Ripley vs. Jackson South Side
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Archives: 2021
Biden vows to evacuate all Americans — and Afghan helpers
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden is pledging firmly to bring all Americans home from Afghanistan — and all Afghans who aided the war effort, too. He made that commitment Friday as other officials confirmed that U.S. military helicopters had flown into Taliban-held Kabul to scoop up would-be American evacuees. Biden’s comments at a White House news conference came as…
US appeals court refuses to end CDC’s eviction moratorium
WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal appeals court says a pause on evictions designed to curb the spread of the coronavirus can remain in place for now. A three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia rejected a bid by Alabama and Georgia realtors to block the eviction moratorium reinstated earlier this month. The landlords filed…
Oxygen therapy helps patients post-COVID-19
JACKSON, Tenn. — A local doctor is using a special machine to help people that have had COVID-19. “Hyperbaric oxygen therapy manipulates two variables, oxygen and pressure,” said Dr. Roy Schmidt, with New Life Medical Group. “I guess the third one is time, and depending on the disease that we’re trying to treat, those three can be changed according to…
LIFELINE Blood Services shows off new wrapped donor bus
JACKSON, Tenn. — LIFELINE Blood Services unveiled new wrap for one of their donation buses. The wrap is a collaboration between Jackson artist Kris Stewart and B3 Creative Agency. Stewart says the vision came from wanting to embody West Tennessee and the people who make it home. Stewart says the bus’s pieces are actually interchangeable, so if you want to…
Armyworms invade West Tennessee lawns
JACKSON, Tenn. — You might’ve noticed you grass turning brown or patchy. There might be a reason for that. Have you noticed worms or caterpillar-like insects invading your lawn? If so, you’re probably experiencing armyworm infestation. “We often have problems with them in August and September, affecting sometimes lawns and pastures, feed on the grass in there, but this year…
Helping Hands of Tennessee holds Mission of Mercy in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. — A Mission of Mercy is happening in downtown Jackson. Helping Hands of Tennessee is offering no-cost medical and dental services to the undeserved population in Madison County and surrounding counties. Some of the services they provide are dental cleanings, extractions, examinations, and x-rays. Friday’s effort is a collaboration with community volunteer dentists, hygienists, dental assistants, medical…
Northpoint vs. Jackson Christian
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UT Martin wraps up band camp
MARTIN, Tenn. — The University of Tennessee at Martin is wrapping up their band camp. The camp started Sunday and finished Friday by welcoming the freshman to their first day on campus. Dr. Julie Hill with UT Martin Department of Music says this year’s camp has been a blast. She says she can’t wait to see what this school year…
GM extends recall to cover all Chevy Bolts due to fire risk
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (AP) — General Motors is recalling all Chevrolet Bolt electric vehicles sold worldwide to fix a battery problem that could cause fires. The recall raises questions about lithium ion batteries, which now are used in nearly all electric vehicles. President Joe Biden wants to convert 50% of the U.S. vehicle fleet from internal combustion to electricity by…
