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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 […]
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...
East Tennessee could see more flooding from storms Wednesday: Knoxville, Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg under flood watch
East Tennessee could be in for some more flooding today. After flash floods closed down Dollywood and left some parkgoers without a vehicle on Sunday, East Tennessee is bracing for another round of storms that could bring more flooding to the area, according to the National Weather Service. The weather service put...
Steven Gibson receives Vol State Award at Tennessee 4-H Roundup
Steven Gibson, son of Steve and Crystal Gibson of Toone, received the Vol State Award at Tennessee 4-H Roundup, held at UT Martin during the week of July 15-19. He has made numerous contributions to Hardeman County 4-H serving as his 4-H clubs president for several years as well as being a part of one state runner-up Meats Judging team in 2021 and a member of the state winning team in 2022, earning trips to Denver, Colorado and Manhattan, Kansas. Steven participated on many other judging teams including Livestock and Poultry. He is completing his service to the Western Region 4-H All-Star Council and just completed his term on State 4-H Council as Senior Representative, passing his jacket off to the successor at Roundup. Steven was also named a state winner in the Level II Food Science Project at 4-H Roundup, earning a trip to National 4-H Congress in Atlanta in November. He is already attending UT Martin and plans to complete his degree there with aspirations of becoming a 4-H Agent with the University of Tennessee Extension.
Nashville Braces for Extreme Heat, Advisory Issued for Middle Tennessee Amid Risk of Heat-Related Illnesses
The National Weather Service in Nashville has issued a heat advisory for Middle Tennessee, effective from today at noon until 7 p.m. CDT Thursday, with heat index values potentially reaching 109. The advisory warns of increased risk for heat-related illnesses given the high temperatures and humidity levels forecasted. In an...
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...
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.
Clarksville Mayor Pitts elected to Tennessee Municipal League Board of Directors
CLARKSVILLE, TN – Clarksville Mayor Joe Pitts was elected to the 2024-25 Board of Directors of the Tennessee Municipal League (TML), during the League’s annual business meeting recently held in Knoxville. Mayor Pitts was nominated by the TML membership for consideration by a six-member nominating committee composed of...
Report: Tennessee ranked last in voter turnout in '22, low in registration too
(The Center Square) – Tennessee ranked 42nd in voter registration and last, 51st, in voter turnout in the 2022 midterm election, according to a new report from ThinkTenessee. Tennessee is scheduled to have its primary for both federal and state posts Thursday. The report showed those rankings were 41st and 27th in 2020 for the 2020 presidential election and ranked 45th and 49th in the 2016 presidential election of the...
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