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Exciting Upcoming Events in Clifton, TN
Good things are happening in the City of Clifton, and we are here to let our readers know!. First up is the Women’s River Kayaking event on August 31st. Want to learn to kayak? Want to spend more time on the water? The City of Clifton and TN RiverLine are sponsoring this free event. There will be 12 kayaks available for use, or you can bring your own. For more information on this event, call 931-213-4192 or email [email protected].
Memphis after-school organization looking for help after flood closes doors
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - An organization in town that provides after-school care to children who have nowhere else to go has been forced to close its doors, and its future is uncertain. Heal the Hood has been shut down for three weeks after a roofing company doing work caused water...
Memphis Issues Code Orange Alert for Poor Air Quality Due to High Ozone Levels
Memphis, TN – A Code Orange alert has been issued for the Memphis area due to rising ozone levels. The Shelby County Health Department warns that this air quality could be dangerous for vulnerable groups. Seniors, children, and individuals with heart or lung conditions are particularly at risk. According...
Memphis Athletics invites community to celebrate "901 Week" leading up to football opener
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - University of Memphis Athletics is inviting the 901 to come celebrate what makes the city special as they prepare to kickoff the Tigers' football season with "901 Week" from August 26-31. The five day celebration will include fan-friendly, Tiger themed activities leading up to the season opener against North Alabama on August 31.
Tryouts for NFLA team in Memphis
MEMPHIS, Tenn.– The coach of a new football team coming to Memphis is hoping to get young people off the streets and on the gridiron. The Tennessee Vikings will join thirty other Next Level Football Alliance teams this season, and Marcus Mills is looking for players. “There are times I wanted to act out, and […]
Les Passees women’s volunteer organization and annual Stock Exchange
Host Jeremy C. Park talks with Karyn Whittington, 2024 President of Les Passees, Inc., who highlights the women’s volunteer organization that provides advocacy and support to enhance the quality of life for children and their families in the Memphis area. During the interview, Karyn talks about the organization’s legacy...
Memphis houses most overvalued in country, data shows
MEMPHIS, Tenn.– Memphis has the lowest median home prices in the country but also the most overvalued, according to one real estate website. Carl Purifoy, a Redfin agent in Memphis, said Redfin’s latest data shows the median sale price of a home in Memphis is $190,000. In a list of cities with the most overvalued […]
‘I’m glad to be here’: Mayor Paul Young represents Bluff City at the DNC
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - As the Democratic National Convention wraps up Thursday night, Memphis’ very own Mayor Paul Young was in attendance taking it all in. The mayor was asked how he thought the DNC went this year and was not at a loss for words. “It’s been incredible,”...
Luke Bryan Shares Family Updates, Proudly Gushes Over Newborn Nephew: ‘He’s Beautiful’ [Exclusive]
Luke Bryan shared a heartwarming update family update while walking the red carpet ahead of Wednesday evening’s 17th ACM Honors in Nashville where he was honored as the recipient of the ACM Lifting Lives Award. The superstar enjoyed a date night with wife Caroline, who coordinated with him in...
Obion County Commissioners Join Effort to Relocate Mail Sorting Location
Obion County Commission members were informed about an area push to change the mail sorting location. During the monthly meeting, Mayor Steve Carr discussed the issue facing many county and city governments, along with businesses and residents.(AUDIO) Mayor Carr then explained a joint Resolution to bring mail processing back to...
Community invited to ‘Pink Ice Sneaker Ball’ this fall
Jackson, TN – October 26, 2024 – The Gamma Alpha Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® is excited to announce its Pink Ice Sneaker Ball, set to take place on Saturday, October 26, 2024, from 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM at the Carl Perkins Civic Center in Jackson, Tennessee.
Jackson distillery hosts Northern Lights Paint Party
Jackson’s Samuel T. Bryant Distillery is hosting a Northern Lights Paint Party hosted by Art and Soul of Tennessee. Painters will be able to purchase canvases from organizers of the event, with two canvas options going for $40 and $45. The distillery is also offering drinks, and a seat...
Rockabillys Stadium to host Tennessee Vols following their championship win
JACKSON, Tenn. — The 2024 national champions University of Tennessee Volunteers will return to the Rockabillys Stadium on Sunday, October 27 to take on the Troy University Trojans, a member of the D1 Sun Belt Conference. This event marks the second time the Volunteers have played at the stadium,...
Three years after Waverly, the state hasn’t funded critical flood preparedness systems
Three years ago, Tennessee set a new record for the heaviest rainfall in a single day — a downpour that also broke the record for a daily rainfall in a non-coastal U.S. state. More than 20 inches of rain fell in McEwen, before washing down through Waverly and killing...
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