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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...
Third day of FedEx St. Jude Championship golf tournament
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - Another thrilling day of golf tee’d off at TPC Southwind in the FedEx St Jude Championship, where the world's best golfers are battling for their piece of a $20 million purse and coveted FedEx Cup points to move ahead in the rankings. Hideki Matsuyama enters the...
Shelby County Community Services Agency offers in person assistance to MLGW customers
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Shelby County Community Services Agency (CSA) representatives were offering help at Memphis Light, Gas and Water's downtown community office for the second time this year. MLGW bills have been skyrocketing this summer with some Memphians seeing their bills reach the thousands. To help address the problem...
Driver loses control, car flips over and crashes, police say
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - The Memphis Police Department is investigating after a car crashed on Frayser Boulevard. Around 1:17 a.m., officers responded to a crash on Frayser Boulevard near Schoolfield Road. When officers arrived, the Memphis Fire Department was already on the scene. According to MPD, officers discovered that a...
Arkansas Storm Team Forecast: Heat, humidity & a few storms Sunday
OVERNIGHT: We’re in for a warm evening with temperatures in the low 90s till sunset, then the 80s for the rest of the night. Overnight temperatures drop to the mid 70s with clear and calm conditions. SUNDAY: It will be hot Sunday with high temperatures in the upper 90s and it feeling closer to 110°F in central […]
How Much Does Probate Cost in Arkansas?
Probate costs in Arkansas typically include court fees, attorney fees and executor fees, though the total of what you spend will depend on the size and value of the estate. Other potential costs might include appraisal fees for real estate or personal property, as well as miscellaneous expenses such as postage and copies. Consulting a […] The post How Much Does Probate Cost in Arkansas? appeared first on SmartReads by SmartAsset.
NWA non-profit to launch e-bike rebate program funded by EPA grant
A Northwest Arkansas non-profit is about to lead a $7 million Regional E-Bike Rebate Program to promote electric bike use and reduce emissions throughout the state.
Addison Nichols, Joshua Braun share unique recruiting history
Addison Nichols and Joshua Braun always wanted to play for Arkansas head coach Sam Pittman, but when Pittman left his position as offensive line coach at Georgia after the 2019 season, Nichols and Braun ended up going to different SEC schools. Braun was a Class of 2020 recruit while Nichols was in the Class of 2022, but the two also crossed paths in recruiting...
Identity Released In Fatal Motorcycle Accident
Arkansas State Police have released information in the deadly motorcycle accident that occurred on Saturday in Lawrence County. According to the ASP Fatal Crash Report, 68 year old Christopher B. Gist of Jonesboro was killed when the 2018 Harley Davidson failed to negotiate a curve on Hwy 25, left the roadway, struck a culvert became airborne then struck a tree.
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