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West Tennessee Healthcare updates mammogram policy

JACKSON, Tenn. -- One local healthcare system is making big changes that could help you or your loved ones. West Tennessee Healthcare (excluding Camden Hospital) is changing their policy for mammograms. Under the new policy, patients for screening mammograms…

'Child-only' families receive one-time payment of $950

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Department of Human Services is giving families a boost ahead the holidays. In a news release, TDHS says families in the Families First program who qualified as "child-only" in October will receive $950, which will…

Biden to attend Kennedy Center Honors, resuming tradition

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden will be in the house for the Kennedy Center Honors on Sunday. Biden and his wife, Jill, plan to attend the star-studded extravaganza celebrating five artists. The artists are Motown Records creator Berry Gordy,…

Check presented to FHU in honor of Chester County banker

HENDERSON, Tenn. -- Freed-Hardeman University was presented with a check on Wednesday. The check was given in memory of Bob East, who with many others, began the West Tennessee Bankers Invitational in 1986. The name was changed to the West…

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,…

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…

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