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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...
$1 million Mega Millions winner in Nashville, $130,000 daily Tennessee jackpot winner in Fayetteville
$1 MILLION MEGA MILLIONS WINNER IN NASHVILLE, $130,000 DAILY TENNESSEE JACKPOT WINNER IN FAYETTEVILLE. NASHVILLE/FAYETTEVILLE – The weekend drawings at the Tennessee Lottery created thousands of winners, including a lucky Mega Millions player in Nashville who won a cool one million dollars Friday night by matching all five white numbers. Another player, this time in Fayetteville, won Friday night’s Daily Tennessee Jackpot jackpot of $130,000 by matching all numbers drawn.
Viral Male ‘Karen’ Video Shows Irate Tennessee Man Breaking Teen’s Fishing Rod
A video has gone viral on TikTok that shows an older man breaking the rod of a teenage fisherman in. The video was first published on the TikTok page, @Fishn_shi, which dubbed the man a “Karen.” The video’s caption reads, “Drunk Karen breaks my $200 @St.CroixRods #karen #fishing #fishtok #viral.” The video, which has more than 18 million views, also used the hashtag #karensgonewild and #karensoftiktok. You can watch the video below. The page has more than 65,000 followers. “Bass, inshore, nearshore, and surf fisherman,” it says.
Confusion, clinic closures may have caused big declines in contraception use, study shows
Clinic closures in the wake of the Dobbs decision and questions about the legality of emergency contraceptives, including disinformation that some are abortion drugs, may have contributed to a sharp drop in the rate of prescriptions for contraceptives in states with the most restrictive abortion bans, according to a University of California Los Angeles study. […] The post Confusion, clinic closures may have caused big declines in contraception use, study shows appeared first on Tennessee Lookout.
FDA approves new early-stage Alzheimer's drug
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Alzheimer's is a disease that destroys memory and other important mental health functions. There is no cure, but recent trials with a new medicine in Knoxville is giving people hope. According to the Alzheimer's Association, nearly 7 million Americans are living with Alzheimer's. That number is...
Tennessee announces 2024 rugby schedule
Tennessee announced its 2024 rugby schedule. The Vols will hold an Orange & White scrimmage on Aug. 24. Tennessee will kick off regular-season play, hosting Queens on Sept. 6. Tennessee is scheduled to play two road contests at Thomas More (Sept. 13) and Rio Grande (Sept. 14) before hosting Texas A&M for family weekend on Sept. 21. The Vols travel to Ohio State on Sept. 28 and Kentucky on Oct. 4. Tennessee will host Florida (Oct. 11) and Alabama (Oct. 18) before SCRC playoffs on Oct. 26. All home games will be contested at RecSports Fields at Sutherland except for the Vols’ match against Texas A&M. Tennessee and the Aggies will play at Tennessee Rugby Park. Photo by Dan Harralson, Vols Wire
Tennessee enacts new law that alters parental rights, denounces ‘debanking’ and introduces other changes
As part of our ongoing coverage, we wanted to inform you about some new laws that came into effect on July 1st in Jackson, Tennessee. Starting this month, Tennessee can expect a series of new laws from the General Assembly. One such law is the ‘Family Rights and Responsibility Act’ which lays out 12 essential rights of parents.
Memphis teen extradited to Olive Branch for armed carjacking
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A juvenile allegedly involved in an armed carjacking incident at Poke World in Olive Branch, Mississippi, has been extradited back to DeSoto County. According to the DA’s Office, on May 12 around 8 p.m., two juveniles (aged 16 and younger) and an 18-year-old from Memphis, wore ski masks and used pepper spray […]
Cars burglarized at Frayser fire station
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Cars were broken into at a fire station in Frayser, according to Memphis Police. At around 6:30 a.m., officers responded to Firestation #31 at 4234 Overton Crossing regarding vehicle burglaries. Two vehicles had been broken into. At this time, it is unknown if anything was taken from the cars.
Man injured after shootout during attempted carjacking in Hickory Hill, MPD says
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - A man was injured after a shootout during an attempted carjacking at a Hickory Hill gas station late Sunday night, police said. The man's injuries were not considered life-threatening. Memphis Police said it all started after the man went inside the BP gas station near East Shelby...
Man accused of shooting, killing wife’s friend
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - A man is accused of shooting and killing his wife’s friend, according to Memphis Police Department. Adrian Martinez, 29, is charged with reckless homicide. On Saturday, officers responded to a shooting on West Gadwell Drive. When officers arrived they found women unresponsive from a gunshot...
WATCH: Gunfire on Beale Street shatters restaurant glass, prompts concerns for visitors
Bullet shatters downtown restaurant window, man says fragment almost hit him in head. Bullets went flying in Downtown Memphis on Sunday morning. One of those bullets, police said, went right through a window of a Beale Street restaurant.
Man rams stolen car into squad car while running from police, MPD says
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - A man was arrested after ramming a stolen car into a police cruiser while running from police, according to the Memphis Police Department (MPD). MPD said an officer saw a white Kia Soul run a red light at Winchester and Riverdale just after 3 p.m. on Friday, July 5. That officer tried to pull the car over but it sped off, police said.
‘I can’t rest’: Mother mourns after son shot to death in Frayser
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A young father of three was killed after an argument turned deadly in the Corning Village Apartments; MPD is searching for the suspect who took his life. Joanne Foster never imagined that her son would be murdered. “My heart is very heavy, it’s nothing that I would wish on nobody.” Foster says […]
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