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Two women arrested after posting ‘disturbing’ video of toddler on social media
FORREST CITY, Ark. — Two Forrest City women are in jail after a video posted to social media shows a one-year-old with their hands and feet bound. “Friday evening, we were alerted to a video of a child that was in dire need of help,” St. Francis County Detective Seargent Cody Jackson said. Jackson told […]
Two men injured after shooting in West Helena
HELENA-WEST HELENA, Ark. — An investigation is underway after a shooting left two injured on the evening of July 15 at an Exxon station in West Helena. According to reports, the Helena-West Helena Police Department responded to reports of a shooting at 670 Sebastian Street. Upon arrival, witnesses stated...
‘They Make People Smile’ – Panola couple brings joy with flowers
By Ian Sparks Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day, weddings and even funerals are all adorned with flowers. They are there in the best of times and the worst of times. For Lenny and Sandra Baronowski, flowers are there all the time. The Baronowskis are natives of Sardis, but their journey is anything but linear. “We’ve known […] The post ‘They Make People Smile’ – Panola couple brings joy with flowers appeared first on The Panolian.
Donny Edwards’ Elvis Tribute Returns to Heindl Center
July 16 – Northwest Mississippi Community College’s Heindl Center for the Performing Arts has announced the return of “Donny Edwards: An Elite Tribute to Elvis,” on Saturday, Aug. 17 at 3 p.m. Edwards is famous for his acts tributing the King of Rock and Roll. He...
‘I’m back’: Pearl native Riley Maddox to stay at Ole Miss baseball for 2025 season
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Ole Miss baseball received good news on Monday amid an overhaul of pitchers entering the transfer portal. Pitchers Liam Doyle, Kyle Carmack, JT Quinn, Josh Mallitz, and Grayson Saunier are just a few of the many notable names to enter the portal. In another season full...
Weather 7-17-2024 Storms and Cooler Temps
Any storms could be strong to severe.. We are going to see this rainy, stormy, and cooler temp pattern through the weekend. A chance of showers, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 10am. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Partly sunny, with a high near 92. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west northwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Local organizations awarded nearly $5.5 million in federal, city grants
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Memphis organizations making an impact every day in our community just got a big boost to the tune of more than $5 million. The money is from federal and city grants spread across multiple groups here. About $5.3 million in federal funds was given to organizations...
Danger Zones: Tennessee’s 5 Cities with the Highest Homicide Rates
Travelers are drawn to Tennessee, the “Volunteer State,” by its rich history in country music, breathtaking scenery, and kind people. It is important to recognize, nevertheless, that Tennessee, like any other state, has areas with higher rates of crime. Using statistics to identify locations that can raise safety...
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...
Northeast Tennessee faces drought, impacting local agriculture
As dry weather in the Southeast persists, drought conditions continue to worsen. In parts of Northeast Tennessee, this is the worst drought since 2016, and it's the driest summer since 1993. Agriculture and local farmers are directly affected when the weather is continually dry. The owner of Tony Slaughter Farms...
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