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A-State Football Tailgating Opportunities and Experiences Continue to Expand
JONESBORO, Ark. – The variety of ways to experience Arkansas State football tailgating on Red Wolves game days continues to grow with the addition of an Alpha Pack event for all six home games in 2024, complimenting Dustin White Realty Tailgate City at Mike Watson Park and free tailgating options surrounding Centennial Bank Stadium.
Pittman looks to Petrino for help in turning things around
Bobby Petrino couldn’t save Jimbo Fisher’s job. Maybe he’ll do better for Arkansas’ Sam Pittman. Fisher a year ago turned to Petrino, the former Arkansas head coach, to be his offensive coordinator. Texas A&M's offense was loaded with talent, but couldn't play up to its potential. Things didn’t get much better for A&M with Petrino on board, so Fisher got fired.
Washington County residents to vote on Sunday alcohol sales, fire dues come November election
WASHINGTON COUNTY, ARKANSAS, Ark. — On Thursday, the Washington County Quorum Court voted on a couple of resolutions pertaining to issues that will be on the November ballot for various residents in Northwest Arkansas. First, the quorum court voted unanimously on a resolution that orders the Washington County Election...
New leadership chosen for Jonesboro Christmas Parade
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - After a month of speculation and uncertainty surrounding the annual Jonesboro Christmas parade, the city has chosen Heather Talley to lead the efforts. This happened after the previous leadership of the parade decided to step down. Jonesboro Mayor Harold Copenhaver said that the parade is an...
Texarkana student athletes staying hydrated during dangerous heat
TEXARKANA, Ark. (KSLA) - A First Alert Weather Day has been announced making it dangerous to stay outside without taking precautions, and that’s what some are doing in Texarkana. On August 16, during a First Alert Weather Day for dangerous heat, Texarkana, Arkansas communities are finding ways to stay...
Man steals car, wrecks it, returns it to auto shop, police say
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - A man wrecked a stolen car and returned it to the auto shop, police said. Officers responded to an auto theft at 901 Tire and Auto Inc. at 5071 Summer Avenue on June 30 at 8:21 a.m. According to MPD, the man stole a victim's car at...
Two arrested on multiple charges after baby dies from fatal injuries
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Memphis Police Department (MPD) says two people have been arrested on multiple charges in connection with the death of a baby who passed away from fatal injuries while in their care. According to the affidavit, MPD received a call at 3 a.m. on Aug. 17,...
MATA suspending trolley service, ‘streamlining’ staffing costs
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Memphis Area Transit Authority announced on Sunday that they were suspending their trolley services. In a press release, MATA said that a brake issue resulted in the Tennessee Department of Transportation recommending costly updates. Rather than paying for those upgrades, MATA leaders say they have decided to halt all trolley service […]
Memphis Has No Representation On TVA Board
More than 11 months since she was nominated to become the only Black member of the Tennessee Valley Authority’s Board of Directors, Memphian Patrice Robinson is still waiting to take her seat. Robinson, a former Memphis City Council member, was nominated by President Joe Biden to the nine-member TVA...
Community expo celebrates everything Shelby County
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Folks across Shelby County got the chance to celebrate the county from A to Z. A Community expo was held on Saturday, August 17, at Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library. The event was organized by the team behind a new Picture book for early readers called...
Shop Black Fest 2024 hits the Bluff City, celebrates black-owned businesses
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) -Today,the Shop Black Fest tour stopped in the 901. A Tennesse State & Howard University grad came together and created this initiative that brings together small black businesses across the mid-south. This year marks the fourth anniversary of the Shop Black Fest and the founders hope their...
Memphis 901 FC Extends Home Unbeaten Streak in 2-0 Victory over FC Tulsa
Memphis, TENN. (August 17, 2024) — Memphis 901 FC delivered a convincing 2-0 victory over FC Tulsa on Saturday night at AutoZone Park to rise to No. 3 in the Western Conference standings. The Beale Street Boys extended their home unbeaten streak to nine matches with the victory thanks...
Connor Industries locating operations in Coahoma County
Boat manufacturer creating 56 jobs Project represents a corporate investment at least $8 million. Jackson, Miss. (May 17, 2023) – Boat manufacturer Connor Industries is locating operations in Clarksdale. The project represents a corporate investment of at least $8 million and will create 56 jobs. Connor Industries' new location...
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