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Annual tax-free weekend set for July 26-28
Save the date and save! The State of Tennessee’s annual sales tax holiday weekend will take place Friday, July 26 through Sunday, July 28. During this holiday, Tennesseans can save nearly 10 percent on qualifying clothing, school supplies, and computers. Tennesseans can purchase clothing and school supplies tax-free if they are priced at $100 or […] The post Annual tax-free weekend set for July 26-28 appeared first on Claiborne Progress.
Tennessee Airports Report Spike in Firearms Found in Carry-On Luggage for First Half of 2025
The first half of 2024 has seen a notable increase in the number of guns found in carry-on luggage in Tennessee airports, surpassing more than 150 firearms, a trend that has raised concerns and prompted reminders about the legal ways to travel with firearms. The Transportation Security Administration reported finding 158 guns across the state's airports, slightly more than the 157 found during the same period in 2023, as detailed in a report by WVLT.
11th annual ‘Make the Right Call’ camp hosted at Germantown
GERMANTOWN, Tenn. — For the 11th year Germantown head coach Gene Robinson has made a few calls to friends and former players, who have played football at an elite level to come out and share their success stories with the youth for his annual ” Make the Right Call” camp. Saturday at Germantown High School […]
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.
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