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Meteor spotted in Northeast Tennessee and Southwest Virginia early Friday
(WCYB) — A meteor was spotted in Northeast Tennessee and Southwest Virginia early Friday. News 5 has received several reports of a boom with the fireball. We have viewer video from both Big Stone Gap, Virginia, and looking toward Greene County, Tennessee. One video shows a meteor falling from...
Rising TN population could affect housing prices, experts say
KNOXVILLE, Tennessee — Tennessee's population is expected to grow to nearly 8 million people by 2040, a new study showed. A large part of that increase includes people ages 65 and above. A 36% increase is expected for the number of people ages 75 to 84. A 72% increase is expected for people ages 85 and up.
Two Close Calls in One Week for TDOT Employees
“We are seeing an alarming increase of unsafe and distracted drivers across Tennessee."”. The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) is pleading with drivers to pay attention and slow down. So far this year, TDOT vehicles and equipment have been hit 73 times, 15 of those involving HELP Units. The most...
Tennessee Ethics Commission considers education chief complaint behind closed doors
Members of the Tennessee Ethics Commission are considering a complaint filed against Education Commissioner Lizzette Reynolds behind closed doors during an executive session. An ethics complaint filed by Rep. Caleb Hemmer, D-Nashville, in May alleges Reynolds illegally accepted travel reimbursements paid for by a group that also lobbies the legislature. Reynolds attended two...
Gov. Lee says Tennessee is working to resume executions, after sudden halt in 2022
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Governor Bill Lee said the states was working to resume executions, after an effective pause on the state's death penalty has continued for more than two years. He visited the L&N STEM Academy in downtown Knoxville on Thursday, where he spoke with students learning about cybersecurity,...
UC’s Home Opening Loss Will Hurt For Awhile
Union City, Tenn.–Both literally and figuratively, Union City’s 56-23 loss to the University School of Jackson will hurt a while. The second-ranked Tornadoes were not only beaten convincingly in their home opener, but UC also lost a handful of two-way starters to injuries – some possibly for longer than Friday night’s game.
Memphis bridge still not repaired after months of damage; city admits safety protocols were not followed
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - A gaping hole at one North Memphis bridge has some drivers calling into our newsroom concerned about their safety. Some residents are worried about the James Road Bridge near James Road and Warford Street, possibly falling debris, or, worse, questioning whether the bridge is structurally sound!
Man loses pricey work tools after truck stolen for second time
MEMPHIS, Tenn. –An independent HVAC technician says he can’t work and has left customers in the lurch after his truck and thousands of dollars in tools were stolen. The owner says this wasn’t the first time his truck has been taken in the past few months. Two men were caught on camera breaking into the […]
Car burglary suspect caught after crash in Germantown
GERMANTOWN, Tenn. — A suspect in several auto break-ins from Germantown shopping centers crashed a vehicle on Poplar before being taken into custody Friday afternoon, Germantown Police said. It began at 4 p.m. when officers received a call about auto burglaries at Saddle Creek Shopping Center. More calls about auto burglaries involving the same suspect […]
City of Memphis retirees will get one-time bonus of $3,000, costing city $16.7 million
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The City of Memphis is giving its retirees a one-time bonus of $3,000 at a cost of more than $16 million, leaders announced Friday. In a news release, City leaders said the bonus is “in recognition of the dedicated service provided by the retirees to the City and its citizens over the years prior to their retirement.”
Collierville Police cautions public to avoid area, investigation underway
COLLIERVILLE, Tenn. (WMC) - The Collierville Police Department is cautioning the public to avoid an area where they are currently investigating. According to CPD, the public should avoid South Street and Sycamore; they are investigating an incident that has not been disclosed. CPD also informed the public that this incident...
Memphis man found guilty of murdering girlfriend by running her over
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - The Shelby County District Attorney’s Office announced that a jury has found a Memphis man guilty of the 2022 death of his girlfriend, Toneshia Hardeman. Michael Lurry, 38, is convicted of first-degree murder. The verdict was returned Thursday after three hours of deliberation. On Aug....
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