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Memphis Man Charged with Attempted First-Degree Murder Following Workplace Dispute in Shelby County
A workplace dispute took a violent turn when a man was accused of shooting his former colleague during a lunch break in southeast Shelby County. Kenneth Shaw, 27, has been charged with attempted first-degree murder and employing a firearm in the commission of a dangerous felony, according to reports from Action News 5 and WREG.
Two killed after being hit by truck in Panola County, MS
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Two men are dead after they were hit by a truck in Panola County early Thursday morning, according to the Mississippi Highway Patrol. Just before 12:30 a.m., the MHP responded to a crash on Highway 35. Reports say a 2020 Chevrolet Silverado driven by a 27-year-old man from Sardis, Miss. was traveling […]
Caruthersville Area Arts Council plans to revitalize Chrysler Exchange Center
CARUTHERSVILLE, Mo. (KFVS) - Bringing more art and culture to the Bootheel, that’s the goal of the Caruthersville Area Arts Council. Funding recently secured from the state’s budget is helping the council meet that goal. “This is just a gift to land in our laps,” said Jana Merideth...
Young Dolph’s Alleged Murder Mastermind Catches Big Break
Hernandez Govan’s bond was not revoked after he got arrested in Mississippi while awaiting trial for Young Dolph’s murder. A Tennessee judge decided not to revoke the bond of Hernandez Govan, the man accused of ordering a hit on Young Dolph, at a court hearing on Friday (July 12). Govan avoided a return to jail despite getting arrested while out on bond in the murder case.
Nashville area once again in drought amid high heat, 'abnormally' dry conditions
The Nashville area is in for several, consecutive days of high temperatures. Beginning on Friday, temperatures in the Nashville area will be pushing 100 degrees while heat index values reach over 100. Friday's high will be near 96 and heat index values will reach 101. Saturday's temperatures will only increase with a high...
US Judge Overturns Lakeland City’s Unlawful Penalties on Resident’s Profane Political Yard Sign, Asserts First Amendment Rights
U.S. Judge Rules Lakeland City Illegally Fined Woman Over Profane Political Yard Sign. In a significant ruling this week, a Federal judge in Tennessee declared it unconstitutional for a city to impose a fine on a woman who exhibited a political sign in her yard that employed coarse language to express her disdain for both President Biden and ex-President Donald J. Trump. The citizen in question, Julie Pereira, a 40-year-old resident of Lakeland, Tenn. was penalized with hundreds of dollars by the city of Lakeland for displaying a sign that stated “Fuck Em’ Both 2024”.
Brightbridge Capital recognized as top SBA nonprofit lender in Tennessee
Pictured above, from l. to r.: David Glasgow, SBA, Tennessee Director; Drew Tomlin, BrightBridge; Ruby Cash, BrightBridge; Paige McVity, BrightBridge; Charles Millirons, BrightBridge; and Lisa Denton, SBA, Tennessee District Office. Nonprofit works with small businesses, including startups which do not qualify for conventional funding. BrightBridge Capital was recently recognized by...
YMCA of Middle Tennessee Enhances Summer Camp Experience with $26,000 Grant
Approximately 4,000-day campers this summer are receiving healthy breakfast and snacks thanks to a generous grant awarded by BJ’s Charitable Foundation. The Foundation gifted the Y’s Camp Widjiwagan $26,000 to fully underwrite adding a light breakfast for bus-riding day campers and to supplement the afternoon snack for all day campers. These snacks ensure children are well-fed and energized when they arrive at camp and refueled before they head home each day.
AT&T data breach: Am I affected? What Tennessee's past and present customers should know
Nearly all AT&T customers were affected by a data breach, the phone giant said Friday. Customers' call and text message records were exposed in the breach, the company said, but the breach doesn't include the content of calls and texts. The company said it's working with law enforcement to arrest those involved and at least one person has been apprehended.
Tennessee has adopted the most new election laws in 2024
Tennessee lawmakers have adopted 36 election-related bills so far in 2024, the most of any state. Among the new election laws are changes to state voter roll maintenance procedures, an earlier absentee/mail-in ballot request deadline, and new rules for voter registration drives. HB 835 / SB 137 requires election officials...
Fun weekend events happening in Memphis
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — It’s finally Friday and you know what that means! It’s time to take a look at some of the events happening across the greater Memphis area this weekend. Friday and Saturday are the Lauderdale County Tomato Festival. This is held in the Downtown Square in Ripley. The festival is open from 10 […]
Mississippi poultry processor breaks ground on $25 million expansion, expects to create more than 20 new jobs
A Mississippi poultry processor broke ground on a new $25 million transload facility in Perry County. This investment marks a pivotal development for the community, promising substantial economic benefits and job creation. The first phase of the project will see the new facility supplying grain to Mar-Jac’s Mississippi growers, with...
Three arrested, accused of stealing communication wiring in North Mississippi
Three people have been arrested after they reportedly stole AT&T copper wiring in North Mississippi to sell for scrap. Lafayette County Sheriff’s Office has taken several reports of stolen AT&T utility wires throughout Lafayette County since January. Through an investigation, several persons of interest were developed from people scrapping...
Tennessee State Parks Provide New All-Terrain Wheelchairs at 10 Parks
Tennessee State Parks announced, at the end of June, the availability of new all-terrain wheelchairs at 10 state parks, enhancing accessibility for visitors and bringing the total of parks with all-terrain wheelchairs to 22. The new wheelchairs announced are the result of a collaboration between the parks and Sunrise Medical,...
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