NEW YORK (AP) — Add Garth Brooks to the lineup of entertainers at the inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden. Brooks joins Lady Gaga and Jennifer Lopez among others and performed during the inaugural celebration of President Barack Obama in 2009. He turned down a chance to play for President Donald Trump in 2017, citing a scheduling conflict. Invited by incoming…
PARIS, Tenn. — The Henry County Medical Center has launched a new online price tool. A news release from HCMC says the tool will allow users to create an estimate for the most common out of pocket procedures. “Hospitals are now required to meet hospital price transparency requirements by providing a comprehensive file of all standard charges for al hospital…
Monday Night Forecast for January 18th: We had very nice weather for Martin Luther King Jr. Day in West Tennessee. Highs reached the mid 50s and we saw plenty of sunshine. A weak front will come by overnight and a more significant storm system will move in late Wednesday. Find out how these systems will impact your weather and catch…
The gallery above shows the latest statewide COVID-19 data from the Tennessee Department of Health as of Monday, January 18. The health department also released an updated case count by county. *Click to enlarge For more information on COVID-19, go to the CDC website, the Tennessee Department of Health website or call (877) 857-2945. For more information on COVID-19 vaccinations in Tennessee, click…
(AP) — Tennessee has fired football coach Jeremy Pruitt, two assistants and seven members of the Volunteers’ recruiting and support staff for cause after an internal investigation found what the university chancellor called “serious violations of NCAA rules.” Chancellor Donde Plowman said Pruitt was responsible for overseeing the program. Tennessee has been conducting an internal investigation since at least the…
(CBS Newspath) — On this Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the nation takes a pause, with many Americans using the holiday as a day of service. A kindergartner in Indianapolis, Indiana, is already well ahead in making a difference. Five-year-old Amor Coleman is a little girl with big ideas. In her kindergarten classroom, she noticed the books rarely include characters…
JACKSON, Tenn. — Each year, the Jackson-Madison County branch of the NAACP hosts multiple events to celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. This year’s events all looked different from previous years, but they all still focused on Dr. King’s legacy and message. This year’s theme was “Good Trouble, Necessary Trouble.” “In the midst of a pandemic, the spirit and…
JACKSON, Tenn. — If you usually take Henderson Road, prepare to find an alternate route over the coming weeks. “Today, Henderson Road is being closed for the demolition of that bridge. At first, it will kind of look like that you can still go across and drive across but the contractors are going to work from the outside in,” said…
CARROLL COUNTY, Tenn. — Laura Hutcherson is well-known in the Carroll County community for caring for dogs in need from KEG Animal Rescue. When she needed to raise money for vetting for the animals, she turned to social media with a bright idea. Hutcherson put out a call for donations via Facebook, with a commitment to shave her head if…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee Wildlife Federation is taking nominations for the 56th annual Conservation Achievement Awards, according to a news release. Tennessee Wildlife Federation is a nonprofit dedicated to conserving wildlife and natural resources in the state. For more information on nominations, click here. The deadline to submit nominations is March 5 at 5 p.m. Nominations are accepted in…
