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GOP leaders shy from librarian attacks in book scrutiny push

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — GOP legislative leaders continue to push that parents need more transparency on what students are being exposed to inside Tennessee’s public schools, but a handful conceded the arguments recently used to condemn teachers and libraries had…

Play Ball Jackson to hold 'Name Your Team' contest

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Fans will soon have the chance to name the new baseball team that will play out of The Ballpark at Jackson. Last year the city signed an eight year lease agreement with In The Big Inning, LLC…

Fundraiser to help animals get needed health care

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local animal center is hosting a fundraising event to raise money for animals in need. Whitney Owen, the Director of the Jackson Animal Care Center, says they're hosting the Inaugural Fur Ball in March to raise…

Play Ball Jackson names Steve DeSalvo as general manager/VP

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Play Ball Jackson has named a new general manager/vice president. A news release says Steve DeSalvo will take the role for the 2023 Jackson Prospect League team. DeSalvo has 36 years of minor league baseball experience, spending…

Tom Holland's latest adventure 'Uncharted' tops box office

(AP) ---Tom Holland might be without his Spider-Man suit in “Uncharted,” but his latest action-adventure is still doing good business at the North American box office. The video game adaptation starring Holland and Mark Wahlberg is on its way to…

'Lizard Lick Towing' star says son killed in N.C. shooting

GARNER, N.C. (AP) — The owner of a towing and repossession business that was featured in a reality TV show confirmed that his son was killed in a shooting in North Carolina. In a post on Facebook, Ronnie Shirley confirmed…

Queen Elizabeth II tests positive for COVID; mild symptoms

LONDON (AP) — Buckingham Palace says Queen Elizabeth II has tested positive for COVID-19 and is experiencing mild, cold-like symptoms. The palace said Sunday that the 95-year-old British monarch will continue with light duties. The palace says “she will continue…