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'So many memories': Over 500 homes feared destroyed by fire

SUPERIOR, Colo. (AP) — Tens of thousands of Coloradans driven from their neighborhoods by a wind-whipped wildfire are beginning to get a look at the damage done. [field59_video account="WBBJ" key="c771e7a43311a5cc092e291af58af64f823ae197" vtitle="'So many memories': Over 500 homes feared destroyed by fire"…

Tennessee Planned Parenthood destroyed in early morning fire

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…

Betty White dead at 99, weeks before 100th birthday

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…

The year in photos: 2021 in West Tennessee

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…

Library preps community for 2022 with vision board

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…

3 arrested for allegedly looting, City of Dresden says

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…

New Year's Eve events in West Tennessee

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…

Publix grocery chain starts offering paid parental leave

LAKELAND, Fla. (AP) — Officials at the Publix grocery store chain says that they will start offering paid parental leave to employees who are new parents. The Florida-based company said Wednesday that eligible full-time and part-time workers will be able…

US children hospitalized with COVID in near-record numbers

SEATTLE (AP) — The omicron-fueled surge that is sending COVID-19 cases rocketing in the U.S. is putting children in the hospital in close to record numbers. And experts lament that most of the youngsters are not vaccinated. Dr. Paul Offit…

Israel approves 4th vaccine dose for most vulnerable

TEL AVIV (AP) — Israel has approved a fourth vaccine dose for people most vulnerable to COVID-19, becoming one of the first countries to do so as it braces for a wave of infections fueled by the omicron variant. The…

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