Archives: 2021

Jesse Jackson’s wife headed home from hospital after COVID

CHICAGO (AP) — The Rev. Jesse Jackson’s wife will be released from a Chicago hospital where she has been treated for COVID-19. A statement Friday from Jonathan Jackson, one of the couple’s five children, doesn’t specify when his 77-year-old mother, Jacqueline, would be released from Northwestern Memorial Hospital. Rev. Jackson,  a famed civil rights leader and former presidential candidate, was…

‘Shang-Chi’ blasts Labor Day records debuting with $71.4M

NEW YORK (AP) — On what’s traditionally one of the sleepiest weekends at the movies, the Marvel film “Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings” smashed the record for Labor Day openings with an estimated $71.4 million in ticket sales. That gives a box office reeling from the recent coronavirus surge a huge lift heading into the fall season….

Florida gunman killed 4, including mom still holding baby

(AP) — Four people are dead including a mother who was still cradling her now-deceased baby in what Florida sheriff’s deputies are calling a massive gunbattle with a suspect they said was “ready for battle.” Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd said the unidentified suspect was dressed in full body armor — including a bulletproof vest — when he was found…

Cleanup boats on scene of large Gulf oil spill following Ida

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. Coast Guard said Saturday that cleanup crews are responding to a sizable oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico following Hurricane Ida. The spill, which is ongoing, appears to be coming from a source underwater at an offshore drilling lease about two miles south of Port Fourchon, Louisiana. The reported location is near the site…

Shiloh Nat. Military Park to honor fallen with American flags

SHILOH, Tenn. — Flags to be placed at the park in honor of 9/11. According to a news release from Shiloh National Military Park, the public is invited to be a part of the flag placing ceremony in honor of 9/11. Per the release, on Saturday, September 11, 2021 the park invites everyone to both the Shiloh Battlefield and Corinth…

Residents enjoy annual cultural festival in Jackson

JACKSON, Tenn. — A local festival is kicking off for Labor Day weekend. The 31st Annual African Street Festival is giving plenty of people the opportunity to explore a variety of items, food, and music this Labor Day weekend. “Well they bring everybody together, give you a chance to network, some people don’t even know I’m here,” said Lauquenta Shaw,…

Balloon release held in memory of loved ones

MILAN, Tenn. — A balloon release and candlelight vigil was held in memory of lost loved ones. “She’s very outspoken, very good spirited, always in a good mood, and just very comforting about everything,” said Love’s cousin, Janesha Cole. Today, balloons were released and candles were lit to celebrate the life of late Diamond Love. “Diamond was exceptional; you would…

Farmers’ Market vendors reflect on the season

JACKSON, Tenn. — West TN Farmers’ Market vendors reflect on the season and what’s next. As summer comes to an end and temperatures decrease many Farmers’ Market vendors may see a decrease in sales. Although the market doesn’t close, vendors see less and less customers as temperatures begin to lower. For some, they’ll set up shop every month due to…

Willard Scott, weatherman on NBC’s ‘Today’ show, dies at 87

NEW YORK (AP) — Willard Scott, the beloved weatherman who charmed viewers of NBC’s “Today” show with his self-deprecating humor and cheerful personality, has died. He was 87. Al Roker, his successor on the morning news show, announced that Scott died peacefully Saturday morning, surrounded by family. No further details were released. Roker called Scott “a man of his times,…