Ryan Brooks

Tennessee

Multimedia Journalist at WBBJ-TV (Jackson, TN)

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72nd annual World's Biggest Fish Fry draws visitors from all over

1 day ago | wbbjtv.com | Ryan Brooks

PARIS, Tenn. — Festivities for the World’s Biggest Fish Fry are in full swing. This event is a celebration of Henry County’s rich fishing heritage and features a variety of activities, including a parade, carnival rides, live music, and of course, delicious fish dinners. “I have all you can eat catfish. It’s U.S. farm raised catfish. It’s $20 dollars all you can eat. It’ll come with the hush puppies, mayonnaise slaw, vinegar, slaw, fries and Pepsi,” said Josh Taylor, chair of fish tent.
Recovery efforts continue in Selmer, McNairy County

3 days ago | wbbjtv.com | Ryan Brooks

SELMER, Tenn. — Recovery efforts in one local community are still ongoing after recent severe weather. Selmer is among the most severely impacted areas suffering from recent storm damage. When Senator Marsha Blackburn visited last week, she told us more than 1,000 storm victims are impacted out of the 25,000 residents in McNairy County. We spoke with Selmer Mayor Sherry Inman, who tells us they have worked to place residents in hotels in various locations throughout the area.
Senator Marsha Blackburn visits McNairy County to survey storm damage

1 week ago | wbbjtv.com | Ryan Brooks

SELMER, Tenn. — One U.S. Senator is surveying storm damage amid relief initiatives in a local county. United States Senator Marsha Blackburn visited McNairy County Wednesday to tour storm damage along with county Mayor Larry Smith, city Mayor Sherry Inman and other local officials. “What we’re seeing today is just the outpouring of the volunteer spirit from across the state of Tennessee.
ScaleUp Kitchen accepting applications for 2nd year in a row

1 week ago | wbbjtv.com | Ryan Brooks

JACKSON, Tenn. — If you’re a West Tennessee food service entrepreneur looking to advance your business, ‘ScaleUp Kitchen’ is in the Hub City for a second year. Applications are open for ScaleUp Kitchen, a business development program aimed at supporting food entrepreneurs, which is powered by ford philanthropy and facilitated by the co.
Gym owner seeks answers after forced closure due to safety concerns with nearby building

1 week ago | wbbjtv.com | Ryan Brooks

RUTHERFORD, Tenn. — One business owner is seeking answers after being forced to close his business due to public safety risks. Travis Hamilton currently owns Main Street Fitness in Rutherford, right in the center of Main Street. The building adjacent to the fitness establishment had bricks fall off of it back in October. Due to this hazard, caution tape and barrels to be placed around the perimeter of the property for public safety. “We were never ordered to shut down back in October.
Tennessee military history preserved through grant funds awarded in 2025

1 week ago | wbbjtv.com | Ryan Brooks

PRESS RELEASE FROM THE TENNESSEE HISTORICAL COMMISSION: NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Wars Commission, the Tennessee Historical Commission division responsible for preserving the state’s significant military history, has announced the Tennessee Wars Commission Grant Fund recipients for Fiscal Year 2025.
Dyersburg residents still feeling effects of flooding

1 week ago | wbbjtv.com | Ryan Brooks

DYERSBURG, Tenn. — Flood damage is still impacting parts of the region following last week’s storms. Last week’s storms caused problems throughout the week for the West Tennessee region. Dyersburg is one of the communities still feeling significant flooding impacts due to recent severe weather. “There’s a lot of people that have had to flee their homes. Water has come in real quick, and they’re just displaced all over the place.
Officials share update on local road conditions, repairs

2 weeks ago | wbbjtv.com | Ryan Brooks

JACKSON, Tenn. — Many parts of West Tennessee endured severe flooding flooding for several days, and now crews are working to repair damages. Many parts of West Tennessee were issued high risk flash flood warnings impacting many underpasses, highways and small creeks as well as poor drainage and low lying areas. “Bells, Lauderdale County, Tipton County — all the surrounding counties are really bad, really bad,” said Franklin Cliff with the Haywood County Highway Department.
West TN mother still seeking answers 4 years after her son's death

3 weeks ago | wbbjtv.com | Ryan Brooks

BOLIVAR, Tenn. — One mother is telling her story after her son’s homicide four years ago remains unsolved. Pamela Harris of Bolivar is looking to find explanations for her sons untimely death. The Bolivar Police Department is offering a $5,000 cash reward for information into Montreal Harris’s death. “Don’t want my son’s case to go unsolved and I do this everyday. I don’t want my son’s case to go unsolved. I don’t want it swept up under the rug. All I want is justice and peace for my son,” said Pamela.
Severe weather, flooding anticipated for West Tennessee

3 weeks ago | wbbjtv.com | Ryan Brooks

JACKSON, Tenn. — Multiple counties here in the West Tennessee region are expecting between 7 to 14 inches of rain heading into the weekend. Here’s how TDOT crews are preparing for this week of severe weather. “Our crews cover 21 counties form the Mississippi River to the Tennessee River here in West Tennessee, and leading up to events like this our crews are checking storm drains. They are checking debris on the side of the road.

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