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Man killed in weekend shooting on Beale Street had been out on bond for only a few days after being arrested during MPD operation
MEMPHIS, Tenn — The man killed in a shooting along Beale Street over the weekend had been out of jail for only days after being arrested during the Memphis Police Department’s ‘Operation Saturday Night Live.’. MPD confirmed to ABC24 that 44-year-old Benjamin Murrell was the man shot...
Elon Musk says training begins for xAI supercomputer project in Memphis
It looks like xAI has begun training, at least in some capacity. Around 5 a.m. Monday, xAI founder Elon Musk posted on the social media app X (formerly known as Twitter and also owned by Musk) regarding the xAI supercomputer in Memphis. In the post, Musk thanks xAI, X and Nvidia as...
Teen Tech Center makes trip to Tennessee
Local teen tech members from the Best Buy Teen Tech Center at Wallace Community College got an opportunity to participate in a regional teen summit located in Memphis, Tennessee. The teens met with other teen tech center members from Florida, Georgia, North Carolina and Memphis to discuss youth activism and...
3 men led officers on chase after breaking into vehicles, police say
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Three men led officers on a chase after they were accused of breaking into vehicles over the weekend. Antonio Bland, 18, is charged with theft of property $10,000-$60,000, theft of property $1,000-$2,500, possession of burglary tools, unlawful possession of a weapon, and evading arrest on foot.
Grizzlies star Desmond Bane to host back-to-school event for MSCS students next month
As Memphis-Shelby County Schools helps students prepare for the upcoming academic year, it’s getting an assist from a star athlete. Memphis Grizzlies guard Desmond Bane will host a back-to-school giveaway event for MSCS families on Aug. 3, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Held at the Memphis Sports and Events Center, it’s a continuation of “Bane’s Backpacks,” which he has hosted the past three years.
Man dies after bullets fly in Frayser, MPD says
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - Gunfire claimed a man's life in Frayser Sunday night, according to the Memphis Police Department (MPD). MPD said the deadly shooting happened just before 11 p.m. on Madewell. Officers found a man suffering from gunshot wounds when they arrived at the scene. MPD said he was rushed...
Memphis celebrates diversity at second annual Asian Night Market
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Vietnamese American Community’s second annual Asian Night Market at Tiger Lane sparked excitement for the Asian community in Memphis over the weekend. Quynh Tran, president of the group that sponsored the event, said that the goal is to introduce the rich cultural heritage of Asia to the Memphis community. “The primary […]
Logan County Sheriff’s Office arrests wanted Tennessee man
RUSSELLVILLE, Ky. – A wanted Tennessee man led police on a vehicle, foot pursuit Friday evening. The Logan County Sheriff’s Office says a deputy observed a vehicle related to a recent theft traveling in Russellville. After observing multiple traffic violations, a deputy initiated a traffic stop on West...
Jones Family of Cos. adds 4th generation, expands team with 4 new execs
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. – Nonwovens supplier the Jones Family of Cos. has added four new executives to its team, including a fourth-generation family member. William Jones has joined the family business as business development manager. Prior to joining the company, Jones was a management consultant in the operations and supply chain segment with RSM International.
Three dead in Indianola Mass Shooting
INDIANOLA- Three nineteen-year-olds died as shots rang out along church street in Indianola just before one Sunday morning. Sunflower County Coroner Heather Burton and The Enterprise-Tocsin identify the victims as recent Gentry graduate Areon Butler, along with Cameron Lee Butts and Marquette Baites of Greenville. Charles Modley, who just organized...
Alcorn County shooting suspect captured
CORINTH, Miss. (WTVA) — The search continues for a shooting suspect in Alcorn County. Alcorn County sheriff’s deputies searched for Daniel Yates through the night, the Alcorn County Sheriff’s Office announced on Monday morning, July 22. However, the search yielded no arrest. He’s accused of shooting at...
Arkansas Tri-Region Coalition awarded $100M from EPA
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — The Arkansas Tri-Region Coalition has been selected by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for a $99,999,999 Climate Pollution Reduction Grant (CPRG) award. The grant will be used for its “Energy and Environment Innovation for the Natural State” proposal, which will fund projects across the state,...
Arkansas Storm Team Forecast: Rainy weather starts today and will carry through the week
There is a chance of rain today. It will be low this morning, but picking up during the day. Thanks to cloud cover and the chance of rain, it will stay out of the 90s for the sixth straight day in Little Rock. It’s a 50% chance of rain today....
Harry Patrinos Named Head of Department of Education Reform
Harry A. Patrinos, an internationally recognized expert in K-12 education policy, has been named as the next head of the Department of Education Reform and 21st Century Endowed Chair in Education Policy. "Harry is one of the top scholars of education reform in the world, having produced seminal studies of...
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