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Do you know what to do in an emergency? | Free emergency response training being offered in Memphis
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training is a free program in Memphis that teaches life-saving skills and there are three more sessions for the year. The state of Tennessee provides administrative support and acts as a liaison to FEMA for locally-led CERT programs in the...
Shelby County D.A.'s Office said employee personal information “inadvertently” released in email
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Shelby County District Attorney’s Office said it is working to minimize the impact after some current and former employees’ personal information was “inadvertently” sent out in an email. A spokesperson with D.A. Steve Mulroy’s office said a member of its staff...
Proposal from Hardin County asks USPS to move mail sorting out of Memphis
When you have to hand deliver the county commissioners’ agenda packets, that’s sad.”. A resolution urging the U.S. Postal Service to do a better job is on the Hardin County Commission’s upcoming agenda. The proposed resolution contends that since the relocation of USPS mail processing operations from...
Memphis-Shelby County Schools Launch Two-Day High School Football Jamboree Amid Enhanced Security and Community Excitement
The Memphis-Shelby County Schools (MSCS) district is set to ignite the 2024 high school football season with its annual High School Football Jamboree. The event, for the first time, will be held over two days, as Action News 5 reports, promising a more streamlined experience and hoping to ease the traffic woes of previous years. Various schools are teeing up for the gridiron showcase for tomorrow and Friday, ready to put their practice and off-season efforts to the test.
First Alert Forecast: More extreme heat Friday and Saturday along with a small shower/storm chance
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Intense heat will linger through sunset with temperatures in the mid to upper 90s and feels-like temps of 105-112°. Expect a mix of sun and clouds. Most areas will remain dry. TONIGHT: Warm and muggy with lows in the upper 70s. A stray downpour can’t...
Arlington superintendent steps down after cancer diagnosis
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The superintendent of Arlington Community Schools has stepped down following the news of a cancer diagnosis. Superintendent Jeff Mayo announced on Wednesday that he will be stepping back from his duties until further notice to prioritize his health and recovery. “With the support of his family and loved ones, Mr. Mayo continues […]
Volunteer helps keep FESJC going for 32 years
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Driving around TPC Southwind, we meet Russ Beatse, a 32-year volunteer for the FedEx St. Jude Championship. “If I can help anybody that’s getting the most devastating news, that your child has cancer, if we can help with that there is nothing more than I want to do than to help out,” […]
Security guard robbed at ATM by gunman with AK-47, police say
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - A security guard was robbed at an ATM by a gunman with an AK-47, according to the Memphis Police Department (MPD). The robbery happened just before 10 a.m. at a First Horizon ATM on Mitchell Road, MPD said. According to police, a security guard was escorting two repair technicians to the ATM when three men in a dark gray or black car pulled up beside them.
Women carjack man who gave them ride to gas station, police say
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - The Memphis Police Department (MPD) is still searching for information on the suspects in a carjacking from late July. On July 29, officers responded to the Superman Market gas station at 4580 Summer Avenue for a carjacking, according to a post on the MPD Facebook page. Police said officers were told that the victim had agreed to give two women a ride to the store, and that while on the way to the gas station, the women demanded his car at gunpoint.
The 'biggest offseason question' for Grizzlies people seem to be ignoring
For a large portion of the fanbase, 2023-24 is being viewed as a gap season for the Memphis Grizzlies. Being the main reason for their lackluster 27-55 record and 13 seed finish on the year was due to injuries and, in turn, out of their control, it's reletively fair to declare the campaign as such.
After merger with Fred L. Davis Insurance, Pete Mitchell & Associates looks to the future
Back in the 1960’s, for black folks, getting insurance was kind of like getting the right to vote — the system was set up to prevent it from happening, and it took some brave pioneers to change that. Fred L. Davis was that pioneer, launching the Fred L....
Fabian L. Matthews: Pioneering Media Excellence in the Mid-South
Fabian L. Matthews, the founder and owner of Spotlight Productions, LLC in Memphis, Tennessee, has been a significant force in the Mid-South’s video, commercial, television, and movie industry for over two decades. His journey from a young graduate to an award-winning media professional and entrepreneur showcases his dedication, creativity, and leadership in the field.
Beacon launches interactive map showing impact of zoning on West Tennessee housing costs
The Beacon Center has released part two of the Tennessee Zoning Atlas, focusing on West Tennessee. This iteration of the atlas covers eight West Tennessee counties in the Memphis and Jackson areas. The counties included are Shelby, Fayette, Tipton, Chester, Crockett, Gibson, Madison, and Haywood County (home of the future Blue Oval City Ford assembly plant).
Housing and Hope in Orange Mound: Upcoming construction of new homes bring more than just shelter
Carl Strong wasn’t exactly invited to the groundbreaking ceremony for four new homes on Semmes Avenue in Orange Mound. But he had a front row seat — it was happening right across the street as he sat on the porch. And admittedly, he wasn’t really thinking about becoming...
Bayou Bar & Grill is changing hands. Here's who is taking over the Memphis restaurant.
Longtime Overton Square staple Bayou Bar & Grill is changing hands. In a statement, the Cajun restaurant announced its acquisition by Memphis native Crosby Keltner, the former owner of iconic Nashville breakfast joint Pancake Pantry. Keltner, a longtime customer of Bayou, said he would honor the previous owners' legacy. ...
Dyer County High School student passes away
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — On Aug. 14, 2024, Dyer County High School officials announced a student has passed away. According to a press release from the school, the student became unresponsive at the school and was given "immediate assistance" by staff before being taken to Dyersburg ER. Officials said he...
Child in Critical Condition Following Gunshot Incident at Memphis Apartment Complex
A boy was urgently transported to Le Bonheur Children's Hospital after sustaining gunshot wounds yesterday afternoon. The Memphis Police Department was alerted to the incident when the boy arrived at the hospital via a private vehicle, as first reported by Action News 5. Sources from FOX13 indicate that the call...
WATCH THIS: Crews tear down press box at Liberty Bowl
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Memphis Tigers shared a video of crews working on the Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium amidst renovations. Back in March, Memphis Athletics announced updated plans and timelines for the renovations at the Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium in a press release. This video shows crews tearing down...
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