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Cherokee tribe seeks to halt construction of new Moccasin Bend facility on historic land
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Earlier this year, Tennessee lawmakers approved a plan to build a new Moccasin Bend mental health facility on the existing site. Ever since the state announced that plan, there has been push back from several groups. Advocates met back in April to discuss alternatives or new...
Health care law changes begin July 1
(The Center Square) – Tennessee’s plan to unwind certificate of need, protection of power of attorney rights and several TennCare coverage changes went into effect Monday with the new fiscal year. TennCare must retain coverage for individuals with disabilities who have employment through a buy-in program, it must cover mental health services at the same rates for alcoholism and drug dependency and it must cover medical expenses for genetic testing to identify treatments for children with rare diseases. ...
‘Love me enough to turn yourself in’: Family pleads for homicide suspect to surrender
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — While the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office continues its manhunt for 28-year-old Jaylan McCollins, a family is grieving the loss of two loved ones. Family members told WREG that a young woman and her father were killed early Monday morning. They say that the tragedy was the result of a breakup that turned […]
Poplar Towers gets new owners; Barnhart Crane goes international | Mane Street Memphis
It's been a hot minute since our last Mane Street Memphis. There have been some notable changes Downtown and throughout Shelby County. The AutoZone Skybridge, overlooking Front Street, has been officially completed. Longshot is taking its leave, and the new-look Brooks Museum is moving along to phase two. On June 27, Memphis-based...
Memphis-Shelby County Schools appoints new assistant superintendent
Memphis-Shelby County Schools (MSCS) Superintendent Marie Feagins has appointed 25-year education veteran Janice Tankson as the district’s new superintendent of schools, a Monday announcement said. According to a district news release emailed to Tennessee Firefly, Tankson will oversee the Office of Teaching and Learning, Special Programs- Family Engagement, Advanced...
New leader named for board that sets bail amounts
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — There’s a changing of the guard for judges who set bail for criminal defendants. Effective July 1, Judge Lee Wilson has taken over as the new administrator for the Shelby County Judicial Commission, replacing embattled Judge Bill Anderson. Shelby County Commissioner Charlie Caswell says that the move was about accountability. “I can […]
D.A.’s office cracking down on drag racing as new TN law kicks in
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Two men are facing charges after police connected them to a car driving recklessly, and the arrests come as a new law has kicks in, making drag racing a felony in Tennessee. Drag racing, driving erratically, and street takeovers are sights and sounds many Memphians are tired of seeing. Memphis Police told […]
Nashville Heat Advisory, Residents Warned of Heat Index Values up to 112 Ahead of Holiday Weekend
Middle Tennessee is bracing for a wave of intense heat, as the National Weather Service in Nashville issues a heat advisory that takes effect from 1 p.m. this afternoon to 7 p.m. CDT tomorrow. The advisory alerts residents to the perilously high heat index values, which are expected to reach up to 112 during the hottest parts of the day. The heat index is a measure that combines air temperature and humidity to present an understanding of how hot it really feels outside.
Here's how suburban school districts in the Memphis area did on recent statewide tests
Last week, the Tennessee Department of Education released the latest Tennessee Comprehensive Assessment Program scores, and it touted modest growth seen throughout the state. The percentage of Tennessee students scoring proficiently in English Language Arts rose from 38% in 2023 to 39% in 2024, while the percentage of science students scoring proficiently rose from 43% in 2023 to 44% in 2024.
Nashoba opens in Collierville: Here's a first look at the screens, stage & brisket stack
Looking for a unique spot to watch the game and enjoy some live entertainment? Wolf River Hospitality Group's newest restaurant concept delivers just that. Nashoba, a new sports bar and live music venue, celebrated its opening June 26 in the Shops at Carriage Crossing in Collierville. The roughly-10,000-square-foot Nashoba occupies the space that...
Memphis Public Libraries enhancing security at all locations after attempted rape at Cossitt Library
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Memphis Public Libraries is enhancing security at all branches after police arrested a man after he allegedly attacked and tried to rape a woman at the Cossitt Library on Monday. “I’m alarmed as a parent of a 15-year-old who’s here at the library,” said Memphis resident...
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