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Veterans visit Thelma Barker Elementary for annual parade

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Thelma Barker Elementary held their 18th annual Veterans Day parade. Students from kindergarten, and all the way to the 5th grade, held flags and thanked veterans as they toured the school. The school's choir sang the Star-Spangled…

Tennessee governor signs new limits on COVID-19 restrictions

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee has signed a wide-reaching bill strictly limiting what governments and businesses can require to address the COVID-19 pandemic. The Republican's signature Friday makes the law take effect immediately, as industry groups push…

Marc Byrum announces run for Madison County Sheriff

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Marc Byrum announced he is running to become the next Sheriff of Madison County. The news release says Byrum has been with the Madison County Sheriff's Office for 25 years. His time in the sheriff's office includes…

Britney freed: Judge dissolves Spears' conservatorship

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Britney is free. A Los Angeles judge on Friday ended the conservatorship that has controlled Britney Spears’ life and money for nearly 14 years. The move by Superior Court Judge Brenda Penny capped a stunning five-month…

Vanderbilt planning largest stadium renovation in 40 years

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Vanderbilt is replacing each end zone of its football stadium with multi-story buildings under renderings released Friday detailing the university’s plans for its biggest makeover in 40 years. University officials announced in March that both end…

Bannon indicted on contempt charges for defying 1/6 subpoena

WASHINGTON (AP) — Steve Bannon, a longtime ally to former President Donald Trump, has been indicted on two counts of contempt of Congress after he defied a congressional subpoena from the House committee investigating the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol.…

Local school receives donation to keep students in clean clothes

JACKSON, Tenn. -- One local elementary school is taking steps to keep their kids fresh and clean. Arlington Elementary School received a washer and dryer donation from Leadership Jackson's Hygiene Closet Project on Friday. Along with the appliances, Buff City…

Legal battle over: Tennessee's abortion waiting period stands

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The constitutionality of Tennessee's 48-hour waiting period for abortion is no longer subject to question, Attorney General Herbert Slatery announced Friday. Under Tennessee law, women seeking an abortion must first receive mandatory counseling and then wait at…

Local restaurants express thanks to veterans

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The meaning of Veterans Day is different for many, and a few local restaurants are showing their appreciation with food. The Old Country Store and Mama Baudo's Chow Bella are…

UM Lambuth hosts 2021 Fall Concert

JACKSON, Tenn. -- It's time to raise the curtain once again. Students with the University of Memphis Lambuth Music and Entertainment Department held their fall 2021 concert Thursday night. It also served as an album release party! Staff say…

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