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Florida speeders beware: Police cracking down for 'Operation Southern Slow Down'
Florida speeders beware. The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), the Florida Highway Patrol and local law enforcement agencies have joined forces for the annual “Operation Southern Slow Down,” a joint effort with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the states of Alabama, Georgia, South Carolina and Tennessee. ...
MFD investigating East Memphis structure fire
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — People living in one East Memphis neighborhood are on high alert after a mysterious structure fire. Video shared with WREG shows the moments a fire engulfed a structure on Oak Cliff Road near Titus Road in East Memphis early Saturday morning. Fire crews spent several hours on the scene ensuring the blaze […]
Police searching for suspects who shot into a house
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Memphis Police are reaching out to the public in hopes of finding suspects who shot into a house. On July 6 at approximately 1:45 a.m., officers responded to a shooting in the 7100 block of Amstel Cove. They were told that the victims were inside the residence when multiple bullets pierced […]
Ridgeway Welcomed As TCAT President
Paris, Tenn.–John Penn Ridgeway was welcomed as the new President at the Tennessee College of Applied Technology Henry/Carroll Friday with signs all over the building. Ridgeway returns to TCAT (this time as President) after serving as Henry County Mayor for the past few years. Ridgeway said, “Thankful for the warm welcome from students and staff” at TCAT. Friday was a special day in other ways, as TCAT recognized SkillsUSA medalists Lollie Brown and Hunter Hamilton and held a field day with lunch, snowcones and games on the grounds. (Photo courtesy of John Penn Ridgeway).
Orange Mound shooting leaves one dead
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A man has died after a shooting in Orange Mound Sunday afternoon, Memphis police say. At 3:42 p.m., officers responded to a shooting in the 2800 block of Larose Avenue. One man was pronounced deceased on the scene. Officers have one male detained at this time. Police say this is an ongoing […]
Memphis Basketball: Why PJ Haggerty is the most important team transfer for 2024-25
It’s impossible to say that Memphis has not disappointed in the six years since Penny Hardaway took over as head coach. The Tigers have had no shortage of talent but the results haven’t always been there. Always second fiddle to Houston in the AAC, the Tigers had opportunity with the Cougars’ departure last season, but still fell short of the Big Dance, outshined by teams like Florida Atlantic and South Florida.
Chandler Day leads Houston football to 7-on-7 title, talks of Tennessee baseball interest
"All we do is win, in case you didn't know." Those were the words of Houston High School football offensive coordinator Ronnie Thompson after his team put away Melrose to win the inaugural River City Invitational 7-on-7 tournament Saturday afternoon at St. George's. The tournament featured 10 Memphis-area teams, including...
One local market encourages aspiring business owners
JACKSON, Tenn.—A unique market is held in downtown Jackson. It was not your average run of the mill market held in Jackson this morning. The Young Entrepreneur’s Market was held at 202 West Lafayette Street from 9 this morning until noon. The event allowed for aspiring business owners...
Report Released on Fatal Crop Duster Crash in Weakley County
The National Transportation Safety Board has released a preliminary report concerning a deadly crop duster plane crash near Martin. The crash on the morning of June 25th claimed the life of 61 year old longtime pilot Scott Rainey, of Obion County. According to the report, a witness saw the aircraft...
Hospital Update On Tap At Henry Co. Commission Meeting
Paris, Tenn.–The Henry County Commission will meet in regular session at 5 p.m. Monday, July 15, at the 911 Building at 204 N. Brewer St. in downtown Paris. The meeting will be held at the 911 building to allow another Zoom call with Attorney Angela Humphreys for an update on the negotiations with West Tennessee Healthcare about the Henry County Medical Center.
New study finds Chattanooga has bed drivers who like to speed
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – A new analysis by Consumer Affairs has bad news for Chattanooga drivers. We rank fourth in Tennessee for bad driving and the state does not compare well with the national averages. Consumer Affairs compared fatal crash data. And Chattanooga rated particularly poorly for speeding fatalities and...
Four dead in Holly Springs homicide
HOLLY SPRINGS, Miss. (WTVA) — Police in Holly Springs are trying to solve a Sunday homicide where three women and one man were found dead following a shooting. Chief Darryl Bowens said officers were called around 5:30 p.m. to the 1000 block of West Woodward Avenue where they discovered the four bodies.
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