Archives: 2021

Jackson Central-Merry, TCAT debut new addition

JACKSON, Tenn. — A local school got a makeover. Tennessee College of Applied Technology held a ribbon cutting at Jackson Central-Merry Early College High to debut the school’s Workforce Development Center. “This was funded by a grant from Governor Lee’s office, a GIVE grant — the Governor’s Investment Vocational Education — who had $1,000,000, 400,000 of which were used to…

COVID cases are falling, but US on the brink of 700,000 dead

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A decline in COVID-19 cases across the United States over the past several weeks has given overwhelmed hospitals some relief. But administrators are bracing for yet another possible surge as cold weather drives people indoors. Health experts say the fourth wave of the pandemic has peaked overall in the U.S., particularly in the Deep South, where hospitals…

1 person detained after 3 killed at Tennessee home

COLUMBIA, Tenn. (AP) — Officials say two adults and an 11-year-old girl have died in a shooting at a Tennessee home, and a family member has been detained. Maury County Sheriff Bucky Rowland said another person was in the home but escaped through a window and called police. The home is just north of Columbia. The victims were not identified….

Learning fire safety with the Jackson Fire Department

JACKSON, Tenn. — The Jackson Fire Department wants you to “Learn the Sounds of Fire Safety.” A news release says the department is teaming up with the National Fire Protection Association for the annual Fire Prevention Week. This year’s focus is about smoke and Carbon Monoxide alarms, and how their sound can save lives. Keys points for smoke alarms includes:…