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Covington man charged with catfishing another man, robbing him, and threatening him to send more money
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A Covington, Tennessee, man is charged after police said he catfished a man on social media, then robbed the victim and threatened him to keep sending money. Demarieo Howard, 27, is charged with aggravated robbery, theft under $1,000.00, and aggravated assault with no injury. He was...
City of Memphis opens emergency cooling center for relief from brutal heat
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - Memphis city officials are opening up an emergency cooling center as extreme heat settles back in. The Hospitality Hub at 590 Washington Avenue will be open from 10 a.m. until 8 p.m. on Monday to offer shelter from the extreme heat. The cooling center is designed to...
MPD: Armed robbers in minivan target woman refueling at Memphis gas pump
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - The Memphis Police Department needs the public’s help to identify a group of suspects who reportedly stole a woman’s car as she was refueling Saturday morning. Police were dispatched to the Marathon gas station at 639 East Shelby Drive at 6:13 a.m. Saturday. The...
TCAT students earn gold status at SkillsUSA Nationals
JACKSON, TN – Tennessee College of Applied Technology (TCAT) at Jackson is excited to announce two students have achieved the highest honor at the 2024 SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference by receiving the gold status in their respective competitions. Brian Matthews of Brownsville in Residential and Commercial Appliance...
Union City Stylists Announce Act of Kindness for Back to School Children
Just in time for the start of school, an enormous act of kindness has been announced by the staff of a downtown Union City salon. Raigan Osborne, a stylist at Sister Sue’s Boutique and Salon, told Thunderbolt News about their upcoming contribution to children in the area.(AUDIO) Ms. Osborne...
NBA Trade Rumors: Brandon Ingram Targeted by Kings, Cavaliers, Warriors, Grizzlies
Brandon Ingram struggled in the postseason, leading to trade rumors as the New Orleans Pelicans consider shaking up their roster. Interested teams include the Kings, Cavaliers, Warriors, and Grizzlies. The Sacramento Kings, Cleveland Cavaliers, Golden State Warriors, and Memphis Grizzlies are interested in trading for Brandon Ingram. The Kings are...
First Black U of M graduate, member of ‘Memphis State Eight’ passes away
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - The University of Memphis’ first Black graduate, Luther C. McClellan, has passed away. McClellan is heralded as a civil rights trailblazer— cementing his place in history as a member of the Memphis State Eight, eight black students who were the first to cross the racial line.
Feds okay money for new I-55 bridge from Memphis to Arkansas
The funding is being finalized for a new interstate bridge to be built across the Mississippi River, connecting Memphis and Arkansas. The United States Department of Transportation announced they will provide $394 million to help fund the project. The states of Arkansas and Tennessee will chip in around $250 million each.
Arkansas education department reduces work requirement for child care assistance program
Arkansas education officials on Monday announced recently implemented changes to a child care subsidy program, including reducing the required work hours and removing a lifetime limit on benefits. The Child Care Assistance Program, which provides financial assistance to low-income families for quality childcare, is supported through the Child Care Development Fund (CCDF), which is administered […] The post Arkansas education department reduces work requirement for child care assistance program appeared first on Arkansas Advocate.
Montgomery Central, Kirkwood wrestlers take national honors at USA Wrestling’s National Freestyle Championships
CLARKSVILLE, TN – Team Tennessee took 27 of their best female high school wrestlers to USA Wrestling’s National Freestyle Championships in Fargo, North Dakota July 13-14, also called the 2024 U.S. Marine Corps Junior and 16U Nationals. The event had over 8,000 entries this year, competing in Fargodome on the campus of North Dakota State University.
‘Whites Against Replacement’: Latest Hateful March In Nashville Amplified Racist Theory
White nationalists marched in Nashville for the second straight weekend, this time wearing shirts that read "Whites Against Replacement." The post ‘Whites Against Replacement’: Latest Hateful March In Nashville Amplified Racist Theory appeared first on NewsOne.
Agencies crack down on crime, leading to multiple arrests
BLYTHEVILLE, Ark. (KAIT) - Multiple agencies joined forces to crack down on crime over the weekend, leading to multiple arrests. On Saturday, July 13, the Blytheville Police Department increased its presence throughout the city with the help of several agencies, including the Arkansas State Police, Mississippi County Sheriff’s Office, and Osceola Police Department.
Lane Kiffin calls his dad Monte a 'superhero' in the wake of the longtime NFL coach's death on Thursday
Ole Miss coach Lane Kiffin publicly spoke about his father Monte on Monday for the first time since the longtime NFL coach’s death on Thursday. Kiffin made his regularly-scheduled appearance at SEC media days in Dallas ahead of his father’s memorial service on Saturday and called his father a “superhero.” He referenced a friend he had from middle school that used the term for his father and remarked how accurate it was.
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