Gibson County

GALLERY: Kids make floats for Mardi Gras

HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- Children in a local town were given a chance to showcase their creative skills for a prize. The Humboldt Public Library held an activity for children on…

'Beauty and the Beast' comes to Milan

MILAN, Tenn. -- Students at Milan High School kicked off the opening night of their latest play. Students put on a performance of Disney's "Beauty and the Beast" at the…

Educator of the Week: Jackie Morgan

It's time to recognize this week's Educator of the Week, brought to you by the Tennessee Education Lottery. Jackie Morgan is a third grade inclusion contained teacher at East Elementary School in…

Man found after fleeing from law enforcement

GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- One man has been apprehended after escaping the police in handcuffs. Early Wednesday afternoon, WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News received a tip of a search going on in Rutherford.…

Nite Lite Theatre bringing 'Mary Poppins' to Milan

TRENTON, Tenn. -- A local theatre group is bringing a magical production to Gibson County. Nite Lite Theater is presenting "Mary Poppins" on March 17-19 and March 24-26. Disney's "Mary Poppins" is a musical fantasy that focuses on the children…

Milan High School to present 'Beauty and the Beast'

MILAN, Tenn. -- A local school is inviting you to "be their guest" for a special performance. Milan High School will bring Disney's "Beauty and the Beast" to the stage for six shows this month. Performances will take place at…

New facility offers youth a place to call home

TRENTON, Tenn. ---An organization holds a special event. The Isaiah House launch kick-off event happened on Sunday at Peabody High School. Isaiah 117 House will have a place for children available…

No one injured after pursuit of stolen ambulance

DRESDEN, Tenn. -- Multiple law enforcement agencies joined together in hot pursuit of a unique stolen vehicle. Around 1:30 a.m. on Friday, the Dresden Police Department received a call on Lamb…

Peabody High student removed after gun found

TRENTON, Tenn. -- A local student was removed from school after a concerning discovery. Monday morning, tipsters alerted us to an incident at Peabody High School. According to Tim Haney, Director of…