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Renters at Whitehaven apartments say management went months without fixing leaking roofs
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — People living at a Whitehaven apartment complex say many of their maintenance requests have gone unanswered, leading to water damage, leaky ceilings and other problems. “There’s something wrong in here,” said one 64-year-old tenant. “There’s something wrong.”. A leaking roof, unreliable electricity...
Tunnel to Towers holds groundbreaking ceremony for Veterans Village Memphis
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — As part of its mission to eradicate veteran homelessness, the Tunnel to Towers Foundation, an organization dedicated to supporting America's first responders, held a groundbreaking ceremony on Thursday for its Veteran Village residential building. After renovating buildings nationwide, Veterans Village Memphis will be the newest facility...
Paris, Tennessee Olympic block party canceled due to rain
PARIS, Tenn. (WSMV) - Update: The Paris, Tennessee block party has been canceled due to rain. Earlier: Paris, Tennessee is hosting an Olympic Block Party at Eiffel Tower Park on Friday, July 26 to celebrate the summer games. The city in Henry County is about a two hour drive from...
Grizzlies reporter drops exciting 5-word take on Jay Huff acquisition
It took nearly a month, but the Memphis Grizzlies finally got in on the action of NBA Free Agency this past Wednesday, as they came to terms on a contract with tweener big, Jay Huff. Agreeing to sign a two-way deal with the franchise, the former Virginia Cavaliers standout and...
Family speaks out about attack against well-known community member
GOSNELL, Ark. (KAIT) - Following a recent attack on a man from Gosnell, the community was left in shock and the family was confused. On Tuesday, July 23, Wayne Lambert went for a walk as he usually did. However, this day turned out to be different for Lambert. “The sheriff’s...
Millington Parks and Rec Teams Up with High School to Launch Youth Sports Clinics
Millington Parks and Recreation has teamed up with Millington Central High School to provide a variety of youth sports clinics. The collaboration aims to foster the love of sports among children by providing training for volleyball, basketball, baseball, softball, wrestling, soccer, and football. This initiative underlines a commitment to nurturing budding sports talent in the community.
14 men sentenced to federal prison after 2020 gang war
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Fourteen members of the Traveling Vice Lords/Junk Yard Dogs street gang have been sentenced in federal court after convictions in connection to a 2020 gang war in western Tennessee. According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office, the gang members participated in a series of attempted murders and murders of rival gang members throughout […]
Kentucky man charged after Tennessee home destroyed in fire
SPRINGVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - A Kentucky man has been charged with arson following an investigation by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation. The TBI reports agents and the Henry County sheriff’s deputies worked together during an investigation and eventually arrested and charged a Morgantown, Kentucky man in an arson investigation.
Tennessee air quality elevated to 'moderate' risk heading into weekend
NASHVILLE, Tenn.--Parts of Middle Tennessee -including Nashville- are forecast for "moderate" air quality risk today and Saturday according to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Air quality is measured through particulate matter (PM) which is also called particle pollution, a term the EPA describes as 'a mixture of solid particles and...
‘Farmer Wants A Wife’ Couple Hits Major Milestone
Farmer Mitchell Kolinsky and Sydney Errera’s time on Farmer Wants A Wife ended in love. And since then, the couple hit a huge milestone. Since the cameras stopped, the couple can be found posting gratuitously on social media of their time together. Kolinsky lives on a farm in East...
Tennessee man indicted in Kansas for alleged $1 million investment scheme
(KANSAS CITY, Kan.) The United States Department of Justice (DOJ) and the United States Attorney's Office in the District of Kansas released a statement on Friday, July 26, 2024, announcing that a man from Tennessee has been indicted in an alleged $1 million investment scheme. According to the DOJ, Alcides...
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