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Private Security Team Nabs Suspects at New Horizon Apartments (Video)
In Whitehaven, a dramatic incident unfolded at the New Horizon Apartments, leading to the arrest of four individuals. The incident began when a security guard noticed a vehicle speeding through the complex. Discovery of Illegal Items. According to police records and body-cam footage, the private security team at the complex,...
University of Memphis Fined for Animal Welfare Violations
Help keep One Green Planet free and independent! Together we can ensure our platform remains a hub for empowering ideas committed to fighting for a sustainable, healthy, and compassionate world. Please support us in keeping our mission strong. The University of Memphis has been fined $15,000 by the United States...
One resident offers local youth a day of Summer fun
JACKSON, Tenn.—The Hub City is takes a splash into summer with a day full of fun. The host of Community Splash, TJ Robinson, finds a refreshing way to give back with an evening of water slides, vendors, food trucks and music for entertainment. It’s the first time this has...
Memphis Mother of Two Faces Food Insecurity Amid Food Stamp Disruptions (video)
A South Memphis mother, Angela Briggs, who relies on food stamps to feed her two children, is facing severe food insecurity after her benefits were unexpectedly cut off. Living in a food desert, Briggs struggles to find healthy and affordable food options. Unexpected Termination of Benefits. Briggs was supposed to...
Children in Tennessee Can Now be Tried as Adults for Shoplifting or Stealing a Gun, or Even Attempting
In the past, a judge in Tennessee could decide to try a child in adult court for violent or otherwise extreme offenses. But, as of July 1, under SB 2569, children 15 and older can be tried in adult court for two nonviolent offenses: shoplifting or stealing a firearm, or attempting to do so.
Man critical after jet ski crash on Mississippi River near I-40 bridge
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A man is in critical condition after a jet ski crash happened Sunday, July 14, on the Mississippi River near the I-40 Hernando de Soto bridge. The Memphis Police Department responded to the incident in the river, north of the bridge, just after 7:30 p.m. A witness told investigators that he and another man were riding jet skis when the other man accidentally went full throttle and crashed. According to the police, two people noticed the men were in trouble and offered assistance.
Tennessee's fast-food boom: Whataburger, In-N-Out and more in high demand in Nashville
While traditional table-service restaurants continue their long journey to bounce back from 2020, the fast-food industry is booming. That’s why Nashville expects so many new drive-thru joints coming to the area in the next few years — from California’s “animal-style” chain In-N-Out opening at least three restaurants around the city to new Whataburger locations cropping up regularly. ...
These are the candidates running in Tennessee's House District 97 primary
Incumbent Republican Rep. John Gillespie faces one challenger in the party primary for the Tennessee House District 97 race this year. The winner of that contest will face Jesse Huseth, the one Democrat to qualify for the ballot, in November. District 97 largely encompasses East Memphis and a small portion...
House explosion kills one and critically injures another, sources say
OBION COUNTY, Tenn. — Sad news out of Obion County after a house allegedly exploded Monday morning. Details are still limited at this time but after testimony from a neighbor, we have a clearer picture of what happened. Early Monday morning we were notified by a WBBJ 7 Eyewitness...
UT Martin building new foundation through summer work
PADUCAH, KY -- For the UT Martin Skyhawks, head coach Jeremy Shulman had to build a completely new roster once taking over earlier this year. The new Skyhawks roster consists of 12 new players, 11 of them coming from countries across the world. That has made the summer workout period...
Jackson mayor's chief of staff accepts plea deal in stalking case, supervised probation
Roland "Alex" Reed, former chief of staff to Jackson Mayor Scott Conger, took a best-interest plea deal Monday morning for his role in charges of stalking and the electronic tracking of a vehicle. He appeared in Madison County Circuit Court on charges of stalking and the electronic tracking of a motor vehicle,...
Tenn. mom allegedly drowned 7-year-old daughter in creek 'after having a rough day'
HENDERSONVILLE, Tenn. (TCN) -- A 33-year-old woman was arrested this week after she allegedly drowned her young daughter following a "rough day." On Saturday, July 13, the Henderson Police Department received information that a child drowned in Drakes Creek near Sanders Ferry Road. Detectives went to the scene and concluded that the child's mother, Brandi Elliott, killed her daughter. She was arrested and booked into the Sumner County Jail on a charge of first-degree murder.
Union City Police Continue Investigation of Nash Street Shooting
Union City police continue their investigation into a shooting that occurred last Friday morning. Reports said Union City police and Obion County deputies responded to 503 Nash Street and a call of shots fired. At the scene, officers found 31 year old Brandon Morrow lying in a parking lot suffering...
JMCSS superintendent takes students on shopping spree for reading achievement
The Jackson-Madison County School System’s superintendent, Dr. Marlon King, took some students on a shopping spree. The students were the winners of the Superintendent’s Super Reader Challenge which is a part of the Leap Up for Literacy initiative. Each student was given a $500 Walmart gift card to...
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