JACKSON, Tenn. — A local chiropractor’s office is doing their part to feed those in need. Advanced Rehab and Medical in Jackson is hosting its annual food drive that benefits St. Jude and the Ronald McDonald House Charities. Chiropractor Dr. Shannon Bone says the drive was started three years ago after an employee of the office had family members that…
GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. — What started as a positive break from the pandemic has now become a tradition in Gibson County. “Everybody was just in a lull all the way around, so we wanted to do something last year to try and lift the spirits,” said Gibson County Sheriff Paul Thomas. “We came up with this idea last year and…
United States Senator Marsha Blackburn released a statement Monday regarding the $1 trillion infrastructure plan that President Biden is expected to sign. The statement reads in full: “Tennesseans want real infrastructure investment, not frivolous left-wing programs that add to our nation’s debt. If President Biden was actually interested in improving American infrastructure, he wouldn’t have canceled the border wall or…
KENOSHA, Wis. (AP) — The judge at Kyle Rittenhouse’s murder trial has dismissed a count of possession of a dangerous weapon by a person under 18. The charge is only a misdemeanor, but it had appeared to be among the likeliest to net a conviction for prosecutors. There’s no dispute that Rittenhouse was 17 when he carried an AR-style semi-automatic…
WASHINGTON (AP) — The $1 trillion infrastructure bill that President Joe Biden signs into law represents a historic achievement at a time of deeply fractured politics. A splashy bipartisan signing ceremony is planned Monday on the White House lawn. But the compromises needed to bridge the political divide suggest that the spending might not be as transformative as Biden has…
MILFORD, Conn. (AP) — A man charged with running a scam that cheated a Connecticut woman out of more than $80,000 missed a recent court date and has been ordered re-arrested, but his attorney says that will be difficult since he’s been dead for months. Johnny Masesa’s attorney says he received a death certificate saying his client died from complications…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee’s law against COVID-19 prevention mandates hit a snag Sunday. A federal judge appeared to temporarily halt its implementation of strict limits on mask mandates in schools in at least three counties. U.S. District Judge Waverly Crenshaw Jr. ordered the status quo be maintained as of last Thursday. That was the day before Gov. Bill Lee…
JACKSON, Tenn. — One local organization is tackling the topic of mental health in children. The Jackson Tennessee Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta sorority held a zoom event to discuss how parents and educators can spot the signs that a child is struggling with their mental health. Guest speaker Sylvia Neely-Bond says due to the pandemic, children’s mental health…
JACKSON, Tenn. — One local church held their day of giving. “We just try to give back to God what he has allowed us to do all year,” said Vaddy James, church member and Commitment Day coordinator. For members at St. John’s #1 Baptist Church, this Sunday was all about giving. The church has a Commitment Day every year to…
Weather Update – 4:45 PM – Sunday, November 14 TODAY: We had a cooler day across West Tennessee today with highs reaching into the 50’s. A passing cold front left mostly cloudy skies remained, keeping our temps a little cooler. Overnight, we will drop back into freezing temperatures. Clouds will stick around into tomorrow as we begin to warm up…
