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A look inside the 1st 'safe injection sites' in the US

NEW YORK (AP) — Two modest rooms in New York City are the first places in the United States where local officials are allowing illicit drug use to make it less deadly. [field59_video account="WBBJ" key="6bece05d1c5dc6f257ab77261e29bb0aae15f250" vtitle="A look inside the 1st…

Tennessee company recalls hand sanitizer containing methanol

LEWISBURG, Tenn. (AP) — A Tennessee company says it is voluntarily recalling 1-gallon containers of hand sanitizer after it was found to contain methanol, which can cause illness or death. Tennessee Technical Coatings Corp. says it is recalling all lots…

"Matilda" musical to come to Henry County in April

PARIS, Tenn. -- A collaboration is bringing a classic children's book to Henry County. A news release says the Bethel University Renaissance Theatre will put on Roald Dahl's "Matilda the Musical." Performances will be at 7 p.m. on April 1,…

Tennessee bill would criminalize COVID-19 vaccine requirements

UPDATE: NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- House Bill 2311, which would criminalize vaccine mandates, failed in the Business & Utilities Subcommittee meeting on Wednesday. EARLIER STORY: NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- A Tennessee legislator has proposed a bill criminalizing COVID-19 vaccine mandates. The legislation,…

Biden signs order on cryptocurrency as its use explodes

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden has signed an executive order on government oversight of cryptocurrency that urges the Federal Reserve to explore whether the central bank should create its own digital currency. The Biden administration sees the explosive popularity…

Group shares tips on restoring old photos

JACKSON, Tenn. -- They say pictures are worth a thousand words, but what if that photo didn't have a date or a name? One local group is learning how to preserve their…

Jackson Christian hosts 'Night of Thanks'

JACKSON, Tenn. -- One community came together to give thanks! Jackson Christian held its Night of Thanks early Tuesday evening. It's part of a fundraiser for student financial aid for the school. Officials say they normally hold an event…

Bill banning LGBTQ 'supportive' textbooks moves forward

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- A bill aimed at banning LGBTQ+ "supportive" textbooks has advanced in Tennessee. House Bill 0800 would block state textbooks that “promote, normalize, support, or address lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender issues or lifestyles.” The bill's sponsor Rep.…

McDonald's, Starbucks, Coke, Pepsi join exodus out of Russia

DETROIT (AP) — McDonald’s, Starbucks, Coca-Cola, PepsiCo and General Electric all announced Tuesday they were suspending their business in Russia in response to the country’s invasion of Ukraine. McDonald's is temporarily closing all of its 850 restaurants in Russia, but…

Apple’s new budget iPhone will be faster and more expensive

SAN RAMON, Calif. (AP) — Apple on Tuesday unveiled a new version of its budget-priced iPhone that’s capable of connecting to ultrafast 5G wireless networks, an upgrade that has been available on the company’s upscale models for more than a…

Ukraine aid grows to near $14B in $1.5T government bill

WASHINGTON (AP) — A U.S. aid package for Ukraine and its Eastern European allies has grown to around $14 billion. The new figure emerged as lawmakers put finishing touches on a $1.5 trillion government-wide spending bill that leaders hope Congress…

State finance commissioner speaks to FHU students

HENDERSON, Tenn. -- Students at a local university received a visit from a special guest speaker. Tennessee Department of Financial Institutions Commissioner Greg Gonzales visited Freed-Hardeman University Tuesday, where he spoke to the entire…

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