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US inflation at new 40-year high as price increases spread

WASHINGTON (AP) — The prices of gas, food and most other goods and services jumped in May, raising inflation to a new four-decade high and giving American households no respite from rising costs. Consumer prices surged 8.6% last month from…

New medical clinic opens near downtown Huntingdon

HUNTINGDON, Tenn. -- One local town opens a new medical clinic. The Tri Star Family Health Care Center's grand opening was held at 10 Friday morning. All were welcomed and encouraged to meet the clinic's health care providers. The Tri…

Ford Takeover event brings car show to Henderson, Jackson

HENDERSON, Tenn. -- The Ford Takeover is back and bigger than ever! The event took place in Henderson Friday, open to any Ford powered vehicle. Today's events included a massive cruise, Dyno shootout, and a meet & greet. Saturdays event…

Police: Tennessee deputy fatally shoots armed man

ELIZABETHTON, Tenn. (AP) — A Tennessee sheriff's deputy fatally shot a man who advanced toward the deputy with a gun raised, authorities said. The Carter County deputy responded Friday morning to a report of an armed man threatening residents in…

Events this weekend in West Tennessee

JACKSON, Tenn. -- If you're looking for plans this weekend, look no further. This Saturday, there are plenty of events and activities to get out and enjoy this summer heat in West Tennessee. If you're looking for loud music, loud…

NOT REAL NEWS: A look at what didn't happen this week

(AP) -- NOT REAL NEWS: Social media users shared a range of false claims this week. Here are the facts: COVID-19 vaccines do not kill more people than rifles. A Pfizer document doesn't prove that a majority of women who…

Man arrested on weapons charge in Tennessee mass shooting

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (AP) — One man has been arrested on a weapons charge in a mass shooting over the weekend in Chattanooga, Tennessee, where three people died and 14 were injured. Garrian King was arrested Wednesday and charged with being a felon…

US lifts COVID-19 test requirement for international travel

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration is lifting its requirement that international air travelers to the U.S. take a COVID-19 test within a day before boarding their flights, easing one of the last remaining government mandates meant to contain the…

Capitol riot panel: Trump to blame for 1/6 'attempted coup'

WASHINGTON (AP) — The House panel investigating the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol laid the blame firmly on Donald Trump Thursday night, saying the assault was hardly spontaneous but an “attempted coup” and a direct result of the defeated president's…

Lane College reaches out to alumni

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local college is reaching out for alumni membership. Lane College hosted a phone-a-thon Thursday night. Current alumni set up stations and called a list of other alumni in the Jackson area to re-connect and recruit…

Family, friends participate in Putt Putt Tournament

MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- It's time to tee off! Family and friends gathered at Three Rivers Mini Golf at Fun Zone at Three Way for a Putt Putt Tournament, and it was hosted by the Humboldt Lions Club. Teams…

JMCSS approves bid on facility management

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Local school leaders held their monthly board meeting Thursday evening. The Jackson-Madison County Board passed several budget amendments, including the budget for the fiscal year 2023. One major…

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