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Fight back against the onslaught against DEI. Diversity strengthens communities and workforces
My role as the minority leader in the Tennessee state Senate is crucial in ensuring that every voice in our community is heard. In June, we began the “Freedom to Be Heard” summer field hearing tour at the National Civil Rights Museum in Memphis. This location holds historical significance as it is where Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was tragically assassinated.
GOP Congressman files articles of impeachment against VP Kamala Harris
A Tennessee Republican has filed articles of impeachment against Vice President Kamala Harris, citing her record on immigration and “breach of public trust” regarding President Joe Biden’s physical and mental health. Congressman Andy Ogles has previously introduced articles against Harris regarding immigration and lack of border control...
Rain moves out and high temperatures move back in
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - We are tracking another heatwave that will begin Monday and likely continue for at least the next 10 days. Heat advisories are across the region for Monday afternoon. Highs will be in the low to middle 90s with a heat index around 105 degrees by the afternoon. The temperatures will get even hotter between Tuesday and Thursday. Highs in the upper 90s with a heat index near or above 110 degrees. This heatwave will likely be the hottest and the longest we have faced so far this year. The heat will continue through next weekend. The dangerous heat and humidity will be unrelenting, so make sure to stay hydrated and stay out of the heat when at all possible.
Chasing the storm all the way to Texas
At a young age, Carter Vandrasik was captivated by the colors on the weather radar that illuminated his television screen. “It all started in kindergarten or first grade, those elementary years…I became fascinated (by the radar map),” he said. “It sounds silly, but it was by the colors on the TV. From the radar, I saw all these colors and thought that’s kind of cool.”
DA’s Fugitive Friday: Ricky Taylor wanted for domestic assault
District Attorney’s Fugitive Friday July 26, 2024. Ricky Dewayne Taylor, 29 years old has failure to appear warrant for domestic assault 3rd offense and felony theft in Haywood County Circuit Court. Mr. Taylor’s last know address was 130 Wayne St. in Brownsville. If you know of Mr. Taylor’s...
Beginning with the August-dated MLGW invoices, the city of Memphis single-family residential customers will notice a $12 monthly increase to your solid waste fee. This fee covers all garbage, recycling, and bulk waste pickup services provided by the city of Memphis.
Some small commercial customers and apartment dwellers will also experience a 23% increase from your previous rate. The senior rate will also go up by 23%, from $7.50 to $9.23. The new fee will be listed on page 2 of your MLGW bill. Questions? Please reach out to 311 or...
46th Annual Chester County BBQ Festival
The Chester County BBQ Festival continues to be an annual tradition since 1978. The festival is held each year on the fourth weekend of September. It features barbecue, live entertainment, fried treats, children’s activities and vendors. The festival is the Henderson/Chester County Chamber of Commerce’s largest fundraising event and is made possible by a volunteer committee. There is no admission fee. All events center around the Chester County Courthouse lawn in downtown Henderson. The Chamber of Commerce will also be hosting the Second Annual Tennessee State Hog Callin’ Championship!
3 Risers, 1 faller from exciting Grizzlies Summer League
Following their tumultuous 2023-24 campaign where they won a mere 27 games, Memphis Grizzlies fans were starved for any semblance of successful on-court action from their beloved franchise. This offseason, they finally got what they've been craving... well, sort of. The Grizzlies proved to be one of the top teams...
NLE Choppa Evolved: From LGBTQ+ Love To Acting Ambitions To Close Family Ties
NLE Choppa has re-risen. He’s morphed from a gun-toting trapper to a spiritual woke, s###-loving savant. AllHipHop first interviewed the Memphis, Tennessee rapper as a teenager shortly after releasing “Shotta Flow.” But now, much has changed. He’s a father and almost 22 years old. AllHipHop‘s Chuck “Jigsaw” Creekmur recently caught up with NLE Choppa, who […]
Ag company’s $3.6 million investment to modernize to create 26 jobs; retain 88 positions in rural Mississippi
Agricultural product manufacturer Sipcam Agro USA is set to modernize a recently acquired facility in Wayne County with a $3.6 million corporate investment. This development will create 26 new jobs and retain 88 positions from the facility’s previous ownership. Headquartered in Durham, North Carolina, the company announced the construction...
Bazar’s Bakery rebranding as 1950s diner
Bazar’s Bakery & Restaurant in Hernando is about to get lost in the Fifties tonight. The popular breakfast spot and bakery is expanding and rebranding as Bazar’s Diner with a new menu and 1950s theme along with burgers and milkshakes, a jukebox, weekend sock hops, and even poodle skirts and vintage waitress uniforms.
Rain Chances Continue Over The Weekend
Scattered storms and patchy dense fog this morning the afternoon will include some scattered storms. We are not expecting big storms or severe weather, but showers are expected for most of us at times this weekend. Some localized flooding can’t be ruled out due to the slow movement of some of the storms. After the showers clear out, the heat looks to be coming back into next week too! Catch the latest forecast information coming up here.
Penny Hardaway Announces The Addition Of UTSA Transfer PJ Carter To Memphis Basketball
Memphis men's basketball head coach Penny Hardaway and his staff officially announced the addition of sharpshooter PJ Carter to the squad for 2024-25. A 3-point threat with size, Carter transfers within the American Athletic Conference to Memphis after spending last season at UTSA. Prior to that, Carter was an all-conference performer at Georgia Highlands College in 2021-22 after playing his first two collegiate seasons at Campbell University (2019-21).
Milan No-Till Field Day: Spare The Plow, Save The Soil
Milan, Tenn.–After months of planning and preparation, the staff of the AgResearch and Education Center at Milan hosted the Milan No-Till Field Day Thursday. A large crowd was on hand, with 15 research tours including over 50 presentations, commercial and educational exhibits, an overview tour of the research center, food vendors and more!
AAA: TN gas prices hold steady
Tennessee gas prices held steady over last week and the state average remains at $3.11 — the same as one week ago, according to AAA. In its weekly Tennessee gas price report, AAA’s average is now $3.11 which is 11 cents more expensive than one month ago, but six cents less than one year ago. However, the average price for a gallon of unleaded regular gasoline in Cocke County once again decreased according to AAA, dropping from $3.09 per gallon last week to a current...
As pro-school voucher group purchases $1M in TV ads, Tennessee’s GOP primaries to decide its future
Two years ago, Maryville Republican Bryan Richey pulled off a major upset, taking down a seven-term incumbent while raising a fraction of the money his opponent did. The seemingly grassroots campaign was anything but, as groups supporting school vouchers and charters boosted Richey with over $140,000 in independent advertisements. The investment in Richey didn’t pay […]
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