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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 […]
Apparent suicide at Benjamin L. Hooks Library prompts weeklong closure
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - The Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library will be closed through July 29 after an apparent suicide inside the building Monday morning. All other Memphis Public Library branches will remain open. A source with Memphis Public Libraries says that a man fell from the third-story balcony overlooking...
Dixie Café celebrates National Drive-Thru Day with free beverages
JACKSON, Tenn. — In honor of National Drive-Thru Day Wednesday, July 24, Dixie Café is celebrating its new drive-thru service with a special promotion of free beverages for all drive-thru guests, with or without purchase. This offer is part of Dixie Café’s ongoing commitment to providing exceptional Southern...
JPD’s Youth Police Academy aims to help build positive relationships
JACKSON, Tenn. — Local law enforcement are aiming to change how some may view the police by starting with the youth. “If I know more about the people who are protecting our city, I would feel more safe,” said Aaron Jones, young scholar of the Youth Police Academy.
Jackson State offers one-day Excel, PowerPoint classes in August
Workforce Solutions is hosting one-day Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint classes at Jackson State Community College starting August 6th. These classes are aimed to help participants develop and enhance their spreadsheet and presentation skills. Classes are small and will be instructed by Jackson State staff.
Union University athletics – Kelly Elliott, Tre Walton accept new positions
JACKSON, Tenn. – Union University Director of Athletics Mark Campbell tabbed Kelly Toomey Elliott to fill the department’s senior woman administrator position. In addition, Elliott will also serve as the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) Sponsor. Campbell said, “We are excited to announce that Kelly will be our new...
Jackson City Council passes budget without changes after much debate
In the conclusion of the city of Jackson's budget discourse, a 6-3 vote by the city council moved the budget forward at Friday's special-called meeting. Friday's vote ensured the council will meet the comptrollers's timeline for submission, ahead of the August 31 deadline. ...
Vote for top RB in Jackson area entering 2024 Tennessee high school football season
Who is the Jackson area's best running back entering the 2024 Tennessee high school football season? The Jackson Sun sought to find out with its definitive ranking of the 10 best RBs in the area. Now it's your turn to vote. Make your selection of the area's best RB and be sure to...
New Tennessee law allows developers to use private inspectors, sparking debate
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WZTV) — A new state law allows developers to hire their own private building inspectors, which allows them to avoid using government inspectors. The law will go into effect in October, and while developers say this is a big win, critics have some concerns. From homes to...
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