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GFOA awarded the State of Tennessee the prestigious Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for its Annual Comprehensive Financial Report
Chattanooga, TN – According to the state officials, this remarkable achievement is the highest form of recognition in governmental accounting and financial reporting, representing a significant accomplishment by a government and its management. An impartial panel judged the state’s annual comprehensive financial report to meet the program’s high standards,...
Gretchen Wilson Sells Luxurious Tennessee Home for Above Asking — See Inside! [Pictures]
Gretchen Wilson has sold her luxurious home in rural Tennessee, just months after listing it for sale — and she received more than her asking price. The "Redneck Woman" singer listed her 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom, 2,225-square-foot home for sale on May 31, asking $625,000. The property had multiple offers within days, and the sale went into contingency status on June 3.
Peaches are bountiful again after last year’s poor crop. But it’s more mixed in one Midwest state
The peach crop across the U.S. is much better this summer than it was last year when cold temperatures affected crops in Georgia and South Carolina. Yet in southern Illinois, while some orchards are getting a bumper crop, others are having yet another year of low production. Peach production for...
Trey Wall adds to stellar summer resume, wins Rolling Hills Invitational
PADUCAH, Ky. -- In his first time competing in the event, Murray State golfer Trey Wall took home the Rolling Hills Invitational Championship, carding a 7-under-par 65 on Sunday to win by two strokes. Wall, who won the Kentucky Amateur Championship one month ago, recorded 11 birdies and had back-to-back...
Car Maker Investing $5 Billion Dollars in Illinois Plant
I don't know about you, but I'm pretty happy when I find that I had $50 that I didn't know about. The concept of $5 billion dollars is beyond my math comprehension. That's the number that a car maker is reportedly investing in a Illinois plant. I saw this news...
Woman wanted for murder at Church's Chicken arrested, police say
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - A woman accused of shooting and killing another woman at a Church's Chicken in Memphis has been arrested, according to the Memphis Police Department (MPD). MPD said on Monday, July 15 that Monica Williams, 45, had been arrested. A warrant had been issued for Williams' arrest, charging her with first-degree murder.
Jackson Theatre Guild presents The Addams Family, A New Musical
JACKSON, Tenn.—A kooky cast takes the stage for a musical production. Jackson Theatre Guild continues its productions of The Addams Family, A New Musical. The shows take place at The Ned located at 314 East Main Street in Jackson. This musical tells the story of the quite peculiar Addams...
First Black U of M graduate, member of Memphis State Eight passes away
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Luther C. McClellan, the University of Memphis’ first Black graduate passed away on Friday, the university’s Black Alumni Chapter announced. He was 83. “We are truly blessed for everything McClellan has done for the black community at the University as well as the University as a whole. His legacy will continue through […]
Celebrating life and remembering lost loved ones
JACKSON, Tenn.—A celebration is held to honor lost loved ones. One group joined together today at Conger Park in Jackson to remember loved ones gone too soon and uplift one another. The celebration event began at noon and was expected to continue until 9:30 this evening. In a celebration...
Dollar General shooting leaves 1 critical
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A man was critically wounded after being shot at a Dollar General in Cordova, the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office said. Around 4:30 p.m., deputies responded to a shooting with injuries call at the Dollar General at the intersection of Berryhill Road and Chimneyrock Boulevard. When they arrived, they found a man with […]
Woman Alleges Pregnancy Loss After Brutal Beating (Video)
A woman claims she lost her unborn baby after being beaten by three women. The alleged attackers have been charged, and two of them appeared in court. According to the affidavit, the three suspects knew the victim was pregnant but still proceeded to attack her. On July 2nd, the victim notified Memphis Police that one of the suspects had informed her of an impending fight. Shortly after, the suspects arrived, and the assault began.
Sneaker Sunday kicks off at Mt. Zion in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn.—One local church kicks off a special week of activities with a unique service. Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church located at 201 West Chester Street in Jackson hosts its Sneaker Sunday service today. The service, held at 10 this morning, invites members of the congregation to put on...
Catching up with Alex Lomax: From Memphis to Bulgaria and back
The sun beamed through the glass entrance Thursday at Crosstown Concourse Gym as fans began to file in for a late afternoon matchup at the Shelby County Pro-Am, which featured the likes of Chris Crawford, brothers Chandler and Dedric Lawson, and Lester Hudson. However, the star of the evening was not a former NBA player or previous five-star Memphis Tigers recruit. It was the former Tigers point guard Alex Lomax, who ran the show for Penny...
Lane College alumnus Jacoby Jones dies at 40
ATLANTA – Lane College alumnus and former NFL wide receiver Jacoby Jones passed away in his sleep July 14 in his Houston home. He was 40. The day before his 40th birthday on July 11, Jones joined the SIAC in Atlanta to celebrate his induction into the 2024 SIAC Hall of Fame.
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