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Former Tennessee House speaker confirmed to utility board

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The U.S. Senate has confirmed the nomination of a former Tennessee House speaker to the board of directors of the nation’s largest public utility. Republican Sen. Lamar Alexander praised the Senate's confirmation of Beth Harwell to…

2nd COVID-19 vaccine authorized in US ships out

OLIVE BRANCH, Miss. (AP) — Initial shipments of the second COVID-19 vaccine authorized in the U.S. have left a factory as the nation works to bring the coronavirus pandemic under control. The trucks left Sunday from the Moderna McKesson plant…

3 additional deaths, 70 new COVID-19 cases in Madison County

JACKSON, Tenn. — The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed three more Madison County residents have died due to COVID-19 Sunday. The health department says those cases are: an 81-year-old woman, who died Dec. 19. an 84-year-old woman, who…

Local lodge prepares Christmas baskets for residents

JACKSON, Tenn.- The Elks Lodge in Jackson is preparing for another historic moment this holiday season by putting together Christmas baskets for people in need. Lori Nally, member of the lodge says this is a yearly tradition. "We have been…

17-year-old presents flag boxes to widows of veterans

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A young boy wanted to do something nice for those who have lost a loved one who fought for our country. Jacob Smith, 17, constructed 20 memorial flag boxes to display military memorabilia. He hosted a…

Family remembers loved one with candlelight vigil

JACKSON, Tenn. — A ceremony was held for Lateesha Matthews, who was shot and killed last Saturday night. Matthew's friends and family paid their respects by hosting a candlelight vigil at Kate Campbell Robertson Memorial Park to honor her memory.…

HHS and DOD Statements on FDA Authorization of Moderna Vaccine

WASHINGTON --On Friday, the Food and Drug Administration announced that it had issued an Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine, the second COVID-19 vaccine to receive an EUA. Operation Warp Speed has allocated more than 5.9 million doses…

Ceremony honors fallen veterans in Parkers Crossroads

PARKERS CROSSROADS, Tenn. -- Wreaths Across America held a ceremony for fallen veterans Saturday at the Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery at Parkers Crossroads. The ceremony included the laying of seven wreaths, each representing…

Last day for Santa House in Jackson

JACKSON, Tenn. -- There is still time to give Santa Clause your list just in time for Christmas! Saturday is the last day Santa will be at the Santa House in downtown Jackson. You will be able to see Santa…

Tennessee developing rapid field test for livestock diseases

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Tennessee Department of Agriculture has received a $250,000 federal grant to help develop a rapid field test for two highly contagious livestock diseases.   According to the department, the money will go to Tennessee’s C.…

Milan businesses host drive-thru food giveaway

MILAN, Tenn. —West Tennessee families now have some much needed help for the holidays. Two local businesses in Milan partnered together to host a drive-thru food giveaway for the community. Newbill's Heating and Air and The Corner boutique in…

Justices: Opioid lawsuit can proceed under drug dealer law

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Tennessee Supreme Court has ruled that opioid producers can be sued under the state’s Drug Dealer Liability Act, allowing a lawsuit filed on behalf of children born dependent to opioids to move forward. The high…

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