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Bluff City Life: Wed, 10 July
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Here’s what’s in today’s show. These beautiful houses are waiting to be turned into homes. We’re touring breathtaking properties in Eads!. Gospel music is taking over the Bluff City. You have a chance to join in praise at this annual convention. Malcolm...
Mother files baby formula lawsuit after death of her son
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A Memphis mother is suing a baby formula company after she says her son died from using their products while in the Newborn Intensive Care Unit. Nakia Harris says her son was born prematurely at birth and fed cow’s milk-based products, developed Necrotizing Enterocolitis, and died shortly afterward. NEC is a deadly […]
Ayden Kelley, son of former Memphis basketball star Antonio Burks, joins Arkansas
Northpoint Christian School guard Ayden Kelley, the son of former Booker T. Washington and Memphis basketball guard Antonio Burks, has joined Arkansas, the team announced July 11. Kelley’s background is full of basketball talent. His stepfather is former Tennessee star point guard Tony Harris. Harris was a McDonald’s All-American out of East High School and played for the Volunteers from 1997-01. ...
Spillway fails, levy fractured on Hubbard Lake in rural Centralia
Marion County Sheriff Kevin Cripps says the spillway has failed and the levee is in fractured status at Hubbard Lake off of Lake Road in rural Centralia. He says the flooding area of concern is six-tenths of a mile south of State Route 161 on Race Track Rd. If you travel to this area, please use caution.
Southern Illinois State Parks Shut Down Due to Flash Flooding
East St. Louis, IL – Several southern Illinois state parks are experiencing total closures or road closures due to flash flooding over the past 24 hours. According to the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, Frank Holten State Park in East St. Louis is currently closed to all visitors due to severe flooding. The closures are a precaution to ensure visitor safety as water levels continue to rise.
UK HealthCare remains No. 1 in Ky., improves specialty rankings
LEXINGTON, Ky. — The University of Kentucky Albert B. Chandler Hospital at UK HealthCare is the No. 1 hospital in Kentucky for the ninth year in a row and was recognized in the Bluegrass Region by the 2024-25 Best Hospitals rankings and ratings from U.S. News & World Report.
Severe storms with tornado reports whip through Midwest, killing 1, cutting power to 460K
CHICAGO — (AP) — Storms spawning multiple tornado reports blew through Iowa, Illinois — including Chicago — and Indiana on Monday, downing trees and power poles and cutting power to more than 460,000 customers and businesses. A woman in Indiana died after a tree fell onto a home, authorities said.
Princeton man charged with murder in crash that killed 15-month-old
The Princeton Police Department has arrested and charged the motorcyclist involved in a crash that killed a 15-month-old child on July 5. According to a news release, 47-year-old Joseph Traylor of Princeton has been arrested and charged with murder and reckless driving. Investigation into the single-vehicle motorcycle crash in the 300 block of Beverly Lane revealed that Traylor was operating a motorcycle with the child strapped to his chest.
Annual Tennessee 4-H Roundup held at UT Martin
The annual Tennessee 4-H Roundup and State 4-H All Star Conference is beginning its second century of service to statewide youth this week at the University of Tennessee at Martin. Tennessee 4-H Youth Development is hosting the 101st roundup July 15-19. Since 1924, Tennessee 4-H members have gathered annually on...
SYSTEM WIDE BOIL WATER NOTICE ISSUED IN FULTON
FROM MIKE GUNN, CITY MANAGER, CITY OF FULTON: As a precautionary measure, at 8:30 am today, Tuesday, July 16, 2024, a System Wide Boil Water Notice was issued for all Fulton City Municipal Water customers, including our water district customers, due to a chlorinator equipment failure at our water treatment plant. We appreciate the patience and support of our customers and community. We are also grateful for the dedicated and knowledgeable employees that are working to repair the issue and ensure a safe and reliable source of water. This System Wide Boil Water Notice will remain in effect until further notice. Please follow the City of Fulton’s website at www.fulton-ky.com for updates. If you have any questions, please call Fulton Public Works at 270-472-2434.
Leadership Middle Tennessee Celebrates Class of 2024 Commencement
Leadership Middle Tennessee (LMT) celebrated the commencement of their Class of 2024 on Tuesday, June 18th at the Adventure Science Center. The celebration was the culmination of an 11-month program where class members attended a session each month in one of 10 Middle Tennessee counties to gain a greater understanding of critical issues in the region, learning through interactive presentations, facilitated dialogue, behind-the scenes visits, and experiential adventures.
When is Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee set to speak at the 2024 RNC Tuesday? Who else will speak?
Day 2 of the Republican National Convention is set to start Tuesday afternoon and there are a few people from Tennessee slated to speak. Monday got off to a big start with Republican delegates officially voting for former President Donald Trump to be the 2024 presidential candidate as well as the announcement that 39-year-old Ohio Senator JD Vance will be on the ticket as his running mate. A number of speakers took the stage declaring that America needs four more...
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