Gibson County library marks Juneteenth with celebration
TRENTON, Tenn. -- A local city celebrated Juneteenth. Trenton celebrated a Juneteenth at the Gibson County Memorial Library. "It means a lot to me because Gibson County Library is on the…
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UPDATE: Suspect shot female deputy multiple times before apparent suicide in Gibson Co., Sheriff says
UPDATE: (6/20/23) Lauderdale County Sheriff Brian Kelley released additional information Tuesday morning regarding the death of La'Rico Farmer. Sheriff Kelley says prior to Farmer's apparent suicide on Sunday, Farmer "brutally assaulted" Deputy Jereka Maclin, the mother of Farmer's child. Sheriff…
Juneteenth celebration returns to Trenton
TRENTON, Tenn.---A city in Gibson county celebrates Juneteenth. On Saturday, Juneteenth was celebrated in Trenton. There were many games, food trucks, and many other activities for families to enjoy. It was…
First ever Juneteenth Youth Celebration held in local city
TRENTON, Tenn. -- Juneteenth, celebrated on June 19, is the celebration of the emancipation of enslaved African Americans in the United States. The City of Trenton held their first ever Juneteenth Youth…
Milan native talks about 'Face in Book' initiative
MILAN, Tenn. -- A Milan native is giving back to the kids in his community. Keith Floyd is an entertainer who reached out to WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News to tell…
Food Truck Fridays begins in Milan
MILAN, Tenn. -- Food Truck Fridays are in full swing at the Milan City Park this summer. Food truck vendors showcase their cooking skills during the event for the community. From sweet to savory, Food Truck Fridays allow foodies…
Church re-grants $5k to Boys & Girls Club of Humboldt
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- A local boys and girls club is receiving a grant. The St. Thomas the Apostle Episcopal Church in Humboldt received a $5,000 grant from the Hal and Beth Meredith…
Several Juneteenth celebrations planned across West Tennessee
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Celebrations are planned in many West Tennessee communities as an upcoming holiday approaches. Commemorating the emancipation of African American slaves, Juneteenth officially became a federal holiday in 2021 after…
'Happy Days' coming to Gibson County
GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- "Happy Days," a 1950s musical, is coming to Gibson County. Local teens at the Nite Lite Theatre will be singing and dancing their performance of the musical at the Milan Middle School auditorium on: Friday, June…
Tyson donates protein to local high school athletes
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- Tyson is donating protein to local high school students. Tyson says that their Humboldt facility is donating the protein to support student-athletes from Peabody High School football team. “We’re so grateful for our continued partnership with Peabody…
