Henry
LATEST NEWS
Lane College alumni and SuperBowl champion Jacoby Jones passes away at the age of 40
Former Lane College alumni, n-f-l player and super bowl champion jacoby jones has passed away. The national football league made the announcement Sunday, along with two teams he played for. Jones was known for scoring two touchdowns in ‘super bowl 47′ for the Baltimore ravens. The team said his charisma,...
Restaurant Inspection Scores, July 9-15
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: Takashi1680 Union […]
Memphis basketball coach Penny Hardaway adds former 3A Mr. Basketball Damarien Yates
Memphis basketball coach Penny Hardaway added depth to his revamped roster in junior college forward Damarien "Dink" Yates. The 6-foot-8 Yates prepped at Fayette-Ware, earning Tennessee Class 3A Mr. Basketball honors in 2023, and spent his freshman season at Vincennes (Indiana) University. Yates is expected to join the team as a walk-on. ...
Grizzlies reporter reveals chilling Cam Spencer statement that will get fans hyped
Memphis Grizzlies rookie guard Cam Spencer is turning heads early on in his professional career. Despite falling to the late second round of June's NBA Draft, the reigning NCAA Champion has captivated both teammates and audiences alike with his impressive on-court skill set and unique competitive nature. Already, core members...
Bluff City Life: Wed, 10 July
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Here’s what’s in today’s show. These beautiful houses are waiting to be turned into homes. We’re touring breathtaking properties in Eads!. Gospel music is taking over the Bluff City. You have a chance to join in praise at this annual convention. Malcolm...
Mother files baby formula lawsuit after death of her son
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A Memphis mother is suing a baby formula company after she says her son died from using their products while in the Newborn Intensive Care Unit. Nakia Harris says her son was born prematurely at birth and fed cow’s milk-based products, developed Necrotizing Enterocolitis, and died shortly afterward. NEC is a deadly […]
Ayden Kelley, son of former Memphis basketball star Antonio Burks, joins Arkansas
Northpoint Christian School guard Ayden Kelley, the son of former Booker T. Washington and Memphis basketball guard Antonio Burks, has joined Arkansas, the team announced July 11. Kelley’s background is full of basketball talent. His stepfather is former Tennessee star point guard Tony Harris. Harris was a McDonald’s All-American out of East High School and played for the Volunteers from 1997-01. ...
Bartlett company's eclipse glasses in running for 'Coolest Thing Made in TN': How to vote
A Bartlett-based company's eclipse glasses are in the running to be named the "Coolest Thing Made in Tennessee." American Paper Optics' glasses — worn by millions during April's eclipse — have advanced to the final four of the inaugural statewide "Coolest Thing" contest. The Tennessee Chamber and Tennessee Manufacturers Association, in partnership with the University of Tennessee Center for Industrial Services, Chattanooga Regional Manufacturers Association and Smart Factory Institute Tennessee, launched the lighthearted competition, according to a news release.
Headliners look forward to weekend comedy fest
MURRAY – The headliners for this weekend’s Kentucky Comedy Festival have nearly 70 years combined experience in making audiences laugh. The Kentucky Comedy Festival will be inside the auditorium of Murray State University’s Wrather Hall at 7 p.m. Friday and 4 p.m. Saturday. Several comedians are on the bill, but Saturday’s headlining act is Jeff Allen and Friday’s is Mike Armstrong.
Estadt siblings finish strong BGT season
LOUISVILLE — Murray golfing siblings Maggie and Tommy Estadt have completed the Bluegrass Golf Tour’s Western Kentucky points race for this season. Maggie, who played in the Girls 12 & Under Division, won its points race. Maggie amassed 737 points over six events on the Tour and that was enough to outpoint Roxie Wilson of Cunningham in Carlisle County for first place.
Meanwhile, in England …; Murray State’s Albans is blazing quite a summer golf trail of his own
NOTTINGHAM, England — In reviewing rising redshirt freshman Trey Wall’s latest men’s golf conquest during a superb summer run earlier this week, Murray State Head Coach Jacob Miller also wished to discuss the exploits of another of his players. In fact, he said he already would have...
Hate group ejected from council meeting, Nashville leaders unite against intolerance
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WZTV) — A self-proclaimed hate group was kicked out of the gallery at Tuesday night’s Metro Council meeting. The group clashed with not only council members, but others in the chamber. This self-proclaimed white supremacist group approached a lot of people before the meeting and then...
Holiday Movie Filmed in Franklin through July 23
With heat index coming close to 100 degrees, Christmas trees and winter coats are not what you typically see in Franklin in the middle of July. But if you are headed downtown anytime now through July 23rd, you can catch a glimpse of the making of a Christmas movie. “The...
New legislation would have Nashville homeowners clean algae off their homes or face a fine
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — One Metro council member is on a mission to clean up Music City—quite literally. Councilmember Joy Styles (District 32) wants homeowners to clean the green algae off their homes or face a fine, and the rule could become official this summer. “When codes goes...
Remember When: Ingrid Andress Earned a Standing Ovation at Her Grand Ole Opry Debut
Ingrid Andress is multi-talented. The country-pop singer had already penned hits for big names like Charli XCX and Halestorm when she broke through with her own solo effort, 2020’ss Lady Like. The album earned Andress, 32, three GRAMMY nods, including one in the Best New Artist category. Additionally, it landed her the title of highest-streaming country female debut album of all time upon release. In 2019, the Highlands Ranch, Colorado native solidified her place in Nashville when she made her debut on country music’s biggest stage.
Friends remember woman at the center of 26-year-old Nashville cold case as talented singer
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - A man in Dickson said he was watching WSMV4 when he recognized a name in an update. That name was Diane Minor and she’s the woman at the center of a 26-year-old cold case, but Metro Nashville police recently identified her. It’s July of 1964...
Woody & Jim To Return To Nashville Mornings
Woody Wood and Jim Chandler are teasing their return to Nashville morning radio starting Monday, July 22. On a “Woody & Jim Tell All” YouTube stream on on Sunday evening, the duo announced their upcoming return, but not disclosing the station until a press release comes out this week. Also in the live stream, they discussed their exit from iHeartMedia CHR “107.5 The River” WRVW Lebanon/Nashville in May 2023 commenting that they hold no ill-will towards the station or local management as their cuts were determined at the corporate level and local management was “as blindsided as we were”.
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.