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ROME (AP) — Archaeologists have discovered a remarkably well-preserved skeleton during excavations in the ancient city of Pompeii. The discovery of the tomb also sheds light on the cultural life of the city before it was destroyed by a volcanic eruption in AD 79. White hair and part of an ear, along with bones and fabric fragments, were found in…
LES CAYES, Haiti (AP) — Tropical Storm Grace has been drenching Haiti just two days after a powerful earthquake struck the impoverished Caribbean nation. The storm adds to the misery of the thousands of people who lost loved ones, were injured or became homeless. Grace has also forced overwhelmed hospitals and rescuers to act quickly. The country’s southwestern area was…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Clark Lea sees great potential at Vanderbilt, and the first-time head coach has been busy making changes trying to set his alma mater up for long-term success. Yes, Lea believes winning is possible at Vanderbilt. The Commodores just have to do it their way. Lea says that means seizing the opportunity to build something different and…
JACKSON, Tenn. — The City of Jackson’s Recreation and Parks department is partnering with the Jackson-Madison Prevention Coalition and Lifeline Peer Project to host a candlelight vigil for those who have died or suffered permanent injuries due to a drug overdose, according to a news release. The vigil is set for Aug. 31 at 7 p.m. at Unity Park, located…
JACKSON, Tenn. — The Jackson-Madison County Library is hosting a bicentennial program Friday, Aug. 20, focusing on the area’s music heritage, according to a news release. Author Shawn Pitts and the JMC media librarian Mike Baker will present the program focusing on musicians and songwriters from Jackson, Madison County, and the surrounding area. “The library will be hosting programs each…
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — A special prosecutor has been appointed to handle the investigation into the fatal shooting of a man at a Tennessee supermarket. According to Shelby County district attorney Amy Weirich, Nashville-area district attorney Glenn Funk has been selected to investigate the killing of Alvin Motley at a Kroger gas station in Memphis. Police said a security guard…
JACKSON, Tenn. — Jackson police are seeking information in a hit-and-run accident that occurred August 11. According to police, the accident happened on Vann Drive at the Stonebridge Boulevard intersection at approximately 1:25 p.m. Police say the vehicle believed to be involved is an early 2000s Infiniti I30 sedan, four-door and beige in color. The license plate is an older…
JACKSON, Tenn. — The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed an 85-year-old woman died Aug. 10 due to COVID-19 complications. A total of 244 Madison County residents have died due to COVID-19 complications. The health department also confirmed another 513 new cases of COVID-19 in Madison County since Friday, Aug. 13. There are now a total of 13,479 confirmed…
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. factory production in July posted the strongest gain in 4 months, reflecting a surge in production at auto plants that are still confronting major supply chain problems. The Federal Reserve reported Tuesday that manufacturing output increased 1.4% in July following a decline of 0.3% in June. It was the best showing for factory output since a…
