Salvation Army to begin 2022 Angel Tree program
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Salvation Army continues to keep the holiday spirit alive with their annual Angel Tree program. Tuesday, the Salvation Army is kicking off their Angel Tree program at…
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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…
Trans resource fair to connect community with resources
MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- A first of its kind fair is being held in Memphis on Saturday. The Inaugural Mid-South Trans Resource Fair is being held this weekend with the goal of bringing anyone together, whether they be transgender, non-binary, a…
First graduation held for Gibson County Veterans Court
TRENTON, Tenn. -- The Gibson County Veterans Court held its first graduation on Monday. The Gibson County Veterans Court is a special court that aims for nonviolent law offenders that served in…
Nation marks National Nurse Practitioners Week
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The week of November 13 through the November 19 is observed as National Nurse Practitioners Week. A nurse practitioner is a registered nurse who had advanced education and…
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…
Expert talks breaking stigma around weight loss medications
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Experts discussed weight loss medications and breaking the stigma surrounding them. Losing weight is something that many people all over the world constantly think about. According to a…
America Recycles Week continues through Friday
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Recycling has the power to deliver a host of climate, economic, and waste management benefits. But today, US recycling is not performing at the scope and scale required to…
Zelenskyy calls liberation of Kherson 'beginning of the end'
KHERSON, Ukraine (AP) — President Volodymyr Zelenskyy triumphantly walked the streets of the newly liberated city of Kherson on Monday, hailing Russia's withdrawal as the “beginning of the end of the war,” but also acknowledging the heavy price Ukrainian troops are paying…
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…
