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Miller Time At The Lake Of The Ozarks Shootout—10 Years Later
No one—not even his wild-eyed driver Myrick Coil—is more into offshore powerboat racing than Tyler Miller. As any self-respecting fan of the sport knows, the Wathena, Kan., local and his wife, Lindsey, field not one but two offshore racing teams. Miller’s Super Cat-class M CON/Monster Energy team is a world and national champion. His Monster Energy/M CON team is well on its way to claiming a Class 1 world title this season.
Winter youth volleyball registration open at Arkadelphia Parks and Rec
Registration is open for Arkadelphia Parks and Recreation’s winter youth volleyball season. Girls grades 1-2 are encouraged to sign up for Parks and Recreation’s “Lil Spikes” league. This 4-week instructional league starts the week of October 5 and ends the week of November 9. Participants will learn the basics of the sport, including: How to bump, volley, and serve.
Man killed after shooting at Hickory Hill apartments, police say
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - A man was killed after an early morning shooting Monday at a Hickory Hill apartment complex, police said. Memphis Police (MPD) said officers responded just after 12:40 a.m. to a shooting at Highland Hills Apartments on Fosterwood Drive and found a man had died. Police did not...
Memphis Men's soccer fall 3-0 to Evansville on Senior Night
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Memphis Men's Soccer team fell 3-0 to Evansville on Sunday at the Billy J. Murphy Track & Soccer Complex on senior day. The Tigers outshot the Purple Aces 14-8 but never managed to find the back of the net. Evansville scored in the 7th minute...
No. 8 Memphis women's soccer beat rival Ole Miss 2-1
OXFORD, Miss — The No. 8 ranked Memphis women's soccer team went down to Oxford on Sunday to play rival Ole Miss, and they returned with a 2-1 victory. "We should walk tall right. We've got a ranking by our name from last year, and we've got to prove that ranking should be there right, and we've done a good job," head coach Brooks Monaghan said. "We've got some stuff to work on, but overall, a very good start."
ASBEE Kosher BBQ Contest hosts its 33rd annual event
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Food lovers from all around gathered for a special kind of cookoff on August 25. The ASBEE Kosher BBQ Contest & Festival was held at the Baron Hirsch Synagogue and welcomed anyone and everyone with a taste for barbecue. This fingerlicking event was obviously for the...
Man critical after shooting in North Memphis
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A man is in critical condition after a shooting on Chelsea Avenue, says the Memphis Police Department (MPD). Officers arrived at the scene of the shooting just after 5:30 p.m. on Sunday, Aug.25, where they located an injured man. The victim was taken to to Regional...
University housing adapts to increase in student population
Three consecutive years of record-breaking freshman classes has caused the University of Mississippi to expand housing options and has created uncertainty for students as they sit on housing waitlists and struggle to find off-campus accommodations. When Assistant Vice Chancellor and Director of Student Housing John Yaun joined the university in...
MPD: Man steals lottery tickets, cash register from gas station
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Memphis Police are looking for a suspect they say stole lottery tickets and a cash register from a northeast Memphis gas station. On Sunday at approximately 6:15 a.m., officers responded to a business burglary at Mobile One located at 6133 Macon Cove. They were told that the suspect approached the front door […]
Woman who crashed into tow truck being investigated for DUI
PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - A Tennesse woman who crashed into a tow truck early Saturday morning is now being investigated for DUI. Florida Highway Patrol troopers said the crash happened around 5:30 a.m. Saturday as they were on the scene of another crash that occurred around 2 a.m. They said a tow truck was called to the scene on Thomas Drive to haul away one of the cars that was involved in the first crash.
Multiple Binghampton apartments struck by gunfire
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Memphis Police are investigating a shooting at an apartment complex that occurred early Thursday morning. On Thursday at 8 a.m., officers responded to a shooting in the 200 block of E. Red Oak Drive. They were told that multiple apartments had been struck by gunfire. Video at the apartment showed that at […]
ASBEE Kosher BBQ Festival returns after four-year hiatus
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — After a four-year break due to COVID, teams were back competing in the 33rd Annual ASBEE Kosher BBQ contest. Former Memphis mayor and contest judge Jim Strickland was one of the judges. “It’s fun and it’s good food,” Strickland said. Which is what keeps him coming back year after year to judge […]
First Alert: Hottest temperatures up to this point of the summer expected this week
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - The forecast continues to remain very consistent around the Mid-South, as hot temperatures will lock into the area. High pressure is going to propel temperatures into the upper half of the 90s throughout most of the work week. Wednesday is expected to have the hottest high temperatures of this given stretch, but between Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, all four of those days will have very similar temperatures. These days will at least make a run to be the hottest days we have and likely will see this Summer.
Chris Kiffin joins Ole Miss staff ahead of 2024 season, per report
Chris Kiffin will be a member of Ole Miss’ coaching staff this fall, according to a report. ESPN’s Chris Low was first to share that news on Sunday afternoon. He reports that Kiffin will be an analyst on the Rebels’ staff in 2024. He previously worked under his brother, Lane, at Florida Atlantic.
Mississippi 7th least supportive state for veterans: report
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Though Mississippi has a sizable military presence, a report reveals that support for veterans does not seem to match. About 17.9 million veterans live across the United States. More than 146,000 live in Mississippi, making up roughly 6.5% of the adult population in 2022. However, SmileHub ranked Mississippi as the 7th worst state for […]
Mississippi community colleges among worst nationally: report
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Community college is part of many Mississippians’ pursuit of higher education, but a recent report shows that not all schools offer the same benefits. WalletHub’s survey looked at 653 community colleges across 41 states. It found that Mississippi’s college system ranked 38th nationally. The average Mississippi community college ranked in the […]
Code Orange Ozone Alert Issued for Memphis Region, Sensitive Groups Advised to Limit Outdoor Activities
The Shelby County Health Department, serving parts of Tennessee, Arkansas, and Mississippi, has issued a Code Orange Ozone Forecast for the region that includes Memphis. According to the NWS Air Quality Alert, this alert comes as ozone levels are expected to reach unhealthy thresholds for sensitive groups today. The announcement highlights the need for individuals with respiratory conditions, as well as active children and adults, to limit prolonged outdoor activities.
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