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Hollywood’s behind-the-scenes crews vote to authorize strike

(AP) -- Film and television production in North America is in jeopardy of coming to a standstill after its behind-the-scenes workers overwhelmingly voted to authorize a strike for the first time in its 128-year history. The International Alliance of Theatrical…

108 new COVID-19 cases confirmed in Madison County

JACKSON, Tenn. — The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed 108 new cases of COVID-19 in Madison County, bringing the total number of confirmed positive cases to 17,848. A total of 295 Madison County residents have died due to…

Ex-Facebook employee says products hurt kids, fuel division

WASHINGTON (AP) — A former Facebook data scientist is telling Congress that the social network giant’s products harm children and fuel polarization in the U.S. but its executives refuse to make needed changes because they elevate profits over safety. Frances…

Arrest warrant issued in Rhodes College student killing

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Police have issued an arrest warrant for a man suspected of fatally shooting a Rhodes College student during an off-campus home invasion in Memphis, Tennessee. Rhodes College Interim President Carroll D. Stevens said senior Andrew Rainer…

Clayton Savannah recognized for projects, conservation efforts

SAVANNAH, Tenn. -- Clayton Savannah is being recognized for its work in environmental projects and conservation measures. Clayton Savannah announced it won the 2021 Governor’s Environmental Stewardship Award for the Materials Management category. “We earned this award due to…

Bicentennial Celebration set for Nov. 6

HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Henderson County is getting ready to celebrate 200 years. "We are so excited that the Henderson County Commission is allowing us to host the Bicentennial Celebration on November the…

Besso's Coffee creates community fund

HENDERSON, Tenn. -- A local coffee shop is giving back to those in their community. Besso's Coffee has created a community fund to help people with unexpected needs throughout Chester County. Owner…

Driving tour highlights historic Jackson, Madison County

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A new driving tour is giving an insight into Jackson and Madison County's history. Historian and teacher Robert Briley worked with the Jackson-Madison County Bicentennial and Visit Jackson, Tennessee to create the tour to celebrate the 200th…

Bubba Wallace earns 1st victory in rain-shortened race

TALLADEGA, Ala. (AP) — Bubba Wallace became just the second Black driver to win at NASCAR’s top Cup Series level when rain stopped the playoff race at Talladega Superspeedway. Wallace had driven through a crash and to the front of…

Biden lifts abortion referral ban on family planning clinics

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration is reversing a ban on abortion referrals by federally funded family planning clinics. Monday's action by the Department of Health and Human Services lifts a Trump-era restriction as political and legal battles over abortion…

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