McDonald’s plans to “drastically” reduce the plastic in its Happy Meal toys worldwide by 2025. The company, which sells more than 1 billion toys each year, says the new goal will reduce its use of virgin plastic by 90%. The…
DETROIT (AP) — Toyota is dumping the big V8 engine in the latest redesign of its Tundra full-size pickup truck, a bold move in a market that likes big, powerful engines. The 381 horsepower, 5.7-liter V8 will be replaced by…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — School officials in Memphis say a student died earlier this month after contracting COVID-19 as Tennessee continues to rank among the highest case rates in the nation. A spokesperson for Frayser Community Schools charter network tells…
SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador (AP) — The top US diplomat in El Salvador says she sees “a decline in democracy” in the country, where President Nayib Bukele changed his Twitter profile to read “the coolest dictator in the world.” On…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A new partnership is giving students access to over 28,000 items for free. The Jackson-Madison County Library announced Tuesday that is had been working with the Jackson-Madison County School System on Sora. The library says Sora is…
Fall begins on Wednesday, and cooler weather will eventually come with it. Jackson Fire Department wants to remind you of some safety tips before you start heating your home. For space heaters, JFD says: Keep space heaters at least 3-feet…
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- FedEx in Humboldt is getting a new facility. The Humboldt Chamber says the new building will be eight times larger than its current location, and will be connected by FedEx Way, a new road set to be…
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — President Joe Biden has used his first address before the U.N. General Assembly to summon allies to quickly address the festering issues of the COVID-19 pandemic, climate change and human rights abuses. He's also insisting the…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Educators across West Tennessee are showcasing their ideas or projects for a chance for them to be funded. The Leaders Education Foundation, started by Leaders Credit Union, recognizes an opportunity…
(CNN Newsource) -- Television figure RuPaul made Emmy history Sunday night. He became the most-awarded person of color in the show's history with 11 wins, a record previously held by cinematographer Donald A. Morgan.…
(CBS Newspath) -- WATCH: Lava poured into a swimming pool on the island of La Palma in Spain on Monday (9/20). A volcano started erupting over the weekend, prompting thousands of evacuations. Officials said…
JACKSON, Tenn. — The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed another six Madison County residents have died due to COVID-19 complications. The health department confirms those individuals were: An 82-year-old male who died September 10 A 49-year-old male who…
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. is rolling out new COVID-19 rules for travelers flying into the country. They will take effect in November. The rules will affect Americans and noncitizens alike, as the White House seeks to restore more normal…
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — The National Civil Rights Museum in Memphis, Tennessee, is celebrating its 30th anniversary with free admission for visitors on Saturday. Founded in 1991, the Memphis-based museum chronicles the history of civil rights in America, from slavery…
LOS ANGELES (AP) — George Holliday, the Los Angeles plumber who shot grainy video of four white police officers beating Black motorist Rodney King in 1991, has died of complications of COVID-19. Longtime friend Robert Wollenweber says the 61-year-old died…
