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Booneville Residence Investigated for Manufacturing Drugs
On July 2nd, 2024, at around 7:00 PM, the North Mississippi Narcotics Unit and the Prentiss County Sheriff’s Department carried out a joint operation. They executed a search warrant on a residence located on Martin Luther King Drive in Booneville. The Prentiss County Sheriff’s Department reported that the raid was aimed at suspected illegal drug operations.
Tax-free weekend in Tennessee is here! Here's what's exempt and what's not
Tennessee's tax-free weekend is here, giving Oak Ridge area residents a chance to save on clothes, school supplies and devices that have sat on the shopping list for a while. Here's everything you need to know to save this weekend and the next. ...
Infamous Haunted House Owner Russ McKamey Accused Of Attempted Murder
Russ McKamey, owner of the controversial haunted house, McKamey Manor, has been arrested. Per PEOPLE, McKamey was arrested on July 19 on charges of sexual assault, domestic violence, and attempted murder. McKamey is scheduled for an initial court appearance in August. He posted a $1,000 bond and was ordered to have no contact with the victim.
Burchett wishes he hadn’t called Harris a DEI hire but claims ‘it was the truth’
Rep. Tim Burchett (R-TN) regrets calling Vice President Kamala Harris a DEI — diversity, equity, and inclusion — hire, but also said that his assertion was “the truth.” Burchett’s initial remarks came as House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) reportedly told House Republicans to “focus on policy not personality” when attacking Harris, who became the presumptive […]
Fish Fry Raises Funds for New Hickory Valley Fire Truck
The Hardeman County Community showed up on Saturday, July 13, 2024, to support Hickory Valley’s goal of raising $100,000 to go towards a new fire truck. There were 199 catfish plates sold during the fundraiser, which helped to bring them even closer to their goal. So far, their efforts through fundraisers and donations have raised approximately $65,000.
Memphis Grizzlies Shuffle Roster: Sign Jay Huff to Two-Way Deal, Waive Trey Jemison
The Memphis Grizzlies are making some strategic changes to their roster, starting with their center positions. As confirmed by the team, they've signed Jay Huff, a 7-foot-1 center, to a two-way deal. As reported by WREG, the Grizzlies have waived fellow center Trey Jemison to clear the way for Huff.
Marchello Moore Sentenced to 210 Years in Prison for Robbery Crime Spree
A Memphis man Marchello Moore was sentenced to 210 years in prison for a series of business robberies, according to the United States Department of Justice. The Department of Justice reported that 43-year-old Marchello Moore escaped from a halfway house and embarked on a robbery spree in March 2022. In February 2024, Moore was convicted of eight counts of robbery, eight counts of using a firearm during and in relation to a crime of violence, and one count of attempted robbery. He had previously pled guilty to escaping from federal custody at the halfway house where he was serving a sentence for business and bank robberies committed in 2014.
Memphis gun control referendum may draw fire from state
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — In a decision that’s expected to draw the attention of the State of Tennessee and even potentially face a legal challenge, the Memphis City Council gave final approval to a referendum letting Memphis voters decide in November on a set of tough gun control options. WREG spoke with the ordinance sponsor and […]
Memphis-Shelby County Schools recommends approval for an all-girls public charter school
The Memphis-Shelby County Schools charter review team recommended school board members approve an application for the Memphis Grizzlies Preparatory STEAM School for Girls at Tuesday’s work session meeting. The proposed school would be one of three all-girls public charter schools in the state. According to Superintendent Marie Feagins, district...
Two Mississippi Lottery players rake in more than $350,000 in winnings on Wednesday
Two lucky Mississippi Lottery players turned a regular summer day into Winning Wednesday with more than $350,000 in prizes. Mississippi Lottery officials report that Wednesday was a winning night for two Mississippi Lottery players who won more than $353,000. One Mississippi Match 5 player hit the jackpot worth $253,094.41, while a Powerball player won $100,000.
Ole Miss hurler turned country music star to play night of Rebels’ first home football game
The Sandy and John Black Pavilion at Ole Miss will host former Rebel baseball player and current country music sensation Brett Young the night before the Ole Miss home football game against Furman. The Aug. 30th concert will feature two former Ole Miss players on stage: Young and fellow country...
Black Democrats Speak Out After Nazis Marching In Tennessee Shouted Racial Slurs At Black Kids
This month alone, the streets of Nashville have seen multiple Nazi marches involving angry white men carrying Confederate flags, upside-down American flags and swastika flags. The post Black Democrats Speak Out After Nazis Marching In Tennessee Shouted Racial Slurs At Black Kids appeared first on NewsOne.
NashVillager Podcast: A tale of two campaign finance investigations
Who is looking into whether campaign finance laws were broken in two Middle Tennessee communities?. A pair of ongoing probes into local political donations are moving in different directions. Plus the local news for July 25, 2024 and the primary challenge against one Republican Tennessee Congressman. Credits:. This is a...
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