OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Kellogg’s has reached a tentative agreement with its 1,400 cereal plant workers that will deliver 3% raises and end a nearly two-month-long strike. The Battle Creek, Michigan-based company said Thursday the five-year deal with the Bakery, Confectionary, Tobacco Workers and Grain Millers International Union also includes cost of living adjustments in the later years of the…
Services for Mrs. Mary Katherine “Rita” Thomas, age 67 of Henderson, Tennessee will be held on Saturday, December 4, 2021, 1:00 P.M., at the Next Level Church, 835 Highway 45 North in Henderson, Tennessee. The interment will be in the Beech Springs Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Saturday, from 11:00 A.M., until time of service at…
(AP) — Getting more bang for your buck used to be the mantra of dollar store shoppers everywhere, but times are changing – and prices are rising. As consumers continue to contend with escalating prices for food, clothing and other items thanks to inflation, dollar stores are rethinking their pricing strategies. Dollar Tree announced last month that it will be…
JACKSON, Tenn.– One organization raises funds to help those with heart conditions. ‘Friends of Heart’ hosted its first ever table tennis tournament at Hub City Brewery Wednesday evening. All the funds will benefit heart and vascular community through the work of ‘Friends of Heart’. James Krenis, who is a co-sponsor, is also a heart patient who founded the tournament. He…
JACKSON, Tenn.–Organizations and community leaders come together to promote awareness. The West Tennessee Community HIV and AIDS Partnership hosted its virtual World AIDS Day program, Wednesday evening. The program included the reading of the proclamation by Jackson Mayor Scott Conger, several local health leaders and there was even a fashion show from the Jackson Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Incorporated….
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. — The father of a victim of the Humboldt High School shooting shares the aftermath. “I felt like I couldn’t walk, it was like I couldn’t breathe and it was a real bad feeling,” said Amillio McKnuckles, Father of Xavier Clifton. Xavier Clifton graduated from North Side High School last year and Tuesday night was at the Humboldt/North…
JACKSON, Tenn. — Dec. 1 is designated as World AIDS Day. To mark the national awareness day, the Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department honored those affected by the virus. Local leaders and health professionals gathered to light 40 candles in honor of the 40th anniversary of fighting AIDS. Public Health Representative, Janice Brown says it’s important to remember those who…
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. — The investigation into a deadly school shooting is underway. The shooting at a Humboldt basketball game left one person dead and several others injured. Several law enforcement agencies responded to a call Tuesday night about shots fired at a game between North Side and Humboldt High School. Humboldt Police Chief Raynard Buchanan says there was some type…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee has halted dozens of exemptions that allowed businesses and public entities to require people to take COVID-19 preventive measures in spite of a state law severely limiting them. In making the announcement Wednesday, state Comptroller Jason Mumpower cited federal court rulings this week that blocked some of President Joe Biden’s vaccine mandates. The announcement for…
GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. — A Silver Alert has been issued for 22-year-old Breshona Pitts, of Gibson County. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation says Pitts has a medical condition that may prevent her from being able to return home safely without help. She is described as being 5-feet, 2-inches tall, 120 pounds. Anyone with information is asked to call the Gibson…
