A federal appeals court has upheld Tennessee’s 48-hour waiting period for women seeking abortions. Justices on Thursday argued that opponents had failed to identify instances where a woman had been significantly burdened by the requirement. The decision comes after a lower federal court last year struck down the 2015 Tennessee law that requires those seeking an abortion to make two…
Thursday Evening Forecast Update for August 5th: The fantastic weather continues again on Thursday across all of West Tennessee. Clouds will increase tonight, but showers are expected on Friday and highs will stay in the 80s. Highs will climb back into the 90s this weekend and besides a few pop up showers, rain looks unlikely for most of us. The…
JACKSON, Tenn. — Leaders Credit Union employees see dozens of customers every day. Some of those customers are deaf, and employees wanted to find a way to make communicating easier. “So working at Leaders, we’re always striving for ways to better serve our community,” said branch manager Latoya Ingram. “So reaching out to that particular community is something that I’m…
Movies US charts: 1. F9: The Fast Saga 2. A Quiet Place Part II 3. Wrath of Man 4. The Hitman’s Wife’s Bodyguard 5. Nobody 6. Peter Rabbit 2 7. The Paper Tigers 8. Midnight at the Switchgrass 9. Ride The Eagle 10. The Forever Purge Movies US charts – Independent: 1. Werewolves Within 2. Settlers 3. Till Death 4….
(AP) — Today in Entertainment History On Aug. 5, 1957, “American Bandstand,” with host Dick Clark, debuted on ABC. The first act to appear was The Chordettes, who later had a hit with the song “Lollipop.” In 1962, actor Marilyn Monroe was found dead in the bedroom of her Los Angeles home. Her death was ruled a “probable suicide” caused…
DYERSBURG, Tenn. — In-person classes return to Dyersburg State Community College on August 23. But after a recent spike in COVID-19 cases, options for virtual learning are also available to students. Students currently enrolled will have the chance to consult with their instructor as to whether they want to attend that class in-person, via Zoom, through online instruction using eLearn,…
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SPRING, Texas (AP) — A Texas water park says a chemical exposure that sent dozens of people to hospitals was caused by “improper installation” of a water filtration system. Six Flags officials said Wednesday that a third-party service company improperly installed the system at Hurricane Harbor Splashtown, causing pool-sanitizing chemicals to be released in an outdoor kiddie pool area on…
(CBS Newspath) — BEAR BREAK-IN: Here’s the moment a curious bear decided to check out a parked car in Downieville, CA. The Sierra County Sheriff’s Office shared the video Sunday (8/1) and said, “Thankfully, this bear found nothing of interest.” For more Web Exclusives, click here. Categories: News
JACKSON, Tenn. — A temporary hub for Jackson-Madison County School System families to receive support has been set up in the JMCSS Central Office Board Room, according to a news release. “We have truancy officers, a liaison for homeless families, behavior and intervention specialists, family support specialists, family engagement supports, before and after school care support, and homebound services in…
