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MATA suspends trolley service due to brake issues, no timeline on service restoration
The Memphis Area Transit Authority announced on Sunday that the Downtown trolley line would be suspended until further notice, according to a post on the social media site X. There is currently no definitive timeline for the suspension of the trolley line services, MATA said in an email. "We are actively investigating issues...
Memphis Zoo’s Funny Pool Safety ‘Rules’ for Their Bears Are a Riot
While the kids are already headed back to school, we still have a month or so of summer left, and it is still very hot here in Atlanta! Apparently, it's still hot in Tennessee too because the Memphis Zoo posted a video of their bears enjoying pool time, and it looks like they're beating the heat by ...Continue reading
Woman shot by officer after pursuit on Highway 51: TBI
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A Munford Police Officer shot a woman after a pursuit when she allegedly refused to stop for an officer on Highway 51 near Covington early Monday, officials say. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is currently investigating. TBI special agents say they responded to Highway 51 and Hope Street around 2:10 a.m. to […]
The SPARK: Collaboration for Education, Exploration and Inspiration
The theme of The SPARK August 2024 is “Collaboration for Education, Exploration and Inspiration”. Host Jeremy C. Park interviews Dottie Jones, Executive Director and Chairman of Board of Directors for CoactionNet, an organization equipping nonprofits with a platform to share data and foster collaboration to improve outcomes for our community; Rabbi Micah Greenstein, Senior Rabbi at Temple Israel – Memphis, a sanctuary for prayer and inspiration serving as a force for good and a center for learning and collaboration; and Bubba Hogan, owner of Midsouth Ponds, a company creating water features in backyards across the Mid-South while giving back to support education and exploration.
WATCH: AT&T employees on strike in Memphis for better pay, safer working conditions
AT&T employees on strike in Memphis for better pay, safer working conditions. On Sunday, workers were on the picket line at the AT&T location on Sedgwick Street in Whitehaven. This means you could have longer wait times if you're experiencing an issue with your AT&T service at home or in your business.
Cardinals Minor League Notebook – August 19, 2024
On Sunday, the St. Louis Cardinals system went 3-1. The Cardinal Nation’s Player of the Day, DH Jimmy Crooks, singled, doubled, walked twice, drove in three and scored twice for Springfield. Other standouts include Mike Antico, Ixan Henderson, Darlin Moquete, Leonel Sequera and Ian Petrutz. Results of games played...
09/20: Virtual cityCURRENT Memphis Signature Event Series featuring Dr. Joy Bradford
Join us Friday, September 20, for an enlightening morning focused on mental health and healing resources for youth featuring guest speaker, Dr. Joy Harden Bradford, a licensed psychologist, author of Sisterhood Heals: The Transformative Power of Healing in Community, and host of the wildly popular, award-winning podcast, Therapy for Black Girls.
Action News 5 working on signal strength
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) -A heads-up to all of our viewers: Action News 5 is updating its technology and signal. During this process, you may experience signal issues, making it difficult for you to view us for news, weather, or sports. We apologize for the inconvenience and ask that you be...
Fatal Shooting in Berclair Leaves Residents on Edge Amid Crime Surge (Video)
A fatal shooting occurred in the Berclair area of Memphis, Tennessee, on [insert date here], leaving one man dead and the local community shaken. The incident has heightened concerns among residents who have already been on edge due to rising crime in the area. The shooting, which took place in...
Here's where you can register for 2024 St. Jude Memphis Marathon Weekend
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — People can now register for the 2024 St. Jude Memphis Marathon Weekend to support the kids of St. Jude. The marathon is set for Saturday, Dec. 7, and serves as St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital's largest single-day fundraising event. Each marathon path goes through the...
MPD car damaged in Midtown crash
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A crash left a Memphis police car and another vehicle damaged early Monday morning in Midtown. The Memphis Police Department responded to the crash Aug. 19, 2024, around 2 a.m. at Union Avenue and South Cleveland Street. When an ABC24 photographer arrived on scene, he saw a squad car with rear damage and another car with heavy front end damage. The officer involved in the crash appeared to be uninjured.
VOTE: Who do you think is the top Memphis high school volleyball player entering 2024?
The high school volleyball season is underway, in both Tennessee (TSSAA) and Mississippi (MHSAA). Vote below for your pick on who is the top Memphis-area player entering 2024. More: Meet the Memphis area top high school volleyball players to watch for the 2024 season More: Memphis area high school fall sports top performers for Week...
Desoto Air and Plumbing Weather Almanac
Yesterday’s high in Olive Branch was 95. Our overnight low, since midnight has been 74. The record high for this date was 100 in 2010 and the record low was 57 in 1943. Rainfall recorded by midnight was 0.00”. The total for the month is 0.05”. Year to date rainfall is 38.28 inches.
Low Mississippi River levels expected to amplify weaker basis at harvest time
If forecasts hold, the Mississippi River level at Memphis, Tennessee, will again fall below zero as harvest season takes hold, raising the specter of the last two seasons’ higher freight rates, piled up grain and weaker basis. Now is the time for farmers to look closely at ways to...
Lainey Wilson Visits Patients At St. Jude During Tour Stop.
On Aug. 9, Lainey Wilson made a visit to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis, TN. The appearance came as she brought her “Country’s Cool Again Tour” to the nearby suburb of Southaven, MS. Wilson performed for more than 150 patients and family members, taking requests from the audience. She followed the performance with a meet-and-greet and gave each patient a custom cowboy hat.
The Late Reverend James Lawson Honored During AFSCME Convention for Role in Memphis Sanitation Strike
Los Angeles, CA — On Thursday, August 15, at the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) 46th International Convention in Los Angeles, AFSCME paid tribute to the late Reverend James Lawson, who passed away in June at age 95. A longtime friend and ally of AFSCME members, Rev. Lawson played a key role in the 1968 Memphis sanitation strike, leading a faith coalition in the community on behalf of the workers and persuading his friend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. to join the struggle.
Matsuyama wins St. Jude Championship
(Memphis, TN) — Hideki Matsuyama is celebrating a victory after finishing atop the leaderboard at the FedEx St. Jude Championship. Matsuyama was even in the final round and finished the tournament 17 under par for his second win of the year. The 32-year-old also won the Genesis Invitational back in February. He took home $3.6 million in earnings.
Soccer Falls to No. 10 Memphis
COLUMBIA, Mo. – University of Missouri soccer battled throughout, but was defeated 2-0 by No. 10 Memphis Sunday night at Walton Stadium. Despite several offensive chances for Mizzou (1-1), a Memphis (2-0) goal just after the halftime break proved to be the separator in the contest. Missouri was on...
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