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Arkansas Medical Board revokes license of Little Rock gastroenterologist
After approximately 20 hours of testimony during a two-day hearing, the Arkansas State Medical Board voted to revoke the license of Dr. Alonzo Williams, a Little Rock gastroenterologist accused of sexual abuse and improper prescription practices. The medical board, led by Dr. Ward Gardner, approved 16 of the 17 charges against Williams, many of which […]
Tennessee Woman Sentenced to 40 Years for DUI Crash That Killed 13-year-old
Brittany Norris of Tennessee will spend the next 40 years of her life in jail for her part in a drunk driving accident in 2021 that killed a 13-year-old boy and hurt the boy’s mother and sister permanently. On August 6, John Weddle of the First Circuit District Attorney’s Office posted on Facebook that the term would last for decades.
MLB Speedway Classic will be a home run for the local economy
The first ever Major League Baseball game in the state of Tennessee will be a home run for the local economy. The Atlanta Braves and Cincinnati Reds will play in the Speedway Classic on August 2, 2025 at Bristol Motor Speedway. "It’s huge for restaurants, for vendors up and down...
Dr. Alicestyne Turley talks Emancipation Saturday history and significance
PADUCAH — Hotel Metropolitan hosted Dr. Alicestyne Turley Friday to give a presentation on Emancipation Saturday. Emancipation Saturday, also known as the 8th of August, is when the news of emancipation reached Kentucky, Tennessee, and West Virginia. It is also the day Andrew Johnson, the 17th president of the...
ALMOST TIME! Area municipal schools to gather at Arlington next Friday for football jamboree
The 2024 Municipal Schools Jamboree will be held this Friday night at Arlington High School starting at 6 p.m. Tickets are $8 and action on the field will feature the host Arlington Tigers, Bartlett Panthers, Collierville Dragons, Millington Trojans and the defending Class 6A champions Houston Mustangs. You can buy...
‘The unit comes to you’: New mobile clinic serves rural Tennessee counties battling substance abuse disorders
Certain communities in the state have struggled more than others, which is why two Middle Tennessee organizations have teamed up to bring resources to those who need it most, but may not be able to access help.
Shelby County Jail dealing with “significant” plumbing issues, damaged cell locks, and other challenges
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Problems persist at the Shelby County Jail as aging infrastructure is now plumbing issues, leaks, lack of air conditioning at times and broken cell door locks. “I’ve been getting emails from family members about 201 Poplar about the lack of A/C, about the plumbing issues,” said...
Crews respond to crop duster crash in Mississippi County
DYESS, Ark. (KAIT) - Crews responded to a crop duster crash in Mississippi County Friday evening. According to a social media post, the crash happened in a field in Dyess on Aug. 9. The Dyess Fire Department, along with Lepanto Fire and Rescue and the Mississippi County Sheriff’s Office responded...
Affidavit: Deputy used SCSO database to track ex-wife’s location without her knowledge
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - A Shelby County Sheriff’s deputy is relieved of duty with pay after his ex-wife accused him of stalking her using law enforcement resources. Court records show 38-year-old Thadius Gordon has been divorced from his wife since 2022. Gordon’s attorney, Arthur Horne III, said the two...
John DeFillippo resigns as coach of Memphis Showboats
All UFL coaches became free agents after the 2024. At least one will stay that way. John DeFilippo has resigned as coach of the Memphis Showboats, according to UFLNewsHub.com, via SI.com. DeFillippo, who landed after the XFL-USFL merger in Memphis, took the Showboats to a 2-8 record in the UFL’s...
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