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42 cats rescued from 'horrendous conditions' at Tennessee home being cared for in Gallatin
GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. (WZTV) — *WARNING: Some photos and details in this story may be sensitive for some viewers*. Animal Rescue Corps (ARC) has saved 42 cats from a house in Gibson County, Tennessee on Wednesday where three men have been living without running water or electricity. When law...
Data shows Memphis homes overvalued despite small price decline
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Memphis was listed as the first metropolitan city with one of the lowest median home prices, but they are still overvalued, according to data by Redfin. MarketWatch says while homes in 89% of all major metropolitan areas across the U.S. are overvalued, Fitch Ratings analysis of home prices in the first quarter […]
Chief Wellness Officer Makes First Visit to UT Martin
Wellness and mental health go hand-in-hand, and the University of Tennessee is making both university-wide priorities. This commitment was evident Feb. 1 when Dr. Jessi Gold was named the first chief wellness officer for the University of Tennessee System. She is also an associate professor of psychiatry at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center.
Greenfield High School Class of 1959 Celebrates 65 Years
On June 15, 2024, the Greenfield High School Class of 1959 met for their 65th class reunion at Tony and Lorie Stout’s barn near Greenfield. Upon entering, each classmate was presented with a nametag featuring their senior picture. After a social hour spent with greeting old friends, members and guests enjoyed a delicious lunch catered by Caroline and Danny Harris.
New $600K grant provides housing for low-income seniors in Memphis
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - The Tennessee Housing Development Agency (THDA) is working with The Works Inc to provide housing for low-income seniors in Memphis. The $600,000 grant will support efforts to build a 79-unit apartment in the Frayser area called the 79-unit Peachtree Senior Development. This opportunity is for individuals 62...
Memphis holds groundbreaking for Liberty Stadium renovations: 'A lot of great days ahead'
Ryan Silverfield knew Memphis had to start renovating Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium as soon as possible. "People say, 'Could you have waited?' "You can't wait on something like this," Silverfield said after an official groundbreaking event Thursday afternoon at the stadium. "If someone wants to hand you $1 million, if someone wants to hand you $1, if someone wants to hand you $200 million, you take it and you start on this thing." ...
Nonprofit helps Memphis youth soar to new heights
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Giving young kids in Memphis a chance to dream is the mission of the Organization of Black Aerospace Professionals and FedEx by taking the next generation to the skies. 100 students in Shelby County and surrounding areas are getting the chance to learn all things aerospace. The phrase of the day is […]
Overton Park Conservancy names Kaci Murley as new executive director
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Overton Park Conservancy has appointed Kaci Murley as its new executive director after Tina Sullivan announced she would be stepping down from the position in early June. Murley has served as the Conservancy’s deputy executive director since 2019. Conservancy officials say Murley’s leadership will help...
Man faces first-degree murder charge after deadly road rage shooting
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - A Memphis man is facing a first-degree murder charge after a road rage shooting left one person dead. Damarr Jones was arrested in June of 2023 in connection to a fatal road rage shooting that took place in South Memphis. He was indicted on July 3...
USS Iwo Jima Holds Change of Command Ceremony with Millington Connection
NORFOLK — The Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) held a change of command ceremony aboard the ship on May 17. In the ceremony, Capt. Brian Hamel, a native of Kalamazoo, Michigan, relieved Capt. Stephen Froehlich, as USS Iwo Jima’s 17th Commanding Officer (CO). “I’m...
Athletic director Ed Scott says Memphis has self-reported Malcolm Dandridge case to NCAA
The eligibility issue that prompted the university to withhold former Memphis basketball player Malcolm Dandridge for the final five games of the 2023-24 season has been turned over to the NCAA. New athletic director Ed Scott told The Commercial Appeal on Wednesday he has been briefed on the matter, that the school has...
SPECIAL THEME FOR RED DEVILS GAME TO HONOR LATE CLASSMATE
A special themed night for the South Fulton Red Devils' home football season opener this Friday night has been approved by SFMS/SFMS Principal Laura Pitts. In memory of the late Emma Lee Marie Williams, who was a sophomore at South Fulton High School and a manager for the football team, those in attendance for the game are asked to wear pink in her honor. A "Pink Day" has also been approved for students this Friday, to honor her. Students are asked to stay within dress code for the "Pink Day." (Photo submitted.)
Former governors host live podcast in Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Two former Tennessee Governors held a unique meeting Thursday at the Chattanooga Rotary Club. A live podcast discussing the state of political discourse. Former Governors Bill Haslam and Phil Bredesen have co-hosted the “You Might Be Right” podcast since 2022, and have discussed a variety of political...
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