Archives: 2021

17 new cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Madison Co.; 10,776 total

JACKSON, Tenn. — The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed 17 new cases of COVID-19 in Madison County, bringing the total number of confirmed positive cases to 10,776. Those new patients range in age from 1-year-old to 77-years-old. There are currently seven Madison County residents hospitalized, with two of those patients on a ventilator. The health department also released…

Local winery hosts Valentine’s dinner

HUMBOLDT, Tenn. — Those wanting to spend some quality time with their sweetheart sat down for a special dinner. On Saturday night Crown Winery in Humboldt hosted a special Valentine’s dinner for couples. The winery opens its doors for Valentine’s dining every year. Normally it’s offered one day during the month of February but this year, owners decided to extend…

Trump acquitted: Senate votes 57-43 at impeachment trial

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate has acquitted Donald Trump in his impeachment trial. The rare Saturday session came barely one month since the deadly Jan. 6 siege at the U.S. Capitol. The vote was 57-43, with seven Republicans joining all 50 Democrats. Prosecutors said Trump was the inciter in chief whose rally cry to fight like hell for his presidency…

Senate skips witnesses in Trump trial, moves toward vote

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate has reached a deal to skip witness testimony in the impeachment trial of former President Donald Trump. The agreement averts a prolonged trial and sets up closing arguments from both sides on Saturday. Thrown into confusion, the senators had voted earlier in the day to adjourn while they tried to work out an agreement. The…

Mercedes recalls vehicles for emergency-call location error

NEW YORK (AP) — Mercedes-Benz is recalling more than 1.3 million vehicles because the software in their emergency-call systems could send responders to the wrong location after a crash. The recall covers many vehicles from the 2016 through 2021 model years, including the A, C and E class cars, among others. The company’s Daimler Vans also announced recalls of 2016-2020…