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Hub City Speed’s autocross returns to the dragway
JACKSON, Tenn.—Car enthusiasts race against the clock at the Jackson Dragway. The fourth autocross meet of the year was held today. The event invites locals who want to test out their maneuvering skills to hit the track. A unique track is set up by Hub City Speed members to...
Memphis Grizzlies win fifth straight Summer League game to advance to championship
LAS VEGAS — The Memphis Grizzlies will be playing for hardware on Monday in the Summer League championship game after a 99-98 win over the Los Angeles Clippers on Sunday. Scotty Pippen Jr. led the Grizz with a triple-double - 23 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists. He becomes just the fifth player to score a triple double in Summer League.
“Don’t shoot, put up them dukes”: Residents react to Downtown shootings
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Memphis Police are investigating two overnight shootings, one left a man injured and the other resulted in a man losing his life. “If you go off your emotions, you can go the wrong way,” Jimmy McKinney said. McKinney spends much of his time in the downtown area, spreading positivity and encouraging people […]
Small aircraft makes emergency landing in Linden, report says
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - A small aircraft had to make an emergency landing at an airport in Linden, according to WOPC. Around noon, emergency officials received word of the plane making an emergency landing. WOPC said it was believed the plane lost electrical power and was not able to deploy...
Memphis beat Iowa 2-1 after Tigers' stars threw out first pitch in front of sellout crowd
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A sellout crowd of 10,058 fans packed into AutoZone Park on Saturday night to watch the Memphis Redbirds beat the Iowa Cubs 2-1, enjoy a post-game fireworks show and also got to meet some of the biggest Memphis Football and Basketball stars. FedEx collaborated with the...
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity host backpack giveaway
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Members of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity gave back to the community by providing fresh school supplies and backpacks to students for the new school year. The event also offered free haircuts and voting registration services to those who attended. Organizers with the fraternity stressed the importance...
Clifton's Michael Rodriguez Dies At 24 With Unborn Daughter On The Way: Campaign
According to his obituary published on the Legacy website, Michael, affectionately known as Mikey, is being remembered for his "kind heart, radiant smile, and boundless curiosity," along with his "humor and the joy he brought to those around him." A GoFundMe launched for Michael's family had raised more than $13,800...
Power restored for 1,000+ people in Jonesboro
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - Power has been restored for one part of Jonesboro. According to City Water and Light’s outage map, around 4 p.m. on Sunday, July 21, there were 1,088 people without power in the area surrounding the intersection of Harrisburg Road and Red Wolf Boulevard. The outages...
Alcorn County shooting suspect captured
CORINTH, Miss. (WTVA) — The search continues for a shooting suspect in Alcorn County. Alcorn County sheriff’s deputies searched for Daniel Yates through the night, the Alcorn County Sheriff’s Office announced on Monday morning, July 22. However, the search yielded no arrest. He’s accused of shooting at...
Ole Miss' answer to Judkins transfer may already be on roster in form of Ulysses Bentley
Ole Miss lost star running back Quinshon Judkins to the NCAA transfer portal over the off-season. You win some some and you lose some, we reckon. Judkins was a star for a reason. In two seasons at Ole Miss, Judkins tied Deuce McAllister's school record with 14 career 100-yard rushing games and set school single season records in 2022 with 1,567 rushing yards and 16 rushing touchdowns. He was named first-team All-SEC for the 2022 and 2023 seasons and was named CBS Sports' national freshman of the year in 2022.
Logan County Sheriff’s Office arrests wanted Tennessee man
RUSSELLVILLE, Ky. – A wanted Tennessee man led police on a vehicle, foot pursuit Friday evening. The Logan County Sheriff’s Office says a deputy observed a vehicle related to a recent theft traveling in Russellville. After observing multiple traffic violations, a deputy initiated a traffic stop on West...
1 suspect in THP-involved shooting captured in KY; Reward for info about shooter raised to $20K
One of the suspects wanted for his connection to a shooting that left a Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) trooper injured has been captured in Kentucky, but now the reward for information that leads to the shooter's arrest has been increased.
Miss Tennessee Teen Volunteer pageant comes to close
JACKSON, Tenn.—The Miss Tennessee Teen Volunteer pageant is back in the Hub City. Many residents filled the seats of the Carl Perkins Civic Center for the Miss Tennessee Teen Volunteer competition. This is a title awarded to the winning contestant by the Miss Tennessee Volunteer organization, a non-profit based here in Jackson.
Tennessean wins 19 awards, including general excellence, in Tennessee Press Association contest
The newspaper was recognized for its coverage of sports, breaking news, business and investigations. The Tennessean on Friday secured the Tennessee Press Association Newspaper Contest General Excellence award, along with first place awards in 13 other categories, for its work ranging from sports, breaking news, business and investigative reporting during 2023.
Montgomery County lawyer suspended by Tennessee Supreme Court for illegal law practice
The Tennessee Supreme Court penalized a Montgomery County attorney for practicing law with a suspended license. Colleen Ann Hyder, a Clarksville attorney, failed to pay her professional privilege tax in January 2020 and continued to handle clients, which is illegal in Tennessee. Licensed attorneys must pay this tax to maintain...
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