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More back to school giveaways coming to West Tennessee communities
JACKSON, Tenn. — The new school year is almost here, with a variety of community events to help make sure students are prepared. There are several giveaways planned for Saturday, August 3. See details below. Anderson Farmers Market. 6790 US-412, Lexington. Beginning at 9 a.m. Giving away over 160...
4 men rob workers at South Memphis home
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Four men are accused of robbing workers at a home in South Memphis. According to Memphis Police, four men entered a home on Gabay Street around 4:30 p.m. Thursday. A crew of workers were renovating the house. Police said the four suspects held the workers at...
Digital Desk: 6th Annual Back-To-School Backpack Giveaway & Community Festival
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - School will be back in session soon, and parents and students may want to attend the 6th annual Back-To-School Backpack Giveaway & Community Festival!. The DREAMS Foundation and The City of Memphis will host the event on Saturday, Aug. 3, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Ed Rice Community Center, located at 2935 North Watkins Street.
Member of ‘Tennessee Three’ hopes to survive state Democratic primary for Senate seat
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee’s primary election Thursday will decide whether state Rep. Gloria Johnson, who shot to national fame after surviving a Republican-led expulsion effort for her participation in a gun control protest, will become the Democratic nominee in a fall matchup for the seat held by Republican U.S. Sen. Marsha Blackburn, who must first clear her own primary contest.
Ogles seeks to fend off challenger in tight primary
Rep. Andy Ogles (R-Tenn.) is set to face a tougher-than-expected primary on Thursday in a race that’s being viewed as another referendum on the strength of the House Freedom Caucus. The conservative hardliner is hoping to fend off a well-funded Republican who is accusing Ogles of being a “do nothing” lawmaker.
Politician’s son, TSU marching band alum, Nashville representative: Who is Harold Love Jr.?
The old saying “the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree” fits no Tennessee elected official better than Nashville Rep. Harold Love Jr. Through both his education and political career, Love Jr. stands out in his commitment to continuing his father’s legacy. Harold Love Sr.’s political...
Aug. 1 election in Shelby County: Where to vote, polling place hours, who's on the ballot
Election day for the county general election, school board elections and the state and federal primary is Thursday. If you didn't vote early ― early voting wrapped up July 27 ― here's what you need to know to vote. What time do polls open? ...
Tennessee rideshare driver calls for tighter rules towards out-of-state drivers
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WZTV) — Long time rideshare drivers tell FOX 17 News that drivers are coming in droves from out of state. They say the lack of enforcement of the rule is making downtown the wild west. FOX 17 News is learning rideshare drivers from other states can drive...
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