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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.
Warren, Bayless inducted into Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WJHL) – Twelve deserving individuals were inducted into the Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame in the Class of 2024 on Saturday night – two of whom made a tremendous impact in Northeast Tennessee. Longtime ETSU head men’s golf coach, Fred Warren, and legendary Happy Valley boy’s basketball coach, Charlie Bayless, received their honors […]
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...
FHWA announces $394M for I-55 Bridge in Memphis
On Thursday, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration announced it had awarded nearly $394 million to the Tennessee Department of Transportation for the I-55 bridge between Memphis, Tenn., and West Memphis, Ark. The America’s River Crossing Project will replace the 75-year-old I-55 bridge over the Mississippi River, officials said, enhancing safety and improving […] The post FHWA announces $394M for I-55 Bridge in Memphis appeared first on Transportation Today.
Man shot after argument in Downtown Memphis, police say
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - A man was shot in the thigh after an argument in Downtown Memphis early Sunday morning, police said. Memphis Police (MPD) said the gunshots rang out around 4:20 a.m. Sunday. It happened near South Main Street and Pontotoc Avenue, where officers later found 18 spent shell casings,...
Fire that destroyed apartment building in Orange Mound caused by arson, MFD says
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A huge fire destroyed an apartment building in Orange Mound after someone set fire to the complex early Monday morning, the Memphis Fire Department said. Firefighters were battling the flames just after 3 a.m. on July 22, 2024, in the 2800 block of Washington Square Drive, near Kimball Avenue and Cherokee Park.
Training starts at Musk’s xAI supercomputer facility
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Training is now underway for those who will be working with the world’s largest supercomputer in Memphis. Musk posted on X Monday that training started at 4:20 a.m. and is the most powerful AI training cluster in the world. Elon Musk’s xAI company will be the largest, capital investment by a new-to-market company […]
MPD: Man shot Downtown after argument
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A man is in the hospital recovering after getting shot at after an argument with a group of men Sunday morning, Memphis Police say. At 4:20 a.m., officers responded to a shooting at S. Main St and Pontotoc Ave. When they arrived, they located 18 shell casings in the street. While officers […]
Memphis Man Charged with Theft After Being Found in a Dryer with Evidence Tied to Stolen Vehicle
Memphis authorities have recently charged a man with theft of property allegedly worth between $10,000 and $60,000 after he was found in possession of a stolen vehicle, authorities said. WREG News Channel 3 reports that the suspect, Marshawn Roberts, was discovered hiding in a dryer during a police search. The incident unfolded after detectives with the Memphis Police Fugitive Unit received a tip regarding Roberts' location on Friday at 9:30 a.m., when they sought to apprehend him on multiple outstanding felony warrants at a residence in the 2400 block of Rammesses Street.
3 Grizzlies who benefit most from Ziaire Williams trade to Nets
After three highly inconsistent seasons with the Memphis Grizzlies, Ziaire Williams finds himself heading outbound, as he was traded to the Brooklyn Nets Friday afternoon in exchange for tweener big Mamadi Diakite and the draft rights to Nemanja Dangubic. For the 22-year-old, this move to NYC serves as a fresh...
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