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Two vehicle crash with injuries shuts down lane during active investigation, says SCSO
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — According to the Shelby County Sheriff's Office (SCSO), Deputies responded at Hacks Cross Rd. and Meadow Vale Rd. around 8:15 p.m., to a two vehicle crash with injuries. SCSO says one female adult was taken by the Shelby County Fire to Regional One Health in critical...
Memphis Community Mourns as Police Investigate Shooting Death of 19-Year-Old Aaliyah Kyles in Hickory Hill
The tight-knit community of Hickory Hill is reeling after the tragic shooting death of 19-year-old Aaliyah Kyles, who was found dead early Tuesday morning in her apartment. The Memphis Police Department responded to the incident at The Boulevard Apartments on the 2900 block of Bald Eagle Drive. As friends and family mourn, the hunt for the perpetrator intensifies, with many unanswered questions lingering, according to WREG.
NASA: New Image from Space Telescope
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope is the world’s largest and most powerful space telescope. July 12 marks the second anniversary of Webb’s science operations! What better way to celebrate than with a new stellar image of the universe! The Digital Desk spoke with Dr. Mark Clampin, NASA Director of Astrophysics, about this new image, and some of Webb’s latest discoveries.
Mother of 2 looking for answers after food stamps cut off without warning
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Long wait times, little to no communication and benefits denied without warning or notice are still impacting a South Memphis mother of two who depends on food stamps. Angela Spriggs said she was supposed to receive her food stamps on Friday, July 12. But when she...
Ryan Silverfield's splash commitment from Top247 QB Antwann Hill was a meticulous group effort for Memphis
The University of Memphis football program hosted Antwann Hill for an official visit the weekend of June 7 and struck quickly, nabbing a commitment from the 6-foot-5, 215-pound quarterback a few weeks later on June 22. Regardless of that short timeline, this wasn't a flash-in-the-pan recruitment. Memphis head coach Ryan Silverfield and staff have a long-term investment in their future QB1 in more ways than one.
Gov. Lee appoints three new judicial positions in Maury, Sumner and Shelby counties
Gov. Bill Lee announced this week his appointments of three key judicial positions. Appointments include Jennifer Nichols to the 18th Judicial Circuit Court, Jessica Parrish to the 22nd Judicial District Circuit Court and Jim Newson to the 30th Judicial District Chancery Court. The 30th Judicial District serves Shelby County. ...
Big Lots Announces Plans to Close Some Stores This Year
Big Lots has announced their plans to close 35 to 40 stores by year’s end. The announcement comes following a filing to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. For the first quarter ending on May 4th, Big Lots announced a decrease in sales of one-billion dollars. Although no specific...
Tennessee will reallocate funds not spent from $3.7B of federal recovery funds
By Jon Styff The Center Square Tennessee will have agreements in place before the Dec. 31 deadline for all $3.7 billion of its federal American Rescue Plan funds. The group overseeing those allocations now knows that, if those funds are not fully spend on those projects, it can redirect the funds to other eligible projects […] The post Tennessee will reallocate funds not spent from $3.7B of federal recovery funds appeared first on Claiborne Progress.
The Tennessee Military Department announced new Assistant Adjutant General, Air, to begin role in August
Chattanooga, TN – According to the state officials, Tennessee’s Adjutant General, Maj. Gen. Warner Ross, announced that Knoxville native Col. Martin Hartley has been selected as the Tennessee Military Department’s Assistant Adjutant General, Air. The announcement, made on behalf of Governor Bill Lee, marks a significant appointment...
Suspect in Church’s Chicken Murder Identified with Violent Past (Video)
Memphis Police have identified 45-year-old Monica Williams as the suspect in the fatal shooting of a Church's Chicken employee on Monday night. A warrant for her arrest has been issued, and police are actively searching for her. Williams has a documented violent past. Records show that in 2009, she was...
MM’s Saturday 5-Day
Radar sponsored by Creative Compassion, a local housing nonprofit proudly serving the Upper Cumberlands since 1989! (https://ccihomes.org/). Dry and getting drier…. The forecast continues to look dry for the great majority of us. Better rain chances may come the middle of next week, with 50/50 chances for rain returning.
University of Memphis childhood programs receive state grants for early intervention services
Two early intervention resource agencies for young children with developmental delays and disabilities at University of Memphis received three new grants from the state to support their work in the coming years, a recent announcement said. According to a news release from the university, the two agencies – Project Memphis...
Baby OG’s Latest Album, “675 Frank Cir” Goes Crazy
The spirit of Memphis lives in hip hop through the album “675 Frank Cir” by Baby OG. The Memphis, Tennessee native grew up between the Longview Heights Apartments and the Pine Hill area before relocating to the Whitehaven region. His talent became apparent throughout his Whitehaven High School attendance in 2011, and has been a constant point of conversation since. Baby OG’s fanbase exploded, infatuated with his unique flow and hip-hop persona writing authentic bars from his life.
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