Archives: 2021

Research: Wreck of last US slave ship mostly intact on coast

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — Researchers studying the wreckage of the last U.S. slave ship on the Alabama coast have made a surprising discovery. Photo from the Alabama Historical Commission on Facebook. A recently released report shows that most of the wooden schooner remains intact, including the pen that was used to imprison African captives during the journey across the Atlantic…

Pause on student loan payments is extended through May 1

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration is extending a student loan moratorium that has allowed tens of millions of Americans to put off debt payments during the pandemic. Under the action Wednesday, payments on federal student loans will remain paused through May 1. Interest rates will remain at 0% during that period, and debt collection efforts will be suspended. Those…

Tennessee to put $6.5 million into children, youth mental health

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services is putting $6.5 million into expanding mental health services. A news release says the funds are being divided among multiple programs aimed at increasing early intervention services for children from birth to 8-years-old. “Tennessee is a state blessed with a wide variety of resources and challenges when…

166 new COVID-19 cases confirmed in Madison County

JACKSON, Tenn. — The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed another 166 cases of COVID-19 in Madison County. The additional cases bring the total number of confirmed positive cases in Madison County to 19,016. The health department also released statistics on patients, including zip code, race, gender, age and their health statuses. Zip code: 38305: 10,575 (55.6%) 38301: 6,216…

Mr. Billy “Kent” Pratt

Mr. Billy “Kent” Pratt, age 57, passed away on Monday, December 20, 2021, at his home in Friendship, TN.  A Memorial Service to celebrate the life of Mr. Kent will be conducted on Thursday, December 30, 2021, at 3:00 P.M. in the Chapel of the Bells Funeral Home.  A visitation will be held on Thursday, December 30, 2021, at the…

Tips on protecting yourself from holiday scams

JACKSON, Tenn. — A Leaders Credit Union financial advisor is sharing tips on avoiding scams. “I would say there’s no area that’s immune to fraud, and as it gets worse you’ll see more and more cases across email, across phone calls,” said Brandon Moore, Assistant Vice President of Branch Operations for Leaders Credit Union. Moore says fraud is increasing during…

Nursing assisant faces charges in Dyersburg

DYERSBURG, Tenn. — A nursing assistant is being charged with possible abuse of an elderly adult. The Dyersburg Police Department says it was tipped off that a 74-year-old resident may have been assaulted by staff member at the Harborview Nursing Home on Tickle Street. An investigation found that an employee, Trina Gauldin, 48, of Ridgley, allegedly assault the victim in…