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K9 Ronin receives Body Armor
Bartlett Police Department’s K9 Ronin recently received a donation of body armor – a bullet and stab protective vest – thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. K9 Ronin’s vest was sponsored by John and Molly Shirk of Redmond, WA and embroidered with the sentiment, “This gift of protection provided by Vested Interest in K9s, Inc.”
State Showing Tourism Growth, Putnam Too
Visitor spending across Tennessee increased six percent last year, according to newly released data, spending that shows up locally. Cookeville-Putnam County Visitors Bureau Director of Tourism Shan Stout said the county benefits as the state continues to expand its tourism footprint. She said the latest data showed some $1.7 million in visitor dollars coming into Putnam County.
One dead, one seriously injured after cars crash into pole, each other on South Third Street
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A man is dead and another is fighting for his life after a car crashed into a pole after colliding with another car on S. Third Street and West Holmes Road. The Memphis Police Department said their officers responded to the scene of a two-car crash on S. Third Street and West Holmes Road around 6:15 a.m. Friday. The cars ran into a pole during the crash.
14-year-old injured after shooting in Hollywood neighborhood, police say
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - A 14-year-old was injured after a shooting in the Hollywood neighborhood, police said. Officers responded to a shooting in the 2500 block of Peres Avenue at 5:35 a.m. According to police, the 14-year-old was taken to the hospital in non-critical condition. There is no information on the...
Three people injured, including officer, after car crashes into MPD squad car, police say
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - Three people were injured, including an officer, after a car crashed into a MPD squad car on Friday morning, police said. Officers responded to a car crash that involved a MPD squad car at Winchester Road and Boxdale Street at 7:51 a.m. According to police, a vehicle...
Two Mississippi Lottery players rake in more than $350,000 in winnings on Wednesday
Two lucky Mississippi Lottery players turned a regular summer day into Winning Wednesday with more than $350,000 in prizes. Mississippi Lottery officials report that Wednesday was a winning night for two Mississippi Lottery players who won more than $353,000. One Mississippi Match 5 player hit the jackpot worth $253,094.41, while a Powerball player won $100,000.
NICU babies at St. Francis Hospital show Team USA spirit ahead of Summer Olympics
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - The 2024 Summer Olympics are here, and the NICU babies at Saint Francis Hospital Memphis are in the spirit!. All sports are represented, from diminutive wrestlers to miniature gymnasts. And these newborns are serious about rooting for Team USA!. “The Olympics are a momentous and celebratory...
Stolen car hits police vehicle, MPD says; man detained
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A man was detained after officers say a stolen vehicle struck a police squad car Thursday afternoon in Whitehaven. According to Memphis Police, just before 12:50 p.m., officers responded to the 4200 block of Webbway Drive regarding a suspicious vehicle call. That is when officers say they located a stolen vehicle. Police […]
Overton Park Shell celebrates 70 years of rock & roll
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - The Overton Park Shell is celebrating the 70th anniversary of the day Elvis Presley brought live rock & roll to the stage. The event will kick off at the Memphis Rock ‘n’ Soul Museum downtown and includes a backstage access and special tour of the historic Green Room at the Overton Park Shell.
Zaire Love’s Award-Winning Documentary “Slice” Premieres Online
The Memphis Flyer is Memphis’ alternative newsweekly, serving the metro Memphis area of nearly a million residents. The Flyer was started in 1989 by Contemporary Media, Inc., the locally owned publishers of Memphis magazine. For over 30 years, The Memphis Flyer has hit the streets every Wednesday morning with a blend of serious hard news and Memphis’ best entertainment coverage.
Germantown Fire Department receives recognition
The Germantown Fire Department is honored to receive the American Heart Association’s 2024 Mission Lifeline EMS Recognition Award. The Mission: Lifeline EMS achievement award focuses on agencies’ on-scene care, highlighting the collaboration and contributions of prehospital providers to patient care. Arguably the most important link in the chains...
With the death of Chelsea Glass, we lost a fierce, funny organizer
Community organizer Chelsea Glass died Sunday from a rare lung disease. Glass was the lead organizer for DeCarcerate Memphis, an organization formed in response to “Operation LeGend,” the Department of Justice’s initiative that brought more federal agents to Memphis. Glass was also instrumental in leading the advocacy to pass ordinances reforming policing after Tyre Nichols’ beating death by Memphis Police Department officers. Glass was married and the mother of two boys. You can support them here.
Scattered showers linger into the upcoming weekend
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Another day of scattered showers and storms likely through the majority of the afternoon. Yet again expect the best chances of scattered showers and storms being south of I-40. Highs will stay below average and reach into the middle 80s. Rain chances stick around for the weekend forecast.
Memphis vs. South Carolina women's basketball at FedExForum switched to an exhibition game
Memphis women's basketball's return game with coach Dawn Staley and South Carolina is still happening. It just won't count toward either program's win-loss record. Instead of hosting a...
$100M plan gets green light—New Liberty Park renovations to include hotel, apartments, and performance space
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - The $100 million plan to redevelop Liberty Park in Midtown Memphis got the green light from the Memphis City Council this week. Included in the plan: a new hotel, hundreds of new apartments and an entertainment venue with laser tag and Top Golf. Old-timers know Liberty...
Tax-free weekend in Tennessee is here! Here's what's exempt and what's not
Tennessee's tax-free weekend is here, giving Oak Ridge area residents a chance to save on clothes, school supplies and devices that have sat on the shopping list for a while. Here's everything you need to know to save this weekend and the next. ...
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