Henry County Helping Hand hosts annual auction
PARIS, Tenn. -- A local nonprofit is continuing a more than 44 year tradition to help raise funds. Henry County Helping Hand is hosting its annual auction that benefits over 80 organizations…
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Savannah K9 to get new layer of protection
SAVANNAH, Tenn. -- The Savannah Police Department's K9 Hera is getting a new layer of protection. Hera is getting a bullet and stab protective vest from the non-profit called Vest Interest in K9s, Inc., according to a news release…
Body found in pond confirmed to be William Brian McKenzie
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Police Department has confirmed that a body found in August is William Brian McKenzie. The body was found in a vehicle in the pond of the Howeston Mill Drive subdivision on August 29, 2021. Jackson…
Congress approves sex harassment bill in #MeToo milestone
NEW YORK (AP) — Congress has given final approval to legislation guaranteeing that people who experience sexual harassment at work can seek recourse in the courts. It's a…
MISSING: Goldie Ross-Donnell, last seen Feb. 4 in Jackson area
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Investigators with the Jackson Police Department confirm they are searching for a local missing woman. 53-year-old Goldie Ross-Donnell was last seen in the Jackson/Madison County area on February 4, 2022. She is approximately 5'5" and 150lbs, with…
Abortions in Texas fell 60% in 1st month under new limits
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Abortions in Texas fell by 60% in the first month under the most restrictive abortion law in the U.S. in decades. That's according to the first figures released by Texas health officials since the law known…
Indiana man wanted for murder spotted in West Tennessee
UNION CITY, Tenn. -- Law enforcement are searching for a man wanted for murder. Jeremy Etheridge is wanted by the U.S. Marshals Two Rivers Violent Fugitive Task Force. The suspect wanted for murder…
U.S. Marshals capture man wanted for Jackson shooting in Memphis
JACKSON, Tenn. -- U.S. Marshals have captured a local man wanted for attempted first degree murder. 26-year-old Tony Darnell Jones, of Jackson, was arrested in Memphis. Jones was wanted by the Jackson Police…
Medical examiner: Bob Saget died from unseen blow to head
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — A medical examiner in Florida says comedian Bob Saget died from blunt head trauma, likely from a backwards fall. The 65-year-old was found dead in a Florida hotel room on Jan. 9 after performing stand-up comedy…
Tennessee Valley Authority launches new nuclear program
(AP) -- The largest public power company in the United States is launching a program to develop and fund new small modular nuclear reactors as part of its strategy to dramatically reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The board for the Tennessee…
Valentine-themed blood drive held in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Lifeline Blood Services is asking you to give the gift of life ahead of Valentine's Day. The organization held a blood drive with a Valentine's theme in honor of the upcoming holiday. Donors received a themed t-shirt…
New Chick-fil-A location holds grand opening in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A fan favorite opened a new location in the Hub City. A new Chick-fil-A is now open on North Highland in Jackson. Owner and operator Grant Edwards says this…
Biden puts focus on drug prices as he tries to revive agenda
CULPEPER, Virginia (AP) — President Joe Biden is trying to jump-start progress on his stalled domestic agenda by refocusing attention on one of his most popular proposals, limiting the cost of prescription drugs. Biden traveled to Culpeper, Virginia, on Thursday…
CDC proposes softer guidance on opioid prescriptions
NEW YORK (AP) — The nation’s top public health agency is proposing changing — and in some instances, softening — guidelines for doctors prescribing opioid painkillers. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s previous guidance was issued six years ago.…
Chris Young leads Academy of Country Music nominations
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Country star Chris Young combined his skills as an artist and producer to lead the nominees for the Academy of Country Music Awards. Young shares three nominations with his “Famous Friends” collaborator Kane Brown. Miranda Lambert…
