Author: Kyle Peppers

JTA to offer ‘Quarter Ride Days’ December 23 & 24

JACKSON, Tenn. -- "Quarter Ride Days" are returning to the Jackson Transit Authority this holiday season. JTA will offer their annual 25 cent days on December 23 and 24. According to a release, all rides will be 25 cents on…

COVID-19 vaccine boosters now available to those 16 and up

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Anyone 16 and up can now get a booster dose of the COVID-19 vaccine at The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department. The health department says 16 and 17-year-olds are now eligible for a Pfizer booster dose six…

Dept. of Transportation issues Boutique Air complaint form

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The U.S. Department of Transportation is asking for public comment from anyone who received unsatisfactory service from Boutique Air, including those who have not received refunds from canceled flights. "It has…

WBBJ says ‘goodbye’ to Alex Northcut

After more than three years reporting all things sports in West Tennessee, the WBBJ team is saying 'goodbye' to Alex Northcut. Alex will be taking on a new opportunity in Sioux City, Iowa later this month, and he has a…

Williams Auditorium announces Christmas concert series

HENDERSON, Tenn. -- Three holiday-themed concerts are coming to Williams Auditorium in Henderson this December. On Friday, December 3, A Motown Christmas will feature a high-energy show with Motown classics mixed with holiday favorites. Showtime is 7:30 p.m. At 7…

Martin police investigate home invasion, robbery at gunpoint

MARTIN, Tenn. -- The Martin Police Department is investigating a break-in over the weekend. According to a police report, an officer was dispatched to the 100 block of Manley Drive around 7:51 pm on Saturday. Upon arrival, the officer spoke…

US Marshals seek alleged sex offender who skipped court

MCNAIRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- A man associated with the McNairy and Hardin County area is wanted by the U.S. Marshals and the McNairy County Sheriff's Office. According to a news release, Zamien Lambert failed to appear in McNairy County…

‘Tennessee Season to Remember’ to be held virtually

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The 19th "Tennessee Season to Remember" ceremony will be held virtually on Thursday, December 2. The annual event honoring homicide victims and survivors has been held every year since 2003. Traditionally, the event sees families across the…

Trenton police investigate Monday morning shooting

TRENTON, Tenn. -- The Trenton Police Department is investigating an early morning shooting that left one man injured. According to authorities, police responded to a location on 10th Street in Trenton around 3:15 a.m. Monday after a report of a…

Santa photo ops offered at local farm

JACKSON, Tenn. -- As the holidays approach, it's a great time to get your photo op with Santa Claus. Donnell Century Farm Adventure is offering professional photos with Santa through December…

Milan police seek repeat offender in Lowe’s thefts

MILAN, Tenn. -- The Milan Police Department is seeking an individual believed to be responsible for multiple thefts from Lowe's. According to police, the suspect stole two heaters from the Milan store…

Sen. Blackburn: ‘Tennesseans want real infrastructure investment’

United States Senator Marsha Blackburn released a statement Monday regarding the $1 trillion infrastructure plan that President Biden is expected to sign. The statement reads in full: “Tennesseans want real infrastructure investment, not frivolous left-wing programs that add to our…

Legal battle over: Tennessee’s abortion waiting period stands

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The constitutionality of Tennessee's 48-hour waiting period for abortion is no longer subject to question, Attorney General Herbert Slatery announced Friday. Under Tennessee law, women seeking an abortion must first receive mandatory counseling and then wait at…

18-year-old girl killed in shooting near Lambuth Blvd

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Police Department confirms that 18-year-old Yasmine Humphrey died in a Monday night shooting. According to a press release, JPD officers responded to a call of shots fired around 5:50 p.m. on November 8 near Lambuth…

Savannah resident dead after late night shooting

SAVANNAH, Tenn. -- Authorities say 37-year-old Andre Graham is dead after a late night shooting in Savannah. The Savannah Police Department says at around 2:30 a.m. on November 6, officers were notified of a possible shooting in the 300 block…

Billy Dean concert coming to Jackson on Tuesday

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Gibson County Carl Perkins Center will present a Billy Dean concert next week in Jackson. "Let Them Be Little," an Evening with Billy Dean, will be held Tuesday, November 9 at The Ned. Proceeds will benefit…

Travis Tritt concert coming to Jackson in January

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Travis Tritt announced his 2022 tour on Tuesday, and local fans hoping to see him play won't have far to travel. The country music icon is scheduled to perform at the Carl Perkins Civic Center in Jackson…

Free breast cancer screenings offered in Jackson on November 13

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Kirkland Cancer Center will host a breast cancer screening event on Saturday, November 13. The screenings will be free of charge to uninsured women. Those interested must register in advance by calling (731) 541-5087. The event…

Sweet Jordan’s to open new location in McKenzie

MCKENZIE, Tenn. -- A beloved Paris company is coming to Carroll County. Sweet Jordan's Coffee Company announced they will open their second location in McKenzie during the first quarter of 2022.…

Natchez Trace to host fall fest, sawmill show this Saturday

WILDERSVILLE, Tenn. -- Natchez Trace State Park is hosting two different events this Saturday. The Friends of Natchez Trace State Park will present a sawmill show and demonstration on October 30, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the 5…

Crockett Co. business robbed at gunpoint; suspects at large

CROCKETT COUNTY, Tenn. -- Police are searching for multiple suspects after an armed robbery in Crockett County Thursday morning. According to the Crockett County Sheriff's Department, around 10:40 a.m., a man entered Gumflat Grocery wielding a firearm and demanding…

Boil water advisory issued for Town of Sardis

SARDIS, Tenn. -- The Town of Sardis Water System has issued a boil water notice for all customers. Crews are currently working on repairs following a water line break overnight that drained the tanks. The CDC advises potentially-contaminated water should…

‘WIC or Treat’ drive-thru to be held Friday

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department is hosting a drive-thru Halloween event at The WIC Center. "WIC or Treat" will offer curbside trick-or-treating for the children of WIC participants on Friday, October 29, from 8:30 a.m. to…

Unexplained deaths under investigation in Henderson County

HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Lexington Police and the Henderson County Sheriff's Department are working together to investigate two unexplained deaths. A Tuesday news release from the Lexington Police Department states both deaths occurred within the last two days and the…

Police say Dyersburg man exposed himself at church service

DYERSBURG, Tenn. -- A Dyersburg man is in custody after police say he exposed himself at a local church. According to a Facebook post from the Dyersburg Police Department, officers were dispatched to a church on Phillips Street on Sunday.…

Man shot in Dyersburg drive-by; suspect caught on video

DYERSBURG, Tenn. -- A suspect is at large after a drive-by shooting left one man injured Saturday. According to a Facebook post from the Dyersburg Police Department, officers were dispatched to St. Joseph Avenue around 3:45 p.m. on October…

Mayor Conger’s Youth Council now accepting applications

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Applications for the City of Jackson Mayor's Youth Council are now open. The council, established in 2019, puts high school students in direct contact with Mayor Scott Conger to learn about city policies, government and more. Furthermore,…

Health department to begin Moderna booster doses Monday

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Booster doses of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine will be available at the Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department beginning Monday, October 25. Those eligible to receive the booster dose include: People 65 years and older Residents of long-term…

Free family Halloween event in south Jackson Friday

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Halloween celebrations are kicking off early around Jackson, with a free event for the whole family being held Friday evening. D.A.Y. College of Cosmetology will host "Spooks 'N Sparkles" from 6-10 p.m. One side of the school…

TBI investigating ‘suspicious death’ in Benton County

BENTON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is looking into a "suspicious death" in Benton County. According to a Facebook post from the TBI, 55-year-old Timothy Ring was found dead Tuesday after being seen alive earlier that morning.…

Man convicted in cold case murder at Jackson gas station

JACKSON, Tenn. -- 38-year-old Michael Marcell Brown has been convicted in a 2018 cold case murder. A news release states on April 30, 2018, Najeab Alshaif was fatally shot during a robbery while working as a clerk at the Goldline…