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Internal documents raise questions on creation of MPD's SCORPION unit, CJ Davis's statements
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — In a January 2024 reappointment hearing, now-interim Memphis Police Department Chief Davis told city council members that she did not create the SCORPION unit in Memphis and that it existed before her arrival to the department in April 2021. "Memphis Police Department has had criminal apprehension...
Lauren Giesecke Named MTSU Head Women’s Golf Coach
Lauren Giesecke, a renowned women’s golf coach with nine years of head coaching experience, has been named head coach of the Middle Tennessee women’s golf program, Director of Athletics Chris Massaro announced Monday. Giesecke becomes just the fourth Blue Raiders head coach in the program’s history. A...
Fireworks, pets, heat: Staying safe this Independence Day
JACKSON, Tenn. — With Independence Day celebrations underway throughout West Tennessee, we have some tips to ensure you have a safe holiday. According to the National Weather Service, an excessive heat warning is in effect until 9 p.m. Last week we spoke with Ginger Rowsey, public information officer for...
Thunderbolt Radio is still accepting fans for our annual Fan Drive
With the rising temps and high heat indexes we’ve had this summer, many people in our community need help to stay cool. Thunderbolt Radio is still collecting new or like new fans at our studios in Martin and Union City for our annual Fan Drive. Mr. Wesley Kellogg recently...
Ascend Federal Credit Union Wins Dora Maxwell Social Responsibility Award
Ascend Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union in Middle Tennessee, has won the 2023 Dora Maxwell Social Responsibility Community Service Award from the Tennessee Credit Union League (TCUL). The awards committee selected Ascend from applicants across Tennessee as part of the Credit Union National Association’s (CUNA) Award Program. Ascend was presented with the award at TCUL’s annual conference held at the Gatlinburg Convention Center from April 16-18, 2024.
$50,000 Powerball Winner Sold in Mt. Juliet
MT. JULIET – July 2, 2024 – A lucky Powerball player in Mount Juliet matched four numbers plus the Powerball in last night’s drawing to win $50,000. The winning ticket was sold at Cooks Star Market, 3251 S. Mount Juliet Road in Mount Juliet. No additional information...
13, 18-year-old charged with first-degree murder
UPDATE: In MPD’s original post, the dates were June 2 and June 4. This story has been updated to reflect the most recent information. ** MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A 13-year-old and an 18-year-old went on a crime spree that left a man dead last month, according to Memphis Police. On July 2, officers responded to […]
Monterey Takes Over 4th Celebration Friday
Monterey will extend the 4th of July weekend with a Friday full full of music, activities, and fireworks. Cultural Administrator Rafferty Cleary said the city’s Independence Day event will feature food vendors, plenty of crafts, contests, and bounce houses. Cleary said the main goal of the event is to bring the Monterey community through the celebration of such an important day.
City of Clarksville and Montgomery County hold Independence Day celebration | PHOTOS
CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – The City of Clarksville held their annual Independence Day celebration at Liberty Park on Wednesday, July 3, along with some help from the Montgomery County, who served as the co-sponsor. The event included live music, food, festivities and it closed with a fireworks show.
Don't sleep on the Titans' new-and-improved offensive line
It is incredible to think about what life as a Tennessee Titans fan would have been like if Taylor Lewan's ACL surgery had gone well in 2020. If Lewan hadn't gotten disqualified from Pro Bowl honors due to a suspension in 2019, he would have captured four straight Pro Bowl appearances prior to his ACL injury in 2020.
AAA: TN gas prices rise 10 cents
Tennessee gas prices reversed course last week and rose 10 cents, on average. The Tennessee gas price average is now $3.10 which is the same as one month ago and two cents more than one year ago. The average price for a gallon of unleaded regular gasoline in Cocke County also also rose sharply last week according to AAA, going from $2.98 per gallon to a current average of $3.06 per gallon. However, that still places Cocke County among counties with the cheapest average price...
Heat advisory for North Alabama until Friday evening
On Friday at 6:13 a.m. a heat advisory was issued by the National Weather Service in effect until 7 p.m. for Lauderdale, Colbert, Franklin, Lawrence, Limestone, Madison, Morgan, Marshall, Jackson, DeKalb and Cullman counties. The weather service states, "Heat index values between 105 and 110 degreesF for much of the...
1k without power after showers pass through Mid-South
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Several thousand Memphis Light, Gas and Water customers lost power Friday morning. As of 9:50 a.m., there are more than 1,000 customers without power. At the peak, more than 6,000 customers were without power. The outages come after showers passed through the Mid-South early Friday. Temperatures...
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