MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Regulators have given approval to a plan by the Tennessee Valley Authority to bury toxin-laden coal ash in southeast Memphis. A spokeswoman for the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation told The Commercial Appeal on Tuesday that the federal utility received final approval last week. TVA plans to have a contractor remove tons of coal ash…
LOS ANGELES (AP) – For many people, Mariah Carey’s “All I Want for Christmas is You” is their go-to jam for the holiday season. But she says she wasn’t crazy about it at first. She says when she first heard it, all she would do was critique herself on different parts of the song – and wonder why she didn’t…
This week’s Cat of the Week from Jackson Animal Care Center is Sergeant! This sweet, handsome fellow is 4-months-old. He is a black and white playful kitten. Sergeant makes friends easily with any cat or human he meets. He loves to run around with his roommate Misfit. If you are interested in adopting Sergeant or any of the…
This week’s canine Pet of the Week from Jackson Animal Care Center is Lydia. This gorgeous girl is a black lab around 6-7-years-old. Who says middle age is when you start to lose a bit of that pep in your step? Lydia says for her mid-life crisis, rather than a shiny new Camaro, she wants to start the next chapter…
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JACKSON, Tenn. — A new restaurant famous for its tamales and steaks is now open in the Hub City. Doe’s Eat Place has been owned by the same family for three generations, and now Jackson will get to enjoy its tasty food. “It’s interesting when you mix history with history. What I mean by that, you have the history of…
JACKSON, Tenn. — A local record shop used music to warm the heart of the community. Third Eye Curiosities in downtown Jackson hosted their second annual Krewfest Benefit Concert to raise money for those in need. “We see Jackson homeless on a daily basis. It’s the least that we can do. It’s going to get cold, and they’re still out…
PINSON, Tenn. — It was time to walk off that sweet potato pie and stuffing with the annual After Thanksgiving Hike on Friday. All state parks, including Pinson Mounds State Park, participated in the free and statewide event. There were a variety of hikes offered, ranging from easy-paved trails to rugged back country trails. According to the news release, these…
NEW YORK (AP) — Stephen Sondheim, the songwriter who reshaped the American musical theater in the second half of the 20th century, has died. He was 91. Stephen Sondheim on Facebook Sondheim influenced several generations of theater songwriters, particularly with such landmark musicals as “Company,” “Follies” and “Sweeney Todd.” His most famous ballad, “Send in the Clowns,” has been recorded…
