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TVA seeks public comment on proposed solar project in Lauderdale County, Tennessee
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) wants to know what the public thinks about a proposed solar project in Lauderdale County. The Ripley II Solar Facility would be run by SR Ripley II, LLC, a subsidiary of Silicon Ranch Corporation. They said the facility would be on 194 acres of a 490-acre tract of land which is currently zoned for “High Density/Mobile Home and General Business.” The TVA said the area is mostly agricultural fields.
Warren, Bayless inducted into Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WJHL) – Twelve deserving individuals were inducted into the Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame in the Class of 2024 on Saturday night – two of whom made a tremendous impact in Northeast Tennessee. Longtime ETSU head men’s golf coach, Fred Warren, and legendary Happy Valley boy’s basketball coach, Charlie Bayless, received their honors […]
Vote for top QB in Jackson area entering 2024 Tennessee high school football season
It's almost high school football time in West Tennessee. Practice opens next week in the Jackson area ahead of the 2024 TSSAA football season. The first games are set for the weekend of Aug. 23, with some games taking place on Aug. 22. Going into the season, The Jackson Sun has been...
Monday is Mississippi’s worst night for sleep: report
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – For those looking to get some shuteye in Mississippi, a recent sleep study shows that Monday is the worst night to sleep statewide. Medical professionals often warn that heat and humidity negatively impact sleep cycles and often cause low-quality rest. Early Bird, part of bedding brand Amerisleep, analyzed decades of weather data […]
Jackson hosting Community Clean-Up Day for bulk waste drop-off this Saturday
Jackson will be having its seventh community clean-up day this weekend. This is a bulk waste drop off event. Things like mattresses, tires, and furniture can all be brought to the Public Works Yard on Saturday, July 27, from 8 a.m. until noon.
Main library closed after apparent suicide
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Benjamin Hooks Library on Poplar Avenue closed for the remainder of the day Monday after police responded to what they said appeared to be a suicide inside the building. A witness at the scene reported on X that they saw a man who had fallen from an upper floor inside the […]
Woman accused of shooting Church’s Chicken worker to stay in jail
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The woman charged with the murder of a Church’s Chicken worker earlier this month was back in court for the third time Monday morning. A judge was set to decide the amount Monica Williams would have to pay in order to bond out of jail, however, the 45-year-old along with her defense […]
West Tennessee Comic Con coming to Jackson in September
JACKSON, Tenn. — Pop culture lovers around the Hub City are in for a treat later this year. The inaugural West Tennessee Comic Con will take place on Saturday, September 7 at the Carl Perkins Civic Center. From 10 a.m. – 6 p.m., visitors can shop from vendors, meet...
Teen arrested for kidnapping that ended in chase, crash
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A teen was arrested and charged with kidnapping after police say he tied a man up in his car and threatened him for money. Adrian Starks, 18, was charged with robbery, kidnapping, evading arrest to wit: vehicle, evading arrest to wit: foot, and no driver’s license. His bond has not been set. […]
Memphian sentenced for SNAP fraud, identity theft
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - A Memphis man was sentenced to more than eight years in federal prison over SNAP fraud. Willie Williams, Jr., 56, used personal information of more than 100 people to fraudulently acquire SNAP benefits. He later pleaded guilty to aggravated identity theft and food stamp fraud. He...
Spirit Halloween to open in Jackson August 2
JACKSON, Tenn. — Halloween may be a few months away, but one business is helping kick off the spooky season early. Spirit Halloween will once again reopen in the Hub City at the former Macy’s location at Old Hickory Mall. Signage has been placed on the building’s exterior...
Man, woman steal toilet from house in Hamilton area
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Memphis Police responded to a burglary on July 9 in the Hamilton area. Officers made the scene around 5 a.m. on Pillow Street. Surveillance showed a man and woman stealing a toilet from a home. Officers say they uninstalled the toliet. No arrests have been made.
Mississippi 11-month-old rescued after being found unresponsive on Florida beach
A Mississippi family’s visit to a Florida beach turned into a nightmare when they found their baby unresponsive in the water. WJHG News in Panama City, Florida, reports that an 11-month-old baby was rescued after a family found the child face down in the water Friday evening. Emergency officials...
Man killed on Beale Street was arrested in Downtown MPD operation a week before
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - A man died from a gunshot fired on Beale Street late Saturday night, police said. Officers went to the shooting at Beale and Fourth streets just before 11 p.m. and found a man in critical condition from gunfire, according to the Memphis Police Department (MPD). He was...
Green Jay Athletics at Jackson State under leadership of new director
In charge of all things Green Jay Athletics, Jackson State Community College welcomed its new Director of Athletics on Tuesday, Dr. Kevin Lynum. With 14 years of coaching experience, Lynum says his vision is clear: "to make the Jackson State name resonate across households throughout West Tennessee." ...
Restaurant Inspection Scores, July 16-22
Newest Restaurant Report Card | If you want the latest Shelby County restaurant scores sent directly to your inbox, sign up for it today on WREG’s Newsletter here. Each week WREG is rounding up the highest and lowest scores from Shelby County restaurant inspections. Find more restaurant scores from Shelby County and other Tennessee counties here. Lowest Scores: Corky’s1740 N […]
In a few months, Marie Feagins has made big changes at MSCS, inspiring admiration & anger
When Marie Feagins was asked how many hours of sleep she’s getting, she laughed, and said, “I get a few here, and a few there.”. “But I wake up excited,” she added. “There's so much that needs to be done. It's about just balancing the timing of getting it done with the urgency of needing to get it done. One hundred and fifteen thousand kids can't wait on me. They don't care if I'm getting sleep or not.”
Ranking top 10 Jackson area high school football coaching hires for 2024 TSSAA season
Football in the Jackson area will look different this season. There are several coaches in new places heading into the 2024 TSSAA football season and some coaches new to West Tennessee. Before the season kicks off, The Jackson Sun ranks the top 10 new coaching jobs in the area for the season. 1....
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