ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) – Disney’s top executive says the federal move to ease mask-wearing for fully vaccinated people is “very big news.” CEO Bob Chapek says the new federal guidelines could prompt Disney to change mandatory mask rules at its parks soon. Chapek says if mask rules are eased, it would boost attendance, especially at its parks in Florida. He…
CYBERSPACE (AP) – If you’ve ever seen a Post-it note, you should note the fact that the man who helped create them has died. Spencer Silver invented the stick-um used on the pads. His family says he died this month at age 80. Working at 3M, Silver made a glue that lets notes be attached to surfaces, then removed and…
The Jackson Madison-County Health Department has confirmed 15 new cases of COVID-19 on Saturday, May 15. That brings the total number of cases in Madison County to 11,430. The newest confirmed cases range in age from 18-years-old to 58-years-old. There are currently two Madison County residents hospitalized with COVID-19. None of those patients are on a ventilator. The health department…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) – Dr. Anthony Fauci wants Vanderbilt University graduates to get involved in public service and to help heal the country’s destructive political divisiveness. Speaking virtually for the school’s annual Graduation Day address on Friday, Fauci recalled coming into conflict with President Donald Trump while trying to persuade the country to follow public health guidelines. Fauci says he…
This week’s Pet of the Week is Miss Callie! Callie is a sweet girl who came to Saving The Animals Together after spending time in a local shelter. This spunky little girl is full of energy and has an independent personality. She enjoys exploring new things, and is always up for the next adventure. Callie also has a sweet cuddly…
Saturday Forecast for May 15th: Another chilly as temperatures dropped to 43 in Jackson and 41 in Lexington. Since then skies have remained mostly clear and as of 10 am most areas had warmed into the middle to upper 60’s. We are on for a mostly dry weekend with overall lower rain chances. A few showers are possible this weekend…
JACKSON, Tenn. — A local fashion show exceeded their fundraising goal for the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. The Lights, Camera, Fashion Show in Jackson raised just under $100,000 during last year’s show. This year, with the help of the community, the total has become record-breaking. Jenna King, the fashion show’s coordinator and owner of My Best Friend Jenna Bridal…
JACKSON, Tenn. — A local preschool held a fundraiser to help support the next generation of leaders. Community members and parents came out to Hands Up! Preschool to support their fundraiser Friday. The theme was “Hanging at Hands Up!” There were food trucks, bouncy houses, barbecuing, games, ice cream and more. Later on in the evening, they also watched a…
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. — The Humboldt Rotary Club met Friday afternoon to enjoy a good meal and listen to a special guest speaker. District 79 State Representative Curtis Halford gave the club a legislative update about what has happened in the Capitol this past session. He discussed the state budget, highlighted recent bills, and even gave members a special video tour…
JACKSON, Tenn. — Three people were taken to the hospital after a crash on Airways Boulevard Friday. The crash happened near Lager Lane. According to Madison County Fire Chief Eric Turner, three people were in one car, and only one person in the other. The driver of the single occupant car had to be extricated from the vehicle, and they…
