Gibson County

Local students hear from veteran, doctor

HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- Students in Humboldt were able to hear from a veteran on Monday. U.S. Navy Veteran Dr. Russell Ledet spoke to Humboldt City School students at East Elementary and Humboldt Jr./Sr. High School. He shared his personal story,…

Art exhibition recognizes West TN talents

HUMBOLDT, Tenn.---An art exhibition was held in a local city. As part of the week long Strawberry Festival, an art exhibition was held on Sunday at the West Tennessee Regional Art…

A local county celebrates with a parade

TRENTON, Tenn. ---One town here in West Tennessee puts on a parade for an annual festival. The 42nd annual Teapot Festival parade took place, inviting residents and visitors to a fun…

Milan attempted murder suspect captured in Jackson

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The suspect in a shooting in Milan was arrested in Jackson on Thursday. According to a press release, 20-year-old Brenden Lubbock was captured by the U.S. Marshals Two Rivers Violent…

Milan police confirm death of Detective Lieutenant Kelvin Whitney

MILAN, Tenn. -- The Milan Police Department confirms the death of one of their lieutenants. The department shared a social media post Thursday responding to the death of Detective Lieutenant Kelvin Whitney. According to the post, Whitney died Wednesday after…

1st winner of CEG competition announced

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local business will have the opportunity to experience the delight of expanding. Four businesses, the City of Jackson, Boren & Boyd, the Bank of Jackson, and WBBJ-TV…

Former recovery court coordinator indicted

GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A former coordinator at a local recovery court has been indicted. According to the Tennessee Comptroller’s Office, Monica Bridges, who served as the full-time coordinator of the Gibson County Recovery Court was indicted by a Gibson…

85th Strawberry Festival to begin May 7

HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- Humboldt's Strawberry Festival will be starting next week! The 85th annual Strawberry Festival is set to kick off on Sunday, May 7 in downtown Humboldt. The week-long event is…

Avery Williamson Day to be held in early June

MILAN, Tenn. – The Avery Williamson Reach Foundation is hosting a field day in his name in early June. He says from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. on June 3, there will be dodgeball, tug-of-war, a sack race, a balloon…

42nd Annual Teapot Festival kicks off in Trenton

TRENTON, Tenn. -- The opening ceremony for the Trenton Teapot Festival was held on Sunday. Every year the festival has a different theme. This year's theme is, "Let the Tea Times Roll."…