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Grizzlies Suffer Tough Loss To New England
In a season filled with difficult, close losses, the Gateway Grizzlies lost perhaps their toughest game yet, dropping an 8-7 decision at home to the New England Knockouts at Grizzlies Ballpark on Tuesday night. The Grizzlies’ newly-resurgent offense was in control early against Knockouts starter Liam O’Sullivan (2-5), with D.J....
What new AAC commissioner Tim Pernetti said about Memphis' goal of leaving the conference
Tim Pernetti has a lot on his mind. The new American Athletic Conference commissioner has been on the job for one month. He took over for Mike Aresco, who had been the AAC commissioner since the conference's inception in 2013. But Aresco retired earlier this year. Pernetti said his main priority is "alignment" and...
MUS baseball hires former Owls pitcher Blake Bennett as head coach
Memphis University School announced Monday that it was bringing back one of its own — 2014 graduate Blake Bennett — to lead the school's baseball program. Bennett's playing career included time at both the college and pro level, most recently in the Philadelphia Phillies organization in 2019. Before that, he spent a year each at the University of Mississippi and Itawamba Community College before playing his final two seasons at Memphis. ...
Hospitality Hub opens emergency cooling center
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - The Hospitality Hub opened a cooling center for those in need. An emergency cooling center opened Wednesday from 11 a.m. until 8 p.m. on 590 Washington Avenue. The cooling center has limited services and is not intended to replace the services provided by a shelter. Openings...
Tennessee school safety laws began July 1
By Jon Styff The Center Square Tennessee is under new laws protecting the salary of school employees who are assaulted, allowing local law enforcement departments to assign school resource officers and enhancing the penalty for making a threat of mass violence at a school starting July 1. A series of school law changes passed by […] The post Tennessee school safety laws began July 1 appeared first on Claiborne Progress.
Man accused of breaking into ex-girlfriend’s home
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) – A Marion man faces multiple charges after police said he broke into a home to find an ex-girlfriend after they had been arguing. Craighead County District Court Judge Tommy Fowler found probable cause on Wednesday, July 3, to charge 34-year-old Justinian Marquette Smith with residential burglary, first-degree criminal mischief/property of another with a value of $1,000 or less, and third-degree assault on a family or household member/apprehension of immine.
Arkadelphia youth crowned Miss Arkansas Princess
Brynlee Hamilton, of Arkadelphia, has recently been crowned 2024 National American Miss Arkansas Princess. The 7-year-old is the daughter of Kandice and Derek Hamilton. She will be competing for the National Title of National American Miss in Orlando, Florida, during the week of Thanksgiving. State pageants are held annually nationwide. National American Miss’ mission is to encourage America’s future leaders and equip them with valuable life skills. Hamilton was chosen to represent her state because of her outstanding accomplishments and community service.
Rehabilitated wildlife released in Ouachita River for Independence Day
SMACKOVER — Members of a coordinated response team were able to release just over a dozen turtles, frogs and other reptiles recovered from the recent oil spill near Smackover into the Ouachita River yesterday. The animals were cleaned and monitored by professional oil recovery contractors before release. The spill,...
Councilman addresses homeless population in Jonesboro
Jonesboro, AR – (JonesboroRightNow.com) – July 3, 2024- Jonesboro City Council Ward 2 Position 2 alderman Chris Moore raised questions about two topics at Tuesday night’s Council meeting. One of the questions involved the city’s homeless population. Earlier this week the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that the...
Melon madness ahead of the Fourth
CAVE CITY, Ark. (KAIT) - A small town known for its homegrown watermelons is a hot spot for fruit lovers across Arkansas this summer. Darla Brown and her husband traveled to Brian Carter’s Cave City Watermelon stand on Wednesday, July 3. Brown said it’s where she has come for watermelons since she was a little girl.
'It's a miracle of God': Arkansas first responders recall pulling people from storm debris
DECATUR, Ark. — For the first time, we are hearing from those who raced to rescue people trapped by storm debris in hard-hit Decatur, Arkansas. Trees were blocking many of the roadways, leading to those who were trapped, forcing some first responders to walk long distances to get to the people most in need.
Northwest Arkansas firework stand workers endure extreme heat conditions
Richard Noches traveled almost 250 miles to volunteer for Kansas City international church. Noches came to Fayetteville from Kansas in late June -- to help sell fireworks for the TNT firework stand
Arkansas Football's Big Commitment Announcement Labeled 'Surprise of the Summer'
The Arkansas Razorbacks shocked the world with one recruiting commitment. On3 Sports recruiting analyst Josh Newberg calls it "the surprise of the summer." The Razorbacks earned a commitment from elite Jesup (GA) linebacker Tavion Wallace. Wallace surprisingly chose Arkansas over the Florida ...
Mike McNeill’s Diary for Wednesday, July 3, 2024: Flags and other things
Members of the Magnolia Junior Charity League have distributed their final “Flags Across Magnolia” distribute for the club’s 2023-2024 year. The fundraiser supports the MJCL’s efforts to help Columbia County children through provision of school supplies, books, food, welfare service and more. CLICK HERE to complete a form and be part of the project next year.
Captain John Dodd of the Cabot Police Dept. discusses 7th special needs police academy
LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — Cabot Police Department Captain John Dodd sat down with Little Rock Arc to share insight on the 7th Annual Special needs Jr. Police Academy Day Camp. The anticipated day camp is constructed for kids with disabilities, where they will engage in 7 different hands-on stations. Handcuffing, baton training, and fingerprinting are among the activities.
18-year-old arrested, facing charges for allegedly raping a 7-year-old over the course of two months
FORT SMITH, Ark — A Sebastian County teen is facing charges of raping a 7-year-old girl multiple times over the course of at least two months, according to a Fort Smith Police Department (FSPD) affidavit. The affidavit accuses Fort Smith 18-year-old Santiago Monterrosa of raping a 7-year-old girl multiple...
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