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Tyler Terry pleads guilty to multi-state killing spree, sentenced to life
Tyler Terry, the South Carolina man linked to two murders in his home state, one in the Memphis area, and two more in St. Louis County in 2021, pleaded guilty on Monday and was sentenced to life for the multi-state killing spree.
Man in Critical Condition After Jet Ski Accident on Mississippi River Near Memphis
A man has been hospitalized in critical condition following a jet ski accident on the mighty Mississippi River, occurring this past Sunday evening just north of the I-40 Hernando de Soto Bridge. The Memphis Police Department received a distress call and responded to the accident shortly after 7:30 p.m., Local...
First Black U of M graduate, member of Memphis State Eight passes away
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Luther C. McClellan, the University of Memphis’ first Black graduate passed away on Friday, the university’s Black Alumni Chapter announced. He was 83. “We are truly blessed for everything McClellan has done for the black community at the University as well as the University as a whole. His legacy will continue through […]
Early Morning Shooting Disrupts Calm on Getwell Road in Memphis, Police Seek Witnesses
The Memphis Police Department is delving into the details of a shooting that transpired early Sunday on Getwell Road, throwing the normally quiet stretch near Willow Road into a state of disruption. Around 4:00 a.m., as a new day tentatively unfurled its potential, gunfire shattered any semblance of tranquility, an all too common interruption in the city's rhythm. According to Action News 5, the incident's exact circumstances are still being pieced together by investigators.
Two teens injured in shooting at Raleigh apartment complex
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Two teenagers were shot inside a Raleigh apartment complex over the weekend, police say. Police were called to the Walden Pointe Apartments just off Raleigh Millington Road on Sunday afternoon. One victim was rushed to the hospital in an ambulance, while another victim was taken by private vehicle. A 15-year-old struck in […]
Suspect in pastor's death requests change of venue, cites negative social media comments
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - One of the suspects charged with the murder of a beloved Memphis pastor has requested a change of venue for his trial. Attorneys for Eduard Rodriguez-Tabora asked a court to bring in jurors from Davidson County, the county that holds Nashville, for his trial related to the murder of Rev. Autura Eason-Williams.
Memphis Police Search for Suspect Who Used Basketball as Mask in Package Theft
Memphis authorities are currently on the lookout for an individual whose method of concealing his identity during an act of theft involved an unconventional use of sports equipment. Local police have received reports of a package thief utilising a basketball, not for athleticism, but as a mask of anonymity as he committed the crime. Action News 5 detailed the incident which occurred just before 11:00 a.m. on July 12 on Brindley Drive, wherein a suspect is said to have walked by a residence, doubled back and used the basketball to obscure his face before swiftly taking a package which contained a new cell phone and fleeing the location.
Beans, blackberries and peppers: Local produce affected by moderate drought conditions throughout East Tennessee
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — While we've got some rain in the forecast coming up, we know that this summer has been particularly dry. Based on the latest drought monitor for mid-July, this is the most widespread moderate drought that we've seen since about 2007. East Tennessee did have a drought in 2016 that was more intense, but not quite as widespread.
TENNESSEE HIGHWAY PATROL HITS THE FIELD AT NEYLAND STADIUM
The new THP Dodge Charger and Trooper were photographed at the iconic home of Volunteer Football for America’s Best-Looking Trooper Cruisers Contest. TENNESSEE – For the American Association of State Troopers (AAST) 11th Annual America’s Best Looking Trooper Cruisers Contest, the Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) took photos inside the iconic Neyland Stadium, home of the Tennessee Volunteer Football Program. The photo features a 2023 THP Dodge Charger and Lieutenant Eric Miller, who serves in the Knoxville District. Miller is recognizable from his time on the sidelines escorting University of Tennessee Football Head Coach, Josh Heupel. Miller is also a graduate of Oliver Springs High School.
Poll: Trump’s Tennessee numbers improve after felony convictions
(The Center Square) – Former President Donald Trump’s felony convictions in New York did not hurt his numbers in Tennessee. In fact, Trump’s 34 felony convictions for falsifying documents made 34% of Tennesseans more likely to vote for him while just 22% said it made them less likely to vote for him, according to a […]
Missing Tennessee woman's phone pings in Georgia cities, police say
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. - Have you seen Valerie? Tennessee police have requested Georgia's help locating a missing woman after her phone pinged in two of our cities. Valerie Elder Smiley, 41, was last seen on June 28 at 2 p.m., leaving her home in Chattanooga. Local police said she was driving...
tnAchieves celebrates 5 million community service hours
tnAchieves is proud to announce that following the July 1, 2024 TN Promise community service deadline, students in the program have given back more than 5 million hours of service. Randy Boyd, tnAchieves Board Chairman, shared that, “community service has always been a pillar of tnAchieves and represents the belief that students engaging with their […] The post tnAchieves celebrates 5 million community service hours appeared first on www.elizabethton.com.
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