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Tennessee House District 96 Democratic primary: Read our Q & A with candidates
Early voting for the primary State and Federal Primary for Tennessee begins Friday with multiple contested primary elections. Five Democrats will be vying for the Tennessee House District 96. Incumbent Dwayne Thompson is not seeking reelection. No Republicans or Independents qualified for the August or November ballots. Whoever wins the...
Police chase through Caruthersville, Pemiscot County leads to man’s arrest
CARUTHERSVILLE, Mo. (KFVS) - A police chase through portions of Pemiscot County on Tuesday afternoon, July 16 leads to an arrest. According to Caruthersville Police, officers tried to make a traffic stop around 12:43 p.m. on a driver suspected of having an arrest warrant. The vehicle stopped in the parking...
Suspect accused of catfishing man, forcing him to send $500 per day
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A Covington man was arrested after police say he conducted a catfishing scheme where he threatened a man into giving him daily payments of $500. On July 4, around 11 p.m., officers with the Covington Police Department were flagged down by a man who told them he was involved in a relationship […]
Covington hosts Children's Olympic Games
COVINGTON, Tenn. - While Paris is hosting the main event, Covington is holding their own Olympic Games, specifically for children. According to a post on their Facebook page, the Covington Parks and Recreation department is hosting a children's Olympic Games event Tuesday morning, from 9:00 to 11:00. Registration is $15,...
New cannabis restaurant making its way to Memphis, but is it legal?
MEMPHIS, Tenn — A new restaurant coming to the Binghamton neighborhood is offering up something that isn't on any other menu in Memphis: marijuana. Buds & Brews Cannabis Bar and Restaurant offers THC-infused condiments and drinks, but brings up a question on how it is legal. In 2022, Michael...
‘I’m back’: Pearl native Riley Maddox to stay at Ole Miss baseball for 2025 season
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Ole Miss baseball received good news on Monday amid an overhaul of pitchers entering the transfer portal. Pitchers Liam Doyle, Kyle Carmack, JT Quinn, Josh Mallitz, and Grayson Saunier are just a few of the many notable names to enter the portal. In another season full...
Here are the candidates running in Tennessee's 9th Congressional District primary races
Tennessee's 9th Congressional District is a strongly Democratic and heavily gerrymandered district encompassing the majority of Memphis and northern Shelby County. Three challengers are battling to unseat longtime incumbent Rep. Steve Cohen in the Democratic primary this year. M Latroy A-Williams. Williams, who last year unsuccessfully sought a seat on...
Man allegedly chokeslams 9-year-old, fires shots at home with 5 kids
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A man is behind bars after Memphis Police say he assaulted his girlfriend and her nine-year-old, then fired shots at a home with multiple kids inside. Alcus Shell, 40, is charged with Aggravated Assault/Domestic Violence, seven counts of Aggravated Assault and Vandalism $1,000 or less. His bond is set at $60,000. On […]
Weather 7-17-2024 Storms and Cooler Temps
Any storms could be strong to severe.. We are going to see this rainy, stormy, and cooler temp pattern through the weekend. A chance of showers, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 10am. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Partly sunny, with a high near 92. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west northwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Massive turnout supports Grant Gouldie
At least two “families” rallied to support Grant Gouldie, trooper with the Tennessee Highway Patrol, on Saturday, July 13, 2024, at Halls High School. The Halls community rallied around one of its own, and the THP was out in full force to support their brother. Gouldie is battling...
Leadership Middle Tennessee Celebrates Class of 2024 Commencement
Leadership Middle Tennessee (LMT) celebrated the commencement of their Class of 2024 on Tuesday, June 18th at the Adventure Science Center. The celebration was the culmination of an 11-month program where class members attended a session each month in one of 10 Middle Tennessee counties to gain a greater understanding of critical issues in the region, learning through interactive presentations, facilitated dialogue, behind-the scenes visits, and experiential adventures.
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