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Tennessee principal advises teachers to not use classroom libraries because of new state law
The law bans schools from having books with sexual content, excess violence, and some forms of abuse. Critics have argued the law is so broad that even the Bible or a book about the holocaust might have to be removed from Tennessee school libraries.
International Family Night Returns This September at LPS
One of the most anticipated and community driven events of the Lakeland school year is just around the corner—International Family Night (IFN)! This year’s event, where the Lakeland community comes together to celebrate its rich cultural diversity, will take place on September 17th from 6:00 to 7:30 PM at Lakeland Prep (LPS), utilizing both the courtyard and the high school cafeteria.
Covington Police arrest Nashville suspect accused of homicide
COVINGTON, Tenn. (WMC) - Covington Police Department arrested a suspect accused of being involved in a Nashville, Tennessee homicide. Nashville Police Department requested assistance from CPD to arrest Rickey Starks, 24. Covington Police made a traffic stop on Lincoln Street near Hill around 4 p.m. Monday. The driver, Starks, was...
Schools could ask county, city for financial help amid air conditioning issues
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A hot topic for many parents and students is what can be done to fix Memphis Shelby County Schools’ HVAC and aging infrastructure problems. On Monday, 12 schools were dismissed early because of air conditioning issues. Three schools let out early Tuesday. One possible solution being talked about is sending out an […]
Bolivar Central High School Class of 1974 Reunion Date Set
The following is a paid advertisement. The Bolivar Central High School Class of 1974 50th reunion will be held on Saturday, September 28, 2024, in the high school cafeteria from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. All graduates from the Class of 1974 are encouraged to attend the event which is the golden jubilee for the class. Please send your name, address, telephone number and e-mail address to Bobbie Young Bishop at bobbie.bishop@mail.com or 1379 Marvin Road, Bolivar, Tennessee 38008 to receive updated information. Share this information with all of your classmates.
Accused teen killer of man who sold fruit on Memphis streets for decades indicted
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - The 16-year-old charged with killing beloved Berclair fruit vendor “Red the Watermelon Man” in 2023 was indicted Tuesday. Demarion Tackett appeared in court Thursday morning. He faces multiple charges, including first-degree murder, after 76-year-old John Materna was gunned down during a robbery in May...
MPD officer hit by car while breaking up party at Airbnb property
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - A Memphis Police officer was injured while trying to keep our city safe. This time, the officer was hit by a car while trying to break up a party at a vacation rental house near Glenview Park in Southeast Memphis. “I don’t know what to do. It’s...
Duo charged with stealing 88 tires during boxcar heist
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Two men were arrested after police say 88 tires worth $18,000 were stolen from a box car in Binghampton on Wednesday morning. Pierre Smith, 30, is charged with ten counts of burglary and theft of property $10,000-$60,000. His bond has been set to $20,000. Charquentis Reed, 29, is charged with ten counts […]
First Amendment concerns raised in aftermath of in-service day event, Jackson-Madison Co. schools
First Amendment freedoms were under fire by community members and a nonprofit group when a scheduled in-service meeting for teachers and staff of the Jackson-Madison County School System included prayer and a worship song. The event left some questioning its constitutionality. ...
Tennessee closes investigation into South Memphis cemetery, levies minimal fine
SHELBY COUNTY, Tenn. — Tennessee is closing its investigation into a South Memphis cemetery with a small fine, and a Mid-South family wants more to be done. The family of Canary Hardin laid her to rest at New Park Cemetery in March, and they said problems quickly arose over the maintenance and location of her grave.
Foundation speaks out following mandatory JMCSS in-service session
JACKSON, Tenn. — A mandatory in-service meeting faces push back from the Freedom From Religion Foundation. Nearly 2,000 employees of the Jackson-Madison County School System celebrated the start of a new school year. Tuesday, July 30, JMCSS participants met at the Carl Perkins Center for in-service sessions. Inspirational gospel...
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