law enforcement in Tennessee will be ramping up its efforts to keep the roads safe. During this holiday season, the Tennessee Highway Patrol and other law enforcement agencies in Tennessee are partnering with the Tennessee Highway Safety Office…
Christmas-themed event connects local business women
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Greater Jackson Chamber hosted Women in Business event at the Carl Grant Center at Union University. The event held on Monday allowed business women that are a part of the Chamber to set up booths…
JPD confirms arrests of local student
JACKSON, Tenn. -- There was an arrest made by at a local school on Monday. Jackson Police Department were able to confirm an arrest of a student at Jackson Central-Merry Middle and High School Tuesday morning. When reaching out to…
FBI: New type of sextortion emerging in Tennessee
JACKSON, Tenn. -- In recent years there's been an increase on sextortion cases among youth. But Federal Bureau of Investigation agents are seeing a new type of financial sextortion coming across social platforms called deepfake images. The FBI Memphis office is…
Kindergarten class gathers items for nonprofit
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Local students are celebrating Christmas in a traditional way by giving back to those who need it most. Hailey Eldridge's kindergarten class at the University School of Jackson gathered items for the children at Youth Town…
Events this week in West Tennessee: Dec. 12-18
Don’t miss any of the fun in the 731! Check out our list of events happening this week in West Tennessee. Find a full list of Christmas parades around West Tennessee here. For a list of drive-thru Christmas light displays, click here.…
Haywood County student selected for Flight Academy
HAYWOOD COUNTY, Tenn. -- A Haywood County High School student is on her way to the skies! According to the Department of the Air Force Air University, Asia Silas is one of 300 students from across the country to be…
