WEB EXTRA: Salon owner helps clients get COVID vaccines
(CBS Newspath) — At Patsy’s Cut & Curl in Florida, clients can get a haircut and a ride to get their COVID-19 vaccine shot. The salon’s owner is on a mission to spread awareness.
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Biden pays respects to US troops killed in Afghanistan
DOVER AIR FORCE BASE, Del. (AP) – President Joe Biden has met in private with the families of the 13 U.S. troops killed in the suicide attack near the Kabul airport as the remains of their loved ones returned to U.S. soil from Afghanistan. Biden and first lady Jill Biden also plan to attend the “dignified transfer” of the fallen…
How Instagram star helped rescue dozens from Afghanistan
(AP) — As governments, corporations and charity groups rush to get their citizens and employees out of Afghanistan, dozens of Afghan people got help to flee their country from Instagram influencer Quentin Quarantino. The alter ego of 25-year-old Tommy Marcus has helped raise $7 million on GoFundMe to launch rescue missions to evacuate people whose lives may be in danger…
Judge rules for TVA in nuclear sale, utility to give refund
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) – A judge ruled Tennessee Valley Authority does not have to sell an unfinished Alabama nuclear plant to a company, but must refund millions over the aborted deal. The ruling issued Thursday is a victory to the utility and could end the winding legal and business drama over the Bellefonte Nuclear Plant in Alabama. U.S. District Judge…
Tennessee schools can request remote learning due to virus
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee’s education commissioner says classrooms and schools facing a surge in COVID-19 cases and quarantines can request a temporary shift to remote instruction if their districts can show a need. In a letter dated Friday, Tennessee Department of Education Commissioner Peggy Schwinn said that while she remains committed to in-person instruction, schools and classrooms can now…
US says drone kills suicide bombers targeting Kabul airport
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — The U.S. says a drone struck a vehicle carrying “multiple suicide bombers” from Afghanistan’s Islamic State affiliate before they could target the ongoing military evacuation at Kabul’s international airport. There were few initial details about the incident, as well as a rocket that struck a neighborhood just northwest of the airport, killing a child. The Taliban…
Family members die 15 days apart from COVID-19
JACKSON, Tenn–The family of three individuals who died from COVID-19 gathered to honor them. Family members gathered for a candlelight vigil to honor three of their relatives who died just 15 days apart from COVID-19. The vigil was held at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital for Carlos Walker, Valet Walker and Mark Walker. A dinner will be held in honor of…
Denmark resident celebrates special milestone
DENMARK, Tenn. — A Denmark woman celebrates a special milestone. The Madison county community is celebrating one well-known resident’s 90th birthday. Aurelia Henning-Burks also known by the Denmark community as ‘Baby Shang’ celebrated her 90th birthday surrounded by family and friends. Plus many others in the community. The Madison County Fire Department and sheriff’s office escorted a birthday parade for…
Local residents march for voting rights
JACKSON,Tenn., — Today, local residents and organizations hosted a voting rights march in downtown Jackson. Today marks 58 years since Martin Luther King held his March on Washington, and today across the country people are gathering for voting rights marches in their own communities. The march is to spread awareness about voters suppression and how it effects American citizens. Indivisible…
TN physician announces plans to run for Governor
JACKSON, Tenn., —Physician Jason Martin announced that he’s running as a Democrat for Governor in 2022. Today the Indivisible Jackson, Madison Area Democratic Women, and Jackson NAACP hosted a voting rights march where Martin held a Q&A. Attendees asked Martin how he felt about current policies that are re-implemented and how he feels he can bring a change to Tennessee….
