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Tennesseans featured on anti-Trump billboards at Republican National Convention
Two Middle Tennesseans will be featured on billboards erected near Milwaukee’s Fiserv Arena, site of the 2024 Republican National Convention, as part of an advertising campaign organized by Republican Voters Against Trump. The campaign includes 15 billboards and a 60-second ad running in four battleground states. Scott Moore, a 63-year-old from Nashville, is one of […] The post Tennesseans featured on anti-Trump billboards at Republican National Convention appeared first on Tennessee Lookout.
Alexander and Jones gather support for TN House District 4 seat
ELIZABETHTON, Tenn. (WJHL) – Curt Alexander and Renea Jones are gathering support from voters as they’re both running in the Tennessee 4th District House Republican primary. Alexander, the current mayor of Elizabethton, said he’s been meeting with constituents and going door-to-door knocking for his campaign efforts. Jones said she’s been meeting voters in various communities […]
Public camping felony law rarely enforced within past 2 years
Two years after a Tennessee law passed making it a felony to camp on public property, News 2 discovered only a handful of people have been arrested, but some advocates say it's still made an impact, both good and bad.
Paducah woman finds out she has 34 siblings
PADUCAH — Thirty-four siblings — that's what Diane Tucker of Paducah discovered she had after taking a DNA test back in 2018. When she reconnected with her newfound family, they traced their roots back to slavery. Diane Tucker lost touch with the people she thought were her family...
New interim director for Memphis Animal Services
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The City of Memphis announced on Friday that they have appointed a new interim director of Memphis Animal Services pending the outcome of an investigation into the shelter’s current leader. Mary Claire Borys will oversee the daily operations of MAS on an interim basis. According to her LinkedIn page, Borys has served […]
City Saves Over $3.5M On Muncipal Building Project
Photo: City Manager Kim Foster, left front, reports on projects at last night’s meeting. Shannon McFarlin photo. Paris, Tenn.–At a busy session Thursday evening, the Paris City Commission learned that with the USDA able to submit the city’s application for funds for the construction of the new municipal building before the end of June, over $3.5M was saved from the cost of the project. Because the application was in by the end of June, a 3.5 percent interest rate was locked in.
901 Now: WWII vet celebrates 102nd birthday
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Every day, someone celebrates their birthday, but not many can say they have celebrated over a century of life. However, one man celebrated his 102nd birthday in the 901 Now. “I’m doing fine; I’m lucky,” Ken Lewis said. The past 102 years have...
Memphis mothers demand answers, justice for the unsolved murders of their loved ones
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - According to MPD’s latest data, more than half of the homicides committed so far this year remain unsolved. To help Memphis mothers whose murder cases remain unsolved, a Nashville-based group is expanding its initiative to support families affected by senseless violence. The group is called...
Study: Energy costs a burden for many Memphians
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A new study by Green Link Analytics shows that nearly 50% of Memphians are experiencing high energy burdens, meaning a larger portion of their income goes to utility bills. Their report showed that about 30,000 families are experiencing energy burdens of 20%, meaning a fifth of their income going to energy bills. […]
Victim’s ex-husband says killing was over more than chicken
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Lorenzo West Jr. says the last conversation he had with his ex-wife, Anitra West, was about getting back together. “I told her I wanted to shoot my shot,” he said. “I wanted another try because I don’t want nobody else.” But that won’t happen, after Anitra West was gunned down Monday night […]
Moneybagg Yo opening second restaurant in Memphis
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Memphis rapper Moneybagg Yo is opening a second restaurant in downtown Memphis. Construction is underway inside Cache 42 Downtown at 97 North Main Street. It’s located on the ground floor of the Renew Riverview Apartments between Jefferson Avenue and Adams Avenue. Moneybagg Yo opened Cache 42 on Hack Cross in April of […]
Free Dumpster Day returns to Memphis this weekend
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - Memphis residents are invited to dump their trash and other waste for free this weekend. The City of Memphis is hosting a Free Dumpster Day this Saturday in Hickory Hill. The event takes place at Hickory Ridge Elementary between 8 a.m.-1 p.m. and only accepts waste from...
Collierville bowling alley gives special needs families new lane
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A weekly bowling opportunity is striking up connection and confidence in special needs families across Memphis. At 901 Bowl at Funquest in Collierville, lanes are reserved weekly for Pin Pals, a special needs bowling team. “We started this. We were just some moms to get together, especially moms with special needs kids. […]
Community Celebrates Dr. Marie N. Feagins' First 100 Days as MSCS Superintendent
In a special address – with nearly 700 in attendance and 9,000 watching online, "Building a Legacy: The First 100 Days with Superintendent Feagins," drew enthusiastic support from the community and highlighted the district’s progress under her leadership. “Bringing the community along the journey has remained a priority...
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