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New Downtown Union City Business Delays Opening Date
Due to some last minute changes, a new business in downtown Union City has pushed back its opening. Main Street-Union City Executive Director Katie Graves said Reelfoot Brewing Company has moved its opening day from July 20th to a later date. Business co-owner Eric Sanford said some obstacles hindered the...
Man allegedly pulls gun on mom over restaurant tab, police say
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A man allegedly pulled a gun out on his mother and beat up her boyfriend after being asked to pay his tab at an East Memphis restaurant on his birthday, according to Memphis Police. Mason Hibbs, 23, is charged with Aggravated Assault and Simple Assault. On July 9, officers responded to an […]
Memphis Grizzlies' Ja Morant has his 2nd signature shoe coming. Here's first look at Nike Ja 2
Ja Morant’s first season as a Nike signature athlete is coming to a close, and now the Nike Ja 2 is on the way. Multiple sources who were granted anonymity told The Commercial Appeal the Nike Ja 2 has been in the works since last year, with the Memphis Grizzlies star point guard showing his closest associates the silhouette and idea for the sneaker. That process is now complete and a timeline for the Nike Ja 2 is here.
Shelby County General Sessions Court Clerk candidate Tami Sawyer talks need for office improvements
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — This is part one of a two-part series covering the upcoming Shelby County Clerk election. ABC24 will be interviewing the Republican candidate in this race, Lisa Arnold, in the near future. In what some are saying is already an overheated political climate nationally, locally in Shelby...
Memphis Shelby County Schools invests over $3M for salary increases to non-faculty positions
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - Memphis Shelby County Schools (MSCS) has invested $3.4 million toward "attracting and retaining top talent" in non-faculty positions. In a statement released Tuesday, MSCS said the multimillion dollar investment "underscores MSCS's commitment to excellence..." by giving "substantial salary increases" across operational and administrative positions. Highlights of the...
Whitehaven residents say overgrown trees threaten Memphis phone lines
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A section of a Whitehaven road is so overgrown with trees, it is difficult to see what look like powerlines running alongside it. Whitehaven resident Carolyn Crump says it’s been years since the trees have been trimmed in the area between 21 East Falls Road and 23 West Falls Road. She brought this to ABC24’s attention during a Let’s Talk townhall meeting in June.
Soybean Festival Concert Lineup Announced
Organizers of the Tennessee Soybean Festival have announced the 2024 concert lineup. Headliner is Shaggy, with performances by Sammy Kershaw and the Eaglemaniacs tribute band. This year concerts are open for all festival attendees and can be viewed from anywhere in downtown Martin. For those seeking a more premium experience,...
See where Nashville ranks in top Tennessee hospitals and medical specialties, per US News
U.S. News & World Report released its annual rankings and ratings of the best hospitals in the country Tuesday, and unsurprisingly, Nashville's top hospitals fared well. Health care is the city's largest industry, contributing about $67 billion annually to the local economy. Nashville doctors are also leaders in innovation in numerous medical specializations, including organ transplants.
Biden campaign sign causing trouble for Lenoir City business
LENOIR CITY, Tenn. (WVLT)—A business in Lenoir City is attracting attention for a Biden campaign sign hanging above its front door. The issue is that the business has nothing to do with the sign. Anyone who walks down Lenoir City’s Broadway won’t be able to miss the massive Biden—Harris...
Styx to bring ‘Come Sail Away,’ ‘Renegade,’ ‘Mr. Roboto’ to F&M Bank Arena in Clarksville
CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – Progressive rock legend and Top 40 hitmaker Styx is coming to the F&M Bank Arena this fall. Styx, whose many hits include “Come Sail Away,” “Too Much Time On My Hands” and “Renegade,” will perform Tuesday, Sept. 17, with special guest Jet Black Roses.
Trump assassination attempt, RNC, Biden ability and Ingrid Andress dominate conversation
Politics dominated the discussions and debates of the week. However, a bad rendition of the national anthem galvanized readers. Since last week, there was an attempted assassination against former President and GOP presidential nominee Donald Trump, the Republican National Convention started and debate continued over whether President Joe Biden is fit to continue his re-election campaign.
Dept. of Health denying teens preventative healthcare, citing new parental consent law
By Anita Wadhwani Tennessee Lookout Tennessee public health clinics will no longer give teens access to routine healthcare — including birth control, sexually transmitted infection treatment and pregnancy tests — without parental consent, according to the Department of Health’s interpretation of a new parental rights law that took effect July 1. The Family Rights and […] The post Dept. of Health denying teens preventative healthcare, citing new parental consent law appeared first on www.elizabethton.com.
Tennesse House District 97 election: Read our Q&A with GOP primary candidates
Early voting is underway in Tennessee. Two Republicans are vying for the Tennessee House District 97 seat, including incumbent Rep. John Gillespie and Christina Oppenhuizen. State House District 97 encompasses portions of Shelby County suburbs. The district has been held by Gillespie since 2020. In November, Democratic candidate Jesse Huseth...
Community News – July 18, 2024
Greetings! Hope all are doing well. Happy birthday to Madison Mays, Kathy Haynie and Macy Cain on July 17 and Mark Landers, Claude Cain and Ann, Rory, and Jodie Romero on July 18. Wishing you all a very happy day!. Please keep Woodie Deming, Kristen Jones and Joyce Stewart on...
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