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Apparent suicide at Benjamin L. Hooks Library prompts weeklong closure
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - The Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library will be closed through July 29 after an apparent suicide inside the building Monday morning. All other Memphis Public Library branches will remain open. A source with Memphis Public Libraries says that a man fell from the third-story balcony overlooking...
Mississippi man faces DUI charge after crash in Graves County
A Mississippi man was charged with DUI following a crash in Graves County on Tuesday. The Graves County Sheriff's Office said deputies were called to KY 303 and KY 94 for the report of an intoxicated driver. Deputies searched for the vehicle for almost an hour but were not able to locate it.
NEMCC hosts active shooter response training for area law officers
Www.wcbi.com – Allie Martin – 2024-07-23 19:14:21. SUMMARY: NEMCC Police Chief Jason Jackson recently organized an ALERRT (Advanced Law Enforcement Rapid Response Training) active shooter course for local officers in Booneville, Mississippi. The two-day training utilizes non-lethal simunition rounds to create realistic stress scenarios, helping officers prepare for real-life emergencies, including encounters with improvised explosive devices (IEDs). Jackson emphasized the importance of stress inoculation for effective response and highlighted ALERRT as a common language for law enforcement. Officers learn to remain calm under pressure, using the acronym LCAN for vital communication. The Prentiss County School District funded equipment for the drills, which also offer public classes.
New Tennessee law allows developers to use private inspectors, sparking debate
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WZTV) — A new state law allows developers to hire their own private building inspectors, which allows them to avoid using government inspectors. The law will go into effect in October, and while developers say this is a big win, critics have some concerns. From homes to...
Top Stories From July 23, 2024
Here are the top stories for July 23, 2024. 1‘Diverging Diamonds’ Interchange Patterns Emerging in Tennessee. A unique traffic route may be coming to an interstate new you. However, it may cause you to drive on the “wrong” side of the road. Read more. 2Two Men...
Man lands record cutthroat trout near Boone Dam
SULLIVAN COUNTY, Tenn. (WJHL) — A Mississippi man set a new Tennessee record when he caught a massive cutthroat trout. Charles Fulton caught a cutthroat trout on June 28 that weighed 6 pounds and 9 ounces. Fulton, of Louisville, Mississippi, landed the trout just below Boone Dam while on an annual fishing trip with friends. […]
Tony Vitello earns third 2024 national coach of the year award
Tennessee baseball won the 2024 national championship in Tony Vitello’s seventh season as head coach for the Vols. On Tuesday, Vitello was named national coach of the year by D1Baseball. He has earned three national coach of the year awards after winning the College World Series. Vitello has now earned six national coaching honors during his tenure with the Vols. Tennessee also won the Southeastern Conference East division, the SEC regular-season championship and the SEC Tournament in 2024. The Vols were the first No. 1 overall seed to win the College World Series since Miami in 1999. PHOTOS: A look at Tony Vitello through the years Photo by Dan Harralson, Vols Wire
Maury County Dems respond to Biden dropout, Harris endorsement and DNC in August
Much like this year's election season, President Joe Biden's announcement Sunday to step down from the November race and endorse Vice President Kamala Harris as his replacement continues to polarize voters. In Tennessee, local Democrats, appear to support Biden's choice to no longer seek a second term, and see Harris to accepting the...
Six of the 35 Miss Tennessee Volunteer contestants have UTM ties
MARTIN, Tenn. – Six of the 35 contestants taking part in the Miss Tennessee Volunteer Pageant this week are students or graduates from the University of Tennessee at Martin. The pageant will be held July 24-27 at the Carl Perkins Civic Center in Jackson. The winner of the pageant...
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