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Joanna Simon, acclaimed singer, TV correspondent, dies at 85

NEW YORK (AP) — Joanna Simon, an acclaimed mezzo-soprano, Emmy-winning TV correspondent and one of the three singing Simon sisters who include pop star Carly, has died at age 85. Simon, the eldest of four, died Wednesday, just a day…

Cops: Florida girl breaks into safe, gives $10K to students

SUMMERFIELD, Fla. (AP) — A 14-year-old girl caused a stir at a north Florida middle school this week when she handed out more than $10,000 that officials say she stole from her grandmother's safe. Marion County deputies responded to Lake…

Court temporarily blocks Biden's student loan forgiveness

ST. LOUIS (AP) — A federal appeals court late Friday issued an administrative stay temporarily blocking President Joe Biden's plan to cancel billions of dollars in federal student loans. The Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals issued the stay while it…

Queen of crafts shares Halloween craft ideas

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Scares and screams might not be your cup of hot chocolate, but that doesn't mean the fun has to stop. Are looking to enjoy Halloween in a safe and secure way? The founder of Craft Box Girls,…

EPA civil rights case targets Mississippi over Jackson water

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — The federal government is investigating whether Mississippi state agencies discriminated against the state's majority-Black capital city by refusing to fund improvements for its failing water system, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency said Thursday. …

Average long-term US mortgage rates rise this week to 6.94%

WASHINGTON (AP) — Average long-term U.S. mortgage rates inched up this week ahead of another expected rate increase by the Federal Reserve when it meets early next month. Mortgage buyer Freddie Mac reported Thursday that the average on the key…

Popular dating app expands into the friend zone

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Are you looking for new friends, but don't know where to start? The popular dating app Bumble has expanded into creating friendships. Now with the app you can match…

Application for student loan forgiveness opens

JACKSON, Tenn. -- After announcing the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program in September, applications are now open for those qualifying for student loan forgiveness. To help battle inflation, the Biden administration…