Gibson County

17 dogs rescued from neglectful conditions in 2 West TN counties

HENRY AND GIBSON COUNTIES, Tenn. -- Animal Rescue Corps, a national animal protection nonprofit, rescued 17 dogs from what they describe as neglectful conditions at two properties Thursday in Henry and Gibson Counties. This rescue, dubbed Operation Last Chance,…

West Nile Virus detected in Gibson County horse

GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- One horse in West Tennessee reminds us the importance of preventative action. The state veterinarian confirms that a horse in Gibson County has tested positive for West Nile Virus. The virus is transmitted from infected mosquitos…

Men killed at Reelfoot Lake honored on Thursday

GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. – Two men were honored Thursday with a monument at a West Tennessee refuge. In January of 2021, two friends named Zack Grooms and Chance Black were duck hunting…

TDEC issues fish consumption advisory over mercury

GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. – The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation announced a precautionary fish consumption advisory due to mercury. The advisory is for largemouth bass in Gibson County Lake, which…

House fire claims life in Humboldt

HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- One person is dead following a fatal fire in West Tennessee. WBBJ Tipsters alerted us to a house fire that occurred in Humboldt on Friday, September 1. According to Humboldt Fire Department Chief Greg Lencioni, the fire…

Memorial golf tournament to be held Sept. 18

HUMBOLDT, Tenn. – An annual golf tournament for a great cause is returning to Gibson County.   The 27th annual David H. Martin Memorial Golf Tournament will be held on September…

Local fire department looking for volunteers

GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- If you've ever had a desire to serve your community, there's no better time than the present to start. The Gibson County Fire Department is currently recruiting volunteers…

Collapse of railroad bridge leads to derailment

MILAN, Tenn. -- There was a train derailment in Milan over the weekend. According to the Milan Fire Department, a railroad bridge collapsed near the Dreamwood Street vicinity. The collapse was attributed to…

Gibson County Fair returns for 168th year

GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A popular fair has returned to West Tennessee as the 2023 Gibson County Fair commenced its opening day. The event promises excitement with offerings suitable for all…