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How an AirTag helped Memphis Police track down AC units stolen from apartment complex
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A Hickory Hill apartment complex is singing the praises of the Memphis Police Department after they recovered nearly a dozen air conditioner units that were stolen last week. The air conditioner units were found because they were equipped with AirTags, a type of tracking device. Last...
Danger Zones: Tennessee’s 5 Cities with the Highest Homicide Rates
Travelers are drawn to Tennessee, the “Volunteer State,” by its rich history in country music, breathtaking scenery, and kind people. It is important to recognize, nevertheless, that Tennessee, like any other state, has areas with higher rates of crime. Using statistics to identify locations that can raise safety...
Prayer vigil held for teen on life support after hit-and-run
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A prayer vigil was held Monday at Mitchell High School for Thomas Powell, a teenager on life support after being a victim of a hit-and-run earlier this month. “I thought my brother was gone,” Thomas’ brother Micah Williams said. Williams described to WREG how in an instant, Thomas went from casually standing […]
“I hope she makes peace”: Ex-husband of Church’s Chicken shooting victim reacts after suspect arrested
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The ex-husband of a Church’s Chicken employee gunned down outside an Orange Mound restaurant last week is relieved the alleged shooter has been arrested. Monica Williams, 45, was wanted for first-degree murder for the killing of Anitra West. A police source said Williams turned herself in Monday. MPD confirmed Williams was in […]
Unpacking why the Memphis Grizzlies' historical 3-point struggles must change
Memphis Grizzlies coach Taylor Jenkins caught on to the wave. The NBA was changing, and the Grizzlies didn’t want to be left behind. Memphis adopted a “let it fly” mentality that encouraged many players on the roster to shoot 3-pointers. Not just guards like Desmond Bane or Luke Kennard, but even previous Memphis centers like Xavier Tillman Sr. and Steven Adams had the green light to let it rip whenever they were open from deep. ...
American Athletic Conference Announces 2024 Kickoff Attendees and Fan Engagement Opportunities
MEMPHIS, Tenn. – University of Memphis football head coach Ryan Silverfield along with quarterback Seth Henigan and linebacker Chandler Martin will take part in the 2024 American Kickoff event Monday and Tuesday, July 22-23 in Arlington, Texas. For the first time, The American is inviting fans to participate in...
Leadership Middle Tennessee Celebrates Class of 2024 Commencement
Leadership Middle Tennessee (LMT) celebrated the commencement of their Class of 2024 on Tuesday, June 18th at the Adventure Science Center. The celebration was the culmination of an 11-month program where class members attended a session each month in one of 10 Middle Tennessee counties to gain a greater understanding of critical issues in the region, learning through interactive presentations, facilitated dialogue, behind-the scenes visits, and experiential adventures.
Northeast Tennessee faces drought, impacting local agriculture
As dry weather in the Southeast persists, drought conditions continue to worsen. In parts of Northeast Tennessee, this is the worst drought since 2016, and it's the driest summer since 1993. Agriculture and local farmers are directly affected when the weather is continually dry. The owner of Tony Slaughter Farms...
Whitechapel, Sanguisugabogg, PeelingFlesh & Gates To Hell Announce December Shows
Progressive deathcore group Whitechapel have expanded their annual holiday celebration to three shows in their home state of Tennessee this December. Sanguisugabogg, PeelingFlesh and Gates To Hell will be joining up for these events, with tickets set to go up this Friday, July 19th at 10:00am EST. 12/19 Chattanooga, TN...
‘Operation Southern Slow Down’ launches in Georgia and South Carolina
“Operation Southern Slow Down” began this week across several southern states including Georgia, South Carolina, Alabama, Florida, and Tennessee. This eighth annual campaign aims to educate drivers about the dangers of speeding. Law enforcement agencies from Georgia, South Carolina, and Tennessee gathered at the Georgia Visiting Center in Port...
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