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Ayden Kelley, son of former Memphis basketball star Antonio Burks, joins Arkansas
Northpoint Christian School guard Ayden Kelley, the son of former Booker T. Washington and Memphis basketball guard Antonio Burks, has joined Arkansas, the team announced July 11. Kelley’s background is full of basketball talent. His stepfather is former Tennessee star point guard Tony Harris. Harris was a McDonald’s All-American out of East High School and played for the Volunteers from 1997-01. ...
Over $300K in Grants Administered to Boost Recycling and Reduce Landfill Waste in Tennessee
July 17, 2024 – The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation today announced $332,953 in grants for Education and Outreach and Organics Management for projects to help reduce landfill waste and increase recycling education in Tennessee. The grant program encourages and supports local communities to meet solid waste and...
Operation Southern Slow Down: Effort to combat speeding to save lives
TALLAHASSEE, FL (352today.com) – The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is trying to put the brakes on unsafe driving. FDOT in partnership with the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) and the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) is conducting Operation Southern Slow Down 2024. The week-long speed enforcement and education campaign kicked off on Monday.
New networking platform aims to fill manufacturing jobs
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Positions in major companies are filling up thanks to the work of a graduate from the University of Tennessee. Simba Jonga is the CEO and founder of Laborup, a first-of-its-kind platform that operates like LinkedIn or Indeed. The difference, however, is that Laborup focuses on manufacturing.
Wynne’s Ethan Burmingham to make Eastern Arkansas MMA debut on August 10
WEST MEMPHIS, Arkansas — MMA fighter Ethan Burmingham of Wynne will make his Eastern Arkansas debut next month. Burmingham is a lightweight fighter for Attitude MMA Fights, which will debut at the Southland Casino Hotel in West Memphis on Saturday, Aug. 10. Burmingham will face Justice Lamperez at Attitude...
Oversized load to move through East Tennessee this week
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - A third oversized load will be on the move in East Tennessee this week, according to the Tennessee Department of Transportation. TDOT’s Mark Nagi said there will be rolling road blocks for the oversized load on Wednesday as it works its way from Knoxville to Kingsport.
Lakeland Seeking Community Advisory Board Volunteers
The City of Lakeland is calling on its residents to step forward and make a difference by joining the Community Advisory Board (CAB). Currently, there are open positions for four of the eight districts, offering a unique opportunity for community members to actively participate in local governance and help shape the future of their neighborhoods.
Pickleball 901 opens indoor facility in Collierville
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Mid-Southerns now have a new place to enjoy one of the world’s fastest-growing sports – pickleball. Pickleball 901 has opened a new, indoor facility at Carriage Crossing in Collierville. The new facility is inside what was once a Bed Bath and Beyond, which has been transformed with eight pickleball courts. People we […]
How many SEC teams can actually make the 12-team College Football Playoff in 2024?
DALLAS — How many SEC teams can make the inaugural 12-team College Football Playoff this fall?. The SEC dominated the four-team field, winning six of the 10 championships, so naturally, the new format has spawned one of the topics du jour at SEC Media Days this week. Every July,...
‘She was vibrant, hardworking’: Parents of woman killed at Church’s Chicken speak out
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Tuesday, the woman who was arrested and charged with first-degree murder in the shooting death of 48-year-old Anitra West outside an Orange Mound Church’s Chicken appeared in court. A Shelby County judge reset the date to Wednesday because 45-year-old Monica Williams’ attorney was absent.
MSCS announces $3.4M to raise salary for staff
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Memphis-Shelby County Schools is investing $3.4 million to increase salary for staff. Some of the roles that will see salary bumps include:. Electricians, HVAC, and Plumbers: Will see an average increase of 19%, ensuring competitive compensation aligned with local industry standards. Nutrition Services: Will benefit from...
The struggle to understand why earthquakes happen in America’s heartland
Five hundred years between major earthquakes puts a lot of time before the next big one. But many experts say the region is still largely unprepared for even moderate shaking. Many parts of Alaska—which experiences large quakes more frequently—put in strict building codes after an earthquake devastated the state in 1964. Those building codes are thought to be why Anchorage survived a 7.0 earthquake in 2018 with only minimal damage and no deaths.
Feud between neighbors ends in dog being shot, police say
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Two neighbors in Binghampton face charges after an argument led to a shooting, resulting in a dog being injured, Memphis Police say. Devion Cannon, 32, is charged with Aggravated Assault and Violation of a Protection Order. George Burks, 58, is charged with Aggravated Assault and Aggravated Cruelty to Animals. On May 5, […]
4 dead after a drive-by shooting in Mississippi
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WREG) — Marshall County authorities have identified four people killed in a drive-by shooting in Holly Springs, Mississippi over the weekend. The victims are Nathan Stewart, 27, of Holly Springs; Shavawn Murray, 23, of Memphis; Victoria Pugh, 23, of Memphis and Charde Ulonda Patirece Treveno, 24, of Memphis.
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