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Third judge blocks Gov. Lee's mask opt out in schools

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A third federal judge has blocked Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee’s order allowing families to opt out of school mask mandates. The decision is the latest development in the ongoing legal battle over Lee’s order launched by…

Biden risks losing support from Democrats amid DC gridlock

NEW YORK (AP) — President Joe Biden is losing support among critical groups in his political base as a Democratic-controlled Washington struggles to deliver on core campaign promises. The shift threatens to make a difficult political situation on the left…

He's a viral GIF. So he's using it to fundraise for charity

If you’ve been on social media, or texted with GIF-loving friends, Drew Scanlon’s face has likely appeared on your screen. His GIF, known as “Blinking Guy” or “Blinking White Guy,” is estimated to have been used more than 1.7 billion…

New nonprofit 'A Mind's Way Home' opens in Jackson

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A new nonprofit organization focusing on mental health is opening in Jackson. A ribbon cutting was held Friday for A Mind's Way Home. The organization is a primary care and mental health clinic that specializes in mental…

Southeastern Leadership Academy held in Madison County

MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- For the first time in West Tennessee, the Madison County Sheriff's Office hosted a Southeastern Leadership Academy for experienced law enforcement. The academy was five weeks of training, where officers went through several courses that…

Officials: All migrants are gone from Texas border camp

DEL RIO, Texas (AP) — Federal and local officials say an encampment in a Texas border town where thousands of Haitian migrants gathered in recent days is now empty. Del Rio Mayor Bruno Lozano said at a news conference Friday…

Oregon school board ban on anti-racist, LGBT signs draws ire

NEWBERG, Ore. (AP) — An Oregon school board has banned educators from displaying Black Lives Matter and gay pride symbols, prompting a torrent of recriminations and threats to boycott the town and its businesses. Newberg is a town of 25,000…

Hands Up! Preschool holds lemonade stand fundraiser

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Students at Hands Up! Preschool are dipping their hands in the business industry. The preschool held their annual lemonade stand fundraiser, and let the kids serve their parents. The stand offered three different kinds of lemonade,…

Tennessee Supreme Court Justice Cornelia Clark dies

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Tennessee Supreme Court says Justice Cornelia Clark has died at the age of 71. She had been diagnosed with cancer. A news release Friday from the state's five-member high court says Clark died overnight. Clark…

Alamo man charged with murder appears for arraignment

CROCKETT COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Alamo man charged with the murder of a Crockett County resident appeared in court Friday for an arraignment hearing. Kenny Evans was arrested and charged with first-degree murder of Ashley Clem in April 2021.…

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