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MSCS expanding search for teachers with school year just weeks away
SHELBY COUNTY, Tenn — The school year for MSCS is just weeks away, and the district is still trying to fill hundreds of teacher vacancies. Memphis-Shelby County Schools is hosting an all-day hiring blitz Saturday in Jackson, Mississippi. This follows two other virtual hiring fairs this week as the search for qualified teachers continues in the Mid-South.
Day camp at Orpheum Theatre helps unite middle schoolers who’ve lost a parent
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - A group of sixth through eighth graders took the stage Friday during the Mending Hearts Camp final showcase at the Orpheum Theatre. The Mending Hearts Camp is a summer day camp for young people who have experienced the death of a parent. The camp unites them...
It's been 3 months since the mass shooting at Orange Mound Park, and the shooter is still on the loose
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Today marks 3 months since the Orange Mound Park block party deadly shooting, and police are still searching for the shooter. On April 20, 2024, around 7 p.m., at least one gunman opened fire at more than 300 people gathered at an unsanctioned block party on 2572 Park Ave. Two people were killed and seven others were injured at the shooting.
New owner of Aretha Franklin’s childhood home in Memphis on mission to preserve history
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - The new owner of Aretha Franklin’s childhood home says her goal is to preserve the birthplace of the Queen of Soul. Anasa Troutman purchased the home last Friday at auction. She is the same person who purchased Clayborn Temple and said her goal is to make sure history does not fade away.
Memphis school district settles lawsuit with Satanic Temple
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Memphis Shelby County School District has agreed to pay more than $15,000 to resolve a federal lawsuit with the sponsors of an after-school satan club. The Freedom from Religion Foundation filed the lawsuit on behalf of the Satanic Temple back in March, claiming MSCS violated their First Amendment rights. Late last […]
Thomas, Smalls, Newsom, and Neely return to Briarcrest for free kids’ camp
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — One of the many joys in life is to give back, especially to the community that helped you along the way. This is why former Briarcrest stars Jabari Smalls, Omari Thomas, Reggie Neely, and Rodney Newsom returned to where their journeys started. ” That’s something I’ve been brought up on, just always […]
Memphis Grizzlies rookies Zach Edey, Cam Spencer out for rest of summer league
Memphis Grizzlies rookies Zach Edey and Cam Spencer have been ruled out for the remainder of the NBA Las Vegas Summer League. The Grizzlies are shutting Cam Spencer and Zach Edey down for the remainder of summer league due to ankle sprains. Nothing overly concerning, but no more Edey/Spencer in Las Vegas.— Damichael Cole (@DamichaelC) July 19, 2024 ...
Memphis Grizzlies Expected to Re-Sign Former Lottery Pick
Earlier today, the Memphis Grizzlies made a trade that sent small forward Ziaire Williams to the Brooklyn Nets. Though the Grizzlies received Mamadi Diakite in return, the trade opens up the room to bring another player back to the team. According to HoopsHype’s Michael Scotto, the Grizzlies are now expected to re-sign free agent Luke Kennard.
$1,000 reward offered for info after multiple people beaten, robbed inside Grundy County restaurant
Grundy County authorities are turning to the community for help tracking down two suspects accused of stealing thousands of dollars' worth of items from a group of people during a violent armed robbery in a restaurant Friday night.
Jury Recommends 70 Year Sentence For Attempted Murder Of Officers, Armed Robbery
Mayfield, Ky.–A man was found guilty of robbing a Mayfield business at gunpoint after the 2021 tornado and of shooting at officers and the jury recommended he be sentenced to the maximum 70 years on the attempted murder and robbery charges. The Graves County Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office has announced...
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.
Tennessee Weather Update: Patchy Fog and Cloudy Skies Expected
Memphis, TN – Patchy fog has been observed across the Mid-South this morning, with visibility dropping in some areas. The National Weather Service in Memphis warns that another round of patchy fog is expected tonight. Motorists are advised to slow down in areas with reduced visibility to ensure safety.
Tennessee Evening Forecast: Rain Chances Persist Throughout Week
Nashville, TN – Rain is expected to linger across Middle Tennessee throughout the week. The National Weather Service in Nashville reported that while rain chances are high, the risk of severe storms remains low. Rain chances range from 10-50% tonight and increase to 30-80% on Sunday and Monday, with highs in the upper 80s. Tuesday through Friday shows rain chances of 40-80%, with temperatures staying between 77-89 degrees.
After impasse, major Tennessee hospital and insurer strike deal to remain in network
Vanderbilt University Medical Center, a massive health care system in Middle Tennessee, will stay “in network” with the state’s largest insurer, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee. Vanderbilt’s 180 locations — which include clinics, hospitals and rehabilitation centers — provide about 3.2 million patient visits annually. Blue...
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