Archives: 2021

Hundreds of FedEx packages found in Alabama woods

HAYDEN, Ala. (AP) — Authorities are trying to figure out how hundreds of FedEx packages ended up dumped in the woods in Alabama. The Blount County Sheriff’s Office says 300 to 400 packages of various sizes were found in a ravine near the small town of Hayden on Wednesday. Sheriff Mark Moon said deputies were sent to guard the scene…

WATCH: Deer breaks into classroom in Tennessee

(CBS Newspath) — OH DEER! This deer broke into an elementary school in Springfield, TN and caused a mess in a classroom on Tuesday (11/23). The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency said the deer entered through an emergency exit and “was in good spirits” when an officer helped it out. For more videos, click here. Categories: News, Tennessee News, Video

FDA says Merck’s COVID-19 pill is effective

(AP) — U.S. health officials say Merck’s experimental COVID-19 pill is effective but they raised questions about its safety during pregnancy. The Food and Drug Administration posted its review Friday ahead of a public meeting next week where outside experts will debate the drug’s benefits and risks. If FDA authorizes the drug it would be the first pill for U.S….

Restaurant gives families a break from cooking for Thanksgiving

LEXINGTON, Tenn. — Some families chose to go out instead of staying in. Thursday, one Lexington restaurant cooked Thanksgiving dinner so others didn’t have to. The Restaurant at Natchez Trace hosted a dinner for all who wanted to come. Families from all over the country stopped by on their way through Tennessee to experience a Thanksgiving dinner without the mess….

Cookies for Cancer feeds community for Thanksgiving

HENDERSON, Tenn. — A local organization is giving back to their community. Cookies for Cancer gave out Thanksgiving meals to people who needed a meal on Thursday. Owner Beth Everett says last year around 200 people came out, and this year the number drastically changed. However, Everett says that’s a good thing. She says this means more people are able…

Sponsors needed to place wreaths on graves of veterans

JACKSON, Tenn. — Wreaths Across America is asking the community to sponsor a wreath for a fallen veteran. Jackie Utley with the Jackson-Madison County Daughters of the American Revolution are making sure that each veteran grave has a wreath this year. So far the National Cemetery at Parkers Crossroads has enough to cover each grave. Utley says Arlington National Cemetery…

Alma Louise Crymes Williamson

Mrs. Alma Louise Crymes Williamson, 94, was born on November 7, 1927 in the Huntersville Community. Mrs. Williamson died peacefully at her home on Sunday, November 21, 2021. The family will receive relatives and friends from 11 am to 5 pm on Saturday, November 27 at Affordable Funerals and Cremation Services, 116 Allen Avenue in Jackson, TN. Funeral service will…