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…
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…
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…
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, 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…
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…
DRESDEN, Tenn. — On Dec. 10, communities in West Tennessee were struck by powerful tornadoes. The area of Dresden was hit by an EF-3 tornado, leaving damage and debris for miles. Now, community members are coming together to clean up their city. “The desires of my heart, ever since I heard about the tornadoes that hit this area, is to…
CROCKETT COUNTY, Tenn. — A Sea of Blue was held for Crockett County Deputy Matthew Butler on Tuesday. Photo from the Crockett County Sheriff’s Department’s Facebook page. The procession began at Crockett Mills Community Center and made its way through the county. Butler had died at the age of 31 on Dec. 16 after serving with the department, as well…
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…
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. — Tyson is giving its future employees a new childcare option. Tyson says it is planning to build an on-site childcare and learning facility at its new Humboldt facility. In the news release, Tyson says the program will support up to 100 kids who are five and under, and it will employ 18 staff members. Tyson says that…
