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Tennessee GOP advance new narrow abortion exemption bill

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee Republican lawmakers on Wednesday took another swing at adding a narrow exemption to one of the strictest abortion bans in the United States. FILE - Abortion-rights demonstrator holds a sign during…

Head Start, Early Head Start taking applications

JACKSON, Tenn. -- If your little one is ready to learn, we have some details for you. Washington Douglass is having their Head Start/Early Head Start recruitment. Applications will be taken Tuesday,…

Luggage drive being held for foster kids

BROWNSVILLE, Tenn. -- A local group is helping children in the foster care system in a unique way. The Haywood Leadership Class of 2023 is hosting a Luggage Drive to collect people's…

COVID-19 vaccine to be available one-day a week

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department is adjusting their hours for COVID-19 vaccinations. The department says effective next week, they will only be giving COVID19 vaccinations on Fridays for all age groups. The vaccine is recommended by…

FHU gains new music staff member

HENDERSON, Tenn. -- Freed-Hardeman University has a new staff member. According to a news release, Dr. Michael Yopp has been hired to serve as an associate professor of music and as the director of FHU’s new jazz ensemble. Yopp is…

Electric car stores will be restricted in Mississippi

JACKSON, Miss (AP) — Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves signed a bill Tuesday restricting electric car manufacturers from selling vehicles in person unless they open franchised dealerships. FILE - Mississippi Republican Gov. Tate Reeves speaks during a…

NBA suspends Ja Morant 8 games for having gun in video

MIAMI (AP) — The NBA has suspended Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant eight games without pay after determining that his holding a firearm at a club in suburban Denver earlier this month was “conduct detrimental to the league.” Morant will…

Walk With Ease coming to a close

JACKSON, Tenn. -- When it comes to exercising, a lot of people would rather workout with a friend. The South Jackson Community Center began a new program on February 6 called Walk…

Honda recalling 500,000 vehicles to fix seat belt problem

DETROIT (AP) — Honda is recalling a half-million vehicles in the U.S. and Canada because the front seat belts may not latch properly. The recall covers some of the the automaker's top-selling models including the 2017 through 2020 CR-V, the 2018 and…

Holy month of Ramadan to begin next week

JACKSON, Tenn. – The beginning of Ramadan arrives next week! Wednesday, March 22, many in West Tennessee and around the world will observe the beginning of Ramadan. Ramadan is a month of fasting, when Muhammad’s first revelations from the angel…

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