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Local clinic offering incentives for Christmas toy donations
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Advanced Rehab and Medical is asking the community for help to make Christmas even more special for patients at St. Jude Children's Hospital. "We're really big into community outreach,"…
With Roe in question, justices dig into private debate
WASHINGTON (AP) — After hours of public arguments, the Supreme Court's justices will now embark on a private debate over what to do about possibly drastic abortion limits for pregnant women in the U.S. The justices will talk it over…
Striking Kellogg's workers to get 3% raises in new contract
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Kellogg’s has reached a tentative agreement with its 1,400 cereal plant workers that will deliver 3% raises and end a nearly two-month-long strike. The Battle Creek, Michigan-based company said Thursday the five-year deal with the Bakery,…
Dollar General to open more '$5 or less' stores
(AP) -- Getting more bang for your buck used to be the mantra of dollar store shoppers everywhere, but times are changing - and prices are rising. As consumers continue to contend with escalating prices for food, clothing and other…
'Friends of Heart' holds table tennis tournament to raise funds
JACKSON, Tenn.-- One organization raises funds to help those with heart conditions. 'Friends of Heart' hosted its first ever table tennis tournament at Hub City Brewery Wednesday evening. All the funds will benefit heart and vascular community through the work…
Health, community leaders promote awareness during World AIDS Day
JACKSON, Tenn.--Organizations and community leaders come together to promote awareness. The West Tennessee Community HIV and AIDS Partnership hosted its virtual World AIDS Day program, Wednesday evening. The program included the reading of the proclamation by Jackson Mayor Scott Conger,…
Family of high school shooting victim speaks out
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- The father of a victim of the Humboldt High School shooting shares the aftermath. "I felt like I couldn't walk, it was like I couldn't breathe and it was a…
Health department marks World AIDS Day
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Dec. 1 is designated as World AIDS Day. To mark the national awareness day, the Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department honored those affected by the virus. Local leaders and…
Police: Suspect in custody in fatal Humboldt shooting
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- The investigation into a deadly school shooting is underway. The shooting at a Humboldt basketball game left one person dead and several others injured. Several law enforcement agencies responded…
Tennessee halts exemptions to COVID law after court rulings
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee has halted dozens of exemptions that allowed businesses and public entities to require people to take COVID-19 preventive measures in spite of a state law severely limiting them. In making the announcement Wednesday, state Comptroller…
Silver Alert issued for 22-year-old Gibson County woman
GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A Silver Alert has been issued for 22-year-old Breshona Pitts, of Gibson County. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation says Pitts has a medical condition that may prevent her from being able to return home safely without…
Health department vaccine hours to change Monday
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department is updating the hours you can receive a vaccine. The department says its new hours will be 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. The new hours begin on Monday,…
High school program helps students discover inner self
BROWNSVILLE, Tenn. -- A local high school is making sure students have the opportunity to express themselves and learn who they truly are. Haywood High School has started a unique program for students, which began last year after the…
Poll: Do you feel abortion laws nationwide should be overturned?
On Wednesday, the Supreme Court of the United States began hearing oral arguments in the Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization case. Justices began signalling that they would uphold Mississippi’s 15-week ban on abortion, and could go further by overturning…
