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“Let The Games Begin”: Annual Water Fun Run This Weekend
Photo: Aerial photo of Paris Landing State Park Marina during the 2020 Water Fun Run by Granges Digital Advertising. Paris, Tenn.–It’s time for the annual Water Fun Run!. Join hundreds of lake lovers on boats and jet skis for the Paris-Henry County Chamber of Commerce “Water Fun Run,” sponsored by Lewy’s Sod, Landscaping & Dirt Work, on Saturday, July 20th.
Memphis Music Feature: Jus Bentley
How long have you been performing and how did you get started?. I have been performing since about 8 or 9. I got my start doing plays and talent shows at church and then that progressed into writing and recording my own music. By age 12, I had released my first song and after that I really gained a love and passion for music.
Historic Stereo Alley makes a return Downtown; MEM lands new flight | Mane Street Memphis
Correction: This story has been updated to reflect Constellation Properties redeveloped The Commonwealth building The developers behind the Sterick Building are bringing back another little piece of history alongside the 29-story "Queen of the South." On Thursday, July 11, the Memphis and Shelby County Land Use Control Board (LUCB) approved a street name...
‘She was vibrant, hardworking’: Parents of woman killed at Church’s Chicken speak out
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Tuesday, the woman who was arrested and charged with first-degree murder in the shooting death of 48-year-old Anitra West outside an Orange Mound Church’s Chicken appeared in court. A Shelby County judge reset the date to Wednesday because 45-year-old Monica Williams’ attorney was absent.
Dream fulfilled: Museum opens in Halls
The Halls Crossroads Historical Museum is open for public viewing at 7119 Afton Drive in the Birch Tree Plaza. Hours are 10-4 on Wednesdays and 2-5 on Sundays. “We’re doing a series of soft openings,” said museum vice president Doris Smith. “The space is not large enough to accommodate one huge grand opening.” Then she mentioned something about a tent and fall (stay tuned).
Humboldt Police Department confirms death of 8-year-old girl
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. — Humboldt police have issued a press release confirming the death of a child in West Tennessee. According to authorities, officers were dispatched to West Mitchell Street in reference to an unresponsive female on Monday. EMS later arrived and determined the child was deceased. Authorities say the...
Merci Memphis provides affordable counseling to those in need
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Every Tuesday, as part of our Greater Memphis on a Mission series, we highlight organizations making Memphis better. This week, we caught up with a group that believes in accessibility to mental health. Merci Memphis is a nonprofit organization that provides mental, emotional and healing support. The organization covers topics like grief […]
Worker safety: A cloud over the construction boom
Nashville’s fast-paced growth has changed our city’s skyline and caught national headlines. We’re seemingly full of towering yellow cranes and active construction sites busy with workers using hefty machinery and hoisting heavy materials – often several hundred feet in the air. Tragically, Tennessee is one of the most dangerous states when it comes to construction worker on-the-job injury and deaths. In recent years, the city of Nashville and the State of Tennessee have not seen eye-to-eye on how to improve safety for workers. Today, we’re speaking with reporters, local advocates and the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development about the sometimes deadly problems workers face, how they’re working to make construction sites safer, and what to do if you get injured on the job.
Did Lee Greenwood sing at the Republican National Convention? Tennessee artist returns to the RNC stage
It might have seemed like a bit of déjà vu on Tuesday as Lee Greenwood once again sang at the Republican National Convention with fellow Tennesseans Sixwire. Greenwood sang his song "Holdin' a Good Hand" after already using his well known hit "God Bless the USA" on Monday when former President and 2024 Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump made his first public appearance since a shooting at his Pennsylvania rally that left him and two others injured, and another man dead.
Greater Jackson Chamber announces Leadership University participants
Greater Jackson Chamber Announces 2024-2025 Leadership University Class Participants. JACKSON, TENN., July 17, 2024 – The Greater Jackson Chamber is pleased to announce the selected applicants for its 2024-2025 Leadership University class, a leadership development program for high school juniors in Jackson-Madison County. The new class kicked off their...
New law allows Tennessee developers to hire their own building safety inspectors
A new law initiated by Gov. Bill Lee will allow developers to hire their own inspectors to check for environmental, safety and building violations on construction sites — bypassing city codes departments and the State Fire Marshal’s Office. Lee, who made the measure a key policy priority this year, said it is intended to streamline […] The post New law allows Tennessee developers to hire their own building safety inspectors appeared first on Tennessee Lookout.
Tennessee had worst voter turnout in US during 2022 midterms, report finds
Less than 40% of registered voters in Tennessee cast a ballot during the 2022 midterm elections, which was the worst turnout in the country, according to data from the Nashville-based nonprofit think tank, ThinkTennessee.
2025 safety receives Tennessee crystal ball prediction
2025 four-star safety prospect Lagonza Hayward received a crystal ball prediction from 247Sports’ Tom Loy. Hayward narrowed his school list down to Tennessee and Georgia. He will announce his commitment on Aug. 7. Hayward officials visited Tennessee on June 21. The 6-foot-1, 200 pound safety is from Toombs County High School in Lyons, Georgia. Hayward ranks as the No. 94 overall prospect in the class of 2025. He also ranks as the No. 11 safety and No. 12 player in Georgia, according to 247Sports. Tennessee has 17 commitments in its 2025 recruiting class: Quarterback George MacIntyre, defensive lineman Ethan Utley, tight end Jack Vandorselaer, cornerback Dylan Lewis, running back Justin Baker, wide receiver Joakim Dodson, cornerback Tyler Redmond, safety Sidney Walton, wide receiver Radarious Jackson, offensive lineman Antoni Kade Ogumoro, edge Jayden Loftin, offensive lineman Nic Moore, defensive lineman Charles House, offensive lineman Douglas Utu, cornerback Tre Poteat, edge Mariyon Dye and wide receiver Travis Smith Jr. Tennessee is trending for 4-star SAF Lagonza Hayward, according to the On3 Recruiting Prediction Machine🍊📈 Read: https://t.co/IJMMS9q5dF pic.twitter.com/9yRFSSiFcO — On3 Recruits (@On3Recruits) July 15, 2024
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