Archives: 2021

Mother arrested after 3 children found slain in Los Angeles

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Los Angeles police have arrested a mother whose three children were found slain Saturday morning. Police Lt. Raul Jovel said the children’s grandmother went inside an apartment in the Reseda neighborhood and found their bodies. All the children were under the age of 5. Police said initial reports suggested they had been stabbed to death, but…

Sheriff: Ex-dispatcher accused of refusing to return $1.2M

GRETNA, La. (AP) — A former sheriff’s dispatcher in a New Orleans suburb has been arrested, accused by authorities of refusing to return more than $1.2 million that had been accidentally deposited into her brokerage account. Local media reports say Kelyn Spadoni was fired by the Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office after her arrest Wednesday on charges of theft valued over…

Biden sees `win’ for US in electric vehicle battery deal

WASHINGTON (AP) — Two big South Korean electric vehicle battery makers said they’ve settled a long-running trade dispute that will allow one company to move ahead with plans to manufacture batteries in Georgia. President Joe Biden calls it “a win for American workers and the American auto industry.” The agreement between LG Energy Solution and SK Innovation ends the need…

5 new cases of COVID-19; 11,165 total cases in Madison Co.

JACKSON, Tenn. — The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department confirmed 5 new cases of COVID-19 in Madison Co. Sunday, April 11. This brings the total number of confirmed cases in Madison County to 11,165. Those new patients range in age from 29-years-old to 68-years-old. There are currently five Madison County residents hospitalized, with one of those patients on a ventilator….

Cowboy Jim’s opens in Jackson

JACKSON, Tenn. — A local indoor flea market is now open to the public. Cowboy Jim’s has officially made its way to the Jackson area and for small business owners, it’s an answer to their prayers. Foot traffic was heavy Saturday as Cowboy Jim’s had its grand opening. Shoppers came out to round up some great deals. Coordinators say so…

Jackson couple celebrates 60th wedding anniversary

JACKSON, Tenn. — A local couple celebrates six decades of being happily married. Jackson residents, Arthur and Bernice Cunningham celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary, by having a drive-by celebration set up by their daughter. Friends and family drove by to drop off gifts and to say congratulations to the couple. The Cunninghams dated for 6 months before tying the knot…

Jackson Kroger store offers J & J vaccine during vaccine clinic

JACKSON, Tenn.–One grocery store chain is making it more convenient for its customers to receive their COVID-19 vaccine. Kroger Health, the healthcare division of the Kroger Company hosted a COVID-19 vaccine clinic at the Kroger location on West University Parkway in north Jackson, Saturday. Shots were offered for free by appointment only for those 18 and older to receive the…