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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....
House Republican's phone seized by FBI
Rep. Andy Ogles (R-Tenn.) said Tuesday that the FBI confiscated his phone as part of a probe related to discrepancies with his campaign finance report. Why it matters: The Tennessee Republican is facing an Federal Election Commission investigation into questions surrounding adjustments made to filings that previously stated he made a $320,000 loan to his campaign.
TRACKING WITH THOMAS- Opening Season
The shoe outlet Skechers will be coming to Forked River Commons this September between the TJ Maxx and Burlington stores off Highway 51. Across the road the anticipated opening of Whataburger will take place Monday (Aug. 12) with a planned 24-hour operation. This week, plans for the Chick Fil A located at 8492 Highway 51 had plans to reopen Thursday after months of renovations to the interior and exterior.
Mustangs hope to ‘repeat the feat’ as 6A title champs
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Last season, the Houston Mustangs were the last year standing after defeating three-time defending TSSAA 6A champions Oakland 24-9 to win the school’s first-ever state championship. ” It was awesome. it was a proud moment for me being an alumnus and then seeing these guys reach their dreams last year,” said Houston’s […]
MPD on the scene: Heavy police presence on E.H. Crump Boulevard
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC)- There is a heavy police presence as Memphis Police Department investigates an undisclosed incident. Action News is currently on the scene at E.H. Crump Boulevard near Kentucky Street. MPD squad cars are currently surrounding the area. We reached out to MPD for more details but have yet...
Couple accused of stealing over $400k from elderly woman
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A woman who was entrusted to help an elderly woman pay her bills is accused of stealing $419,000 from her bank account over a two-year period. The victim’s son said Lee Anne Harris assumed power of attorney for his mother in 2019. He claims between April 2021 and December 2022, Lee Anne […]
Mayor Paul Young orders forensic audit of Memphis Area Transit Authority
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Memphis Mayor Paul Young appeared before the city council Tuesday to tell them that the Memphis Area Transit Authority (MATA) will undergo a forensic audit. Young says the overall goal of this audit is to find out how MATA ended up in a roughly $60 million deficit, look into how MATA is spending money and how that money could be spent better to make the transportation system more efficient and reliable.
Rawgirls is back: Memphis vegan eatery saved in last-minute deal. Here's what we know.
After its permanent closure was announced in July, vegan restaurant Rawgirls is sticking around after all. In an Aug. 3 post on social media, Rawgirls owners Amy and Hannah Pickle announced that a last-minute deal was reached with a new buyer. "An amazing woman, someone with a unique blend of medical expertise and culinary...
Your First Alert to a noticeable change in the pattern
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - A cold front moved through the Mid-South this morning ushering in dry and much cooler air to the area. As a result, we’ll enjoy and mild and not so muggy end to the week and weekend. The typical summer heat and humidity will gradually return next week along with slight chances of rain.
Memphis World Kickbox Champ & filmmaker Elmore Ask Memphis Mayor Paul Young to Give Black History & Culture a Chance
Creating a Black Film Culture in Memphis celebrates diversity, enriches the arts, and honors heritage. It fosters unity, showcases talent, and inspires future generations, while also boosting local economy creating tourism opportunity Black pride culture & self respect. MEMPHIS, TN, UNITED STATES, August 6, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ — Memphis born 5...
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