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New field manager named for Jackson Rockabillys

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local summer baseball team has announced their first manager. The Jackson Rockabillys introduced their inaugural field manager, former Major League Baseball player Matt Franco, Tuesday morning at the…

Justice Dept. sues Google over digital advertising dominance

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department and eight states have sued Google, alleging that its dominance in digital advertising harms competition as well as consumers and advertisers. The government alleges that Google’s plan to assert dominance has been to “neutralize…

UTM to host annual Civil Rights Conference next month

MARTIN, Tenn. -- A local university is preparing for a month full of events. The University of Tennessee at Martin will host the 23rd Annual Civil Rights Conference in February. According UT Martin's website, the yearly event aims to "broaden…

Applications open for Sue Shelton White Scholarship

JACKSON, Tenn. -- An opportunity for financial assistance is being offered for some local students. Madison Area Democratic Women (MADW) announce applications are now open for the $2,500 Sue Shelton White Scholarship. A news release states the scholarship is in…

'Everything Everywhere' tops Oscar nominations with 11

NEW YORK (AP) — The sci-fi indie hit “Everything Everywhere All at Once” leads nominations to the 95th Academy Awards with 11 nominations. A year after a streaming service won Hollywood’s top honor for the first time, big-screen spectacles dominated…

Willie Nelson to celebrate 90th birthday at all-star concert

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Texas troubadour Willie Nelson will celebrate his 90th birthday with his friends and family at an all-star two-day concert at the Hollywood Bowl this April. The Grammy-winning country icon's milestone birthday party will take place on April 29-30 and feature…

Two schools host open houses

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Two schools in the Jackson-Madison County School System held open houses Monday night. Jackson Central-Merry Early College High School held their open house, giving future students and parents a chance to see what the school has…

Authorities investigating fire in vacant home

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Authorities are investigating a fire at a home in the Hub City. Firefighters were called to a house fire on Daugherty Street in east Jackson. Authorities say it is a vacant home and no one was…

US proposes once-a-year COVID shots for most Americans

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. health officials want to make COVID-19 vaccinations more like the annual flu shot.   The Food and Drug Administration on Monday proposed a simplified approach for future vaccination efforts, allowing most adults and children to get…

Haywood sheriff gives update on Britney Watson

SEE ALSO: Hearing reveals details in Watson murder case HAYWOOD COUNTY, Tenn. -- A missing woman's body has been identified. Kevin Watson turned himself in on Friday after evading police for almost a week, and he was charged with the…

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