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Air Force discharges 27 for refusal to get COVID vaccine

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Air Force has discharged 27 people for refusing to get the COVID-19 vaccine, making them what officials believe are the first service members to be removed for disobeying the mandate to get the shots. The Air…

Governor signs order assisting severe weather relief in Tennessee

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Gov. Bill Lee has signed an Executive Order aimed at helping recovery efforts in West and Middle Tennessee. Gov. Lee's Executive Order 94 will: Allow individuals to aid in cleanup Suspend restrictions on vehicles transporting emergency supplies…

Communities in Henderson County, Parsons work to restore power

HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Following the devastating storms that ripped through parts of West Tennessee, Henderson County and Parsons continue to wait for electricity. On top of no power, several gas stations in Parsons are without power and are low…

Christmas Festival moved to Dec. 18 in Paris

PARIS, Tenn. -- A new date has been set for the Christmas Festival in Paris. The Paris-Henry County Chamber of Commerce says the new date is now Saturday, Dec. 18. The parade was originally set for last Saturday, but was…

St. Jude, WHO to provide child cancer meds to poor nations

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — The World Health Organization and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital are working to provide cancer medicines at no cost to children in under-resourced countries. Their $200 million investment announced Monday addresses an imbalance of survival rates…

JTA to offer 'Quarter Ride Days' December 23 & 24

JACKSON, Tenn. -- "Quarter Ride Days" are returning to the Jackson Transit Authority this holiday season. JTA will offer their annual 25 cent days on December 23 and 24. According to a release, all rides will be 25 cents on…

COVID-19 vaccine boosters now available to those 16 and up

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Anyone 16 and up can now get a booster dose of the COVID-19 vaccine at The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department. The health department says 16 and 17-year-olds are now eligible for a Pfizer booster dose six…

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