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Valerie June Shares ‘Friendship’ Featuring Carla Thomas and Stax Music Academy
Visionary singer-songwriter Valerie June has shared another soul gem, “Friendship” (Feat. Carla Thomas and Stax Music Academy). The song, which originally appeared on Pop Staples’ posthumous LP, 2015’s Don’t Lose This (produced by Jeff Tweedy and Mavis Staples), celebrates the eternal promise of true friendship. For this new version, in celebration of her hero Mavis Staples’ upcoming 85th birthday, June enlisted another close friend and mentor, Stax soul legend Carla Thomas as well as the talented students at Stax Music Academy.
University School of Jackson names Justine Walker new volleyball coach
Jackson, TN – The University School of Jackson (USJ) is excited to announce the appointment. of Justine Walker as the new head coach for the Lady Bruins volleyball team. With an impressive background in coaching, leadership, and athletic performance, Walker is set to bring a fresh and dynamic approach to the USJ volleyball program.
Hayes Beginning Work With Burnett On Transition
The transition process has begun to prepare Livingston Mayor-Elect Lori Elder-Burnett to take office September 1. Mayor Curtis Hayes said he and Burnett have been meeting for several hours a week since she was elected in June. He said he has been reminding Burnett that she may not get everything overnight, she has great staffers, advisors, and consultants to lean on in the meantime.
WR Rahim Hutchins Jr. commits to Memphis football over Houston, Nebraska: 'Don't blink. I'm fast'
Three-star wide receiver Rahim Hutchins Jr. has committed to Memphis football, he announced Friday. Hutchins — from Shadow Creek High School in Pearland, Texas — is ranked as the No. 70 receiver in the country, according to the 247Sports Composite. "When I got there (for an official visit...
Ribbon Cutting: Vida Nova Coffee Lounge in Columbia
Vida Nova Coffee Lounge held its ribbon-cutting ceremony on June 28, 2024, for its location at 307 W. 11th St. Level 3 in Columbia Tennessee. Coffee lounge where friends meet & creatives create. Mon-Sat 7 am-4 pm. Vida Nova Coffee Lounge. 307 W. 11th St. Level 3. Columbia, TN 38401.
Power restored to most MLGW customers after outages in South Memphis
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - About 4,000 Memphis Light, Gas and Water (MLGW) customers were without power Friday morning as the Mid-South is in the midst of a heatwave. According to the MLGW, 4,293 customers were in the dark due to 72 outages as of 8:30 a.m. By 9:45 a.m., less than...
Fun weekend events happening in Memphis
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — It’s finally Friday! While many of you are celebrating a long weekend thanks to the Fourth of July holiday, there are still so many things to get out and do. If you missed out on seeing some fireworks, you are in luck because you have another chance to see a show. Friday […]
From MUS to Paris: Local athlete achieves his dream of qualifying for the Olympics
MEMPHIS, Tenn — As the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris near, many Americans are making sure they have the USA gear ready to go as they cheer for our country's athletes. Here in Memphis, we have something extra to cheer for. Memphis University School graduate Harrison Williams has qualified for the U.S. Olympic decathlon team.
East Nashville's Rainbow Crosswalk Vandalized Days After Installation, Community and Officials Respond with Support
Source: Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, Tennessee. A recent act of vandalism targeting a rainbow crosswalk in East Nashville, which was installed as a testament to LGBTQ pride at the end of Pride Month, was caught on video and has since garnered city-wide attention. WSMV released surveillance footage showing a white Ford van driven by a man who poured black paint onto the crosswalk at South 14th and Woodland Streets on Tuesday at 12:25 p.m., an action actively being investigated by the Metro Nashville Police Department's East Precinct Investigations Unit.
Titans backup Malik Willis working with Quarterback guru during NFL dead period entering third training camp
Tennessee Titans quarterback Malik Willis is making the most of his offseason preparation efforts ahead of the 2024 season, recently seen putting in time with quarterback guru Sean McEvoy. McEvoy is the same trainer the former Auburn and Liberty passer has worked with for the past several years, dating back to his high school days in Georgia. He's been heavily involved in Willis' development process at all stages of his career, including arguably the most important phase, which is the pre-draft process.
Revamped First Fridays 'a surprising success' but not without new vendor fees
What started as a grassroots effort to attract more foot traffic downtown, First Fridays has become one of Columbia's most-attended monthly events, and it keeps getting bigger. First Fridays has become a staple for visitors, vendors, musicians and businesses, bringing large crowds of visitors both local and out of town. The event now...
Fans praying for country music legend following son’s heartbreaking death
Fans and fellow artists have been sending prayers and well-wishes to The Oak Ridge Boys’ William Lee Golden following the death of his son, William “Rusty” Golden, on Monday. Rusty Golden was 65. WANT MORE COUNTRY MUSIC NEWS? CLICK HERE. He died at his home in Hendersonville,...
MSCS to assume control of former charter school
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Memphis-Shelby County Schools (MSCS) is assuming control of Caldwell-Guthrie Elementary School and transforming it into a pre-K through 8th-grade STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and math) school. Caldwell-Guthrie Elementary is one of the three Memphis Scholars schools that had their charters revoked last week because of...
Analyst dishes harrowing take on Grizzlies guard Marcus Smart
The Marcus Smart experiment has yet to prove itself successful for the Memphis Grizzlies. Last summer's addition of the defensive stalwart and established leader was initially seen as a move that suggested Grind City was going all-in on a win-now movement, and that the seasoned veteran could be the type of player and overall presence to help Taylor Jenkins' talented albeit green team get over the proverbial hump.
Local shelter takes in new animals following Fourth of July fireworks
More pets go missing on July 4th than any other day during the year. So, News 2 checked in with officials at Metro Animal Care and Control (MACC), a shelter already facing overcrowding, to see if they saw an influx of new pets following last night's fireworks displays.
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