LONDON (AP) — Queen Elizabeth II is Britain’s longest-lived and longest-reigning monarch. But don’t call her an oldie. The 95-year-old queen has politely declined the honor of being named “Oldie of the Year” by a British magazine. The Oldie magazine on Tuesday published the queen’s response to its suggestion that she follow in the footsteps of former recipients, including former…
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. — Humboldt High School received a new donation on Tuesday from a local nonprofit. The American Heart Association partnered with Cypress Insurance to donate new CPR kits to the school. The CPR in-school training kits were donated to the life sciences class. The kits are designed to help students prepare for real-life scenarios where CPR may be needed…
JACKSON, Tenn. — Republican Senator Marsha Blackburn recently took a trip to the southern border. The purpose of the visit was to see for herself the current circumstances of the border crisis. Blackburn says what she saw this time was “a lot of chaos and confusion.” Blackburn says one of the biggest concerns currently coming from the border is the…
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The former owner and operator of the Ballard Clinic has been sentenced. A news release from the District Attorney’s Office says 63-year-old Thomas K. Ballard III was sentenced on Tuesday. The release says he was sentenced to 20 years in prison for causing the death of one of his patients through unlawful prescriptions in 2015. According to…
JACKSON, Tenn. — There is a change coming for those in the 731 area code. (Photo courtesy: Jackson Energy Authority) According to a news release, the FCC is adopting 988 as new way to contact the National Suicide Prevention and Mental Health Crisis Lifeline. In order for this new number to work, multiple areas, include the 731 area, will need…
JACKSON, Tenn. — In honor of the Bicentennial Celebration, Jackson-Madison County inspired coloring books are being released. “We’re able to give 10,000 coloring books that celebrate our bicentennial to students across Jackson-Madison County,” said Jackson Mayor Scott Conger. The Bicentennial Education Committee partnered with the Leaders Credit Union Education Foundation to create and print the coloring books to pass out…
JERUSALEM — A scuba diver made a 900-year-old discovery off the Israeli coast. The diver, Shlomi Katzin, found a meter-long sword that once belonged to a Crusader knight, according to the Israel Antiquities Authority. “The iron sword has been preserved in perfect condition and is a beautiful and rare find. It evidently belonged to a Crusader knight. It is exciting…
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HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. — The Henderson County Sheriff’s Department is investigating a shooting that occurred on Monday. According to a preliminary report, deputies arrived at a home on Luray Road around 9:30 p.m. and found a man on the front porch with a gunshot wound to the thigh. The department reports that the man that was shot allegedly showed up…
Tuesday Night Forecast Update for October 19th: Southerly winds will draw up warmer and more humid weather for Wednesday across West Tennessee. Many of us could hit 80° in the afternoon depending on when the clouds move back through. A cold front is coming early Thursday and will bring some showers & weak storm chances with it. Find out when…
