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State unemployment holds steady at historic low
NASHVILLE — Tennessee continues to experience record-low unemployment, according to data released by the Department of Labor and Workforce Development (TDLWD). The rate for June came in at 3%, which was unchanged from the all-time low unemployment rate the state recorded in May. In a year-to-year comparison, Tennessee’s June 2024 seasonally adjusted unemployment rate decreased by 0.1 of a percentage point. Employers added new jobs to Tennessee’s workforce between May...
Brown has enjoyed a year of representing Miss Tennessee Volunteer
Representing the state of Tennessee in the Miss Volunteer America pageant last month was a highlight for Jada Brown, who was Miss Lane College Volunteer before winning Miss Tennessee Volunteer a year ago. And Brown has one more task ahead of her in that role, and that is crowning her...
8 Hickory Valley Apartments Having HVAC Issues
Eight units at Highlands Residential’s Hickory Valley Apartments are having issues getting air conditioning to the second floor. Developer Alvin Nance said they are looking into whether the HVAC units are faulty or if the units they chose are poorly suited for those apartments. Nance said Highlands Residential Director of Operations Kelly Stewart purchased window A/C units that Nance will pay for to cool the apartments in the meantime.
Relatives seek justice one year after two sisters brutally murdered
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - It's been nearly a year since two sisters were brutally murdered in a Parkway Village home. Their family is still on a quest for justice. A killer brutally stabbed Darron Horton's mother and aunt, killing them both. He said the person responsible for taking the lives of...
Memphis, Shelby County leaders react to President Joe Biden dropping out of 2024 race
President Joe Biden has dropped out of the presidential race, he said in a post on the social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, Sunday afternoon. "It has been the greatest honor of my life to serve as your President. And While it has been my intention to seek reelection, I believe...
School Choice fair in North Memphis offers information and support to ease the registration process for students
With the assistance of several local public and charter schools, as well as community resources, the fair provided registration support for kids in the Klondike area.
Woman injured after shooting in Whitehaven
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - A woman was injured in a shooting in Whitehaven on Sunday morning. Officers responded to the shooting just before 4:40 a.m. on Neely Road. The victim was found and taken to the hospital in critical condition. There is no suspect information available right now, according to...
Community leaders and parents gather for ‘Boots on Beale’ to March Against Gun Violence
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC)—City and community leaders came together to save their children from gun violence with a march dedicated to stopping violence, the ‘Boots the Beale’ march. One community leader stressed that gun violence is harming children every day and creating a dangerous crime-ridden environment. The event...
Former Memphis 901 FC star propels FC Tulsa to 1-0 win over the Beale Street Boys
TULSA, Okla. — During his tenure Phillip Goodrum was often the hero for Memphis 901 FC, but on Saturday night he was the villain when he scored for his new club in FC Tulsa and therefore handed Memphis a brutal 1-0 loss. Goodrum's goal came in the 41st minute...
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