NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee Republicans have released a letter encouraging people to receive one of the COVID-19 vaccines. The letter from the lawmakers says COVID-19 cases are increasing, especially among the unvaccinated population, due to the delta variant. The letter says in part: “As people across our state are exposed to the spread of this deadly virus, we strongly urge…
LEXINGTON, Tenn. — Lexington City Schools are preparing for students to return to the classroom sooner than you think. “We register next week on Monday, Aug. 2, and the kids come full time Wednesday, Aug. 4,” said Cindy Olive, Director of Lexington City Schools. This school year is looking a little different than the last. “We’re going to come back…
UNION CITY, Tenn. — It is time to register students for school in Union City. Registration is set for all three school on Thursday, Aug. 5, according to a news release. At Union City Elementary: Kindergarten, second and fourth grade from 8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. First and third grade from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. At Union City Middle:…
SELMER, Tenn. — The McNairy Central Bobcats enter the 2021 season in a new classification and with a new head coach. This summer, the McNairy program has been working towards finding their identity as a unit, led by a strong group of senior athletes. After just barely missing out on the playoffs the past few years, first year head coach…
JACKSON, Tenn. — Get your school supply shopping lists ready! Tax free weekend starts on Friday, July 30 and ends on Sunday, Aug. 1. It is a weekend that benefits both Tennessee shoppers and business owners. “Tax free weekend means that you can purchase computers under $1,500, I believe, school supplies and clothing under $100, and you will be exempt…
JACKSON, Tenn. — A local civil rights organization is calling on the support of school leaders regarding COVID-19 protocol. The Jackson-Madison County NAACP is requesting that Jackson-Madison County Schools reconsider school openings without a mask mandate. The reason being: the new delta variant emerging. Health officials say the variant is more transmissible than the original strain of COVID-19. President of…
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is changing course on some masking guidelines. The agency announced new recommendations Tuesday that even vaccinated people should return to wearing masks indoors in parts of the U.S. where the coronavirus is surging. Scientists cited new information about the ability of the delta variant to spread among vaccinated people. The CDC also recommended…
CARROLL COUNTY, Tenn. — Two people were injured in a Carroll County shooting. One neighbor was cooking breakfast for his family when he heard gunshots, which were followed by screaming. That is when he took off, sprinting down the road to the house where the gunshots were believed to be happening. When the witness arrived, he saw his neighbor and…
UNION CITY, Tenn. — Union City firefighters are partnering with the Discovery Park of America to host the annual stair climb. The climb is a tribute held each year to those who were killed in the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, according to a news release from Discovery Park. Because this year is the 20th anniversary, organizers are expecting a…
WASHINGTON (AP) — Four officers who defended the Capitol during the Jan. 6 insurrection have given emotional accounts of the attack. They testified Tuesday that they were beaten as the mob of Donald Trump supporters overwhelmed them, broke through windows and doors and interrupted the congressional certification of Democrat Joe Biden’s presidential win. A new House committee is launching its…
