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Drugmaker asks FDA to authorize promising anti-COVID pill

WASHINGTON (AP) — Drugmaker Merck has asked U.S. regulators to authorize its promising antiviral pill against COVID-19, setting the stage for a decision within weeks. If cleared by the Food and Drug Administration, it would be the first pill shown…

Halloween savers turn to Goodwill for costume ideas

JACKSON, Tenn. -- With Halloween just around the corner, it's time to start planning your costume. And Goodwill is helping you bring your favorite characters to life. "We love our Halloween shoppers that get…

Where to pick your own produce in West Tennessee

Those looking for access to the freshest seasonal fruits and vegetables in West Tennessee can use an online service to find the closest farm to you. PickTNProducts.org provides users with a map to locations throughout the state where you can…

Tennessee highway worker dies in roadside accident

GREENEVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee authorities say a highway worker has died after he fell under the wheel of a work truck while cleaning up tree limbs on the side of the road. According to The Greeneville Sun, the Tennessee…

Suicide hotline announced for Tennessee prisons

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Tennessee Department of Correction now has a suicide prevention hotline which friends and family of inmates can call if they are concerned about their loved one. The department says calls will be will be routed…

Annual festival continues for day two

JACKSON, Tenn. --- The Jacob Barker Festival continued Saturday as family and friends gathered for music, food and community. This is the 5th year for the festival. Founder, Ronnie Barker says that he and his…

Local woman celebrates over 30 years of working

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Lena Carter celebrated over 30 years of working today.  Carter was an employee at Kroger for 32 years. Her favorite part about working was her colleagues, the customers and just the…

Gallery: 2021 Pride Festival held in Jackson

JACKSON, Tenn. --- The 2nd Annual Jackson Pride Festival was held at Conger Park and after being postponed last week, and attendees are excited to be a part of this event. “This event…

UT turns back time with Heritage Festival

The University of Tennessee decided to turn back time Saturday. The UT Agriculture Institution held a Bicentennial Heritage Festival in Jackson. To celebrate Jackson's 200th birthday they wanted to take people back into history. …

City of Milan hosts its annual Fall Festival

MILAN, Tenn. --- It's all pumpkins and colors of fall down Main Street in Milan. The City of Milan hosted their annual Fall Festival Saturday. With Halloween just around the corner and Thanksgiving not far…

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