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Gunfire erupts inside of Memphis gas station
MEMPHSIS, Tenn. - Bullets flew inside of a Memphis gas station early Saturday morning, according to the Memphis Police Department (MPD). MPD released video showing part of the shootout. In the video, a man can be seen running up and down an aisle waving a gun. MPD said the shots...
City of Memphis scammed out of $773K in 2022
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - The City of Memphis was scammed out of $773,000. According to the city, they made regular payments to Zellner Construction in February 2022. The payment instead ended up in the wrong hands. “Following a request from who they believed to be Zellner Construction, they changed the...
Whitehaven residents say overgrown trees threaten Memphis phone lines
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A section of a Whitehaven road is so overgrown with trees, it is difficult to see what look like powerlines running alongside it. Whitehaven resident Carolyn Crump says it’s been years since the trees have been trimmed in the area between 21 East Falls Road and 23 West Falls Road. She brought this to ABC24’s attention during a Let’s Talk townhall meeting in June.
Paris Police Seek Help Locating Missing Juvenile
Paris, Tenn.–The Paris Police Department is seeking the public’s help in locating a missing juvenile. 17 year-old Lauren Coleman did not return home on July 16th and is considered to be a runaway. Lauren may have dyed or cut her hair and attempted to change her appearance. She...
Memphis Grizzlies' Ja Morant has his 2nd signature shoe coming. Here's first look at Nike Ja 2
Ja Morant’s first season as a Nike signature athlete is coming to a close, and now the Nike Ja 2 is on the way. Multiple sources who were granted anonymity told The Commercial Appeal the Nike Ja 2 has been in the works since last year, with the Memphis Grizzlies star point guard showing his closest associates the silhouette and idea for the sneaker. That process is now complete and a timeline for the Nike Ja 2...
Purple food truck stolen from outside West Memphis home
WEST MEMPHIS, Ark. — A West Memphis woman is asking for the public’s help finding her stolen food truck. Adriane Mondy said the big purple trailer was parked behind her sister’s house on South 14th Street when thieves hauled it away. Mondy said she was on vacation in Jamaica when she got the news. “I […]
Mississippi high school athlete killed after being struck by vehicle in Pennsylvania
YORK COUNTY, Pa. (WTVA) - A Mississippi teen is dead after he was struck by a vehicle in Pennsylvania. According to the York County Coroner’s Office, Quinterrion Smith, 17, was visiting Springettsbury Township, Pennsylvania with his basketball team on July 11, when he was hit by a car while crossing North Hills Road with his friends.
Woman wanted in Colorado captured in Mississippi
GEORGE COUNTY, Miss. (WHLT) – A fugitive from Colorado was recently captured in Mississippi. George County deputies said Danielle Compton was arrested on Sunday, July 14. She was wanted for escape (failure to comply with community corrections). Compton is being held at the George County Regional Jail on no bond.
Tennesse House District 93 election: Read our Q&A with primary candidates
Early voting is underway and two Democrats are battling for the Tennessee House District 93 seat. Incumbent Rep. G.A. Hardaway Sr. faces a challenge this year from Lashanta Rudd to get on the November ballot. Republican candidate Renarda Renee Clariett will face whoever wins the Democratic primary, as no other...
Dept. of Health denying teens preventative healthcare, citing new parental consent law
Editors note: This story has been updated to include comment from mental health advocates received after publication. Tennessee public health clinics will no longer give teens access to routine healthcare — including birth control, sexually transmitted infection treatment and pregnancy testing — without parental consent, according to the Department of Health’s interpretation of a new […] The post Dept. of Health denying teens preventative healthcare, citing new parental consent law appeared first on Tennessee Lookout.
Over $300K in Grants Administered to Boost Recycling and Reduce Landfill Waste in Tennessee
July 17, 2024 – The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation today announced $332,953 in grants for Education and Outreach and Organics Management for projects to help reduce landfill waste and increase recycling education in Tennessee. The grant program encourages and supports local communities to meet solid waste and...
It's time for Amazon Prime Day! And we found some of the best deals for Tennessee
It's finally here. It's time for Amazon's 48-hour mega sale. Amazon Prime Day started at 12:01 a.m. PT on Tuesday, July 16. For Tennessee, deals began rolling out at 2:01 a.m. CT/ 3:01 a.m. ET and will continue until 2:01 a.m. CT/3:01 a.m. ET on Thursday, July 18 (which is 12:01 a.m. PT on Thursday, July 18). Don't worry, the hottest deals on tech items, kitchen gadgets and beauty supplies are still coming out every minute.
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