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RSV cases rise among adults, children

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A virus is on the rise in the United States, affecting kids and adults. There has been an increase in RSV -- Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infection -- cases this winter. We are in the height of the…

US storm brings tornadoes, blizzard-like conditions; 2 dead

UPDATE: KEITHVILLE, La. (AP) — Authorities say three people are dead in Louisiana as a destructive storm rips across the South spawning tornadoes. Sheriff's deputies found a young boy and his mother dead near Shreveport, Louisiana, amid a mile-long trail…

Company talks benefits of biofuels in the US

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local company talked about saving money and the environment. Gas is as expensive as ever. Growth Energy says that everyone can fuel change with their choice at the pump. Switching to renewable biofuels, like ethanol, is an…

Deadline for healthcare enrollment closes in

JACKSON, Tenn. -- If you need health insurance or need to change your health insurance plan, you have a few days to do so. If you currently do not have health insurance, you can apply through marketplace open enrollment at…

Expert: January to be busy time of year for online dating

JACKSON, Tenn. -- When you want to enter the dating world, you may have some reservations. But the year 2023 can look promising for those looking to find love. Using the dating app route could help your chances of finding…

Biden signs gay marriage bill at White House ceremony

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden signed gay marriage legislation into law Tuesday before a crowd of thousands, a ceremony that reflected growing acceptance of same-sex unions. President Joe Biden speaks during a bill signing ceremony for the…

Jelly doughnuts: How to make the ultimate Hanukkah pastry

Jelly doughnuts, also known as sufganiyot, have become a classic Hanukkah treat, one of a number of foods fried in oil that are popular on the holiday ( latkes, or potato pancakes, are another). They’re doughnuts without a central hole, fried…

Golden Globe noms arrive, 'Elvis' and 'Top Gun' in the mix

NEW YORK (AP) — The 80th Golden Globe Awards nominations have been announced, with “The Banshees of Inisherin” and “Everything Everywhere All at Once” leading the pack. Nominations were read Monday on NBC’s “Today” show. Martin McDonagh’s feuding friends tale…

Scientists say eruption of Hawaii volcano continues to ease

HONOLULU (AP) — The eruption of the Mauna Loa volcano on Hawaii's Big Island continues to ease, scientists said Sunday, reinforcing an earlier pronouncement that the mountain's first flare-up in nearly 40 years might soon end. "We have good news…

Confederate monument set to be removed from Virginia capital

RICHMOND, Va, (AP) — Work to relocate Richmond's final city-owned Confederate monument should start this week after a judge refused a request to delay the removal of the statue of Gen. A.P. Hill from its prominent spot in Virginia's capital,…