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Jackson's budget discourse continues, fairness of salary increases in question
The city council is scheduled to vote on the second reading of its highly contested budget proposal on Friday morning, and in the final 24 hours ahead of the meeting, a group of council members and concerned citizens met to discuss points of contention. Led by Councilman Larry Lowrance, District 6, he sent...
Collierville welcomes new Fire Education Specialist
Collierville Fire and Rescue is pleased to announce the addition of Joe Pereira as their new Fire Education Specialist. Joe brings firefighting experience and a passion for education to the role, making him an excellent fit for the position. Joe came from the Seattle area, where he began his firefighting...
Cecily Freeman named JSCC Foundation Executive Director
JACKSON, TENN. – Jackson State Community College (JSCC) has appointed Cecily Freeman as the new Executive Director of the JSCC Foundation following the restructuring of the college’s Institutional Advancement, Marketing, and Campus Engagement Office. Freeman brings nearly 20 years of experience in the non-profit sector to the role...
Lane College names Dr. Donald Comer interim president
The Lane College Board of Trustees is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Donald W. Comer as Interim President, effective August 1, 2024. Dr. Comer, a native of Jackson, Tennessee, has impressive educational credentials, a stellar corporate career, a community service background, and a deep commitment to student success, which will be a driving force in the future of Lane College.
Shelby County General Sessions Court Clerk: Q & A with candidates
Early voting is underway for the Shelby County General Sessions Court Clerk race. Former Shelby County Commissioner Tami Sawyer won the Democratic nomination earlier this year and former criminal court clerk office employee Lisa Arnold secured her spot on the ballot as the only Republican to qualify. The election in...
Elvis Presley’s former jet returns to Memphis as mobile home: ‘All we’ve done is vacuum it, wipe it down’
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - On Wednesday, visitors of the Bass Pro Shop at the Pyramid got the opportunity to tour the King of Rock and Roll’s former 1962 Lockheed Jetstar. Elvis Presley bought the jet on December 22, 1976, just shy of eight months before his death. It featured six red velvet passenger seats.
500+ teachers needed at MSCS as 1st day of school quickly approaches
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - The first day of school for Memphis-Shelby County Schools (MSCS) is August 5, and about 520 teachers are needed. Superintendent Dr. Marie Feagins says the open positions listed on the district’s website are, in fact, up-to-date: “So, it is accurate in terms of being transparent, but we [also] have more than 230 offers that are on the table.”
Tennessee’s attorney general says Memphis police policy violates a new state law
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - Tennessee’s attorney general said Memphis police policy violates a new state law. State Representative John Gillespie asked the Tennessee attorney general for his opinion on MPD’s general arrest policy. One portion of the policy directs officers not to pull someone over for minor vehicle equipment...
Man out on bond in child’s killing charged in drug bust
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A Memphis man who was out on bond after being charged with shooting and killing a child has been arrested in a major drug bust. Terrell Woods, 40, is now facing various drug charges after a raid at a home on North Watkins. Police seized ecstasy, crack cocaine and marijuana. Three years […]
Fire on North Royal Street brings traffic to a halt
JACKSON, Tenn. — Around 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, we received a tip regarding a large first responder presence on North Royal Street in east Jackson. When we arrived on scene the street was blocked off from East Forest Avenue to Martha Street. Fire officials on scene told us the fire...
Case against men accused of shooting family in act of road rage on I-240 heads to grand jury
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - A Shelby County Criminal Court judge found enough probable cause to move forward with the case against two men charged with shooting a family of five on I-240 last month. The case now heads to a grand jury. Both Kendrick Ray and Lorenzo Watson are charged...
RIFA’s Pack the Bus food drive to return August 3
JACKSON, Tenn. — The Regional Inter-Faith Association (RIFA) is thrilled to host its Pack the Bus food drive. The 13th annual event will be Saturday, August 3, at five local grocery stores in Jackson. Pack the Bus benefits the snack backpack ministry which provides easy-to-prepare, nutritious food to elementary...
Man steals $1k in cleaners from dollar store, shoots at witness
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Memphis police say a man walked out of a store with more than $1,000 in laundry detergent and cleaning products, then fired two shots as he made a getaway. The theft happened at 5:30 Saturday afternoon at the Dollar General in the 2400 block of Elvis Presley Boulevard. A man in a […]
Suspect accused of catfishing, forcing man to send $500 a day
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A Covington man was arrested after police say he conducted a catfishing scheme where he threatened a man into giving him daily payments of $500. On July 4, around 11 p.m., officers with the Covington Police Department were flagged down by a man who told them he was involved in a relationship with a woman he met on Facebook.
NBA Expert shares bold take on Grizzlies star Ja Morant's 'comeback story'
2023-24 was a campaign to forget for both the Memphis Grizzlies and their superstar centerpiece, Ja Morant. As a result of the guard being held out for all but nine games due to early season suspensions and health-related ailments, the ball club only managed to string together 27 wins on the year and missed out on a playoff run for the first time since 2020.
Woman’s personal information exposed in Facebook dating group
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Looking for love has gone wrong for one woman in the Memphis area after she joined a Facebook group. WREG talked to a woman who wants to remain anonymous because over 32,000 people around the world now know her personal information. “I didn’t say anything out of line. I didn’t say anything […]
NBA legend’s son shines at Summer League
The son of a basketball legend is proving he’s an NBA-caliber player during the Las Vegas Summer League. And it’s not Bronny James. Memphis Grizzlies G Scotty Pippen Jr. (@spippenjr) has been impressive in the NBA Summer League. So far, he’s averaged:18.3 PTS | 5.3 AST | 4 STL Pippen Jr. has shown some elite POA defense, and I’ve been impressed with how well he pushes the pace. He can be a very solid… pic.twitter.com/ifkSUYaxRe— Hitmen Hoops (@HitmenHoops) July 16, 2024 Scotty Pippen Jr. has been a terror on defense for the Memphis Grizzlies Summer League team. On Monday, he had five...
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