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Man kidnaps ex outside Arlington restaurant, officials say
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A man was arrested in Arlington by the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office in connection with a kidnapping. On July 6, Tedrick Hall, 35, approached his ex-girlfriend outside a restaurant in the Town of Arlington after trying to talk to her outside. After leaving the establishment, the victim was allegedly followed to her […]
Tennessee Woman Wins Free Speech Suit After Being Fined For Political Sign In Her Yard
A Tennessee woman recently won a free speech lawsuit after officials initially fined her for a political sign in her yard. The woman placed a sign that read "F-k em both 2024." It's in reference to both political candidates Donald Trump and Joe Biden. The city of Lakeland, Tennessee found the sign obscene and fined her.
Shooting spree suspect Ezekiel Kelly to appear in court
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - A man suspected of killing three people and injuring three others during a shooting rampage across Memphis in September 2022 is expected to appear in court today. Ezekiel Kelly, now 21, is set to face a Shelby County judge at 9 a.m. Monday, July 8, records show.
Why Music Box School on Stage is expanding with new Collierville location & what to expect
Alex and Yelena Ovando love teaching music. The husband and wife love it so much that they're opening a second Music Box School on Stage in the Memphis area. The Ovandos founded the music school in August 2019 and operate a location 7516 Capital Drive in Germantown, serving about 250 students (about 80 of whom are adults) and delivering 10,000 lessons a year on piano, drums, guitar and much more.
Inflation and Weather prove to be a double threat in causing Mid-South homeowner insurance surge, here is how you can save.
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — There are more reasons than Americans would prefer when it comes to high home insurance rates. Memphians are seeing the highest average home insurance rates in the entire state. The average price for home insurance in the Bluff City is roughly $3,100 a year, according to a recent report by Money Geek.
Painful Pump Prices in Rutherford County and Beyond
RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - As Tennessee rolled into the month of July last week, motorists encountered a 10-cent hike in gas prices. Now, as we enter Week 2, drivers are feeling an additional pinch at the pump. The average gasoline price has risen by another 5.8 cents per gallon in the past week, bringing the current average to $3.15 per gallon, according to GasBuddy's survey of 3,821 stations across the Volunteer State.
Living in limbo: DCS places kids indefinitely in group homes awaiting “evaluations”
The Tennessee Department of Children’s Services, already facing a class action lawsuit over its treatment of disabled kids, is placing children with no known disability diagnoses for months at a time in privately-run group homes designed to support adults with disabilities, according to child advocates. The homes serve as way stations before appointments open up […] The post Living in limbo: DCS places kids indefinitely in group homes awaiting “evaluations” appeared first on Tennessee Lookout.
New campus amenities, same affordable tuition: Randy Boyd's extended vision for UT System
Randy Boyd will work to see through his promise of the "greatest decade" in the University of Tennessee's history after being reappointed as UT System president until 2030. But what is he planning next to make that happen? ...
How expensive are bills in Tennessee? New report ranks state among the cheapest
A new report reveals just how much it costs to live in Tennessee as it relates to the most common household bills. And its fairly cheap compared to other parts of the country. The 2024 Cost of Bills Index Report from Doxo is based on the company's nationwide bill payment statistics for the ten most common household bill categories, including mortgage, utilities, car loans and more. Doxo is a third-party online bill payment network that aims to facilitate and streamline the bill pay experience.
Steamy with a few storms ahead of winds from Beryl
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - The heat and humidity continue, with some rain and storms developing here at home. We’re tracking remnants of Hurricane Beryl reaching the other side of Tennessee and Kentucky, and bringing us some extra wind. Join us on the WVLT First Alert Weather app for iPhone...
Explore Collierville's Heritage with Free Summer Workshops at Morton Museum
Looking to dive into history without the sunburn? The Morton Museum of Collierville History is offering a cool opportunity for those interested in local heritage with its lineup of free workshops this July, geared towards adults aged 16 and over. Each Thursday this month, join experts for sessions on archaeology, law, and folklife that promise to uncover the layers of Collierville's past without costing a dime.
Stories of Technology, Innovation, & Entrepreneurship in the Southeast
Nashville metro area has the state’s most educated population. That's according to WalletHub's ranking of "Most & Least Educated Cities in America." I doubt anyone would dispute the fact that a community needs a well-educated workforce if it expects to have a thriving economy. To determine where the most...
Rankin inducted into National High School Hall of Fame
Perhaps the earliest footnote in a career full of milestones and shattered records, Gary Rankin heeded the advice of his father as he first launched his prep coaching career decades ago at his high school alma mater, Smith County High School. What was Rankin’s Plan B? “That’s a great question, and my backup plan came from my father,” Rankin said. “When I first took the job at Smith County, that...
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