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Stockard on the Stump: Tennessee Rep. Ragan calls crossover voters ‘immoral’
The Tennessee Legislature’s most amiable (?) member is battling to keep his seat after a 258-vote loss in the House District 33 Republican primary where he claims Democrats voted illegally. Rep. John Ragan of Oak Ridge sees no conflict, either, between Tennessee’s standing as an open primary state and a new law requiring voters to […]
John Ragan explains his election results challenge
EDITOR'S NOTE: On Aug. 19, The Oak Ridger published a news story on Tennessee Rep. John Ragan's challenge to the results of the Aug. 1 election. Those results showed he lost the Republican Party nomination for the 33rd District seat to Rick Scarbrough. Here is the news release Ragan sent last Friday, Aug. 16, about the challenge. ...
Friday Football Fever Week 1: Houston starts title defense with dominant win and more
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) -Friday Football Fever is back across the Mid-South, and so are the defending state champion Houston Mustangs. In our Game of the Week, the Mustangs started their title defense with a dominant 45-3 win over Briarcrest, highlighted by a crazy 60-yard touchdown catch from Jonas Jimerson. Other...
Judges dismiss suit alleging Tennessee’s political maps discriminate against communities of color
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A federal judicial panel has dismissed a lawsuit alleging that Tennessee’s U.S. House maps and those for the state Senate amount to unconstitutional racial gerrymandering. “In sum, the complaint alleges facts that are consistent with a racial gerrymander,” stated the ruling, which was issued...
Sisters of Texas woman who Joshua Zimmerman allegedly murdered speak after his recapture
HERNANDO, Miss. (WMC) - Joshua Zimmerman, the accused killer who escaped from the DeSoto County courthouse in June and was finally recaptured in Chicago this week, now faces charges in four states. Zimmerman is charged with attempted murder and armed robbery in DeSoto County, Mississippi, where investigators say he tried...
Juvenile captured after escaping Desoto Co detention center
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Desoto County Sheriff says a 14-year-old managed to escape from their juvenile detention center during a disturbance Friday night. Sheriff Thomas Tuggle said around 6:45 p.m., his enforcement division was called in to assist deputy jailers after four juveniles attempted to attack them. Tuggle said it took several minutes to bring […]
MPD investigates shooting, armed robbery
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Memphis Police are looking for people involved in a shooting and an armed robbery on Saturday morning. It happened on Arbor Creek Trail around 2:30 a.m. Right now, we don’t know how many people were shot or the severity of the injuries. Officers say the...
Navy Invests $30M in University of Memphis for Advanced Drone Testing Facility
The University of Memphis has secured a substantial $30.38 million in funding from the U.S. Navy to develop a state-of-the-art facility for testing drones in adverse weather conditions. This project, announced by the university, aims to revolutionize drone capabilities in challenging environments, according to the Memphis Flyer. A Unique Facility...
The 901’s Good News Round Up: August 23rd Edition
Welcome to your source for the uplifting stories that make Memphis shine! From innovative community projects to heartwarming tales of local heroes, there is so much good happening in the city of Memphis, TN. Take a moment to dive into the news that uplifts and unites, proving there’s plenty to cheer about in the 901!
Man accused of stealing $61k worth of TV from train car
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - A man accused of stealing televisions from a train was arrested Thursday. Pierre Smith, 30, is charged with burglary, theft of property, and interference with property utilized by railroads. Smith is held under a $200,000 bond. Memphis Police responded to a prowler call at York Avenue...
Woman allegedly tries to have stepdad killed; man shot multiple times
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A man was severely injured in a shooting at a Cordova home Thursday night, police say. According to reports, officers responded to the shooting at a home in the 1100 block of Dove Hollow Circle around 7 p.m., where a man was found with numerous gunshot wounds. He was taken to Regional […]
Man arrested after carjacking in Westwood turns deadly, records show
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - A man was arrested after shooting and killing a driver during a carjacking in Westwood, records show. Kylan Johnson was charged with first-degree murder in a deadly shooting that happened Tuesday, Aug. 20, according to his arrest affidavit. No bond was set for the 23-year-old. Memphis Police...
Judge finds man guilty of killing girlfriend, unborn child
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A man accused of killing his 19-year-old girlfriend and unborn baby in 2020 has been found guilty of murder, according to the Shelby County District Attorney’s Office. Joshua Dotson, 24, was found guilty of two counts of first-degree murder after a verdict was reached on Thursday. During the three-day trial, at least […]
Memphis hires Tim Duncan, a Penny Hardaway teammate with Tigers basketball
New Memphis athletic director Ed Scott announced a pair of hires Thursday, including one that will mark the return of a former Tigers basketball player. Tim Duncan has been hired as senior deputy AD. The Memphis native played from 1988-92 for former Tigers coach Larry Finch and was teammates with current coach...
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