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Driver in Winchester crash shot video shortly before he was killed
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Reckless driving has become the main topic of Memphis after the deadly Hickory Hill crash earlier this week. The aftermath of the wreck on Sunday left three people killed and five injured. One of the people who died in the wreck was 22-year-old Antione Hampton. According to police reports, Hampton caused the crash […]
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.
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...
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...
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.
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 […]
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...
MSCS has nearly 500 teacher vacancies ahead of school year
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Thousands of students are heading back to school on Monday across the Memphis Shelby County School District. However, less than a week away, nearly 500 teacher vacancies remain. Last school year involved many changes, including hiring Dr. Marie Feagins as the district’s new Superintendent. Now, issues like overtime and teacher vacancies could […]
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.
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 […]
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...
City of Ripley awarded $1.42 million loan to improve water infrastructure
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) and Gov. Bill Lee announced Tuesday that the City of Ripley will get a $1.42 million loan to help improve water infrastructure. The loan is one of two – totaling $7.12 million - approved by the Tennessee Local...
Clarksville Mayor Pitts elected to Tennessee Municipal League Board of Directors
Clarksville Mayor Joe Pitts was elected to the 2024-25 Board of Directors of the Tennessee Municipal League, during the League’s annual business meeting recently held in Knoxville. Pitts was nominated by the TML membership for consideration by a six-member nominating committee composed of municipal officials statewide. He was then elected for a one-year...
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