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US Navy IDs 5 killed in helicopter crash off California

SAN DIEGO (AP) — The U.S. Navy has identified five sailors who died when a helicopter crashed in the Pacific Ocean off of Southern California. The MH-60S helicopter crashed on Aug. 31 about 70 miles off San Diego during what…

Jesse Jackson's wife headed home from hospital after COVID

CHICAGO (AP) — The Rev. Jesse Jackson’s wife will be released from a Chicago hospital where she has been treated for COVID-19. A statement Friday from Jonathan Jackson, one of the couple’s five children, doesn't specify when his 77-year-old mother,…

Florida gunman killed 4, including mom still holding baby

(AP) --- Four people are dead including a mother who was still cradling her now-deceased baby in what Florida sheriff’s deputies are calling a massive gunbattle with a suspect they said was “ready for battle.” Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd…

Balloon release held in memory of loved ones

MILAN, Tenn. --- A balloon release and candlelight vigil was held in memory of lost loved ones. "She's very outspoken, very good spirited, always in a good mood, and just very comforting about…

Farmers' Market vendors reflect on the season

JACKSON, Tenn. -- West TN Farmers' Market vendors reflect on the season and what's next. As summer comes to an end and temperatures decrease many Farmers' Market vendors may see a decrease in sales.…

Willard Scott, weatherman on NBC's 'Today' show, dies at 87

NEW YORK (AP) — Willard Scott, the beloved weatherman who charmed viewers of NBC’s “Today” show with his self-deprecating humor and cheerful personality, has died. He was 87. Al Roker, his successor on the morning news show, announced that Scott…

9/11 Memorial Ride planned for military and first responders

LEXINGTON, TENN. --- Lexington non-profit to honor military and first responders. The American Legion Riders Post 77 will host an appreciation ride for the Military and First Responders on Saturday, September 11. The event will begin at 8:30 a.m. with…

31st annual African Street Fest begins in Jackson

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A festival looking to bring people back to their roots is here after a year of absence. "We call it a party with a purpose," said Wendy Trice Martin, President of the Society for African-American Cultural…

Biden moves to declassify documents about Sept. 11 attacks

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden has signed an executive order directing the FBI to declassify documents related to the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. The order Friday is a supportive gesture to victims’ families who have long sought the…

Annual Soybean Festival returns Sept. 4

MARTIN, Tenn. -- The largest festival in northwest Tennessee is back. Sept. 4 through Sept. 11 marks the 28th year of the annual Soybean Festival. After being cancelled last year,…

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