Madison County COVID-19 press conference (9/22/21)
The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department hosts a live press conference to provide an update on COVID-19 in the area. For more local news, click here.
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Trump sues niece, NY Times over bombshell story on tax practices
NEW YORK (AP) — Former President Donald Trump on Tuesday sued his estranged niece and The New York Times over a bombshell 2018 story about his family’s wealth and tax practices that was based on confidential documents she provided to…
Officials: Many migrants from border camp released into US
DEL RIO, Texas (AP) — U.S. officials say many Haitian migrants camped in a small Texas border town are being released in the United States, undercutting the Biden administration’s public statements that Haitians who enter the country illegally face immediate…
Exclusive look: 'Survivor' returns for 41st season Wednesday night
(CBS Newspath) -- Survivor is back! Check out this preview of season 41, then catch the two-hour season premiere Wednesday night on WBBJ or stream it on Paramount+. For more videos, click here.
Top Southern Baptist committee funds sex abuse probe
NASHVILLE, Tennessee (AP) — A top Southern Baptist Convention committee agreed Tuesday to fund a third-party investigation into its handling of sexual abuse allegations. But the Executive Committee held off on waiving its attorney-client privilege for the probe. The Executive…
Bemis Historical Society works to preserve history
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Bemis Historical Society was founded in 1998 and has been keeping historic artifacts. "If you don't have a group or a society together to stimulate one another and keep…
City works to adjust purchasing ordinance
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A new purchasing ordinance will be proposed to the Jackson City Council. The current ordinance says any purchases more than $25,000 will require a sealed bid from a vendor to the city. And the city can decide…
White House faces bipartisan backlash on Haitian migrants
WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House is facing sharp condemnation from Democrats for its handling of the influx of Haitian migrants at the U.S. southern border. Images of…
House OKs debt and funding plan, inviting clash with GOP
WASHINGTON (AP) — The House has approved legislation to fund the government, suspend its borrowing limit and provide federal disaster and refugee aid. Republicans in the Senate are expected to block the measure, however, as Congress works to avoid a…
Crockett County mourns loss of community leader
CROCKETT COUNTY, Tenn. -- Crockett County is mourning the passing of a local leader. Joe Jones has been involved in the community for many years. Jones served as the assistant chief of the Alamo Fire Department, and served as EMA…
China, US unveil separate big steps to fight climate change
Both China and the United States are starting new financial attacks on climate change. China's president Tuesday told the United Nations that his country will stop funding coal-fired power plants abroad. President Joe Biden says he will double how much…
Jackson Exchange Club names 2021 Firefighter of the Year
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A new Firefighter of the Year for the City of Jackson was awarded Tuesday. The Jackson Exchange Club recognized this year's firefighter of the year, Robert Johnson. "It's…
Jackson high school offers new aviation program
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Sacred Heart of Jesus High School introduced a new STEM program, and students are soaring with success so far. "It's a pretty new curriculum. I believe the very first schools…
Coroner IDs remains, says Gabby Petito was homicide victim
NORTH PORT, Fla. (AP) — A county coroner has confirmed that human remains found in remote northern Wyoming along the border of Grand Teton National Park are those of Gabby Petito. The 22-year-old disappeared while on a cross-country road trip…
Humboldt alderman remembered by friends
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- The City of Humboldt has lost one of their own. Humboldt alderman Don Robert Graves died last Friday from what those close to him say was COVID-19. Humboldt Mayor Marvin Sikes says Graves will be truly missed.…
