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Health department to offer free flu shots on Dec. 8

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The local health department is helping the community stay flu free this December. The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department announced on Thursday that free flu vaccines will be available on Thursday, December 8. The department says that…

Poll of the Day: COVID vs. Flu

Flu season is upon us once again, as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to affect people across the globe. With both illnesses making their rounds, we want to hear from you in our Poll of the Day. …

ACLU warns Tenn. hospital over transgender treatment policy

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Civil rights advocates say a Memphis hospital is no longer providing gender-affirming surgeries, a move they argue is illegal and discriminatory. According to the American Civil Liberties Union of Tennessee, Memphis-based Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare alerted…

Tree lighting to be held in Chester County

CHESTER COUNTY, Tenn. -- A local county is getting ready for Christmas with a tree lighting! The Chester County Courthouse Christmas Tree lighting will be Thursday, December 1 at 5…

Tennessee to provide free books to young students

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Tennessee Department of Education announced it is partnering with the Governor’s Early Literacy Foundation to provide free books to children in kindergarten through second grade. The decodable book series encourages at-home reading practice to help…

NASCAR, Goodyear extend partnership in new multi-year deal

NASHVILLE (AP) — Goodyear will remain the exclusive tire for NASCAR's top three national series under a new multi-year deal announced on Thursday. Specifics of the extension weren't included, but the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company will continue as title…

Jamie Lee Curtis to receive AARP Career Achievement Award

LOS ANGELES (AP) — “Scream Queen” Jamie Lee Curtis will be this year's recipient of AARP The Magazine’s Movies for Grownups Awards career achievement honor. FILE - Jamie Lee Curtis appears at the Governors Awards in Los Angeles…

Mistrial after jury deadlock in Danny Masterson rape case

LOS ANGELES (AP) — A judge declared a mistrial Wednesday at the rape trial of “That ’70s Show” actor Danny Masterson after jurors, who were leaning strongly toward acquitting him, deadlocked following the monthlong trial in which the Church of Scientology played…

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