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252 Memphis Student-Athletes Named to AAC All-Academic Team
– The University of Memphis athletics’ success in the classroom continues as the American Athletic Conference (AAC) announced its 2023-24 All-Academic Team on Friday, with 252 Tiger student-athletes earning academic honors. Nominations for the All-Academic Team are submitted by each of the AAC’s member institutions. To be eligible for the honor, a nominee must have competed in an American Athletic Conference-sponsored sport, attained a minimum grade-point average of 3.00 for the preceding academic year, and completed a minimum of two consecutive semesters or three consecutive quarters of academic work, with a total of 18 semester or 27 quarter credits, not…
Miss Jehryeia Morris crowned 2024 National American Miss Tennessee Jr.
CLARKSVILLE, TN – Miss Jehryeia Morris, a rising 11th grader at Kenwood High School, was crowned the 2024 National American Miss Tennessee Jr. Teen Queen at the state pageant held June 16 at Cool Springs Marriott in Franklin. She received her official state crown, banner, and trophy. She also received a special invitation to compete at the national pageant held during Thanksgiving week in Orlando.
Employed Tennessee woman can only afford a tent
PORTLAND, Tenn. (WKRN) — The unhoused are not just in downtown Nashville. They are also in surrounding counties and small towns across Middle Tennessee—places like Portland where one woman has a job but still can’t afford a home. Anita Richey had dreams, big ones. “My dream home...
Tennessee watchdog group slams Metro over homeless pods sitting in storage
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WZTV) — A Tennessee watchdog group is taking the Metro government to task over homeless pods. FOX 17 News has shown how these pods have been tucked away since 2021, costing $1.2 million in federal tax dollars. Metro says the pods can't be used until they meet...
Code Orange Ozone Alert Issued in Memphis and Surrounding Areas: Residents Alerted to Poor Air Quality
Residents in parts of Tennessee, Arkansas, and Mississippi, including the vibrant city of Memphis, are advised to remain cautious as the Shelby County Health Department has issued a Code Orange Ozone Forecast for today. This alert, relayed by the National Weather Service Memphis TN, is due to forecasted ozone values that will be unhealthy for sensitive groups and will likely exceed federal safe health standards set by the Environmental Protection Agency.
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.
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