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Kesling Honored by Tennessee Radio Hall of Fame
Vol Network announcer Bob Kesling will be inducted into the Tennessee Radio Hall of Fame tonight in Murfreesboro, Tenn. Sponsored by the Tennessee Association of Broadcasters, Kesling joins an exclusive list of previous honorees with Tennessee Athletics and Vol Radio Network ties. For more than 25 years, Kesling has served...
Spending in Lundberg-Harshbarger race nears $2 million as Election Day approaches
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WJHL) — With early voting winding down and Election Day looming, spending in the Tennessee Senate District 4 Republican primary race between Sen. Jon Lundberg and Bobby Harshbarger has nearly reached $2 million. While the latest campaign finance reports show the two candidates have spent a combined $819,497 since mid-January, the lion’s share […]
Back To School health event preps students for a healthy, safe school year
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) -The Shelby County Health Department and ShotRx wanted to help kids make sure they were healthy and safe before walking into the first day of school. The Back To School Event featured health screenings and additional resources to keep kids healthy throughout the school year. In addition,...
Columbus Clippers pound out 10-8 win over Memphis Redbirds
Saturday's game: Columbus 10, Memphis 8 Replay: Kyle Manzardo hit a three-run home run and Bryan Lavastida hit a solo homer for the Clippers. Estevan Florial was 3 for 4 with two RBIs. Columbus starter Triston McKenzie allowed four runs on five hits in 3⅔ innings. He walked five and struck out two. Lavastida...
‘Grieving Moms Matter’ uplifts mothers of crime victims
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — People from all over Memphis came together in Orange Mound to support grieving mothers who have lost loved ones to violence. Memphis resident Andrelena Rosser created the event “Grieving Moms Matter” while still trying to deal with the overwhelming trauma of her own son’s death. “I wrote women’s names down, and when […]
Man shocked by Taser during arrest; taken to hospital and later jail, police say
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) -The Memphis Police Department is investigating an incident in which a man was shocked by a Taser during an arrest. On the evening of July 27, officers responded to a complaint call on Poplar near North Lauderdale. When police arrived, officers attempted to arrest, which resulted in...
Church Health: Serving the underserved in Memphis since 1987
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A Memphis organization is working to make sure health care is affordable for every working person who needs it — no insurance, no problem. A bit of medical magic lies inside Crosstown Concourse in Midtown. The $40 walk-in clinic at Church Health is one part of the 150,000-square-foot clinic in Crosstown Concourse’s […]
Hackathon 2024 challenges students to build apps involving AI that impact Memphis
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The 10th annual Hackathon competition at Southwest Tennessee Community College teaches students to build apps for a cause on Friday and Saturday. CodeCrew, a Memphis-based non-profit, brings together dozens of students for the app-building competition. This year's theme, 'AI for My City,' encourages youth to understand what issues impact the Mid-South, and program apps implementing AI to help mitigate those concerns.
Memphis Grizzlies' Santi Aldama sets record for Spain in Paris Olympics with 6 3-pointers
Memphis Grizzlies forward Santi Aldama didn't waste much time making an impact in his Olympic debut at the 2024 Paris Games. The 7-foot Aldama, playing for Spain, led his native country with 27 points in a 92-80 loss against Australia on Saturday. Aldama set the Spain record for most made 3-pointers...
Chasing His Dream All The Way To Texas
MARTIN, Tenn. – At a young age, Carter Vandrasik was captivated by the colors on the weather radar that illuminated his television screen. “It all started in kindergarten or first grade, those elementary years…I became fascinated (by the radar map),” he said. “It sounds silly, but it was by the colors on the TV. From the radar, I saw all these colors and thought that’s kind of cool.”
Lexington welcomes ‘HTeaO’ to Tennessee with ceremony
LEXINGTON, Tenn. — A groundbreaking ceremony was held Friday in Lexington. The upcoming store, HTeaO, specializes in providing a wide range of iced tea flavors with an extensive menu featuring 26 flavors. From classics like Sweet Regular and Unsweet Green to unique blends like Blueberry Summer-ade and Texas Chai,...
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