Author: Kyle Peppers

Camden honors local LV Super Bowl champ Tanner Hudson

CAMDEN, Tenn. -- The City of Camden is proudly honoring local LV Super Bowl Champion Tanner Hudson with new signage, showcasing support for his achievement. The City shared that this addition celebrates Tanner's success and serves as a reminder of…

JumpStart Scholarship applications open for Gibson County students

GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Applications for the Gibson County JumpStart Scholarship are now being accepted. This scholarship program, administered by the Gibson County Workforce Development Committee and funded by the Gibson County Commission, aims to provide financial assistance to eligible…

Filmmakers to hold movie premiere screening in Jackson

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A group of locally-known filmmakers are preparing to premiere their latest project this weekend. "FROG-MAN V" is described as a "coming-of-age comedy that delves into the beauty of overcoming fear,"…

Family pet ‘Rosco’ located after fleeing from I-40 wreck

HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Some good news following a wreck that occurred Monday on Interstate 40. Family pet Rosco was briefly lost after fleeing from a two-vehicle crash near mile marker 110 on I-40 in Henderson County. The wreck, which…

UPDATE: Police confirm missing girl found safe

UPDATE: Jackson Police confirm Currie has been located safe. JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Police Department is seeking the public's assistance in locating a missing girl. According to JPD, Chanterria Currie has been missing from the Jackson area since Wednesday,…

Annual Youth Symposium to be held in Jackson March 9

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Nu Sigma Alumnae Chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc., will host their annual Youth Symposium on Saturday, March 9. The event will take place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Jackson Central Merry Middle…

USJ to present ‘Catch Me if You Can: The Musical’

JACKSON, Tenn. -- One local school is preparing for an exciting musical production. The University School of Jackson Fine Arts Department will present "Catch Me if You Can: The Musical" this March. Based on the 2002 film starring Tom Hanks…

Woman arrested after weekend stabbing in Hardin County

HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn. -- Authorities confirm a domestic situation led to a stabbing over the weekend in Hardin County. A WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News Tipster reported to us that the incident occurred Saturday, involving a husband and wife at a…

Barricade ends in arrest of wanted man in Crockett County

UPDATE (2/21/24): Public Information Officer Stephen Sutton provided more clarity on the barricade situation on Tuesday. Sutton says that Scott threatened bodily harm to an elected official approximately three weeks ago, which led to Alamo Police taking out a warrant…

UPDATE: Humboldt Police confirm 15-year-old located safe

UPDATE: Humboldt Police confirm Abrego has been located safe. HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- The Humboldt Police Department is turning to the public for help in locating a runaway juvenile. Police say Luisa Decired Hernand Abrego left her foster home on Saturday,…

Search for missing man James Wray ongoing nearly two weeks

PERRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- The search continues for a missing man last seen earlier this month. Almost two weeks have passed since James Wray was last seen near Fat Man's Keystop, near the Tennessee River at the Decatur/Perry County line.…

Drug Task Force searches vehicle on Interstate 40

MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A law enforcement presence halted traffic on Interstate 40 Friday morning. Around 9:30 a.m., Tipsters altered us to a possible vehicle pursuit on the interstate. Our crews arrived shortly…

Space heater cause of morning fire in Hardin County

HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn. -- Officials determine a space heater was part of the cause of a Wednesday morning fire. Shortly after 7 a.m. Wednesday, the Hardin County Fire Department responded to a shop fire on Old Morris Chapel Road…

Authorities responding to bomb threat at North Side High School

UPDATE: Officials discuss response to bomb threat at North Side High School JACKSON, Tenn. -- Several tipsters alerted us to a heavy first responder presence Wednesday morning at North Side High School. The Jackson Police Department released a statement via…

$500 worth of Nike: Suspect ID sought in Academy Sports theft

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Crime Stoppers is asking for the public's help in identifying a theft suspect. According to Crime Stoppers, the woman pictured is accused of stealing over $500 worth of Nike merchandise. Crime Stoppers confirmed the theft occurred at…

West Tennessee principal arrested following assault investigation

UPDATE: Law enforcement speaks on arrest of elementary school principal FAYETTE COUNTY, Tenn. -- A principal at a West Tennessee elementary school has been arrested following an assault investigation. According to the Fayette County Sheriff's Office, Southwest Elementary School Principal…

Search continues for missing man James Wray

PERRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- A search continues for a missing man last seen near the Perry/Decatur County line. James Wray was last seen Tuesday morning at Fat Man's Keystop, located at Highway 412 & Little Spring Creek Road in Linden.…

Gibson County deputy receives Purple Heart

GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A Gibson County deputy is presented with a special honor. Gibson County Sheriff Paul Thomas presented Deputy Joshua Johnson with a Purple Heart Friday morning. The Sheriff's…

TBI: Body of Pauline Pusser exhumed from Adamsville Cemetery

UPDATE (4/8/24): Pauline Pusser remains returned to gravesite UPDATE: Pauline Pusser’s body to undergo autopsy 57 years later ADAMSVILLE, Tenn. -- Several Tipsters alerted us that the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation was on scene at Adamsville Cemetery Thursday morning. We…

Search underway for man in Perry County area

PERRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- Law enforcement in Perry County confirm a search is underway for a man near the Tennessee River. Tuesday evening, 101.3 WOPC in Linden reported that the…

Vehicle collision halts morning traffic in north Jackson

JACKSON, Tenn. -- First responders were on the scene of a multi-vehicle wreck Wednesday morning in the Hub City. Tipsters alerted us to the collision, which occurred along the 2000 block of North Highland Avenue, near George A. Smith…

Date night? Valentine’s events in West Tennessee

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Whether love is in the air, or you're looking to celebrate "single's awareness," we have a list of upcoming events to mark Valentine's Day in West Tennessee. Friday, February 9 Valentine's Gala 7-11 p.m. / East Madison…

Jackson community invited to give input on Parks Master Plan

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The City of Jackson Recreation and Parks Department is requesting input from the community. Jackson Recreation and Parks is currently working on a System-Wide Master Plan. As part of the planning process, two public input meetings will…

Misfits Market Expo returns to Jackson this March

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A unique shopping expo is making its return to the Hub City. The 2nd Annual Misfits Market Expo will be held this March at the Carl Perkins Civic Center. The expo will feature a variety of vendors…

Lexington Police: Man stable after being struck by semi

LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- Authorities confirm a man is in stable condition after being struck by a semi truck. According to Lexington Police Chief Jeff Middleton, the department investigated an incident Monday afternoon involving a pedestrian and a tractor-trailer. Middleton confirms…

Coat thief: Suspect ID sought after series of thefts

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Authorities are seeking the identification of an alleged coat thief. According to Crime Stoppers, the person in this photo is suspected of stealing thousands of dollars worth of coats from several stores. Crime Stoppers says they can…