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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.
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. […]
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...
Shelby Co. DA answers questions from constituents on ouster petition
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Memphis City Councilwoman Pearl Eva Walker held her first town hall of the year Thursday night in Whitehaven. Shelby County District Attorney Steve Mulroy made an appearance and took questions from constituents. Crime and public safety were the hot topics. But DA Mulroy’s final question of...
City of Memphis confirms plans to rebuild after gas station lost to fire in January
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - The City of Memphis confirmed Thursday evening that there’s a plan to build a new gas station where the Exxon once stood at the corner of Poplar and Highland near the University of Memphis. Memphis Fire Department investigators said an electrical issue caused the fire...
‘God is all that I have,’ woman says after tragedies
Mary Lovett and Lisa Tynes go to church with Mamie Humphrey at Love Fellowship Ministries in southeast Memphis. Mamie has suffered two devastating losses. In August 2021, her husband Fredrick was killed when he lost control of his car and crashed. This past May, she lost her youngest son, 25-year-old Malik, when the family says […]
Scenthound Opens in Franklin with Expansion Planned for Middle Tennessee
Scenthound Opens in Franklin with Expansion Planned for Middle Tennessee. The boutique dog grooming center that takes a wellness approach to care and leverages technology and membership for convenience has opened its newest location in the mid-state, with plans for up to eight more locations. NASHVILLE, TN – July 10...
Garbage kills: Three more cubs arrive at ABR after mother bear has to be euthanized
The three latest arrivals at Appalachian Bear Rescue have cute names — they are the Gatlinburgher triplets Patty, Pickles and Mac. These 6-month-old black bear cubs will get the months-long care they need at this black bear rehabilitation center in Townsend and then be offered a second chance in the wild. Behind the scene, however, this story is nothing short of tragic, said ABR Executive Director Dana Dodd. The triplets...
Tennessee families making median income spend more than 40% of it on childcare, report shows
A new report from the Tennessee Commission on Children and Youth found families making the median income in Tennessee spent on average 40% of their household income on childcare in 2022 to 2023, a 13 point increase compared to the year prior.
TN, MS, AR in top 10 states for lightning strike danger
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Now that it’s summer, tornado season is behind us and a new most dangerous type of severe weather has emerged: lightning. Mississippi, Arkansas and Tennessee are in the top 10 states for lightning strikes. “So, the big thing that we try to tell people is if you’re outside try to get inside,” […]
KCS revises library policy reflecting new law that targets certain books
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — A new law requires all Tennessee schools to pull books with explicit sexual content or "excessive violence" off of library shelves. The Knox County School board voted Thursday to pass a policy revision that adds language from the Tennessee Age-Appropriate Materials Act. While the law went...
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