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Tennessee Governor Appoints Former US Attorney To Review Tennessee State University’s Financials And Governance
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee has appointed former U.S. attorney Ed Stanton to look into financials and governance at Tennessee State University. At the request of the Tennessee attorney general, the appointment was made in June, according to a letter obtained by The Tennessean. Moreover, the HBCU’s new board of trustees made the probe.
Two close calls in one week for TDOT employees
The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) is pleading with drivers to pay attention and slow down. So far this year, our vehicles and equipment have been hit 73 times, 15 of those involving HELP Units. The most recent happened on Thursday, in Coffee County. A driver hit a TDOT truck...
Indictments filed against motorcycle driver accused of shooting at police officers
A grand jury indictment has been filed against a Southaven man accused of shooting at Olive Branch police officers in March of this year. The indictment accuses Colby Towles, age 34 of Southaven, of attempted murder and aggravated assault on a police officer. According to court documents, Towles allegedly shot...
Grants To Preserve Tennessee's Military History
Nashville, TN - The Tennessee Wars Commission, the Tennessee Historical Commission division responsible for preserving the state’s significant military history, has announced the September 2, 2024 opening of this year’s grant cycle for the Tennessee Wars Commission Grant Fund. Since 1994, this grant program has funded approximately one...
la Madeleine signs deals to open new cafes in three US states
La Madeleine, a French café and bakery brand, has announced agreements with three franchise groups for the development of new locations in Florida, Tennessee, and Texas, marking a significant expansion in the Southern US. The new restaurants are scheduled to open during the next three years. The first of...
Too big to ban? TN professor raises awareness with 'Unbannable Library' public art project
A professor at Austin Peay State University is pushing back against the increasing trend of book restrictions and bans in public school libraries across Tennessee in a big way — literally. The project, titled the Unbannable Library, was created by APSU art Professor Paul Collins and consists of a series of massive books...
Krone North America Welcomes AEM Manufacturing Express, Showcasing Industry Innovation in Olive Branch
Krone North America hosted the “AEM Manufacturing Express” on August 15, celebrating the pivotal role of manufacturing in the local and national economy. The event, part of a nationwide tour organized by the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM), attracted industry leaders, employees, and local officials who gathered to spotlight the innovation driving the sector.
MS school disrupted by bomb threat scares
TATE COUNTY, Miss. — Two juveniles are charged with making threats to a school in Tate County, Mississippi, and it isn’t the only threat this week. Kayla Moore, who has a nephew attending Independence High School, says the school was evacuated Friday because of a bomb threat. “I am extremely concerned that we can’t even […]
Mississippi mom says daughter locked up after she was bullied on birthday
DESOTO COUNTY, Miss. — A DeSoto County parent who claims her daughter was bullied at Horn Lake Middle School says her daughter was taken to the Juvenile Justice Center in Hernando and remains there. She says not enough is being done to address the problem of bullying. “I am mad. I’m upset. I’m probably every […]
Memphis Hosts Tulsa Looking to Split Season Series
The Beale Street Boys will look to keep the party going as they return to AutoZone Park with a showdown against FC Tulsa on Saturday night after a dominant midweek performance. Memphis 901 FC poured in four goals in the final 10 minutes of their 5-1 victory over Miami FC...
WATCH: Extreme heat a concern as high school football jamborees continue
Extreme heat a concern as high school football jamborees continue. Friday marks the second day of high school football jamborees for MSCS schools. And it's going to be another day of extreme heat, so make sure you're hydrated if you plan on attending the festivities.
MSCS superintendent files police report against nonprofit co-chair after alleged confrontation
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - Memphis Shelby County Schools Superintendent Dr. Marie Feagins filed a police report against the co-chair of a nonprofit organization that has had dealings with the school district in the past. According to the report, Dr. Feagins was leaving a meeting in East Memphis on August 8 with...
Hackers access personal data of 2.9 billion people, lawsuit alleges
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - From Memphis to Mumbai, people across the world are concerned their names, addresses and social security numbers are being sold online. “This is the world we live in now," said Arlene Brown, a University of Memphis parent. "Data is just going to be stolen and we have to find ways to protect it."
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