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These are the candidates running for Memphis-Shelby County Schools Board District 5
Incumbent Mauricio Calvo is looking to be elected to the seat for the first time, having been appointed after it was vacated since the last election. He faces three challengers. Memphis-Shelby County Schools Board District 5. Mauricio Calvo (incumbent) Calvo, who serves as the CEO of the nonprofit Latino Memphis,...
Firefighters rescue people from house fire
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Memphis Fire Department rescued people trapped inside a home in Midtown. Firefighters responded to the fire around 5:30 a.m. in the area of Union Avenue near North Hollywood Street. Authorities blocked Union Avenue Extended to investigate the fire. Red Cross assisted one resident, but there were...
Memphis City pools open to public, offer relief from excessive heat
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - The City of Memphis has opened several pools to the public, offering some relief from the summer heat. Five outdoor pools throughout Memphis have been made available to the public: Raleigh, Willow, Ed Rice, Riverview, and Douglass. There are also several indoor pools that are available. Residents...
Madison Avenue resurfacing starts Wednesday
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - The City of Memphis will begin repaving Madison Avenue Wednesday. According to city officials, the resurfacing work will start between Pauline Street and Watkins Street on Wednesday, and will take roughly four weeks to complete. That area does include the I-69 on-and-off ramps. Officials recommend drivers either...
Luther C. McClellan, First Black Graduate Of University Of Memphis, Dies At 83
McClellan was one of the Memphis State Eight, who desegregated the university in September 1959. Luther C. McClellan, a member of the Memphis State Eight and the first Black graduate of the University of Memphis, died on July 12. McClellan graduated from the university in 1962, three years after helping to integrate the Tennessee university. In 2021, the university honored him by naming its alumni mall after him.
Dr. Marie N. Feagins Marks 100 Days as Memphis-Shelby County Schools Superintendent with Community Address
Memphis and Shelby County commemorated an educational milestone, celebrating Dr. Marie N. Feagins' first 100 days as the Superintendent of Memphis-Shelby County Schools (MSCS). Dr. Feagins, who stepped into the role on April 1st, recently held a special address to honor this marker, which was warmly received by the local community and beyond, as per the Memphis-Shelby County Schools.
Private Security Team Nabs Suspects at New Horizon Apartments (Video)
In Whitehaven, a dramatic incident unfolded at the New Horizon Apartments, leading to the arrest of four individuals. The incident began when a security guard noticed a vehicle speeding through the complex. Discovery of Illegal Items. According to police records and body-cam footage, the private security team at the complex,...
University of Memphis Fined for Animal Welfare Violations
Help keep One Green Planet free and independent! Together we can ensure our platform remains a hub for empowering ideas committed to fighting for a sustainable, healthy, and compassionate world. Please support us in keeping our mission strong. The University of Memphis has been fined $15,000 by the United States...
Memphis Mother of Two Faces Food Insecurity Amid Food Stamp Disruptions (video)
A South Memphis mother, Angela Briggs, who relies on food stamps to feed her two children, is facing severe food insecurity after her benefits were unexpectedly cut off. Living in a food desert, Briggs struggles to find healthy and affordable food options. Unexpected Termination of Benefits. Briggs was supposed to...
Shelby County Health Department hosts Community Care Fair
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - The Shelby County Health Department ensured that people of the community stay healthy this summer at The Community Care Fair held on Saturday. The Community Care Fair was hosted at the Raleigh Springs Civic Center. Free vaccines, low-cost dental information, overdose prevention kits, and child safety...
ETSU: Drought situation growing dangerous
Dry weather for much of the region is growing dangerous and could be intensified by another stifling heat wave this week, producing browned grass and pushing farmers into a difficult financial spot in what is often a vital growth period for a range of crops. That’s the word from officials at East Tennessee State University, […] The post ETSU: Drought situation growing dangerous appeared first on www.elizabethton.com.
These are the candidates running for Memphis-Shelby County Schools Board District 2
Incumbent Althea Greene, who is also the current board chair, has two challengers this election cycle. A longtime pastor who formerly worked for MSCS, Gillespie also has a background in law enforcement and private security. If elected, he said one priority would be to work closely with legislators in Nashville to secure additional funding for the district's massive deferred maintenance list.
Parts of I-240 shut down for hours after crash left man with serious injuries, police say
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - A crash early Tuesday morning shut down parts of Interstate 240, police said. Memphis Police (MPD) reported a three-vehicle crash just before 2:45 a.m. on I-240 between Poplar Avenue and Walnut Grove. A man was rushed to a hospital in critical condition, police said. Memphis Police (MPD)...
Unsupervised ankle monitors leave public at risk from coast to coast
Content Warning: This story contains descriptions of events involving sexual assault, stalking, murder and suicide. If you or someone you know has been a victim of sexual violence and needs support, contact the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 800-656-HOPE (4673) or online at RAINN.org. If you or someone you know are experiencing thoughts of suicide, contact the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by calling, texting or chatting 988.
These are the candidates running in Tennessee's House District 96 primary
Incumbent Rep. Dwayne Thompson is not seeking reelection this year for the Tennessee House District 96 seat. As no Republicans or Independents qualified for the ballot, the next officeholder will be selected Aug. 1 from five Democratic hopefuls. The long, narrow district stretches east-west through much of Memphis and includes...
Gunfire strikes man watching television in his home, police say
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A man was lying in bed watching television when he was shot in his chest, leaving him in critical condition, Memphis Police say. On Sunday, officers responded to a shooting in the 1700 block of McNair Street in Nutbush. The victim, 52-year-old Carlos Antunez said he was in his bed when he […]
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