NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee's Republican-led Senate approved a measure Monday that would ban gender-affirming care for transgender minors, spurring civil rights groups to promise an immediate lawsuit if and when it becomes law. FILE -…
WASHINGTON (AP) — With few confirmed details from President Joe Biden’s White House, the downing of three unknown aerial objects in as many days by U.S. fighter jets has prompted wild speculation about what they were and where they came from. It…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Each week in February, WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News is celebrating Black History Month by telling the story of West Tennesseans, and it is sponsored by the Tennessee Education Lottery. Harrell…
HAYWOOD COUNTY, Tenn. -- A news conference was held after a homicide claimed a young girl's life. It was held Monday at the Board of Education Building by the Superintendent of Haywood…
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…
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…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee Lt. Gov. and Senate Speaker Randy McNally is recovering after having a pacemaker inserted. McNally checked into Vanderbilt University Medical Center last week after experiencing symptoms of an irregular heartbeat, the Republican lawmaker said on…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
