Survivor shares what a cancer diagnosis means for young adults
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A society is shedding light on what a cancer diagnosis means for young adults. Dellyanett Rullan Pena is an actress currently in remission after being diagnosed with…
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Low water on the Mississippi River impacting barge traffic
O'FALLON, Mo. (AP) — Parts of the Mississippi River are so low from weeks of drought that barge traffic is being limited at the worst possible time — as crop harvests begin. Some Mississippi River communities between St. Louis and…
Dept. of VA 'Whole Health' program aims to improve quality of life for veterans
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Department of Veteran Affairs is taking steps for better mental health in veterans, and that is with a program called Whole Health. "Seeking to empower and equip…
Many trapped, millions without power as Hurricane Ian heads toward South Carolina
PUNTA GORDA, Fla. (AP) — Rescue crews are wading through water and using boats to rescue Florida residents stranded in the wake of Hurricane Ian. The Orange County fire department posted photos Thursday of…
Doctors discuss 'Long COVID', symptoms that may linger for months
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Scientists continue to study the long term effects of COVID-19. "Long COVID" is the term used to describe the post-COVID condition, where many months after contracting COVID, people may…
National 'Previvor' Day opens conversation for those at-risk of cancer
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Wednesday is National Previvor Day, and medical professionals urge women to open the door to conversations about cancers. A previvor is someone who is at susceptibility or increased risk…
New comic book aims to help kids address bullying in a safe way
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A new comic has been created to combat bullying. The Committee for Children is addressing bullying in a unique way. For…
GALLERY: Hurricane Ian makes landfall in Florida as massive Category 4 storm
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Hurricane Ian has made landfall in southwestern Florida as a massive Category 4 storm. About 2.5 million people had been ordered to evacuate the area before the storm…
Teen mental health issues spotlighted amid Suicide Prevention month
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Experts are aiming to improve the mental health of teenagers. September marks National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. Tuesday, we spoke to Rick Birt, President and CEO of the nonprofit Students…
Bam! NASA spacecraft crashes into asteroid in defense test
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — A NASA spacecraft rammed an asteroid at blistering speed Monday in an unprecedented dress rehearsal for the day a killer rock menaces Earth. This illustration made available by Johns Hopkins APL…
