Ryan Hodges

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Multimedia Journalist at WBBJ-TV (Jackson, TN)

People do not care how much you know, until they know how much you care.

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Police Chief shares details on card skimmers found at Piggly Wiggly stores

1 week ago | wbbjtv.com | Ryan Hodges

SAVANNAH, Tenn. — More card skimmers have been found at grocery stores in West Tennessee. Thursday, a card skimmer was found at the Piggly Wiggly in Savannah. We wanted to learn a little bit more about the situation and how it was found and what are the details are regarding this event, so we visited the Savannah Police Department. “So they asked our officers to come out to the store,” said Savannah Police Chief Michael Pitts. “Officers went out and collected the device.
Discussions on tax increase proposal continue, Councilman speaks out

1 week ago | wbbjtv.com | Ryan Hodges

JACKSON, Tenn. — There has been more discussion regarding the proposed tax increases for the City of Jackson. The decision has not been made yet regarding if there will be tax increases. We reached out to each council member for the City and were able to sit down with Councilman J.P. Stovall, who represents District 1. He spoke about the situation that the City is in regarding the budget. “You either cut, or you do what nobody wants to do, and that is raise taxes,” Stovall said.
36 dogs transported in rescue operation after owners seek help

1 week ago | wbbjtv.com | Ryan Hodges

HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn. — Hardin County Animal Services recently learned about a home in Nixon that had 25 to 30 dogs on the property. The shelter is almost always at capacity and simply did not have any room for all of the dogs. An independent rescuer who works with animal services contacted Animal Rescue Corps in Nashville. ARC protects dogs, cats, and other domestic animals across North America and beyond.
Property tax potentially increasing in Jackson; Mayor explains

1 week ago | wbbjtv.com | Ryan Hodges

JACKSON, Tenn. — Many people have been voicing their opinions after the Mayor of Jackson proposed an idea regarding the next fiscal year’s budget. On Sunday, Mayor Scott Conger released a statement on Facebook with a proposal of how to balance the city’s budget for the next fiscal year. Currently, it is at a $3.75 million deficit. In this proposal, he is suggesting raising taxes, as well as raising the city sticker fee. This was met with a lot of backlash.
UT Martin honors Memorial Day with annual commemoration

2 weeks ago | wbbjtv.com | Ryan Hodges

MARTIN, Tenn. — The University of Tennessee at Martin held their annual Memorial Day commemoration Friday morning. There were multiple speakers, including U.S. House Representative David Kustoff. He spoke to the audience regarding what he feels about Memorial Day. “We do enjoy our barbeques,” Kustoff said. “We do enjoy our cookouts and our picnics.
Alzheimer's Association Corporate Leadership Luncheon held at Chamber

2 weeks ago | wbbjtv.com | Ryan Hodges

JACKSON, Tenn. — Local leaders, organizations, and businesses gathered together at the Greater Jackson Chamber Thursday afternoon to talk about a yearly event. It was the Alzheimer’s Association corporate leadership luncheon. The goal behind this meeting was to bring people together to talk about how they could get involved in the next Walk to End Alzheimer’s.
Author highlights 1925 as the 'golden year of literature'

2 weeks ago | wbbjtv.com | Ryan Hodges

JACKSON, Tenn. — The year 1925 was filled with incredible literature that is still read today. One author is hoping to highlight this particular year for everything that was created in that time. Tom Lutz is a New York Times bestselling author. He is also a former professor at multiple universities. Lutz claims that 1925 was the golden year of literature. To celebrate this, he has created an encyclopedia consisting of a wide variety of creations that he says make this year so great.
Season of the grills: Omaha Steaks Executive Chef shares expertise, tips

2 weeks ago | wbbjtv.com | Ryan Hodges

JACKSON, Tenn. — Many people will be taking the cover off their grills this weekend if they have not already. It is about that time to ditch the kitchen and get outside as the warmer days are upon us. Whether you use charcoal or a gas grill, many people love this time of the year. David Rose, the Executive Chef for Omaha Steaks, tells us what he loves about this time of the year.
Madison County Commission appoints Mark Patey as new general sessions judge

2 weeks ago | wbbjtv.com | Ryan Hodges

JACKSON, Tenn. — The Madison County Commission held a meeting Monday which had quite a few items on the agenda. However, one was the appointment of a general sessions court judge. Many people came forward to speak Monday morning ahead of the vote for the commission to fill the vacancy following Judge Hugh Harvey’s resignation. Some people wanted to table the vote to the next meeting, stating that the commission did not do their due diligence.
Madison County officials, department heads work to finalize budget

3 weeks ago | wbbjtv.com | Ryan Hodges

MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. — The next fiscal year’s budget for Madison County is one step closer to being completed. Friday morning’s meeting concluded this week’s meetings between the Madison County Budget Committee and the County’s department heads. Chairman of the Budget Committee, Carl Alexander, told us more about the budget and the next steps. “This week we did our callbacks with the remaining departments that we still had some questions about theirs or some minor line changes,” Alexander said.

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