Everyone is safe after mobile home fire
HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Henderson County Fire Department says everyone is safe after a mobile home fire Saturday afternoon. Assistant Chief Chris McPeak says when they arrived on scene the…
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Students from across the southeast learn tactical emergency training
HENDERSON, Tenn. -- Medical, tactical, and land navigation are just some of the skills a local organization strives to teach both law enforcement and civilians alike, which they say may come…
Pet of the Week: Dixie
Meet Dixie, she is a 2-year-old boxer mix. She is playful and loves to cuddle. She loves the cats in her foster home (our own Brad Douglass’s home), and is looking for a loving family.
Shoppers flock to stores for sales tax free weekend
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Uniforms, shoes and book bags; oh my! Shoppers across the state and here in the Hub City came out Friday to take advantage of the first day…
U.S. Rep. Kustoff campaigns in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A congressman seeking re-election makes a stop in Jackson. Republican Congressman David Kustoff greeted voters Friday outside the Madison County Election Commission. Kustoff is seeking another term in the…
The Amp concert series continues in downtown Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Families and friends enjoyed a night of tunes in downtown Jackson. It was all for a night at The Amp titled "Local Homegrown Musicians Under the Tent." Friday…
Hardeman Co. leaders announce new jobs coming soon
HARDEMAN COUNTY, Tenn. -- There is good news for Hardeman County — new jobs are coming. Royal Oak Lump Charcoal officials along with Hardeman County leaders announced Friday afternoon they will…
Candidates campaign in Jackson as Election Day approaches
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Candidates made a final push Friday for votes in West Tennessee. Election Day is less than a week away. Candidates greeted voters Friday outside the early voting site…
Randy Boyd Foundation presents Jackson with $100K check for TN Dog Park Dash
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A republican candidate for governor's foundation donated $100,000 to help our four-legged friends. The Randy Boyd Foundation presented the city of Jackson with the grand prize check…
McKenzie citizens affected by hospital closure
McKENZIE, Tenn. -- Leaders with McKenzie Regional Hospital announced Friday that they will close most patient services and the emergency department by Sept. 15. Up to 200 positions will be eliminated…
JMCSS bus drivers prepare for school year
JACKSON, Tenn. -- With one week left in summer vacation, Jackson-Madison County employees are getting ready to go back to school. "As you can hear right now, they're working right…
McKenzie hospital announces plans to close
McKENZIE, Tenn. -- McKenzie Regional Hospital has announced they will end most patient services by Sept. 15, according to a news release. As part of the closures, the hospital says they will also discontinue services in the emergency department. The…
Haywood Co. residents tell Tyson Foods, 'Don't tread on Tennessee'
UPDATE: In a statement from Tyson Foods provided Friday to WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News, the company says they currently have no plans for chicken farms in Haywood County. See the…
US congressional candidate Dr. George Flinn makes stop in West Tennessee
JACKSON, Tenn.--A U.S. congressional candidate makes a stop in Jackson, Thursday. Dr. George Flinn is running to represent District 8 in Washington, which covers parts of West Tennessee. Flinn stopped…
Local rehabilitation center celebrates one year in business
JACKSON, Tenn.--A local rehabilitation center celebrates helping nearly 1,000 patients over the past year. Spire Rehabilitation Hospital opened it doors on July 1, 2017. CEO Julie Taylor said Spire is a…
