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Some Tennessee government offices affected by global outage
NASHVILLE, Tenn.--The Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration reports the global IT outage has affected several state government software applications, causing some government services to be unavailable. The state government utilizes CrowdStrike for cybersecurity monitoring, CrowdStrike issuing the software update which affected Microsoft Windows programs and caused the current global...
Leaders Call Large Federal Funding Allocation to Replace I-55 Bridge 'A Big Deal'
Local, state and federal officials came together Thursday in view of the I-55 bridge’s stretch over the Mississippi River to boast the first major step in replacing the dated structure: securing the money. Roughly half of the estimated $800 million project will be paid for in federal funding as...
Regional rehab facility lauded as place of restoration, hope
By Buzz Trexler Star Correspondent ROAN MOUNTAIN – The former prison complex on Old Railroad Grade Road still looks foreboding on the outside with its guard tower and razor wire, but the most common word uttered in what is now a regional recovery center may be “hope.” Tennessee Department of Health Commissioner Ralph Alvarado and […] The post Regional rehab facility lauded as place of restoration, hope appeared first on www.elizabethton.com.
Man steals $24k Cartier watch, $15k diamond necklace, and more, police say
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Memphis Police Department has arrested and charged a man accused of stealing thousands of dollars worth of expensive jewelry. On June 26, officers were informed by a male victim that three suspects entered his home on Leatherwood Avenue and robbed him at gunpoint. According to the...
MPD: Man in possession of stolen car found hiding in a dryer
MEMPHIS, Ten. — A man has been charged with theft of property $10,000-$60,000 after police learned he was in possession of a stolen Honda after finding him hiding in a dryer. On Thursday at 3:40 p.m., a woman reported to the police that her silver 2020 Honda Accord was stolen from the Kroger located at […]
On This Day in 1954: Elvis Presley’s First Single, “That’s All Right,” Was Released by Sun Records
July 19 marks the 70th anniversary of the launch of Elvis Presley’s recording career. On that day in 1954, famed Memphis, Tennessee, label Sun Records released the future King of Rock ‘n’ Roll’s debut single, “That’s All Right.”. “That’s All Right” was a song...
Bluff City Life: Thurs, 18 July
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Here’s what’s in today’s show. They’re perfecting their recipes and donning their aprons. This competition is ready to crown the top chef in the Mid-South!. Merritt Bailey | BallHoggerz BBQ. Damien Thompson | Chef Magic Catering. Craving something sweet, green or clean?...
2 injured after car crash on I-40
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Two people were injured after a crash on I-40 near Riverside Drive on Saturday morning. Officers responded to the crash just before 12:20 a.m. Officers made the scene and spoke with the driver of a Nissan Altima. She said she was traveling West on I-40 when she saw a Ford F150, traveling East on the Westbound side.
Inside La Prensa Latina with Jairo Arguijo
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Jairo Arguijo, the CEO of La Prensa Latina, joined the Action news 5 Digital Desk to discuss the latest headlines, including:. A call for unity after Donald Trump’s assassination attempt. Memphis native actress, who died last Saturday from cancer, made important decisions about her life...
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 ...
Judge denies motions to dismiss federal case against former officers charged in Tyre Nichols death
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Federal Judge Mark Norris denied several motions to dismiss filed by attorneys of the five former Memphis Police SCORPION Unit officers charged in the death of Tyre Nichols in 2023. One of the motions was to dismiss three counts of the federal indictment against the former...
Grizzlies trade Ziaire Williams in a move that could lead to re-signing Luke Kennard
MEMPHIS – Mentioned in possible moves since the February trade deadline, the Grizzlies have finally parted ways with former lottery pick Ziaire Williams. The Grizzlies trading Williams to the Brooklyn Nets for a 2030 second round pick while also acquiring two players including forward Mamadi Diakite. Neither player is expected to make the Grizzlies roster […]
Memphis Redbirds Notebook – 2024 Week 16
The 9-9 Memphis Redbirds went 2-4 in the final pre-break series, falling out of first place. Closer Ryan Loutos has been one of the best relievers in the International League, going a perfect 9-for-9 in save situations this season. The right-hander has 38 strikeouts in 32 2/3 innings.
Global outage: Shelby Co. Clerk's office drivers license dept. down, MFD, MPD impacted
The Drivers License Department at the Shelby County Clerk's office has been impacted by the global tech outage, according to Clerk Wanda Halbert. All other systems, as of 10:30 a.m. Friday, were still operating. A major technology outage has impacted personal computers, airlines, media companies, banks, and telecom firms around...
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.
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