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Queer bars offer sacred space for LGBTQ community

(RNS) — When actor Daniel Franzese visited Jerusalem in November, he looked for God in all the usual places. Rev. Paula Stecker of the Christ the King Lutheran Church stands in front of a memorial set…

Trump's return to Facebook could be major fundraising boost

NEW YORK (AP) — The decision by Facebook's parent company to soon reinstate Donald Trump's account comes at a critical moment for the former president as he tries to build campaign momentum for a return to the White House. Reclaiming his social…

5 Memphis cops charged with murder in Tyre Nichols' death

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Five former Memphis police officers have been charged with second-degree murder and other crimes in the arrest and death of Tyre Nichols, a Black motorist who died three days after a confrontation with the officers during…

Chief: Officers' actions in Tyre Nichols' arrest 'inhumane'

SEE ALSO: 5 Memphis cops charged with murder in Tyre Nichols’ death MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — The Memphis police chief has called the actions of five officers involved in the violent arrest of Tyre Nichols “heinous, reckless and inhumane” and…

Greater Jackson Chamber announces promotion of Vicki Bunch

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Greater Jackson Chamber announces Vicki Bunch has been promoted to Chief Workforce Development Officer. Most recently serving as the Chamber's Vice President of Talent Development, Bunch has spent her entire career in economic and workforce development.…

Tennessee says pair gave incorrect execution drug testimony

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee officials have conceded that two of the people most responsible for overseeing the state's lethal injection drugs testified incorrectly under oath that they were testing the chemicals for bacterial contamination. The revelation from a court…

US economy slowed but still grew at 2.9% rate last quarter

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. economy expanded at a 2.9% annual pace from October through December, ending 2022 with momentum despite the pressure of high interest rates and widespread fears of a looming recession. Thursday’s government estimate showed that the…

Russian attacks on Ukraine reported; at least 11 dead

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Emergency officials in Ukraine say Russia’s latest widespread barrage of drone and missile attacks have killed 11 people and wounded 11 more. The attacks came a day after Germany and the United States announced they would…

Analysis: Stakes rise as Iran can fuel 'several' atom bombs

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran has enough highly enriched uranium to build “several” nuclear weapons if it chooses. That's according to the United Nations’ top nuclear official. But diplomatic efforts aimed at again limiting its atomic program seem…

Donald Trump to be allowed back on Facebook after 2-year ban

Facebook parent Meta said Wednesday it will restore former President Donald Trump 's personal account in the coming weeks, ending a two-year suspension it imposed in the wake of the Jan. 6 insurrection. The company said in a blog post it is adding “new guardrails” to…

Local election commission changes voting precincts

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Next election, you may be voting at a different precinct then you were before. The Madison County Election Commission met to discuss changes regarding precinct voting locations. "Today we approved…

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