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Memphis teens lead surge in Tennessee COVID vaccinations

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Memphis teenagers have been leading Tennessee's surge in recent COVID-19 vaccinations. The Commercial Appeal reports, the 15-to-19 age group in the Memphis region showed the greatest growth of any age group across the state's eight regions…

Tennessee doctors ask governor to reconsider mask opt-out

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee doctors have presented Gov. Bill Lee with a petition from 5,400 medical professionals urging Lee to drop an executive order that lets parents opt their children out of school mask requirements. The Chattanooga Times Free…

Country singer Tom T. Hall dies; wrote ‘Harper Valley PTA’

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Singer-songwriter Tom T. Hall, who composed “Harper Valley P.T.A.” and sang about life’s simple joys as country music’s consummate blue collar bard, has died. He was 85. His son, Dean Hall, confirmed the musician's death Friday…

Oxygen therapy helps patients post-COVID-19

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local doctor is using a special machine to help people that have had COVID-19. "Hyperbaric oxygen therapy manipulates two variables, oxygen and pressure," said Dr. Roy Schmidt, with New Life Medical Group. "I guess the third…

LIFELINE Blood Services shows off new wrapped donor bus

JACKSON, Tenn. -- LIFELINE Blood Services unveiled new wrap for one of their donation buses. The wrap is a collaboration between Jackson artist Kris Stewart and B3 Creative Agency. Stewart says the vision came from wanting to embody West…

Armyworms invade West Tennessee lawns

JACKSON, Tenn. -- You might've noticed you grass turning brown or patchy. There might be a reason for that. Have you noticed worms or caterpillar-like insects invading your lawn? If so, you're…

UT Martin wraps up band camp

MARTIN, Tenn. -- The University of Tennessee at Martin is wrapping up their band camp. The camp started Sunday and finished Friday by welcoming the freshman to their first day on campus. Dr. Julie Hill with UT Martin Department…

GM extends recall to cover all Chevy Bolts due to fire risk

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (AP) — General Motors is recalling all Chevrolet Bolt electric vehicles sold worldwide to fix a battery problem that could cause fires. The recall raises questions about lithium ion batteries, which now are used in nearly all…

UT Martin gives freshman a glimpse into future

MARTIN, Tenn. -- The University of Tennessee at Martin welcomed the freshman class with a look into their future. UT Martin freshman began their college career in the place same place it will end at graduation. The university holds a…

Health department to begin offering 3rd shot for immunocompromised

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department is now offering a third dose of the COVID-19 vaccine to immunocompromised individuals. The health department said Friday that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services made plans to begin…

Friday's The Amp concert moved to Hub City Brewing

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Amp's Summer Concert Series continues Friday evening with a change of venue. According to Executive Director of Visit Jackson TN Lori Nunnery, the Stacy Mitchhart show originally scheduled for The Amp has been moved to Hub…

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