'Was it worth it?' A fallen Marine and a war's crushing end
SPRINGVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Gretchen Catherwood’s son, 19-year-old Alec, was killed in Afghanistan fighting the Taliban in 2010. As she watched the news over…
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Goodwill to host job fair in Jackson on Aug. 31
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Goodwill says it will be hosting a job fair on Tuesday, Aug. 31. Goodwill says the fair will have at least 16 employers who are looking to fill over 600 open spots. The fair will be from…
Law enforcement honors Brownsville officer who died unexpectedly
BROWNSVILLE, Tenn. -- The Brownsville Police Department honored an officer after his unexpected death. The family and fellow officers of Cpl. Daniel Wallace honored him early Thursday morning after his unexpected death. Wallace complained of chest pains during his shift…
Award-winning Civil War historian Stephen Oates dies at 85
AMHERST, Mass. (AP) — Stephen Oates has died after a life that saw him become an award-winning Civil War historian who wrote biographies of Abraham Lincoln, Martin Luther King Jr., Clara Barton, William Faulkner and others. The University of Massachusetts…
Madison County sheriff gives update on flood donation drive
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Madison County Sheriff's Office is continuing to help flood victims in Humphreys County. Thursday is the second day of the sheriff's department's flood drive, which is helping victims of the deadly flooding. Many people in…
JoJo Siwa to join same-sex couple on 'Dancing With Stars'
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Pop star JoJo Siwa will compete as part of the first same-sex pairing on “Dancing With the Stars” for the show’s upcoming 30th season. Olympic gymnastics champion Suni Lee also is joining the cast, the rest…
Report: Evidence of extensive corrosion in collapsed condo
MIAMI (AP) — Video released by a team of federal investigators shows more evidence of extensive corrosion and overcrowded concrete reinforcement in a Miami-area condominium that collapsed in June, killing 98 people. The National Institute of Standards and Technology also…
Medon waste convenience center to be closed Friday, part of Saturday
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department is temporarily closing a waste convenience center. The department says the Solid Waste Convenience Center in Medon will be closed Friday and intermittently on Saturday for repairs. The health department says…
US proceeding with Kabul pullout despite deadly ISIS attacks
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden is pressing ahead with a frantic evacuation of Americans and others from Afghanistan after attacks that killed 12 U.S. service members and wounded at least 15. Continuing the evacuation means President Joe Biden risks…
AARP, Toyota provide three cars for MyRide West Tennessee
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local program received new transportation on Thursday. AARP and Toyota have teamed together to donate three vehicles to the Southwest Tennessee Development District for the MyRide West Tennessee program. "So excited to be here today in…
Kabul airport attack kills 60 Afghans, 12 US troops
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — Two suicide bombers and gunmen have targeted crowds of Afghans flocking to Kabul’s airport, in the waning days of a massive airlift that has drawn thousands of people seeking to flee the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan.…
Jackson man convicted of murdering his mother
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A jury has convicted 39-year-old Antonio Tywan James of first degree murder in the death of his mother. A news release states on March 5, 2019, witnesses observed James shoot his mother, Ermateen James, at her residence…
Titans' COVID outbreak grows to 8, including QB
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Tennessee Titans’ coronavirus outbreak has grown to eight people. Quarterback Ryan Tannehill is among three players added Thursday to the reserve/COVID-19 list. General manager Jon Robinson says Tannehill, tight end Geoff Swaim and linebacker Justin…
Capitol Police officers sue Trump, allies over insurrection
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. Capitol Police officers who were attacked and beaten during the Capitol riot are suing former President Donald Trump, his allies and members of far-right extremist groups. The suit accuses them of intentionally sending a violent mob…
2 suicide attacks outside Kabul airport; 13 dead
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — Two suicide bombers and gunmen have targeted crowds massing near the Kabul airport, in the waning days of a massive airlift that has drawn thousands of people seeking to flee the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan. Russian…
