On MLK Day, King implores Senate to act on voting rights
ATLANTA (AP) — Martin Luther King, Jr.’s eldest son has condemned the inaction of federal lawmakers on voting rights. Above: Groups in Chicago marked Martin…
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VIDEO: Tigers, three-legged lion, and dog play together with ball
BEST BUDS: Two tigers, a three-legged lion, and a dog have become best friends, according to the Irkutsk Zoo in Russia. They played together with a ball at the zoo on Saturday. Check out the adorable video below: [field59_video account="WBBJ"…
CHECK IT OUT: Vice President Harris volunteers on MLK Day
Vice President Kamala Harris and second gentleman Doug Emhoff volunteered at Martha's Table in Washington, D.C. on Martin Luther King Jr. Day. The vice president helped pack bags of groceries that will be distributed to people in the surrounding area.…
Texas rabbi says he, 2 hostages escaped synagogue standoff
COLLEYVILLE, Texas (AP) — The rabbi of a Texas synagogue where a gunman took hostages during livestreamed services says he threw a chair at his captor before escaping with two others after an hourslong standoff. [field59_video account="WBBJ" key="03f683e302798c98dbcfcf57869d7d33e93ea347" vtitle="Texas rabbi…
Official: Alec Baldwin surrenders phone for shooting probe
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — Alec Baldwin has surrendered his cellphone as part of the investigation into a fatal shooting on a New Mexico film set last fall. A Santa Fe County Sheriff’s Office spokesman says Baldwin’s phone was turned…
China's Xi rejects 'Cold War mentality,' pushes cooperation
GENEVA (AP) — Chinese President Xi Jinping is calling for greater world cooperation against COVID-19 and says his country would send an additional 1 billion doses of vaccine to other countries. In a speech Monday at a virtual gathering hosted…
Local NAACP chapter honors King's work with day of events
JACKSON, Tenn. -- We observe January 17 as Martin Luther King Jr. Day, recognizing the work that he's done while also striving to continue his legacy. "Dr. King himself stated that today…
Disaster assistance now available to Tennessee tornado survivors
JACKSON, Tenn. -- On January 14, President Biden declared a major federal disaster for the deadly tornado outbreak that affected Tennesseans in December. As a result, FEMA has now made disaster assistance…
Black Tie & Boxing returning to Jackson this Saturday
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Leaders Credit Union will present the fifth year of Black Tie & Boxing at the Carl Perkins Civic Center in downtown Jackson. The event combines a black-tie dinner with a series of…
On MLK Day, Biden says Americans must commit to King's work
ATLANTA (AP) — Americans must commit to the unfinished work of Martin Luther King Jr., President Joe Biden said Monday said in a video address on the day that commemorates the slain civil rights leader. The president's remarks were among…
Biden, Harris join King family to lay wreath at MLK grave
(CBS Newspath) -- WATCH: President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris joined the King family to lay a wreath at the crypt of the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. ahead of a…
Deadly house fire claims life in Carroll County
CARROLL COUNTY, Tenn. -- Sunday morning, a family grieves the loss of a loved one due to a deadly fire. Around 3 a.m., residents woke up to a huge fire. The home of an…
South Hardin Co. sees significant snowfall
HARDIN CO., Tenn. ---Well what a snow storm. Several counties across West Tennessee saw a little snow, but some saw more than 3 inches. This weekend many West Tennesseans were expecting heavy snowfall,…
TDOT Crews prepare for potential snow storm
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A few West Tennessee counties could see snow later this weekend. TDOT crews are gearing up for potential weather conditions. West Tennessee can expect up to five inches of snow…
Local organization hosts 13th annual fundraiser
JACKSON, Tenn. --- The Dream Center is hosting their annual fundraiser for women and families involved with the center. “We are so excited because every dollar that's going to be raised tonight is…
