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Sunny, with a high near 90. North northwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Mostly clear, with a low around 64. North wind 5 to 10 mph. Sunny, with a high near 85. North wind 5 to 10 mph. Saturday Night. Partly cloudy, with a...
New law requires parental consent for non-emergency care at schools
(The Center Square) – A new Tennessee law requires a doctor or nurse to contact parents before providing non-emergency medical care. The law also applies to school counseling services when a child is in a physical, psychological or emotional crisis. School counselors are required to contact parents if psychological issues are brought to the attention of a counselor. The Family Rights and Responsibilities Act went into effect July 1. Similar...
Democrats press health department for answers after surge in HIV/syphilis in Shelby County
Amid a surge in HIV and syphilis cases in Shelby County, a group of Democratic lawmakers is pressing state health officials for answers. Cases of HIV and syphilis in the Memphis region increased by 100% over the past five years, according to the Shelby County Department of Health, which has, thus far, not released total […]
Elvis Week: 12 events fans of the King shouldn't miss, from concerts to candlelight vigil
The 2024 edition of Elvis Week will mark the 47th anniversary of the passing of Elvis Presley. Running Aug. 9-17, the annual festivities are expected to draw tens of thousands of fans from across the U.S. and all over the world to the home of the King for a mix of concerts, panels,...
Two suspects on the run after attempting to lure child into white van, Tunica County deputies say
TUNICA COUNTY, Miss — Two suspects are on the run after Tunica County deputies said they tried to lure a child into a white van late afternoon on Wednesday. The Tunica County Sheriff's Office received a call Aug. 7, 2024, just before 6:30 p.m. about an attempted kidnapping that occurred within the county in the Dundee area near Old Highway 61.
City leaders approve new gas station at Highland and Poplar after January fire
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) — A new MAPCO is coming to the corner of Poplar and Highland Street months after a devastating fire leveled its predecessor. The Memphis City Council approved the new gas station’s construction during Tuesday’s meeting. The Exxon Hop-In near the University of Memphis burned...
The Tennessee Department of Education announced the finalists for the 2024-25 Tennessee Principal of the Year and Supervisor of the Year awards
Chattanooga, TN – According to the state officials, these finalists represent the state’s Center of Regional Excellence (CORE) regions, with three candidates chosen from each Grand Division: West, Middle, and East. “I am thrilled to honor these individuals as finalists for the Tennessee Principal of the Year and...
Stories of Technology, Innovation, & Entrepreneurship in the Southeast
Three of seven external members of new State AI Advisory Council call East TN home. The group, created in the last session of the Tennessee General Assembly, includes 16 state officials. Three East Tennesseans are among seven external appointees to the State of Tennessee’s new Artificial Intelligence (AI) Advisory Council....
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