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NEW YORK (AP) — A prosecutor has introduced a jury to the sex abuse claims against R&B star R. Kelly, saying the criminal trial was “about a predator” who used his fame to manipulate children and women. Assistant U.S. Attorney Maria Cruz Melendez delivered the opening Wednesday at the long-anticipated federal trial arising from years of allegations that he sexually…
Tropical Depression Fred is dumping heavy rains over the northeastern U.S. and threatening mudslides and flash floods in upstate New York after closing interstate highways in the lower Appalachians. Tornado watches are in effect as Fred’s center moves from West Virginia into Pennsylvania. As many as 14 possible tornadoes were reported across Georgia and the Carolinas. About 25,000 customers are…
Funeral service for Lucy Mae Williams, age, 67, will be Friday, August 20, 2021 at 11:00 AM at Anointed House of Judah. Burial will follow in Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Mrs. Williams died Thursday, August 12, 2021 at Jackson General Hospital. Visitation for Mrs. Williams will be Thursday, August 19, 2021 from 10:00 AM until 6:00 PM at Mercer Brothers Funeral…
CARROLL COUNTY, Tenn.– A West Tennessee school system is having to make adjustments due to COVID-19. Those adjustments were discussed during a meeting Tuesday night, bringing school leaders and parents together. Students with the West Carroll Special School District will not have class beginning Wednesday through Friday due to the high number of positive COVID cases in the school system….
JACKSON, Tenn. — Tennessee Governor Bill Lee signed an executive order Monday stating that parents now have the option to take their child out of any school mask mandate ordered by their local health department or school district. Due to COVID cases rising, students and staff in eight schools in the Jackson-Madison County School System were required to wear masks….
HENRY COUNTY, Tenn. — Henry County High School’s new football field is in the final stages of construction. Head Football Coach James Counce says it’s been long awaited. “We’re very excited,” Counce said. “Obviously, it’s been a long time coming. We’ve been working on this project for a while and we’re excited for the kids to get to play the…
MARTIN, Tenn. — Rick Springfield has been named as a headlining performer at the 28th Annual Tennessee Soybean Festival. Courtesy: Tennessee Soybean Festival The Grammy-winning musician has sold 25 million albums worldwide and scored 17 Top 40 hits in the U.S. He is also an accomplished actor, recently seen in “Supernatural” and “American Horror Story.” Springfield will take the stage…
CARROLL COUNTY, Tenn. — The West Carroll Special School District announced Tuesday that students will not return to classes for the remainder of the week. The closure runs from Wednesday, August 18 to Friday, August 20. Director of Schools Preston Caldwell states “the time is needed for quarantine relief, as well as to better prepare us for distance learning.” All…
JACKSON, Tenn. — The Jackson Fire Department is getting three new upgrades. In two weeks, the department will be receiving three new fire trucks, called pumpers. Deputy Chief Don Friddle says they have been operating on older equipment in the past, but now the new engines will provide more safety for both the community and the firefighters on duty. “We…
