WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. health advisers have endorsed an antiviral drug from Merck to treat COVID-19. It sets the stage for an expected authorization of the first pill that Americans could take at home for the coronavirus. A Food and Drug Administration panel voted that the drug’s benefits in curbing hospitalizations and deaths outweigh its risks. Those risks include potential…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Gov. Bill Lee is hosting a Facebook Live chat with Civil Rights veteran and Woodson Center founder Bob Woodson. The news release says the chat is called “Hopeful America: A More Perfect Union.” Both Lee and Woodson say they are excited to about our country. “We are thrilled to host Bob Woodson for a meaningful conversation about…
OXFORD TOWNSHIP, Mich. (AP) — Authorities say eight people were wounded in an attack at a Michigan high school in which three students were killed. Oakland County Undersheriff Mike McCabe said at a news conference that two of the wounded were undergoing surgery as of 5 p.m.Tuesday and the six others were in stable condition. He identified the three students…
JACKSON, Tenn. — A Hub City Hero has been named for the month of November! The City of Jackson named Shelley Hayes as this month’s hero on Tuesday. The City says Hayes is the Director of Corporate Health and Wellness for West Tennessee Healthcare, as well as a member of the Old Hickory Rotary Club. The city’s news release says…
JACKSON, Tenn. — Blood centers across the nation are coming together to ensure they are ready for any future disasters. Blood Emergency Readiness Corps centers across the country. (Photo from LIFELINE Blood Services) LIFELINE Blood Services says it has helped form the Blood Emergency Readiness Corps, or BERC. LIFELINE says BERC was founded to ensure that no blood center is…
Graveside service for Larry Anthony Bailey, age 73, will be Thursday, December 2, 2021 at 10:30 AM at the Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery at Parkers Crossroads in Parkers Crossroads, TN. Mr. Bailey died Monday, November 22, 2021 at Jackson General Hospital. Visitation for Mr. Bailey will be Wednesday, December 1, 2021 from 10:00 AM until 6:00 PM at Mercer Brothers…
Tuesday Night Forecast Update for November 30th: Warm and mild weather will continue to stick around West Tennessee for the rest of the work week. Most of the region will top the 70° mark on Thursday and Friday. The next storm system will move through over the weekend and could bring some rain showers and weak storms with it. We…
Funeral service for Essie Doris Harris, age 101, will be Saturday, December 4, 2021 at 11:00 AM in the Chapel of Mercer Brothers Funeral Home. Mrs. Harris died Thursday, November 25, 2021 at Jackson General Hospital. Visitation for Mrs. Harris will be Friday, December 3, 2021 from 12:00 PM until 6:00 PM at Mercer Brothers Funeral Home. For additional information,…
Funeral service for Henry Smith, II, age 31, will be Friday, December 3, 2021 at Macedona Missionary Baptist Church. Burial will follow in Highland Memorial Gardens. Mr. Smith died Thursday, November 18, 2021 at his residence in Murfreesboro, TN. Visitation for Mr. Smith will be Thursday, December 2, 2021 from 10:00 AM until 6:00 PM at Mercer Brothers Funeral Home….
Funeral service for Rosezena Harris Lopez, age 80, will be Friday, December 3, 2021 at 11:00 AM in the Chapel of Mercer Brothers Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Parkway Memorial Gardens. Mrs. Lopez died Tuesday, November 23, 2021 at her residence. Visitation for Mrs. Lopez will be Thursday, December 2, 2021 from 10:00 AM until 6:00 PM at Mercer…
