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Juvenile accused of suffocating, killing 8-year-old cousin with bedding in Tennessee
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. (WTZV) — A Middle Tennessee district attorney confirmed disturbing details out of Humboldt, Tennessee concerning two juveniles this past week. A home security video shows a 12-year-old girl, set to turn 13 years old next week, use bedding to suffocate her 8-year-old cousin, District Attorney General Frederick H. Agee confirms. The two were sharing a bunk bed while visiting family in Humboldt.
Rep. Mark Green to host annual Service Academy Day at Franklin High Aug. 3
U.S. Rep. Mark Green (R-Clarksville) will host the sixth-annual Service Academy Day at Franklin High School on Aug. 3. The event will take place at from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., with doors open at 10 a.m. Representatives from the U.S. Military Academy (West Point), U.S. Naval Academy, U.S. Air Force Academy, U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, and the U.S. Coast Guard Academy will be in attendance.
Pearl-Cohn vs CPA football game part of Tennessee State John Merritt Classic expansion
The Tennessee State football John Merritt Classic is expanding. The 2024 edition will include a high school game featuring reigning Class 4A state champion Pearl-Cohn, which is located about a mile from TSU's campus, and reigning Division II-AA state champion Christ Presbyterian Academy. The TSSAA football game will be played at Pearl-Cohn on...
Murfreesboro TDK's 'The Exchange' to include shortcut road, Trader Joe's and walkability
"Walkability" defines TDK's "The Exchange" apartment and commercial development off Murfreesboro's Medical Center Parkway. "The Exchange development will wrap up the remaining Medical Center Parkway developments between Thompson Lane and Interstate 24," said Ross Bradley, vice president of development for Murfreesboro-bases TDK. "This kind of closes that chapter." ...
Nashville's first permanent supportive housing center opens its doors
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WZTV) — The city’s first permanent supportive housing facility, The Strobel Center, opened its doors in Nashville as the city faces a homeless crisis. The $35 million development downtown will be home to 90 units. Half of the site will be used to house those who...
National track star Claire Stegall of Nolensville commits to Florida
National track star Claire Stegall committed to Florida on Thursday, according to the Nolensville cross country team's social media post on X. As one of the top female high school distance runners in the nation, Stegall ended her junior season as the Tennessee Gatorade Track and Field Runner of the Year. She was also named the Tennessean Sports Awards Girls Athlete of the Year and the Girls Track and Field Athlete of the Year. She was also...
BTH: Future of Christian Brothers University
Nationally, colleges and universities have seen a decline in enrollment, often called an enrollment cliff. The recent drop has been attributed to low birth rates around the time of the Great Recession, the cost of higher education vs. scholarships/financial help received, COVID-19, and more. Christian Brothers University (CBU) recently appointed...
Lion Strategically Expands Nashville Portfolio with Another Multifamily Acquisition with The Grove Brentwood
Lion Real Estate Group, LLC (“LREG”), a Dallas-headquartered real estate investment and asset management firm focused on acquiring value-add and opportunistic multifamily properties, acquired Bradford Woods, a 312-unit multifamily property in Nashville, Tennessee for an undisclosed price. They will re-brand the property as “The Grove Brentwood” and implement value-add techniques by utilizing their vertically integrated team.
Gunfire near police officer leads to man, minor arrested at Germantown apartment complex
GERMANTOWN, Tenn. — A man and a minor are in police custody Thursday after Germantown Police said shots were fired near one of their officers, leading to the arrests and a large police presence at a Germantown apartment complex. Germantown Police said around 1:40 p.m. Thursday, an officer heard...
Reese Witherspoon Made a Big Lifestyle Change After Her Divorce From Jim Toth
Reese Witherspoon is taking a page from the Kelly Clarkson and Angelina Jolie’s playbook. Sometimes a new location is the perfect remedy after a major life change. While Clarkson and Jolie moved to New York City, the 48-year-old actress decided that Nashville, Tennessee would be the ideal spot for her post-divorce life from Jim Toth. Angelina Jolie Revealed That Her Ongoing Court Battle With Brad Pitt Is Exhausting It’s been refreshing for Witherspoon to get out of Los Angeles for a while. “Reese has always said she’s a total Southern girl, so returning to her roots was a dream,” a source told...
Memphis football stadium renovation: West tower seating demolition starts Monday, interim AD says
Phase 2 of the three-phase, $220 million Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium renovation project will begin in earnest Monday, the University of Memphis announced Thursday. The second phase calls for demolition work on the west side tower, above the first 25 rows of chairback seating. That process begins at 10 a.m. Monday and...
Former NBA Defensive Player of the Year Didn’t Hold Back on Toughest Opponent
Former NBA Defensive Player of the Year Marcus Smart recently shared his thoughts on Thursday about the toughest player to guard in the league. On the "Run Your Race" podcast, Memphis Grizzlies guard Marcus Smart discussed with Theo Pinson the most challenging NBA players to defend. The ...
Memphis basketball 2024-25 schedule: Tigers' AAC pairings announced
The conference portion of Memphis basketball's 2024-25 schedule started coming into focus Thursday. The American Athletic Conference announced its scheduling pairings for the 13 teams in the league, including the Tigers. Each team will play 18 conference games − six home-and-home, three home-only and three away-only. Dates and tip-off...
Texas-based company Reconext expanding to Memphis, adding 161 jobs
A Texas-based electronics manufacturer is expanding its operation to Memphis. On Wednesday, the Economic Development Growth Engine for Memphis and Shelby County (EDGE) approved a 10-year payment-in-lieu-of-taxes (PILOT) for Reconext Tennessee LLC. Reconext is based in Grapevine, Texas, and the new LLC is the company's first footprint in the Volunteer State.
Epic Hocus Pocus Cast Reunion in Nashville Under a Full Moon Weekend
It was a summer day in July of 1993 when one of our spookiest cult classic movies debuted in the theatres. The Hocus Pocus movie is not just a Disney movie that we watch every Halloween season. Hocus Pocus is a fandom all on its own. There are TikTok videos and channels dedicated to party themes and cosplay.
FDA cracking down on illegal sale of Delta-8 THC snacks
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - Trips Ahoy, Double Stuff Stoneos, and Slushers. Those are a few copycat snacks that look harmless, but actually contain Delta-8 THC, and they are sending Mid-South kids to the hospital at an alarming rate. "We're seeing at least one or two a day, it seems, and that's...
MSCS employee complains her pay was cut
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A Memphis Shelby County Schools employee whose job was cut and pay reduced took her concerns to Facebook in a post that went viral. Rashana Chapman’s Facebook post has more than 300 shares and hundreds of comments from around the country. “I am here today because nobody wanted to speak up. I […]
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