Milan police captain talks about discovery of body
MILAN, Tenn. -- A small town in Gibson County is in shock after the discovery of a body inside a vehicle. "Right now we do not really know the cause of…
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Campaign launched to help those with hearing loss enjoy the holidays
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A hearing care company is finding ways too help people with hearing loss enjoy the holidays. HearingLife is celebrating the holiday season with the "Love Your Ears. Hear…
Truck hits 2 Ole Miss students, killing 1; suspects arrested
OXFORD, Miss. (AP) — A pickup truck struck two University of Mississippi students in a parking lot in downtown Oxford, killing one of them and injuring the other, police said. Photos of the suspects shared by…
Local hero honored with surprise retirement party
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- After 45.5 years serving his community, one honorable First Responder has retired. Fire Chief Chester Bryson Owens Sr. of Humboldt, was surprised by his family with a special…
Dollar General faces new penalties for store safety issues
NEW YORK (AP) — Dollar General is facing another $1.68 million in fines after government safety inspectors found violations at four of the chain's stores in Alabama, Florida and Georgia, the federal regulators announced Monday. During inspections in April 2022,…
Events this week in West Tennessee: Oct. 17-23
Don’t miss any of the fun in the 731! Check out our list of events happening this week in West Tennessee. Monday, October 17 Scott Strolls at Country Club Estates (Jackson) Tuesday, October 18 Sign Language Basics (Jackson) Wednesday, October…
Application site opens for Biden student debt cancellation
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. Education Department has begun accepting applications for President Joe Biden’s student debt cancellation — a plan that makes 43 million Americans eligible for at least some debt forgiveness. President Joe Biden…
Passengers, parents urged to speak up to help prevent teen driving deaths
JACKSON, Tenn. -- This week is National Teen Driver Safety Week and Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD) is hoping to spotlight the need for safe teen driving awareness. They say that…
BBQ competition, festival coming to Bolivar this weekend
BOLIVAR, Tenn. -- One local town is preparing to fire up the grill for a tasty event this weekend. The 2022 Bolivar BBQ Blowout and Music Festival will be held…
Kanye West offers to buy Parler after being booted off Twitter & Instagram
(AP) -- The rapper formerly known as Kanye West is offering to buy right-wing friendly social network Parler shortly after being booted off Twitter and Instagram for antisemitic posts. The acquisition of Parler would give West, legally known as Ye,…
4 killed after waves of 'suicide drones' strike Ukraine's capital
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Waves of explosives-laden suicide drones have struck Ukraine’s capital, setting buildings ablaze and tearing a hole in one of them. The attack sent people scurrying for shelter and came a week after Russia unleashed its most…
City of Jackson names David Vince as Hub City Hero
JACKSON, Tenn. — The City of Jackson has named David Vince as the September 2022 Hub City Hero. Potentate for Al Chymia, Vince has called Jackson home for the past 28 years. A former member of Jackson Lodge #45 Masonic…
Early voting begins Wednesday in Tennessee
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The November midterm elections are right around the corner, with early voting kicking off this week. Beginning Wednesday, October 19, Tennesseans can cast their votes early and beat the Election Day crowds. The ballot will include candidates…
Body found in Milan, police confirm
MILAN, Tenn. -- Sunday afternoon, a person was found dead in a vehicle. We received a call about a large police presence on College Street in Milan. Our crews arrived…
Players make some racket at a Jackson tournament
JACKSON, Tenn. ---It's tennis time in West TN with Jackson hosting a local tournament. "We enjoy doing the tournaments. It's really nice, and people are so complimentary of our facility at the…
