NEW YORK (AP) — Dogecoin has had its day. After fans of the cryptocurrency touted April 20, long an unofficial holiday for marijuana devotees, as “Doge Day,” Dogecoin failed to come close to the $1 target that supporters hoped to reach. That would have been an astonishing ascent from the roughly half of a cent that a Dogecoin was fetching…
JACKSON, Tenn. — Tuesday afternoon, leaders with several departments in the City of Jackson gave their budget reports at the city council’s budget work session. During the session, departments reported where they stand for the year, and what the future looks like financially heading into the new fiscal year. In the Recreation and Parks Department, the director reported that most…
JACKSON, Tenn. — Residents in Jackson are reacting to the verdict in the Derek Chauvin trial. Many in Jackson say they are relieved after the jury found Chauvin guilty to all three counts in the death of George Floyd. WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News asked residents how they felt about the verdict. “If you harm somebody, I think you should be…
SAN RAMON, Calif. (AP) — Apple is sprucing up its own product line as it prepares next week’s rollout of a long-awaited software update could hurt other companies by preventing apps from tracking the online activities and whereabouts of iPhone users. The timing of the free software upgrade to the iPhone trickled out during a series of announcements that Apple…
PARIS, Tenn. — The Henry County Medical Center is aiming to vaccinate younger Tennesseans. The center says it is offering the COVID-19 vaccine, but with a preference to those aged 16 and 17. “Henry County Medical Center is excited to offer this opportunity with the Pfizer vaccine for our community,” said Paula Bell, PharmD, BCPS, Director of Pharmacy. “We will…
JACKSON, Tenn. — Big money requests and big arguments at the Madison County capital hearings. The county’s capital project hearings started off with arguments after a disagreement between Juvenile Court Judge Christy Little, and Circuit Court Clerk Kathy Blount about whose responsibility it was for certain proposal requests. Blount: “You need to talk to my judges, they’re the ones that…
HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn. — Gregory Moore is facing additional charges in relation to the body of a missing Hardin County woman. Law enforcement say Meagan Gammill was found Monday morning near Porters Creek in Hardin County. Investigators say her body was found wrapped in a blanket. She had not been since since Saturday, April 10. Hardin County Sheriff Johnny Alexander…
JACKSON, Tenn. — A local college is doing its part in making sure everyone who would like to get COVID-19 vaccinated can do so. Jackson State Community College is partnering with the Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department to host a vaccination clinic outside its gymnasium on campus Wednesday. This event is open to not only faculty and students, but the…
JACKSON, Tenn. — LIFELINE Blood Services is facing some of their worst blood shortages of the past few years. Representatives say they are running far below the usual amount of blood they keep in stock. As of Tuesday morning, all blood type reserves were in the single digits. The organization is asking for West Tennesseans to donate to bring their…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Two organizations are encouraging Tennesseans to take part in the Drug Enforcement Administration’s Take Back Day. Take Back Day is Saturday, and gives residents the chance to discard of expired, unused, unwanted, and potentially dangerous prescription drugs. “This is an important program for both health and environmental reasons,” said Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation Commissioner David…
