Author: Kyle Peppers

Food Truck Spotlight: Coastal Connections

Seafood lovers in the Hub City may want to listen up! This week on Food Truck Spotlight, we're visiting Coastal Connections at their new location in Jackson. Owner Leon O'Neal is originally from Florida and he's bringing his seafood…

Milan police respond to shooting near Rose Garden Apartments

MILAN, Tenn. -- The Milan Police Department is addressing a shooting near a local apartment complex. According to Chief Bobby Sellers, officers responded to possible shots fired near Rose Garden Apartments on Ellis Street around 6 p.m. Tuesday night. Police…

Former Madison County deputy indicted for assaulting inmate

MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A former Madison County deputy has been indicted following an investigation by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation. According to a news release, TBI agents began investigating an allegation involving Edward James Vince in May 2021. The…

SafeTN app lets Tennesseans report suspicious activity in schools

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Governor Bill Lee and the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security are informing Tennesseans about an app that promotes safety in schools. The SafeTN app allows you to confidentially report suspicious or concerning activity within schools.…

MISSING: 29-year-old Austin Carlton from Obion area

OBION, Tenn. -- A family is searching for a missing man from the Obion County area. The Obion Police Department confirms a missing person report has been filed for 29-year-old Austin Clay Carlton. Family says Carlton's whereabouts have been unknown…

Church to host ‘Back to School’ giveaway Saturday in Jackson

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Local students will have the opportunity to receive free items to help start off their school year. Empowerment Church is hosting a "Back to School" giveaway on Saturday, August 6. Beginning at noon, backpacks and school supplies…

BBQ Pitmaster Chris Lilly shares favorite grilling hacks

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A favorite Summer destination for many families is their own backyard, making memories during cookouts and other outdoor activities. We spoke with pitmaster Chris Lilly, a world-renown BBQ Hall of…

WBBJ says ‘goodbye’ to reporter/anchor Diamond Williams

The WBBJ team is saying "goodbye" this week to reporter and anchor Diamond Williams. From the field to the anchor desk, Diamond has helped tell the stories of the West Tennessee community for the past two years and has become…

Madison County Sheriff’s Office issues phone scam warning

MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Madison County Sheriff's Office is warning residents of a phone scam. According to the sheriff's office, they've been notified of a scam involving a phone number that appears to be associated with them. They say…

Leaders Education Foundation to award 20 West TN educators with grants

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The nonprofit Leaders Education Foundation is awarding $20,000 to local educators through the L.E.A.D.S. Educator Grant program. Submissions are open now for the program, which awards 20 West Tennessee educators with $1,000 each. The grant aims to…

National speaker motivates inmates preparing for release

WHITEVILLE, Tenn. -- On Thursday, July 7, CoreCivic's Hardeman County Correctional Facility in Whiteville hosted national motivational speaker Baron Warren. Warren spoke to a group of male inmates preparing to…

Food Truck Spotlight: J-Town Coffee

It's time for a pick-me-up! This week we're visiting J-Town Coffee, located next to Sonic in The Columns in Jackson. Owner David Sutherland says he's been roasting coffee for 14 years and wanted to bring excellent coffee to the…

Lexington man charged with arson in Carroll County home fire

BUENA VISTA, Tenn. -- A man from Lexington was arrested after allegedly starting a residential fire in Carroll County. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation says 65-year-old David Ables has been charged with arson and aggravated burglary. According to the TBI,…

Tennessee sales tax holidays: What you need to know

Tennessee has three sales tax holidays in 2022, with one of them already underway. From Friday, July 29 through Monday, August 1, there will be no sales tax on clothing, school supplies or computers. Diapers are also included in this…

1972 time capsule to be opened in Carroll County July 15

CARROLL COUNTY, Tenn. -- A piece of history will be unveiled in Carroll County next week. The time capsule buried fifty years ago as part of the county's Sesquicentennial celebration will be opened on Friday, July 15. Carroll County Mayor…

City of Jackson names Joshua Weeden as Hub City Hero

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The City of Jackson has named Joshua Weeden as the June 2022 Hub City Hero. Founder of the West Tennessee Youth Basketball Association/Tennessee Blazers, Weeden is a Jackson native and attended Madison Academic Magnet High School. He…

Man charged in fatal hit-and-run in Madison County

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Highway Patrol confirms a man is facing charges in relation to a fatal wreck in Madison County on July 4. According to THP, 58-year-old Thomas Crutchfield, of Bells, has been charged with leaving the scene…

TWRA to host Youth Fishing Rodeo in Jackson

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency is hosting a Youth Fishing Rodeo later this month. Children ages 4-12 are invited to participate in the free event to learn more about fish and their habitats, and try their hand…

Events this week in West Tennessee

Don't miss any of the fun in West Tennessee this week! From concerts and free movies to car shows and marathons, there's something for the whole family to enjoy. Tuesday, July 5 LIFELINE Blood Drive (Ripley, Lexington, Union City) Wednesday,…

Trezevant gets $88.5k loan to improve water infrastructure

TREZEVANT, Tenn. -- A local town is getting help with improving their water infrastructure. An $88,500 loan was announced for the Town of Trezevant on Thursday by Governor Bill Lee and Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) Commissioner David…

DA General Agee elected to lead Tennessee District Attorneys

COCKETT/GIBSON/HAYWOOD COUNTY, Tenn. -- 28th District Attorney General Frederick Agee is joining the Tennessee District Attorneys General Conference Executive Committee. This comes after District Attorney General Agee was elected by fellow members of the organization. According to a news release,…