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Tennessee Gov. Lee and TNECD Commissioner McWhorter announced plans to travel to the United Kingdom for a strategic economic development trip
Chattanooga, TN – According to the state officials, the visit aims to bolster relationships with European businesses and attract investment from global companies to Tennessee, fostering continued economic growth and job creation. This trip will be Gov. Lee’s first visit to the UK and his third international recruitment mission...
Nashville-area GOP House race and Senate primaries top Tennessee’s primary ballot
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A first-term Tennessee congressman backed by former President Donald Trump will face a Republican challenger who calls the lawmaker ineffective, a contest that is among the top races in the state’s August primary election. The primary will also cement who will be the Democratic...
THA recognizes Rep. Ryan Williams as a 2024 Hospital Hero
Rep. Williams is uniquely positioned to provide leadership on significant hospital and health care issues. The Tennessee Hospital Association (THA) honored Rep. Ryan Williams (R-Cookeville) as a 2024 THA Hospital Hero for his dedication and work on behalf of hospitals in Tennessee. THA Hospital Hero Awards recognize lawmakers who prioritize...
MFD battles overnight fire at church in South City
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Memphis firefighters battled heavy smoke and flames in the early morning hours of Tuesday, July 23, in South City. The Memphis Fire Department responded to the fire just before 12:30 a.m. at the Revival Temple Ministries Church of God on Christ Inc., located at the intersection of E.H. Crump Boulevard and Camilla Street.
Restaurant Inspection Scores, July 16-22
Newest Restaurant Report Card | If you want the latest Shelby County restaurant scores sent directly to your inbox, sign up for it today on WREG’s Newsletter here. Each week WREG is rounding up the highest and lowest scores from Shelby County restaurant inspections. Find more restaurant scores from Shelby County and other Tennessee counties here. Lowest Scores: Corky’s1740 N […]
Mayor Young hires new public safety consultant
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Mayor Paul Young has hired a retired leader of the NYPD to be Memphis’ new public safety consultant. Earlier this year, Mayor Young vowed to treat the Memphis crime problem just like the community treated the pandemic, a crisis that needed an all-hands-on-deck approach to find a solution. “We hear our citizens […]
In a few months, Marie Feagins has made big changes at MSCS, inspiring admiration & anger
When Marie Feagins was asked how many hours of sleep she’s getting, she laughed, and said, “I get a few here, and a few there.”. “But I wake up excited,” she added. “There's so much that needs to be done. It's about just balancing the timing of getting it done with the urgency of needing to get it done. One hundred and fifteen thousand kids can't wait on me. They don't care if I'm getting sleep or not.”
Main library closed after apparent suicide
UPDATE: The Memphis Library Foundation released a statement regarding Monday’s incident. “Our thoughts are with all those affected by this heartbreaking incident. As we come together to mourn and heal, we must remember the importance of supporting one another during difficult times.” They went on to say the foundation “extends our deepest condolences to the […]
Digital Desk: Talking to children about traumatic events
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) -Following the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump, families, especially those with children, may have felt additional stress. Many parents are looking for healthy, effective methods to communicate to their kids about what happened. Lindsay Pate, a clinical expert, visits the Digital Desk to provide advice...
Security guard dead after shooting at Main Event; man detained
UPDATE, July 23: Richard Lewis, 44, has been charged with First-Degree Murder, according to Memphis Police. ** MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The parking lot of Main Event was packed with officers who were investigating the fatal shooting of a security guard Monday night. Memphis Police said they believe they know who was responsible for pulling the […]
Men charged with carjacking woman loading groceries at Aldi
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - The Memphis Police Department has arrested and charged two men accused of robbing a woman of her car outside a busy grocery store on Sunday. Gary Baker, 26, is charged with carjacking, oxycodone possession, being a convicted felon in possession of a handgun, and employment of a firearm during the commission of a dangerous felony.
Online university expands nursing program in Mississippi
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Officials with an accredited online university announced the expansion of their nursing program to Mississippi. According to Melissa Temple, director of nursing education for Mississippi Institutions of Higher Learning (IHL), there are about 3,000 vacant nursing positions in the state’s hospitals. She said that this is not due to a shortage of nursing […]
Mississippi man paralyzed in job accident just hours after finding out his wife is pregnant
Just hours after he found out his wife was pregnant with their first, a Mississippi man suffered a tragic fall at work that doctors say will likely leave him paralyzed for the rest of his life. For newlyweds Brianna and Luke Byrd, July 11 began with joyous news—they were expecting...
Training starts at Musk’s xAI supercomputer facility
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Training on the Memphis supercluster computer is now underway at the xAI in Memphis, Elon Musk said. Musk posted on X Monday that training started at 4:20 a.m. and is the most powerful AI training cluster in the world. “This is a significant advantage in training the world’s most powerful AI by […]
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