JACKSON, Tenn. — Lifeline Blood Services is not only in need of blood donations, but also needs plasma and platelet donations. When most people think about donating blood they think about regular blood donations. But what about the components within your blood? Lifeline Blood Services is asking West Tennesseans to consider donating plasma and platelets. “We collect plasma which is…
Lifeline Blood Services is asking West Tennesseans to consider donating plasma and platelets. If you are interested in more information on Lifeline Blood Services or want to donate, visit their website at https://www.lifelinebloodserv.org/types-of-blood-donations. Categories: Seen On 7
HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. — A local organization is making sure children of veterans are taken care of after a tragedy. Community members came out to Parkers Crossroads City Park to support a good cause. The Combat for Compassion Organization held their 2nd annual fundraiser for children of veterans who died by suicide. The event included live music, a dedication bike…
Combat for Compassion Organization held their 2nd annual fundraiser for children of veterans who died by suicide Saturday June 26. Organization vice president, Ritchie Hayes, says they put the money they raise into trust funds for children in need. And this is a way for them to have money in the future. “Twenty-two a day. That is 22 veterans per…
JACKSON, Tenn. — Small business owners in Tennessee set up shop outside The Lost Reserve. The store hosted the vendors to display their store items to the public. The shop included live music from local artist, Lolo. Attendees had several different shops to choose from, including home decor, clothing, and sweet treats. Vendor, Jarren Meredith, says he was grateful to…
Weather Update – 3:45 PM – Saturday, June 26 TODAY: Partly cloudy skies didn’t stop sunshine from reaching West Tennessee today. Temperatures still managed to reach into the upper 80’s this afternoon. Heat index values bridged the 90’s. Southerly winds brought a little humidity, helping to increase those values over the day. A few pop up showers may be visible…
SEVIERVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Police in Tennessee say two people face charges after officers found a dead monkey inside a hot car parked outside of a waterpark. Police in Sevierville say officers on Wednesday were called to Soaky Mountain Waterpark, where they found the dead nine-week old marmoset monkey and a five-week old monkey that was alive in the car…
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — The University of Tennessee system’s board has voted in favor of buying Martin Methodist College to set up a fifth campus, naming it UT Southern. A university news release says Friday’s vote means UT Southern in Pulaski will be the first new University of Tennessee campus in more than a half-century. The board also voted to…
NEW YORK (AP) – The New York attorney general says Johnson & Johnson has agreed to pay $230 million to settle claims that the pharmaceutical giant helped fuel the opioid crisis. The deal requires Johnson & Johnson to make a series of payments over nine years to cover the total. Attorney General Letitia James said the drugmaker also agreed to…
Funeral service for Stanley Howard Pearson, age 69, will be Wednesday, June 30, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. in the Chapel of Mercer Brothers Funeral Home. Immediate Family Only. Visitation for Mr. Pearson will be held on Tuesday, June 29, 2021 from 10:00 AM until 6:00 PM at Mercer Brothers Funeral Home. Mr. Pearson died Friday, June 25, 2021 at Jackson…
