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Ethan Davis discusses strength and conditioning ahead of 2024 season
Will kick off it 2024 football season in 22 days. The Vols practiced for a seventh time during fall training camp on Thursday. Redshirt freshman tight end Ethan Davis enters his second season at Tennessee. The 6-foot-5, 246-pound tight end gained 14 pounds from last year to this season. Davis...
Tennessee Ranks Among the Most Dangerous States in the Nation
In a recent study, Tennessee has found itself among the most dangerous states in the nation. In a study, US News dove into both the violent crime rates and property crime rates in all 50 states. After combing through all of the data, the outlet was able to determine how well each state fosters public safety.
Tennessee Democrats continue legal feud over executive committee members
Members of the Tennessee Democratic Party Executive Committee have filed an appeal to an April decision ruling that ex-officio members can vote on party business. The case stems from a contentious Jan. 27 meeting of the TNDP Executive Committee, at which members debated addition of the Tennessee High school Democrats to the committee as an […]
New Buc-ee’s coming to Memphis area, incentivizing employees
FAYETTE COUNTY, Tenn. (WMC) - The second-largest convenience store in the world is in the works for the Memphis area. Buc-ee’s wants to bring its food, fuel and fun to Fayette County, and with it, hundreds of new jobs. The popular Texas-based gas station chain plans to build a...
Shelby County Judge Increases Bond for Two Men Accused of Aggravated Robbery and Kidnapping in Memphis
In Shelby County, two men facing a multitude of charges, including aggravated robbery and kidnapping, saw their bond amounts increased after a recent court appearance. Octavious Jenkins and Lorenzo Buckley had originally sought to have their bond lowered, but the judge, recognizing the alleged threat they posed to the community, raised Jenkins' bond to $250,000 and Buckley's to $125,000, as reported by Action News 5.
No field trips for Fayette County students due to low test scores
FAYETTE COUNTY, Tenn. — Parents in Fayette County are upset after hearing the county’s public school system is canceling field trips because of low scores on math and reading. The announcement was posted on social media by a school board member and parents are just now finding out. Ashley Turner has children in Fayette County […]
YMCA offers before and afterschool program for Fayette County students
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The YMCA is teaming up with Fayette County Public Schools to offer before- and afterschool care for students this school year. YCare before school care will be offered at Oakland, but FCPS says the before care program could be extended to other locations depending on parent interest. YCare afterschool care will be […]
Whitehaven High's STEM Facility in Limbo as Memphis-Shelby County Schools Fails to Fulfill $2.3M Commitment
The future of Whitehaven High School's STEM facility is uncertain following funding issues, prompting concern among Shelby County leaders and the local community. Despite groundbreaking in April, the $9.5 million project has come to a halt. According to Action News 5, Memphis-Shelby County Schools (MSCS) has not yet contributed the $2.3 million it pledged, leading to the impasse.
Battery defeat Memphis 3-1 with goals from Markanich, Myers, Torres
The Charleston Battery took home all three points in a 3-1 victory over Memphis 901 FC on Saturday at Patriots Point. Nick Markanich scored his 21st goal to add to his USL Championship Golden Boot race lead in the first half, and goals from MD Myers and Juan David Torres in the second half sealed the Battery’s second consecutive win.
Top 10 wins in Mississippi Lottery: One winner walks away with nearly $90,000
This week, the Mississippi Lottery announced numerous wins, with prizes ranging from thousands to nearly $90,000. Players from all corners of the state—and even out of state—have been celebrating their unexpected windfalls. The Top 10 wins for the Week of August 4-10 are:. Blue Mountain Man’s Jackpot Win...
Jonesboro officer fired for physically assaulting detainee
****TRIGGER WARNING**** MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A Jonesboro police officer was terminated from the department after he was caught on video physically assaulting a detainee, the Jonesboro Police Department announced. On Friday, the Jonesboro Police Department Administration was informed of a complaint about an incident involving a JPD officer that occurred Thursday evening. The serious nature […]
MLK50 receives $1 million from MacArthur Foundation
MLK50: Justice Through Journalism has announced a three-year, $1 million general operating grant from the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation to increase its editorial, operational, and business strength and capacity. Part of the foundation’s investment in the Press Forward coalition’s funding efforts, the grant will be used to advance MLK50’s...
Lemonade stand raises money for family of fallen officer
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A family is doing what they can to help the families of the Memphis Police officers involved in a fatal car wreck last week. Officer Demetrice Johnson was killed in a crash on Danny Thomas Boulevard and Mississippi Boulevard. A second officer was also injured, and a civilian died as well. The […]
Cocaine, marijuana, and $1k in drug money—man arrested after several illegal drugs found during search, police say
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - The Memphis Police Department has arrested and charged a man accused of being in possession of several illegal substances. On August 9, officers responded to a narcotics call on North Highland Street near Macon Road. When officers arrived, they learned that a car had been stopped...
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