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Pastor speaks out on problems prior to church fire
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A fire destroyed a church on Tuesday, but questions are now arising about if it was a faulty air conditioning system or if it was something else. WREG spoke with the owner of the building and the pastor of the church who told two different stories about what was happening before the […]
Passantino’s Concert Cafe announces grand opening in Medina
MEDINA, Tenn. — A new cafe makes its way into West Tennessee. Passantino’s Concert Cafe is thrilled to announce its grand opening on Saturday, July 27. The cafe located on 144 North Second Street in Medina promises an unforgettable blend of live music and great food. The menu...
Seymour’s McKay named Miss TN Volunteer
Hannah McKay is having a memorable summer. She started it off by graduating from the University of Tennessee, and near the end, she was named Miss Tennessee Volunteer 2025. The Seymour native will now serve as Gov. Bill Lee’s representative for character education, speaking to school groups across the state and sharing her message of empowerment.
Blytheville holds public meeting for residents
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - Residents in Blytheville voiced several concerns in a public meeting on Saturday. The meeting was held at the Blytheville Public Library from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Mayor Melisa Logan, Mississippi County Sheriff Dale Cook, Mississippi County Judge John Nelson, and councilmen Jacquin Benson Jr. (Ward...
Kentucky Man Faces Charges After Fire Destroys Tennessee Home
A Kentucky man faces arson charges after an investigation conducted by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation in Springville. During an investigation, agents from the TBI and deputies from the Henry County Sheriff’s department collaborated and successfully apprehended and charged a man from Morgantown, Kentucky in connection with an arson case.
Tennessee man has been charged in Kansas for suspected $1 million investment fraud
(KANSAS CITY, Kan.) On Friday, July 26, 2024, the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) and the United States Attorney’s Office in the District of Kansas announced that a Tennessee man has been indicted for an alleged $1 million investment fraud scheme. Alcides Roman, 65, from Lebanon, Tennessee, faces...
FOX13 Investigates new law allowing armed teachers at Tennessee schools
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - The start of a new school year is right around the corner for Mid-South students. In Tennessee, this will be the first year under a new law that allows teachers to carry guns in the classroom. The highly controversial law passed in April.
TSD e•Edition — In this issue: HERSTORY in the Making; IOTA Schools makes it debut
This e-Edition was originally planned to be a Back to School edition with an education focus, and indeed, we have assembled some good stories for you as you prepare for the start of another academic year. But then Joe Biden exited the race and endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris to...
Younger criminals—New data shows increase in juvenile crime including auto theft
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Parents are reacting after hearing three 15-year-olds are in police custody Saturday night after a chase led to a shooting. “Hold your children accountable, so the jail system won’t have to,” said mother and grandmother, Patricia Gatlin, when asked about what needs to happen for juvenile crime to make a turn.
Playhouse on the Square Will Present the Regional Premiere of WAITRESS
Playhouse on the Square will present the regional premiere of Waitress (book by Jessie Nelson, music & lyrics by Sara Bareilles), running August 16th, 2024 - September 15th, 2024 at Playhouse on the Square in Overton Square Performing Arts District (66 S. Cooper St., Memphis, TN 38104). Tickets are available...
Memphis Braces for Rainy Weekend Followed by Sweltering Heatwave
Much to the anticipations of Memphis residents, the weather seems to be taking a turn over the next week, varying from scattered showers and thunderstorms to sunny skies as July comes to a close. According to the latest forecast from the National Weather Service, an 80 percent chance of precipitation is dampening Saturday's plans, with chances of showers and thunderstorms primarily before noon, then a smattering of the same afternoon. Residents should expect new rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch.
Non-profit sets up mobile showering services for those in need weekly
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - The Hospitality Hub will host a hygiene services event with its newest community partner ShowerUp. The mobile hygiene services will be available at 590 Washington Avenue on Friday from 10 a.m. until noon. This event is open to any community member in the Memphis area who...
Elon Musk’s xAI launches Memphis supercomputer
Elon Musk announced the start of training for what he calls “the world’s most powerful AI training cluster” at a new supercomputer facility in Memphis, Tennessee. The billionaire entrepreneur and CEO of multiple tech companies shared on X (formerly Twitter) that the “Memphis Supercluster” began operations at around 4:20 am local time on Monday. Musk’s xAI team, working with X and Nvidia, launched the supercomputer cluster with 100,000 liquid-cooled GPUs.
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