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Memphis Police Department Welcomes Deputy Chief Sharonda Hampton as New Interim Assistant Chief
The Memphis Police Department ushered in Deputy Chief Sharonda Hampton as the new Interim Assistant Chief of Administrative Services and Investigative Services, an appointment that follows the exit of Shawn Jones earlier this month from the same role. According to Action News 5, Hampton's new responsibilities include steering the administrative and investigative directions of the department in her interim status.
Memphis Police Officer Targeted in Shooting, Suspect at Large in North Memphis Incident
The Memphis Police Department is currently investigating an incident in which a police officer was reportedly shot at by a suspect in the early hours of the morning in North Memphis. According to Action News 5, a gunshot was fired around 3:59 a.m. when an on-duty officer responded to a shots fired call near Matthews Avenue.
Indiana Town Backs Out of Pride Festival – Now It’s Getting Sued
The ACLU has filed a lawsuit against the town of Loogootee, Indiana, because it believes that the town violated people’s First Amendment rights by rescinding their approval for a Pride festival. Reversing Decisions. Organized by a local LGBTQ+ advocacy group called Tri-State Alliance, the town initially granted permission for...
North Side pizzeria says it's closing
Heady's Pizza, a popular North Side pizzeria, has announced on social media that it will close soon. "It is with a heavy heart that we announce we will be shutting down," a post on the shop's Facebook page stated. "After years of serving our community, we will be closing our doors for the final time after we sell out of inventory."
Indiana Sports Hall of Fame weekend gets underway in Evansville
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEHT) – The Indiana Sports Hall of Fame is having it’s third induction banquet this Saturday. They held a fundraising dinner on Friday night to kick things off. Multiple Indiana sports legends are attending including Dave Schellhase. Schellhase is a North and Purdue alumnus, who also played in the NBA for the Chicago […]
EastGate property sells for $40.75M; defense contractor SAIC expands its footprint as sole tenant
BEDFORD — The industrial building that houses SAIC in Bedford recently sold. EastGate Business & Technology Center sold for $40.75 million, according to Northmarq, which brokered the sale. Science Applications International Corporation is now the sole industrial tenant at the property, located at 3120 16th St., and will continue...
Wait times piling up for car repairs
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - Auto body shops say an ongoing parts shortage has reached a new low, meaning if you get in a crash, you could be stuck waiting months for the repairs you need. It’s a problem that started during the pandemic, when car manufacturers were producing fewer cars...
New pickleball facility opening in Evansville
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - Local pickleball players will soon have another option for year round games. 3rd Shot Pickleball will soon be opening in the former Evansville Basketball Academy building on Kotter Drive. The eastside facility will have eight pickleball courts, state of the art lighting, a party room, along...
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