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Supreme Court seeks GOP states’ response to Justice Department’s Title IX restoration bid
The Supreme Court on Tuesday invited two Republican-led states to respond to an effort by the Justice Department to enforce parts of a new Biden administration Title IX rule in locations where court orders have temporarily blocked the entire regulation. The move follows a pair of petitions filed by U.S. Solicitor General Elizabeth Prelogar to […]
Neuroscientist becomes the seventh person to plead guilty in welfare scandal
Nearly five years after officials first named his company in the “largest public embezzlement case in state history,” Florida neuroscientist Jacob Vanlandingham has pleaded guilty to one federal charge of wire fraud. Vanlandingham is the latest defendant to admit to some role in the Mississippi welfare scandal, which...
Mid-South Better Business Bureau says nationwide federal investigation show funeral homes violated rules, impacting costs
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A federal agency uncovered funeral home violations in a nationwide investigation. For many, the time period when burying a loved one can be one of the most heartbreaking moments for a family. Randy Hutchinson with the Better Business Bureau of the Mid-South said the Federal Trade...
Man robbed at gunpoint on Highland; police searching for suspects
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Memphis Police Department is searching for the suspects responsible for robbing a man at a gas station on Highland earlier this month. On July 11, just before 4 a.m., officers responded to the incident at the Valero gas station at 853 Highland Street. Police say the victim got into his white […]
Western Mass. residents prep for Paris Olympics with watch parties, retirement community competition
With the Summer Games kicking off this week in Paris, several western Massachusetts libraries are hosting Olympic-themed events. During the opening ceremony on Friday afternoon, Greenfield Public Library teen librarian Francesca Passiglia said, young people are invited to play sports on virtual reality headsets. She'll talk with them about Olympics...
Two Tennessee Men Nabbed After High-Speed Chase Spanning from West Memphis to Memphis, Stolen Car and Gun Recovered
Two Tennessee men found themselves behind bars following a perilous high-speed chase through West Memphis, which culminated broadly in Memphis, as reported by both Action News 5 and WREG News Channel 3. The suspects, identified as Kylan Cunningham, 23, of Drummonds, and Tre’Von Burnett, 23, of Covington, reportedly led authorities on a chase that involved speeds exceeding 100 mph and ended with a tactical vehicle intervention.
Woman dead, man detained in Hickory Hill shooting
UPDATE, July 25: Rhakeem Fields, 33, is charged with Voluntary Manslaughter. His bond has not been set. *** MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A woman was shot and killed Wednesday morning in Hickory Hill. Memphis Police say they responded to a shooting on 2700 Hickory Villas Drive off Mount Moriah just before 11. Reports say the victim […]
Memphis basketball: A Penny Hardaway rarity, roster outlook, conference realignment
Memphis basketball's eight-week offseason training program is winding down. For the first time since Penny Hardaway became coach, the majority of the Tigers' roster spent the majority of the summer together in Memphis focusing on individual skill development and team-building. Teams are allotted eight total hours a week, only four of which...
MPD says it’s dealing with a vehicle shortage; city leaders discuss solutions
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - The Memphis Police Department is grappling with a vehicle shortage. City leaders discussed the ongoing concern at Memphis City Council on Tuesday with MPD’s top brass, including interim Police Chief CJ Davis. MPD has several hundred vehicles in its fleet, including take-home cars and those...
Grizzlies analyst puts NBA on blast following Summer League finale
Though Summer League is generally not a real attention grabber for fans, after baring witness to a tumultuous 2023-24 regular season, the Memphis Grizzlies faithful seemed more excited than ever to watch their offseason squad take to the hardwood in what ultimately turned into a rather successful run. From standout...
Company with alleged ties to China facing possible investigation by Arkansas officials
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — In a letter to Attorney General Tim Griffin, the Secretary of Agriculture Wes Ward expressed "reasonable suspicion" that a business in Sebastian County may be violating Act 636, a new law passed in Arkansas that bans some foreign countries from owning land in Arkansas due to national security concerns.
Mississippi: Biloxi casinos donate $85K in cash and kind to Mercy Cross Homeless Center
Mississippi: Biloxi casinos donate $85K in cash and kind to Mercy Cross Homeless Center. On Tuesday, all eight Biloxi casinos came together to donate $85,000 in cash and kind to the Mercy Cross Homeless Center in Biloxi. Story continues below. The Beau Rivage, Golden Nugget, Treasure Bay, Hard Rock, Harrah’s,...
Brett Young to play night before first Ole Miss home game
The Sandy and John Black Pavilion at Ole Miss will host former Rebel baseball player and current country music sensation Brett Young the night before the Ole Miss home football game against Furman. The Aug. 30th concert will feature two former Ole Miss players on stage: Young and fellow country star Josh Kelley. Young pitched […] The post Brett Young to play night before first Ole Miss home game appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.
Southaven not among Big Lots store locations closing
There are about 35-40 Big Lots stores that will soon be closed, but shoppers of the discount chain outlet in Southaven can feel good to know that their store is not one of them. Elevated inflation and decreased consumer spending was quoted as reasons behind the move as the retail...
Commercial fire on Hwy. 51 one of largest in recent years
Batesville firefighters continued to monitor a commercial building fire Wednesday afternoon, almost 20 hours after the blazes were first reported. The block building was used as a warehouse for a local rental business. Fire Dept. officials will release a report later with more information about what may have caused the fire. Fire Chief Tim Taylor […] The post Commercial fire on Hwy. 51 one of largest in recent years appeared first on The Panolian.
Officers seek man convicted in $90k car auction scheme
UPDATE, July 26: Leandre Barner was arrested early Friday morning by the DeSoto County Fugitive Division and the Memphis Police Department Fugitive Division. ** MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Law enforcement agencies in DeSoto County found a man convicted of stealing thousands from people in a car auction scheme. Leandre Barner was indicted in 2022 for false […]
Descendants of slaves/slaveholders reunite
About 80 descendants, both White and Black, joined in a reunion July 11-13, to celebrate a common heritage. The discovery that descendants of the Lewellen Family Plantation, Black and White, was discovered through a genetic match on Ancestry.com. Black and White cousins, Beverly Bevel, Dudley Lewellen and Rhonda Roederer, met...
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