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TN lawmakers express support for McGhee Tyson Air National Guard base
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Tennessee lawmakers have submitted a letter in support of McGhee Tyson Air National Guard Base to be an operating base for the U.S. Air Force’s KC-46 Pegasus. The KC-46A “is the first phase in recapitalizing the U.S. Air Force’s aging tanker fleet,” according to the Air Force. Tennessee U.S. Congress members, Sen. […]
Annual 4-H All Star Conference Ongoing At UT Martin
MARTIN, Tenn. – The annual Tennessee 4-H Roundup and State 4-H All Star Conference is beginning its second century of service to statewide youth this week at the University of Tennessee at Martin. Tennessee 4-H Youth Development is hosting the 101st roundup July 15-19. Since 1924, Tennessee 4-H members...
Humboldt Police Department confirms death of 8-year-old girl
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. — Humboldt police have issued a press release confirming the death of a child in West Tennessee. According to authorities, officers were dispatched to West Mitchell Street in reference to an unresponsive female on Monday. EMS later arrived and determined the child was deceased. Authorities say the...
Phishing scam costs City of Memphis $773K
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The City of Memphis lost $773,000 in a phishing scam in 2022 that was not disclosed until this year. The scam allegedly took place in February 2022, when someone pretended to be Zellner Construction on an existing city contract where invoices were paid. A city spokesperson explained, “they changed the account details and wired […]
Father, daughter robbed while closing restaurant in southeast Memphis
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Memphis Police Department is searching for two suspects they say robbed a father and daughter while they were closing a southeast Memphis restaurant Sunday night. According to reports, just before 11:30 p.m., officers responded to Tokyo Grill located at 2801 Kirby Road, where they were advised that two victims had been […]
Arrest made in Whitehaven gas station carjacking
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A 21-year-old man has been arrested after being involved in a carjacking two months ago at a Whitehaven gas station, Memphis Police say. Henry Pious is charged with carjacking, employment of a firearm with intent to commit a felony, and a convicted felon in possession of a firearm. On May 14, the […]
Local organizations awarded nearly $5.5 million in federal, city grants
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Memphis organizations making an impact every day in our community just got a big boost to the tune of more than $5 million. The money is from federal and city grants spread across multiple groups here. About $5.3 million in federal funds was given to organizations...
Grizzlies reporter reveals chilling Cam Spencer statement that will get fans hyped
Memphis Grizzlies rookie guard Cam Spencer is turning heads early on in his professional career. Despite falling to the late second round of June's NBA Draft, the reigning NCAA Champion has captivated both teammates and audiences alike with his impressive on-court skill set and unique competitive nature. Already, core members...
‘Whites Against Replacement’: Latest Hateful March In Nashville Amplified Racist Theory
White nationalists marched in Nashville for the second straight weekend, this time wearing shirts that read "Whites Against Replacement." The post ‘Whites Against Replacement’: Latest Hateful March In Nashville Amplified Racist Theory appeared first on NewsOne.
Over $300K in Grants Administered to Boost Recycling and Reduce Landfill Waste in Tennessee
July 17, 2024 – The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation today announced $332,953 in grants for Education and Outreach and Organics Management for projects to help reduce landfill waste and increase recycling education in Tennessee. The grant program encourages and supports local communities to meet solid waste and...
Operation Southern Slow Down: Effort to combat speeding to save lives
TALLAHASSEE, FL (352today.com) – The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is trying to put the brakes on unsafe driving. FDOT in partnership with the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) and the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) is conducting Operation Southern Slow Down 2024. The week-long speed enforcement and education campaign kicked off on Monday.
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