Ryan Hodges

Henderson

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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They're hot too: Keeping pets safe amid excessive heat

2 days ago | wbbjtv.com | Ryan Hodges

JACKSON, Tenn. — High temperatures have been common over the last few days and we wanted to get some tips on how to keep your pets safe. Staying hydrated, not getting overheated, finding shade, and remaining as cool as possible are great tips for us to stay safe during heat. However, our pets equally need all of these things as well. Caty Perritt, the President of the Carroll County Humane Society, tells us more. “Fresh water — that means, this time of year, multiple times a day,” Perritt said.
Jesus Cares thrift store reopens in Selmer

3 days ago | wbbjtv.com | Ryan Hodges

SELMER, Tenn. — A thrift store that was severely damaged due to the April tornado in Selmer is back in action. The tornado that came through Selmer and McNairy County earlier this year did extreme amounts of damage to many buildings in the area, including the Jesus Cares thrift store near downtown. We were able to speak with the people involved about exactly what happened that day.
BBB warns employment opportunity scam is rising

4 days ago | wbbjtv.com | Ryan Hodges

JACKSON, Tenn. — The Better Business Bureau is alerting us to the latest scam that they are seeing in West Tennessee. Job scams are continuing to be seen around out area. In this particular case, they are sending you applications or links to setup an interview. Toddnetta Trice with the Better Business Bureau of the Mid-South gave us some red flags to look out for.
Trey Smith returns to West Tennessee to host football camp

1 week ago | wbbjtv.com | Ryan Hodges

JACKSON, Tenn. — Trey Smith is coming back home once again to host his annual football camp. Last year was the first ever football camp Trey Smith held in Jackson. It was a major success with a huge turnout, as hundreds of local football players showed up to not only learn from Smith, but from many other successful players and coaches as well. This year will be the same.
Heavy rain collapses road in Hardeman County, several others affected

1 week ago | wbbjtv.com | Ryan Hodges

HARDEMAN COUNTY, Tenn. — Early morning storms affected quite a few roadways across West Tennessee. Early Thursday morning, heavy rains and wind affected many different areas, and a lot of the roads in Hardeman County saw that. Specifically on Somerville Road, both of the lanes are washed out, and completely fell into a hole which created a giant mess. We also got reports of other roadways that were affected. Peavine Road also, we were told, was washing away.
District Attorney talks sentencing for rape suspect who violated probation

1 week ago | wbbjtv.com | Ryan Hodges

GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. — A Gibson County man arrested for multiple charges, including rape, appeared in court Wednesday morning regarding a violation of probation. Anothony Aaron Hogue is a 64-year-old man who was arrested for three counts of aggravated rape, sexual exploitation of of an elderly adult, and six counts of theft of property. District Attorney General Frederick Agee’s Office gave Hogue a 20 year suspended sentence. We spoke with Agee more about the case.
Mid-South Youth Camp returns for another summer of fun

1 week ago | wbbjtv.com | Ryan Hodges

CHESTER COUNTY, Tenn. — Tradition continues in Chester County as a local youth camp hosts hundreds of kids each week. For many decades, Freed-Hardeman University has hosted Mid-South Youth Camp right off of Highway 45 in Henderson. Each year, thousands of kids flood the campgrounds for eight different weeks. The camp counselors are FHU students. We were able to speak with some who told us about why camp is loved by so many.
Man arrested in connection to Henderson shooting death

1 week ago | wbbjtv.com | Ryan Hodges

HENDERSON, Tenn. — We have additional information regarding the police presence in Henderson. In the early evening hours Sunday, we received reports of a heavy police presence at the intersection of Whitley and Laura Street in Henderson. PREVIOUS COVERAGE: Shooting investigation underway in HendersonWe were able to speak with the Henderson Chief of Police, Gary Davidson, to get some more information on what occurred that night.
Shooting investigation underway in Henderson

1 week ago | wbbjtv.com | Ryan Hodges

HENDERSON, Tenn. — The Henderson Police Department received an alert of a shooting that occurred at the intersection of Harmon and Laura Street. The police department received the call just before 7 p.m. Sunday night. We were able to speak with the Police Chief, Gary Davidson, to learn more about what happened. “It’s on Harmon and Laura Street. The intersection right here. We got a call at about 6:57 or something like that tonight of a shooting. We got over here to one deceased male in the roadway.
Memorial unveiled honoring Chief Deputy Michael Lockhart

2 weeks ago | wbbjtv.com | Ryan Hodges

BENTON COUNTY, Tenn. — It was a day of celebration and remembrance in Benton County as a former chief deputy was honored. Chief Deputy Michael Lockhart was and still is loved by many people in the community. He unfortunately passed away some time ago, however he will never be forgotten as a sign with his name has been placed on Highway 641. We were able to speak with a local community leader who told us about who he was.