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15-year-old hospitalized, 2 other teens charged with theft after police chase leads to arrests, MPD says
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - The Memphis Police Department has three teens total in custody after a police pursuit resulted in one 15-year-old in the hospital and two others arrested. Around 5:00 p.m., officers responded to a theft call on South Goodlett near Arrowhead Road. When officers approached the vehicle, it...
Memphis athletics' chief revenue officer Brad Loos is headed to Missouri | Source
New Memphis athletic director Ed Scott will have at least one more key position to fill. Brad Loos, senior associate AD/chief revenue officer, has accepted the job of senior associate AD for development at Missouri under former Memphis AD Laird Veatch, a source with direct knowledge of the situation told The Commercial...
Fight back against the onslaught against DEI. Diversity strengthens communities and workforces
My role as the minority leader in the Tennessee state Senate is crucial in ensuring that every voice in our community is heard. In June, we began the “Freedom to Be Heard” summer field hearing tour at the National Civil Rights Museum in Memphis. This location holds historical significance as it is where Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was tragically assassinated.
Chasing the storm all the way to Texas
At a young age, Carter Vandrasik was captivated by the colors on the weather radar that illuminated his television screen. “It all started in kindergarten or first grade, those elementary years…I became fascinated (by the radar map),” he said. “It sounds silly, but it was by the colors on the TV. From the radar, I saw all these colors and thought that’s kind of cool.”
GOP Congressman files articles of impeachment against VP Kamala Harris
A Tennessee Republican has filed articles of impeachment against Vice President Kamala Harris, citing her record on immigration and “breach of public trust” regarding President Joe Biden’s physical and mental health. Congressman Andy Ogles has previously introduced articles against Harris regarding immigration and lack of border control...
Union City Football Coach Nick Markle Updates Team Progress at Media Day
Union City High School held football media day on Wednesday at War Memorial Stadium. Photos of team and individual players, along with cheerleaders, were taken during the event. With dead period now over for almost three weeks, coach Nick Markle was asked about the progress of his practices.(AUDIO) Coach Markle...
Milan No-Till Field Day: Spare The Plow, Save The Soil
Milan, Tenn.–After months of planning and preparation, the staff of the AgResearch and Education Center at Milan hosted the Milan No-Till Field Day Thursday. A large crowd was on hand, with 15 research tours including over 50 presentations, commercial and educational exhibits, an overview tour of the research center, food vendors and more!
DA’s Fugitive Friday: Ricky Taylor wanted for domestic assault
District Attorney’s Fugitive Friday July 26, 2024. Ricky Dewayne Taylor, 29 years old has failure to appear warrant for domestic assault 3rd offense and felony theft in Haywood County Circuit Court. Mr. Taylor’s last know address was 130 Wayne St. in Brownsville. If you know of Mr. Taylor’s...
Beginning with the August-dated MLGW invoices, the city of Memphis single-family residential customers will notice a $12 monthly increase to your solid waste fee. This fee covers all garbage, recycling, and bulk waste pickup services provided by the city of Memphis.
Some small commercial customers and apartment dwellers will also experience a 23% increase from your previous rate. The senior rate will also go up by 23%, from $7.50 to $9.23. The new fee will be listed on page 2 of your MLGW bill. Questions? Please reach out to 311 or...
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