KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A Tennessee Planned Parenthood building has been destroyed by an early morning fire. Knoxville Assistant Fire Chief Brent Seymour tells the Knoxville News Sentinel that crews were called about 6:40 a.m. on Friday after heavy smoke was seen coming from the back of the structure. The fire had already engulfed portions of the building by the…
Multiple news outlets report Betty White has died at the age of 99. The “Golden Girls” actress died the morning of December 31, 2021, according to People. This comes just weeks before her 100th birthday on January 17. For more stories across the U.S., click here. Categories: Local News, News
2022 is upon us and we’re saying goodbye to another eventful year in West Tennessee. It was a year of uncertainty as the coronavirus pandemic continued to impact the world, we endured nationwide shortages and rising prices, and extreme weather left numerous communities in distress. But with the COVID-19 vaccine, a sense of normalcy started to return to the area…
(AP) — From minimum wage increases to animal protection, to police accountability to both cutting and increasing taxes, a series of new laws are taking effect across the country on Saturday, the first day of 2022. Some of the laws such as abortion restrictions in New Hampshire or police reform measures in Illinois, Oregon and North Carolina address some of…
JACKSON, Tenn. — The Jackson-Madison County Library is helping some stay focused for the new year. “It’s something that you can do that is constructive and kind of productive in a way that doesn’t require you to have a lot a skill to do so,” said Shayne Plunk, the Adult Services Librarian for the Jackson-Madison County Library. The library wants…
DRESDEN, Tenn. — The City of Dresden says three people have been arrested for allegedly looting businesses hit by the Dec. 10 tornado. The city says two men were arrested on Thursday after allegedly being seen leaving Poppi’s Pizzeria with property that hadn’t been recovered since the tornado. The city says adds that the police department arrested a woman allegedly…
JACKSON, Tenn. — Whether it’s bringing in the new year with dinner or a party, WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News Reporter Jessica Davis shared how local events are welcoming in 2022. “We’re doing special dinners inside the Twist Restaurant at the DoubleTree here in Jackson. We’re having pan served sea bass, filet Oscar and game Cornish hens with champagne with your…
JACKSON, Tenn. — The Tennessee Highway Patrol has confirmed a multi-county pursuit has come to an end. THP says a pursuit began at the Haywood-Madison County line on Interstate 40 around 5 p.m. THP says the ground pursuit was cut short, with an air unit coming in to track the vehicle before it was later stopped in Carroll County around…
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BROWNSVILLE, Tenn. — The City of Brownsville is mourning the loss of a local hero. The Brownsville Police Department lost an officer, but most importantly a friend: Sgt. Anthony “Tony” Rankin. Rankin died Dec. 28 due to complications with pancreatic cancer and liver failure at the age of 57. Rankin started his career in law enforcement in 1989 with the…
