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Memphis Has Reason To Cheer As Xavier Hill Gets Some Preseason Award Attention
University of Memphis offensive lineman Xavier Hill was named to the preseason watch list for the 2024 Outland Trophy, the Football Writers Association of America (FWAA) announced. The preseason watch list features 75 returning standout interior linemen representing all 10 Division I FBS conferences and independents. Hill is one of...
Suspects shoot at diners at East Memphis restaurant while breaking into cars: MPD
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Two men were arrested after shooting at customers eating at an East Memphis Mexican restaurant on Sunday. On July 26, officers responded to a car theft at Christ Community Health Services on Frayser Boulevard, where they were told that a 2017 Infiniti Q60 was stolen from the lot. On July 28, just […]
As Memphis rolls out 'Blight Zero' plan, residents want more immediate change
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Memphis leaders recently implemented their newest initiative, Blight Zero, near Austin Peay highway in Raleigh. With plans to invest more than $13 million in the efforts, officials want to focus the cleanup in specific high-need areas of Memphis. However, residents like Kerusch, who didn't want to...
Lakeland Town Square Adding Ice Cream Parlor and New Restaurant
Lakeland Town Square is set to expand with two exciting new business additions. That according to developer Vince Smith who recently updated the Lakeland Industrial Development Board on the progress of the mixed used development on Highway 70. Mr. Smith unveiled tentative plans for a new ice cream concept and a new restaurant although names of the establishments were not provided, nor was anticipated opening dates.
MSCS superintendent gives vacancies update within district
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Memphis Shelby County Schools Superintendent Dr. Marie Feagins provided an update on the number of vacancies the district faces ahead of the new school year. According to Dr. Feagins, there are currently 258 vacancies. Special Needs teachers have 50 to 60 vacancies which have the highest...
Summer youth program students honored
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Wednesday is the last day of work for young people who participated in the Shelby County Summer Youth program. To recognize those youth the Shelby County Board of Commissioners held “The End of Summer Dinner,” Tuesday night. It recognized those who worked at Oak...
TikToker Claims Hair Company CheetahBeauty Doxed Her Following Negative Review: ‘I’m Afraid To Go Home’
TikToker Claims Hair Company CheetahBeauty Doxed Her Following Negative Review: ‘I’m Afraid To Go Home’. One hair company seemingly couldn’t handle an unhappy customer. On Monday (July 29) rising TikToker darealcocochanel901 claimed that CheetahBeauty Hair purposely leaked her address online after she shared a negative review video...
The artists Moneybagg Yo wishes he could be like: “I just fell in love”
Memphis emcee Moneybagg Yo is a Grammy-award-winning artist who has shocked critics with his sustained growth in the music industry. The ‘Wockesha’ creator is one of many Tennessee natives who has risen to prominence in recent years and his 2021 album, A Gangsta’s Pain, debuted at number one on the Billboard 200.
Discovery Park to Host 2024 Antique Tractor Show
The 2024 Antique Tractor Show at Discovery Park of America will be held Fri., Aug. 2-Sat., Aug. 3 for all tractor enthusiasts and guests to enjoy. During the show, participants from all over the United States load up their vintage and collectible tractors and bring them to display on the beautiful grounds of Discovery Park. For spectators, the 2024 Antique Tractor Show is free with membership or park admission.
New faces and higher expectations has Simmons excited for year two at the U of M
MEMPHIS – There is a lot of change facing second year Tigers coach Alex Simmons. Simmons helped put a wrap on summer workouts by opening the doors Tuesday night for an open practice out at the Elma Roane Fieldhouse. Year two under Simmons brings a number of new faces to a Tiger team that went […]
MSCS hosts ‘Gear Up Day’ ahead of first day of school
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Memphis Shelby County Schools are gearing up for the first day of class starting next week. Tuesday, the district is hosting what they’re calling to help ease you into the school year. Gear Up Day is from 8:00 am until 2:00 pm. Parents or guardians...
BCHS Class of 2014 Holds Destination Reunion
It has been 10 years since many of the students from the Bolivar Central High School (BCHS) Class of 2014 last hung out together. But that did not hinder them as they celebrated their 10-year high school reunion by catching up with old friends and sharing memories from when they were students at BCHS.
901 Now: Local gymnasts cheer on Team USA
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - The best gymnasts from around the world are on the big stage for the 2024 Paris Olympics, and gymnasts of all ages are thrilled to see their heroes and watch the action--like Gymnasts at Taylor’ed Gymnastics Training Center in Memphis. In the training center’s 8th...
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