Gibson County

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…

UPDATE: Missing Humboldt man located

UPDATE: (6/13/23) The Humboldt Police Department confirms Isaach Jones has been located. HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- The Humboldt Police Department is seeking assistance in locating a missing man. On Monday, June 12, Humboldt…

Ceremony celebrates Gibson County Hall of Fame

GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- West Tennesseans came together to celebrate sports history. The 26th Gibson County Sports Hall of Fame Ceremony was held Friday night at Milan High School. This ceremony celebrates individuals from Gibson County schools that have excelled in…

African American Heritage, Music Fest set for June 17, 18

HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- The Stigall Center is planning to celebrate Juneteenth with a huge festival. This year's African American Heritage & Music Festival is set to take place in Viking Park, giving attendees the chance to check out more than…

Man sentenced to 80 years in prison for rape of child

HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- A West Tennessee man is sentenced to 80 years in prison for child rape charges. According to District Attorney General Frederick Agee, 32-year-old Joshua Pewitte was indicted in 2019 for…

Search warrant executed in Medina, 1 arrested

MEDINA, Tenn. -- A tipster around 6:30 p.m. told WBBJ 7 Eyewitness that agents had breached a home in Medina. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation reports that in May, a cybertip indicated that a person was offering to trade child sexual…