Archives: 2021

Chelsea Clinton plans full year of ‘She Persisted’ books

NEW YORK (AP) — Chelsea Clinton has a full schedule of books coming in 2022. The daughter of former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is continuing her popular “She Persisted” children’s series with “She Persisted in Science: Brilliant Women Who Made a Difference.” Chelsea Clinton will write the book, which honors Jane Goodall and Greta…

Virus claims more young victims as deaths climb yet again

MIAMI (AP) — As coronavirus infections rise among young Americans, so too have deaths in a population once thought to be largely shielded from the worst of the pandemic. It marks a sharp contrast to the elderly and frail, many living in nursing homes, who succumbed to the virus a year ago before states made seniors a priority to get…

7.2 magnitude earthquake hits off the coast of Haiti

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — A 7.2 magnitude earthquake has struck off the coast of Haiti. The U.S. Geological Survey says the epicenter of the quake on Saturday was 12 kilometers (7.5 miles) northeast of Saint-Louis du Sud. People in the capital of Port-au-Prince felt the tremor and many rushed into the streets in fear, although there did not appear to…

Ex-Tennessee vaccinations director planning to leave state

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The husband of Tennessee’s former vaccinations director says they are planning to move out of the state this fall. Their planned move to northern Virginia comes amid growing tension over efforts to combat COVID-19. Brad Fiscus told WPLN that their move was in the works before a contentious school board meeting in Williamson County over mask…

Pet of the Week: Hank

This week’s Pet of the Week from Saving the Animals Together is Hank! Hank is a very sweet, loving boy. He is around 4-years-old and weighs 90 lbs. Hank is always willing to learn new things. He is a playful energetic boy who likes to cuddle when all of the fun is done. He is good with other dogs and…

Storms Return In The Afternoon

Saturday Forecast Update for August 14th: Highs should reach the mid 80s both weekend days but isolated showers and weak storms could pop up for some of us still. Tropical Depression Fred is also expected to bring rain to West Tennessee next week. Catch your full weekend hour by hour forecast breakdown and the latest forecast path for Fred coming…

Trump endorses Tennessee Gov. Lee in 2022 reelection bid

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Former President Donald Trump has endorsed Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee in his 2022 reelection campaign. “Re-electing Bill Lee means putting America first.” Thank you, President Trump! pic.twitter.com/UplxQ1GowZ — Bill Lee (@BillLeeTN) August 13, 2021 Lee tweeted out the endorsement Friday released by Trump’s political action committee. The endorsement said Lee has led Tennessee through hard times…

Woman rescued from flooded car in Bells

BELLS, Tenn. — A flood rescue has been caught on camera. According to the Crockett County Sheriff’s Office, the woman was on her way to work on Roy Woods Road in Bells. She thought she would be able to cross it, but her car started filling up with water. That’s when she called 911. She was told to try to…