PARIS (AP) — Two French politicians have kicked off their presidential campaigns to become France’s first female leader in next year’s spring election. The far-right National Rally party’s Marine Le Pen and Paris’ Socialist mayor, Anne Hidalgo, both launched their platforms Sunday. Hidalgo, 62, mayor of the French capital since 2014, is the favorite to win the Socialist Party nomination….
JACKSON, Tenn.— Hub City members lace up their sneakers in honor of heart health. The 2021 West Tennessee Heart Walk was held this morning. While there, they also remembered and paid tribute to those lost in the 9/11 terrorist attacks 20 years ago. As you can see, lots of participants wore red shirts, skirts, and more in honor of heart…
CROCKETT CO., Tenn. — The sea came to Crockett county in the form of lights. Crockett county was showered in a sea of lights Saturday night. First responders flashed their lights to honor the 20th anniversary of September 11. Crockett County Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Jordan Spraggins said they wanted to remember those that lost their lives and also…
DYER, Tenn.– Dyer firefighters bring the community together for a good cause. The Dyer Fire Department hosted a Fire Fest to honor those who lost their lives on September 11th. The event included arts and crafts, corn-hole, and concessions. Attendees were able to compete in a car show and even a tractor show. The money raised will go to the…
Weather Update – Saturday, Sept 11 – 9:37 p.m. TONIGHT: Another cool night ahead with overnight lows around 63 and light south winds. We’ll continue with a nice weekend in the weather with a cool start and some hazy sunshine the first part of the day. The smoke from distant fires that caused the hazy skies on Saturday will begin…
JACKSON, Tenn. — Back in West Tennessee, the City of Jackson VFW Post 6496 hosted the 20th Recognition Commemoration in remembrance of September 11, 2001. Today marks twenty years since one of America’s biggest tragedies. The commemoration included keynote speakers like first responders, David and Debra Martin. The ceremony also included a Bells Honor Ceremony for each major conflict that…
JACKSON, Tenn. — The St. Mary’s Catholic Church held their first Multicultural Festival. St. Mary’s Catholic Church is celebrating its 50 year Diocesan Anniversary by hosting their first Multicultural Festival. “Today is a multicultural expression of God’s love for us. This is what I mean by, that we believe that God desires to give us the fullness of his love….
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — The Taliban raised their flag over the Afghan presidential palace in a low-key ceremony just as the U.S. and the world marked the 20th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks. The flag ceremony Saturday marks the start of the work of the all-male, all-Taliban interim government. Two decades ago, the Taliban ruled with an uncompromisingly heavy…
NEW YORK (AP) – Ever go to a supermarket and find that there are no cashiers around? Amazon is about to launch some Whole Foods stores where that will be the case by design. Amazon says it will open two cashier-less Whole Foods next year. They’re designed to let shoppers enter, get they want and leave – without having to…
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The Evangelical Lutheran Church of America is set to install its first openly transgender bishop. The Rev. Megan Rohrer will oversee nearly 200 congregations in Northern California and northern Nevada following their installation service in San Francisco Saturday. Rohrer was elected in May to serve the six-year term leading the church’s Sierra Pacific Synod. Rohrer previously…
