US health officials have given the final OK to Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for children as young as 5. The director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention gave the go-ahead Tuesday night. The announcement came only hours after a CDC advisory panel unanimously decided Pfizer’s shots should be given to children ages 5 to 11. Pfizer has already shipped…
MILAN, Tenn. — The Week 11 Player of the Week award has been presented to Milan’s Anthony Brown following his performance that helped lead the Bulldogs to a 31-14 win over North Side. This past Friday night specifically, Brown played a vital role in what Milan wanted to do offensively, while also providing his usual physical style of play on…
JACKSON, Tenn. — Union University students stepped outside to help their community on Tuesday. “Today is Campus and Community Day, which is an annual event that Union does in gratitude to the Jackson community,” said Rebecca Edgren, Program Coordinator for the Union University Honors Community They plan to help build up their community by volunteering with different projects, including parks…
JACKSON, Tenn. — During the month of November, the Jackson-Madison County Library is asking for donations for a program called Operation Gratitude. It’s a nonprofit that collects donations and sends them to active duty military, wounded military, and veterans. The donation drive is a way to show military members that they’re appreciated for their service. “Knowing that there are people…
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Cardi B has won five American Music Awards and performed on the telecast during her career so far. Next step: hosting the show. The rapper behind such hits as “Bodak Yellow” and “Money” has been tapped to host the fan-voted awards show airing from Los Angeles on ABC on Nov. 21. “We are immensely excited to…
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court is declining to wade into a case involving transgender rights and leaving in place a lower court decision against a Catholic hospital that wouldn’t allow a transgender man to have a hysterectomy there. The high court turned away the case Monday without comment, as is typical. Conservative justices Clarence Thomas, Samuel Alito and Neil…
CARROLL COUNTY, Tenn. — Every year around the globe, an animal dies after being left outdoors in cold weather, according to People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals. As the cooler temperatures approach, the time to bring pets inside is now. “They can get hypothermia just like a person, so it’s important to provide not only shelter for your animals,…
JACKSON, Tenn. — The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department is helping in the fight against the flu. The department says it will be offering free flu vaccines on Tuesday, Nov. 9, which will be a part of a Fight Flu TN event. The department says the vaccine can help protect the vaccine recipient, family and more. “The flu vaccine helps…
JACKSON, Tenn. — The Jackson Police Department is investigating a homicide that took place Tuesday morning. According to a JPD news release, its officers responded to Holly Street in south Jackson around 9 a.m. in response to a report of a shooting. JPD says officers found an unresponsive victim, who was later pronounced dead. Police were able to gather a…
Tuesday Night Forecast Update for November 2nd: A weak low pressure area will track to the south of West Tennessee Wednesday morning and could bring a few showers to our southern counties. As the day goes on, clouds will clear out and a dry chilly air mass will be left behind. Low 30s will be possible Thursday morning and upper…
