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'Cast the net wide:' Facing teacher shortage, MSCS on a hiring blitz before school year start
Recently, Memphis-Shelby County Schools has held hiring blitzes. It has held in-person ones at the MSCS Teaching and Learning Academy and offered virtual ones for national job candidates. It has hosted out-of-state ones in Birmingham, Alabama, and Jackson, Mississippi. On July 25, it’s set to hold one for open jobs in its SUPE schools ― schools that received a “D” or “F” from the state ― and on July 26, it’s set to host one called “Troops...
Couple living in gated TPC Southwind community wanted a larger home on the golf course.
Christopher and Emily Wiltse were living in the Southwind area, but wanted to find a larger home located on the golf course. They were especially taken with a home known as “The Island House.” “We admired The Island House while golfing and riding in a golf cart on the course,” recalled Emily. “It...
Home efficiency programs are falling short for nearly half of Memphians, data shows
Nearly half of Memphis families face high energy burdens, spending roughly 60 cents of every $10 they earn to keep lights on and climate control running, according to a study released in late June. At the same time, advocates warn as heat waves become more prolonged and common across the south, current home efficiency boosting […] The post Home efficiency programs are falling short for nearly half of Memphians, data shows appeared first on Tennessee Lookout.
How a Briarcrest Christian School student is using her musical talents to help others
For as long as she can remember, Ella Bork has been singing. Now, she's utilizing that talent to make a difference. At just 14 years old, the Briarcrest Christian School freshman is already using her ability as a singer-songwriter to raise money for causes she's passionate about. All proceeds from her first album, "Seeing...
Memphis basketball: A Penny Hardaway rarity, roster outlook, conference realignment
Memphis basketball's eight-week offseason training program is winding down. For the first time since Penny Hardaway became coach, the majority of the Tigers' roster spent the majority of the summer together in Memphis focusing on individual skill development and team-building. Teams are allotted eight total hours a week, only four of which...
Bentonville accepting burn permits to help residents with storm debris cleanup
BENTONVILLE, Ark. — The Bentonville Fire Department (BFD) announced it is accepting burn permits to help residents with storm debris clean-up efforts. The city will make temporary adjustments to the zone requirements to include impacted areas. Requirements. Residents must access a burn permit at BFD before burning by calling...
Arkansas's pregame experience ranked second-to-last in the SEC
From beginning to end, Arkansas football games are an entire spectacle. Festivities start hours before kickoff, and celebrations can go deep into the night on game day. But according to oddsmakers, the SEC pregame experience in Fayetteville isn’t all that enjoyable. They rank Arkansas pregame experience second-to-last in the...
Fort Smith, AR, Identifies Hospital Intruder
Police in Fort Smith, Arkansas, identify the man who caused a lockdown at an area hospital earlier this week. The man in question has been identified as 34-year-old John West. West was spotted in Mercy Hospital on Monday with what appeared to be a hand gun. The weapon turned out to be a water pistol that had been painted black to look like a real gun. It was found when West was eventually discovered hiding in a box in an educational room in the hospital.
AGFC is dropping seeds from the sky on Arkansas lakes | Here's why
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Recently, the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission has been flying over Arkansas lakes— and not just to take in a pretty view. Nimrod Lake sits in Perry and Yell counties and is currently partially drained, just as it is every four years. Recently, Game and Fish Commission teams have flown over the lake.
Giving Guide: Arkansas Urology Foundation
The Arkansas Urology Foundation connects men and women from all walks of life to comprehensive urological care and wellness through identifying and addressing health disparities across Arkansas. Established more than 25 years ago, Arkansas Urology was founded during a time when sexual health and prostate cancer was largely discussed behind closed doors, if at all. By providing free 10-point health check ups, the Foundation encourages men to stay on top of their health care.
Brickbat: Caught a Big One
The city of Memphis, Tennessee, lost $773,000 in a phishing scam in 2022, but officials did not disclose the loss until a local media outlet asked about it recently. The city was making regular payments to a local construction company. "Following a request from who they believed to be Zellner Construction, they changed the account details and wired $773k to an account that was, indeed, not Zellner," city media affairs manager Arlenia Cole said in a statement. Officials said that by the time they discovered the error the time period to reclaim the money had expired.
Sanctuary Provides Sanctuary for Those Escaping Domestic Violence
It's a "domestic violence shelter and outreach program," according to Haylea Roberson. She got into the organization after applying for a job with it close to December. It serves Boone, Marion, Carroll, Newton and Madison counties. Roberson also helps advocate for people coming to Sanctuary in court. The organization helps...
Family wins more than $60K in lawsuit against former Huntsville School Resource Officer
A federal jury ruled in favor of former student Justin Freeman in the civil trial against a former School Resource Officer Lynn Whittle, who used excessive force against Freeman.
Arkansas secretary of agriculture asks attorney general to investigate possible Chinese ownership of Sebastian County business
Arkansas Secretary of Agriculture Wes Ward is asking Attorney General Tim Griffin to investigate a Sebastian County business for Chinese government ties.
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