Gibson County

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…

Simmons Shoe Store closing in Humboldt

HUMBOLDT, Tenn. – After serving the local community and many others for over a century, Simmons Shoe Store, a beloved fixture of Humboldt, announced its closure. According to store owner…

Gibson County Bicentennial celebration to be held in October

TRENTON, Tenn. -- One local county will celebrate a milestone anniversary this fall. The Gibson County Bicentennial Celebration will be held on Saturday, October 21. Marking 200 years, the event will be held from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. at…

Isaiah 117 House hosts fundraiser

GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A local nonprofit hosts a fundraiser event. Isaiah 117 House is a nonprofit organization that provides physical and emotional support in a safe and loving home for…

Visitors to one local winery have a stompin' good time

HUMBOLDT, Tenn.---What's a better way of drinking wine than making it yourself. The Crown Winery hosted their Sixth Annual Grape Stomping competition. Friends and families were invited from all over to help…

Football Friday Night: Week 1 Highlights & Scores

It is the first week of football here in West Tennessee! We have a list of scores and highlights from the games below: Jackson Central-Merry 31 Liberty Tech 0 [blox_vms account="WBBJ" key="493c956d6a388f8c9d9d2bdfc3a1a569c061c21c" vtitle="JCM VS LIBERTY GAME OF WEEK FOR WEEK…

Gibson County Sheriff's: Scammers posing as Fireman Association

GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Gibson County Sheriff's Office is warning residents of scammers posing as the Gibson Fireman's Association. The sheriff's office shared via Facebook that the scammers are calling from a Pennsylvania number (717) 971-6619. They say…

Homeless dog Dora captured over weekend

MEDINA, Tenn. -- Good Samaritans have finally captured a homeless dog. For around a year, a local group of concerned citizens has been trying to catch a stray dog. The dog could…

Crash claims life of 62-year-old Gibson County woman

SEE ALSO: Weekend wreck claims life of Crockett County High student  ALAMO, Tenn. -- The Crockett County Sheriff's Office says a two-vehicle crash claimed the life of a 62-year-old woman on Friday. The sheriff's office reports that around 2:45 p.m.…