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Local Student Wins Young Science Lab Award
3M and Discovery Education recently announced the state merit winners of the 2024 3M Young Scientist Challenge, the nation’s premier middle school science competition. Among the top winners list was Shrey Arora, student at West Collierville Middle School, who took home the Tennessee State Merit Award, alongside many other honorable recipients.
Satanic Temple reaches settlement in discrimination lawsuit against MSCS
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Satanic Temple, the sponsor of the After School Satan Club (ASSC), announced Thursday it reached a $15,000 settlement against Memphis-Shelby County Schools (MSCS) for First Amendment violations. Chimneyrock Elementary School in Cordova received national attention in December 2023 after holding a press conference announcing the...
ETSU grad wins major Tennessee fellowship
KeiAndra Harper, a recent East Tennessee State University graduate and Roan Scholars Leadership Program alumna, won a coveted spot for the Tennessee Governor’s Management Fellowship Class of 2026. She is one of five selected from across the country to participate in the two-year program. The fellows will gain a deeper understanding of Tennessee’s state government […] The post ETSU grad wins major Tennessee fellowship appeared first on www.elizabethton.com.
The key to talking about mental health: ‘Make sure people feel comfortable.’
Chris Hopper said his leadership in mental health education began in 2018, when a colleague gave a moving speech at an event about losing his father to suicide. Knowing that the construction industry has a high rate of suicide, Hopper, executive vice president and general manager of Indiana, Ohio, Kentucky and Tennessee for Skanska USA, partnered with the Lindner Center of Hope. The Ohio-based mental health facility helped Hopper implement the Start the Conversation program, in an attempt to remove the stigma from sensitive topics on the jobsite.
Woman injured after shooting in Whitehaven
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Memphis Police Department is investigating a shooting in Whitehaven on Sunday morning. Officers responded to the shooting just before 4:40 a.m. on Neely Road. The victim was found and taken to the hospital in critical condition. There is no suspect information available right now, according to...
Man accused of holding man at gunpoint, stealing over $40k in jewelry
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A man is facing multiple charges after police say he held a man at gunpoint and robbed him of over $40,000 worth of jewelry. Taylor Bell, 21, has been charged with aggravated robbery, aggravated burglary, possession of a firearm in the commission of a felony, theft of property $10,000-$60,000, aggravated assault and […]
Memphis International Airport modernization renderings released
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Memphis International Airport released renderings of their modernization project on Thursday, the start of a multi-year project expected to cost at least $650 million dollars. Changes to the 60-year-old building will include an additional commercial lane on the baggage level, and replace the outer drive used...
Some changes coming to FedEx St. Jude Championship
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - There are some changes viewers can expect to see at this year’s Tournament Players Club Southwind FedEx St. Jude Championship. The big goal of this year’s tournament is to increase interest among non-golfers. The biggest changes were made to the 14-hole which is the...
Memphis's TPC Southwind Amps Up for FedEx St. Jude Championship with New Attractions and Fan Experiences
As the countdown to the FedEx St. Jude Championship ticks away, Memphis gears up for a significant golfing event slated to captivate attendees with more than just the allure of the sport. With the commencement set for August 15, TPC Southwind becomes a hub of activity, introducing a variety of new features aimed at enhancing the fan experience. In less than 30 days, guests will witness the unveiling of the redesigned par 3 and new fan-centric attractions.
Fun weekend events happening in Memphis
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — It’s finally Friday and you know what that means! It’s time to take a look at several of the events happening all across the greater Memphis area this weekend. The Memphis Redbirds will be playing games at Autozone Park all this weekend against the Iowa Cubs Each night you have a chance […]
Breaking News (AUDIO): John Martin on Grizzlies finally trading Ziaire Williams
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Memphis-Shelby County Schools board elections: Read our Q&A with District 4 candidates
In February, the Memphis-Shelby County Board of Education selected Marie Feagins to be the district’s next superintendent. In June, it gave her the green light to slash hundreds of positions and passed a $1.8 billion budget. It regularly approves or denies lucrative district contracts, and it decides the fate of charter school applications. Its members advocate for the schools they represent and frequently hear from their constituents. Needless to say, the board plays a consequential role in...
Suspect in THP trooper shooting caught in Kentucky
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - One of the suspects wanted for shooting a Tennessee Highway Patrol trooper has been arrested. The Tennessee Highway Patrol announced Braze Rucker, who had been placed on the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation’s Most Wanted list, was arrested Sunday morning in Princeton, Kentucky. Rucker and an...
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