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Craig Morgan to launch tour, make stop in West Tennessee

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Craig Morgan, a country music hit-maker, author and Army veteran, is going on tour. Morgan will be kicking off the “God, Family, Country Tour 2023" on September 20…

15 convicted, more charged for crimes involving 'switches'

MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- A district attorney says 15 people have been convicted for crimes involving "switches." According to a news release from the district attorney's office, a switch is a machine gun conversion device, which convert a "semiautomatic firearm into…

UPDATE: Multiple crashes cause delays on Interstate 40, 3 injured

UPDATE (5/23/23): The Tennessee Highway Patrol confirms multiple injuries in a wreck on Interstate 40 on Monday afternoon. THP says around 2:46 p.m., a chain-reaction type collision occurred near mile marker 88. That crash involved five vehicles, including two tractor-trailers,…

Local utilities department addresses 'brown, yellow water'

HUNTINGDON, Tenn. -- A local utilities department says a recent water leak has led to some customers seeing "brown and yellow" water. According to a news release from the Huntingdon Utilities Department, the water color is due to a leak…

Local earns 'Caregiver of the Year' title

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A Jackson caregiver has been named the Americare Senior Living Caregiver of the Year. The title went to Josephine Owino, who has been serving as a caregiver for 13 years at Alexandria Place. Owino was chosen for…

Police: Man stabbed by teen son in Humboldt

HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- Police say a juvenile was taken into custody in Humboldt after stabbing his father. According to a news release, on the afternoon of Saturday, May 20, Humboldt Police officers responded to an area outside the police department…

1 injured, 1 arrested after shooting in Milan

MILAN, Tenn. -- One person was injured and another was arrested after a shooting in Milan on Friday. Kenneth Cook Jr. was taken into custody on charges of attempted first degree murder and possession of a firearm during the commission…

Events this week in West Tennessee: May 22-28

Don’t miss any of the fun in the 731! Check out our list of events happening this week in West Tennessee. Click here for a list of LIFELINE Blood Services’ mobile blood drives. Monday, May 22 Cornhole and Card Playing…

Annual Buford Pusser Festival returns this week

ADAMSVILLE, Tenn. -- An annual festival honoring an unforgettable sheriff returns this week. The Buford Pusser Festival will take place in Adamsville from Thursday, May 25 through Saturday, May 27. Pusser's time serving as McNairy County Sheriff in the 1960s…

Travis Tritt to take the stage in Jackson on Thursday

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A country music icon is set to perform in Jackson this week. On Thursday, May 25, Travis Tritt will bring his tour to the Carl Perkins Civic Center. The award-winning artist…

Early voting begins May 24 for Jackson's runoff election

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Madison County Election Commission is sharing details on early voting ahead of the runoff election. While the Election Commission confirms their office has moved to a new location at 1981 Hollywood Drive, early voting for this…

TDOT to halt lane closures for Memorial Day weekend

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Memorial Day weekend travelers will not be delayed by road construction on interstates and state routes. The Tennessee Department of Transportation announces all construction related lane closures will be suspended from noon on Friday, May 26 through…