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WATCH: World's tallest woman is on a mission

(CBS Newspath) -- WORLD’S TALLEST WOMAN: At just over seven feet tall, this 24-year-old from Turkey has been certified by Guinness World Records as the tallest living woman. Here’s how she wants to use…

Nashville cracking down on rowdy party bus industry

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Nashville’s Metro Council has approved implementing new regulations for the city’s numerous entertainment vehicles that often loudly cruise down lower Broadway. The Tennessean reports that the council voted 33-3 on Tuesday on an ordinance that establishes…

Special session on Ford Megasite comes to an end

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A special session on investing in the Megasite came to a close on Wednesday. One state representative says the amount of money that will be invested for the preparation of the…

Chapelle special spurs Netflix walkout; 'Trans lives matter'

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Netflix employees walked out Wednesday in protest of Dave Chappelle’s special and its anti-transgender comments. They were joined by allies who chanted “Trans lives matter,” getting pushback from opponents who also showed up. A pre-noon rally…

Tennessee man pleads guilty in series of church fires

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A Tennessee man has pleaded guilty to civil rights violations for setting fires at four churches. The U.S. attorney's office said in a news release that 28-year-old Alan Douglas Fox of Nashville admitted during the plea…

White House shares plan for vaccinating kids aged 5-11

JACKSON, Tenn. -- On Wednesday the White House announced their plan for getting COVID-19 vaccinations for children aged 5 to 11. This decision is highly anticipated. If authorized by the FDA and recommended by the CDC, the Pfizer vaccine will…

Helping Hands partnership to help patients get vaccinated

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A new partnership is helping one clinic provide transpiration to its patients. Helping Hands of Tennessee is partnering with Sostento to provide more COVID-19 vaccines to patients. "We are so blessed…

Stacy Miller named 2021 Woman of Achievement

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Area Business and Professional Women announced this year's Woman of Achievement. This year's Woman of Achievement is Stacy Miller, who is the president and CEO of Tennessee Correctional Services West, according to a news release.…

Law enforcement conducts Operation Blackout ahead of Halloween

JACKSON, Tenn. -- With trick-or-treat season approaching, local law enforcement agencies are hitting the streets to make sure your child isn't in any danger from sex offenders. Halloween is right around the corner,…

FDA OKs mixing COVID vaccines; backs Moderna, J&J boosters

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. regulators are extending COVID-19 boosters to Americans who got the Moderna or Johnson & Johnson vaccine. They also said Wednesday anyone eligible for an extra dose can get a brand different from the one they received…

FBI: Items linked to Laundrie, potential human remains found

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — The FBI and a family attorney say items believed to belong to Brian Laundrie and potential human remains have been found in a Florida wilderness park during the search for clues in the slaying of…

American heroes unveil largest US flag in Crockett County

CROCKETT COUNTY, Tenn. -- Wednesday, Crockett County recognized the all-American heroes of 2021. The Crockett County Exchange Club and Carl Perkins Center presented the largest flag in the county to celebrate American pride and to bring awareness to child…