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Do you know the fireworks laws in Memphis and Shelby County?
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — With Fourth of July festivities already kicking off in Memphis, it’s never too late to talk about fireworks safety and the legal ramifications of shooting fireworks in Memphis and Shelby County. It's illegal in both Shelby County and the City of Memphis to shoot fireworks,...
Cause of Death Unclear For Body Found at Tennessee Titans Stadium: Report
Human remains were discovered on the property of the Tennessee Titans’ Nissan Stadium in Nashville. according to NewsChannel 5. The deceased person was not identified. However, NewsChannel 5 reported that the body belonged to a homeless man who “hadn’t been seen for a couple of days.” Police told NewsChannel 5 that they do not suspect foul play.
Leadership West Kentucky Graduates Its Second Class
In a recent Hopkinsville celebration at the Alhambra Theatre, Leadership West Kentucky — part of the West Kentucky Regional Chamber Alliance — graduated its second-ever class of almost 30 professionals, all of which called this region home. Those from the News Edge listening area:. For Caldwell County: Tiffany...
Tennessee man arrested in Murray, KY after police respond to call of reckless driver
MURRAY, Ky. (KBSI) – A Tennessee man faces several charges in Murray after police responded to a call of a reckless driver. Brandon Partee, 26, of Humboldt, Tenneessee faces charge of fleeing or evading police 1st degree on foot, fleeing or evading police 1st degree motor vehicle, operating motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol, resisting arrest, wanton endangerment 1st degree, criminal mischief 1st degree, leaving the scene of an accident-failure to render aid, disarming a peace officer and disregarding a traffic control device.
No More on 64 Campaign - Waynesboro Police
DURING INDEPENDENCE DAY WEEKEND, THE WAYNESBORO POLICE DEPARTMENT IS PARTNERING WITH THE TENNESSEE HIGHWAY SAFETY OFFICE TO PROMOTE NO MORE ON 64. FROM NOW UNTIL JULY 7TH, THE WAYNESBORO POLICE DEPARTMENT WILL JOIN A STATEWIDE EFFORT TO INCREASE ENFORCEMENT ALONG THE 404 MILES OF US HIGHWAY 64 FROM MEMPHIS TO THE NORTH CAROLINA BORDER. DURING THESE 64 HOURS OF ENFORCEMENT, OFFICERS ACRSOSS THE STATE AND THE WAYNESBORO POLICE DEPARTMENT WILL INCREASE TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT ON HIGHWAY 64 IN AN EFFORT TO RAISE AWARENESS AND HELP REDUCE TRAFFIC FATALITIES DURING THE INDEPENDENCE DAY WEEKEND.
Not just dengue: Over a third of U.S. states have detected West Nile virus
Over a third of U.S. states have detected the West Nile virus so far this year, as mosquito-transmitted diseases continue to grow their presence in the country. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, seven human cases were confirmed across seven states as of June 25. They took place in Arizona, Arkansas, Kansas, Maryland, Michigan, Mississippi and Tennessee. The rest were seen in mosquitoes, birds or other animals.
Volunteer Tennessee will provide $8 million in AmeriCorps grant funding for the 2024-25 period, these grants will empower more than 830 AmeriCorps members across Tennessee
Chattanooga, TN – According to the state officials, these grants will empower more than 830 AmeriCorps members in Tennessee. Each program recruits members dedicated to tackling critical challenges within the state, including providing tutoring and mentoring for students, delivering health services, restoring the environment, increasing economic opportunities, and recruiting and managing volunteers.
Police Identify Remains Found in Hendersonville as Missing 17-Year-Old Girl
UPDATE – July 5: The deceased female found in Hendersonville on Wednesday has been positively identified as 17-year-old Trinity Bostic. Trinity was reported missing in Macon County on June 29, 2024. The Hendersonville Police Department suspects foul play in this case and the investigation continues. Hendersonville Police ask anyone...
Woman captured in Colorado for crash that killed 2 pedestrians in 2022 returned to Shelby County
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - A 67-year-old woman wanted in a crash that killed two pedestrians in Memphis nearly two years ago has been brought back to Shelby County after being captured in Colorado back in June. Memphis Police (MPD) previously reported that Tracy Totty was drunk when she struck two pedestrians...
The Orange Mound Splash Pad is now open to the public.
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Orange Mound Splash Pad is now open in Orange Mound Park, Councilwoman Jana Swearengen-Washington announced on a press release on Thursday. The reopening of the Pad was in collaboration with Memphis Parks, following maintenance. "I am delighted to see the Orange Mound Splash Pad reopen,"...
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