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2024 GOP state executive committeeman candidates
State Executive Committeeman, Senate District 2 The Republican state executive committeeman for Tennessee Senate District 2 represents members of the party from Blount Monroe, Polk and part of Bradley counties in the state Republican Party. Women in the party such office as state executive committeewomen. Incumbent officeholder Bill Russell, of Reliance, is competing with Blount County Planning Commission Chairman Darrell Tipton and Brandon M. Leitch, of Greenback, in the Aug....
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.
Church’s Chicken shooting suspect turns herself in
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The woman accused of killing a Church’s Chicken employee last week has been taken into custody after turning herself into police Monday morning, Memphis Police say. Monica Williams had a warrant out for her arrest for First-Degree Murder for the killing of Anitra West. On July 8, officers responded to a shooting […]
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 […]
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.
VIDEO: Memphis Grizzlies Star Ja Morant Gives Hilarious Reaction to His Lookalike Statue in New York City
Athletes are often honored with statues that symbolize where they are held in their respective fields. However, the sculptures can either be lifelike or result in a complete disaster, which happened in the case of the Memphis Grizzlies star. With his high hopes, Ja Morant went to see his lookalike statue but was left disappointed.
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...
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...
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...
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