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…
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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…
Ex-VA worker in East TN convicted of defrauding veteran of $680K
GREENEVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- A federal jury has convicted an ex-U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs worker of defrauding a disabled and incompetent veteran of $680,000-plus. U.S. Attorney Doug Overbey's office says 44-year-old Jonesborough resident Kenneth Richard Devore was convicted this…
With rough GOP primary, Tennessee Dems see gov's race chance
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- Former Nashville Mayor Karl Dean and state House Minority Leader Craig Fitzhugh have kept things mostly cordial in their Democratic primary for Tennessee governor. Meanwhile, the four-way Republican contest has cost $45.8 million while the candidates…
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…
STAR Center celebrates major milestone
JACKSON, Tenn.--A special needs center is celebrating a major milestone. The STAR Center celebrated its 30th anniversary Thursday night on Old Humboldt Road. Founder Margaret Doummitt spoke at the event. Attendees…
Pinson Mounds park to reroute traffic for construction project
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The entrance to Pinson Mounds park will be closed to traffic. They are currently doing a project to remove and replace posts and railways at the entrance and exit of the park. The park is still…
Chester Co. voters cast ballots with new equipment
CHESTER COUNTY, Tenn. -- There are just two more days for early voting in Tennessee. "We have gotten new voting equipment. This is the first time anyone's had an opportunity to…
Stores prepare for crowds during TN tax-free weekend
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Local stores are getting ready for Tennessee's tax-free weekend. "You know school is starting next week, so there's a little panic," Academy Sports + Outdoors Store Director Steve Johnson…
Investigation continues after man killed in Hardin Co. shooting
HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn. -- Hardin County deputies responded to a home early Thursday morning where they found a man dead from a gun shot wound. Investigators said deputies responded…
Farmers learn new research at No-Till Field Day in Milan
MILAN, Tenn -- The University of Tennessee Agriculture Research and Education Center hosted its 30th No-Till Crop Production Field Day at their center in Milan. Dr. Tyson Raper, a…
Man not charged after Land Between the Lakes bison attack
GOLDEN POND, Ky. (AP) -- Authorities say a Tennessee man will not be charged with trespassing or harassing wildlife after he was attacked while apparently trying to pet a wild bison. The Clarksville Leaf Chronicle reports that Land Between the…
