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Defend Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: Strengthening Communities and Workforce through Diversity
My duty as the minority leader in the Tennessee state Senate is to ensure that every member of our community has a say in the decision-making process. It is crucial that all voices are heard, and I take this responsibility seriously. In June, we initiated the “Freedom to Be Heard”...
Original log cabin where United Methodist Church in Mississippi began discovered. Woman lauded for efforts to preserve it.
The origins of the United Methodist Church in Mississippi are preserved behind the walls of a seemingly ordinary-looking house just north of Natchez. Within the structure are the intact walls of a log cabin where the Mississippi Conference of the United Methodist Church was first established. Virginia Salmon, a former...
MPD: Suspect says he “accidentally” shot man twice at hotel
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Memphis Police have located a suspect they say was involved in a shooting earlier this month. Kendall Briggs, 28, was arrested and charged with attempted second-degree murder, possession of a firearm during the commission of a dangerous felony and convicted felon in possession of a weapon. On July 14, Memphis Police responded […]
1 injured after car crash in Raleigh
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - One person was injured in a car crash on Friday night. Officers responded to the crash just before 11:00 p.m. at Frayser Boulevard and Redcoat Road. Officers arrived on the scene and found a Lexus ES350 unoccupied. The driver of a Jeep Compass, a woman, spoke...
Moneybagg Yo talks 'Speak Now,' "Whiskey Whiskey" and Memphis rappers
Moneybagg Yo released his album Speak Now back in June, and like other artists, it reflects some of his real-life happenings. "I'm a real time artist. I like to record when stuff really going on accurately in my life. That's the mode I was in," he tells Rolling Stone of recording Speak Now. "I feel like whatever I'm going through in a day or that week, or whatever pain I'm enduring, I just use it as an outlet ... I'm really just going in the studio to let it off, get it off, and get going."
Third inmate in a month dies at Mississippi correctional facility
An inmate was found dead in his cell at a Mississippi Correctional facility — the third death at the facility in the month of July. Authorities reported Friday that an inmate was found dead inside his cell at the East Mississippi Correctional Facility, located approximately 90 miles east of the state capital, Jackson.
More Rain This Weekend, Heat Returns Next Week
Rainfall has stacked up over the last 24 hours with with bands for rain and scattered storms and more rain is expected today. We’ll likely pick up an inch or more through today with heavier totals in isolated storms. THE WEEKEND:. The weekend will be a little bit more...
Room in the Inn breaks ground on facility expansion; new area will serve unhoused families
Room in the Inn held a groundbreaking ceremony Thursday for the new addition to its current facility at the Collins Chapel Connectional Hospital. This starts the second phase of the facility, which currently holds the Family Inn and recuperative care program in the former hospital. "Today, we celebrate an opportunity to expand...
The week in politics: Key voucher ally calls Gov. Lee's school choice plan 'terrible'
Editor's note: This story has been updated to correct a headline about a group endorsing U.S. Rep. Andy Ogles, R-Columbia. A key voucher supporter in the Tennessee House called Gov. Bill Lee's education scholarship proposal "terrible" at a Maury County candidate forum, telling an audience that Lee's "wide open" proposal could have plunged...
Visitors to Tennessee spend whopping $30B in 2023
Tourism to the state of Tennessee continues to reach unprecedented levels, from Graceland to Dollywood and Music City in between. In 2023, direct visitor spending totaled a record-breaking $30.6 billion, according to newly-released data from the Tennessee Department of Tourist Development. Last year's spending was up 6.2% from the year prior. An estimated...
Scattered showers and storms will be the story this weekend
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Highs will be again below average, into the low 80s. Scattered showers are likely in the morning all the way into the early evening. If you have any plans make sure to have the rain gear handy. Rain chances will continue into the back half of the weekend as well.
'She's going to live forever:' East Jackson mural honors historic community figures
A new mural in East Jackson pays homage to decades of prominent leaders and their contributions to the community and history. Located at East Chester Street on the wall of the Jackson-Area Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependency (JACOA), a ribbon-cutting to commemorate its official unveiling was held on July 17. ...
Tennessee Weather Alert: Heavy Downpours, Localized Flooding Expected Sunday
Nashville, TN – Tennessee residents should prepare for a dramatic shift in weather as heavy downpours and potential flooding are expected on Sunday. The National Weather Service in Nashville forecasts very heavy rain throughout the day, posing a significant flood risk for low-lying areas and those with poor drainage.
Tax-free weekend is back in Tennessee: here’s a list of exempt items
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) – Tax-free weekend is back in Tennessee, and traditional sales tax on back-to-school items like clothes, computers and other supplies are exempt. The tax-free weekend starts at 12:01 a.m. on Friday and ends at 11:59 p.m. on Sunday. Items sold in-store and online are eligible, but restrictions do apply. Below is […]
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