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Seymour’s McKay named Miss TN Volunteer
Hannah McKay is having a memorable summer. She started it off by graduating from the University of Tennessee, and near the end, she was named Miss Tennessee Volunteer 2025. The Seymour native will now serve as Gov. Bill Lee’s representative for character education, speaking to school groups across the state and sharing her message of empowerment.
Blytheville holds public meeting for residents
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - Residents in Blytheville voiced several concerns in a public meeting on Saturday. The meeting was held at the Blytheville Public Library from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Mayor Melisa Logan, Mississippi County Sheriff Dale Cook, Mississippi County Judge John Nelson, and councilmen Jacquin Benson Jr. (Ward...
TSD e•Edition — In this issue: HERSTORY in the Making; IOTA Schools makes it debut
This e-Edition was originally planned to be a Back to School edition with an education focus, and indeed, we have assembled some good stories for you as you prepare for the start of another academic year. But then Joe Biden exited the race and endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris to...
Memphis Braces for Rainy Weekend Followed by Sweltering Heatwave
Much to the anticipations of Memphis residents, the weather seems to be taking a turn over the next week, varying from scattered showers and thunderstorms to sunny skies as July comes to a close. According to the latest forecast from the National Weather Service, an 80 percent chance of precipitation is dampening Saturday's plans, with chances of showers and thunderstorms primarily before noon, then a smattering of the same afternoon. Residents should expect new rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch.
Non-profit sets up mobile showering services for those in need weekly
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - The Hospitality Hub will host a hygiene services event with its newest community partner ShowerUp. The mobile hygiene services will be available at 590 Washington Avenue on Friday from 10 a.m. until noon. This event is open to any community member in the Memphis area who...
NICU babies show Team USA spirit for the start of the Olympics
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC/Gray News) – The 2024 Summer Olympics are here, and the NICU babies at a hospital in Tennessee are ready to cheer on Team USA. The newborns at Saint Francis Hospital Memphis are representing all different sports, ranging from wrestling to gymnastics. “The Olympics are a momentous...
Elon Musk’s xAI launches Memphis supercomputer
Elon Musk announced the start of training for what he calls “the world’s most powerful AI training cluster” at a new supercomputer facility in Memphis, Tennessee. The billionaire entrepreneur and CEO of multiple tech companies shared on X (formerly Twitter) that the “Memphis Supercluster” began operations at around 4:20 am local time on Monday. Musk’s xAI team, working with X and Nvidia, launched the supercomputer cluster with 100,000 liquid-cooled GPUs.
901 FC Returns Home for Western Conference Test with Roster Additions
Memphis 901 FC is back home at AutoZone Park for the first time in just under a month as they host San Antonio FC on Saturday. Returning for the first home match since the 5-1 rout of Phoenix on June 28, Memphis sits at No. 4 in the Western Conference with their 8-8-4 record looking to hold their spot in a crowded playoff picture.
From 2-star to the star of Memphis’ defense: The eventful rise of Chandler Martin
The Memphis Tigers strolled into Arlington, TX for 2024 AAC Media Days, holding a distinguished title, a title new and exclusive to them at the same time — AAC favorites. Memphis was selected first in the media poll for the first time since joining the league 11 years ago, projected to take home its first AAC championship in five seasons.
Kentucky Man Faces Charges After Fire Destroys Tennessee Home
A Kentucky man faces arson charges after an investigation conducted by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation in Springville. During an investigation, agents from the TBI and deputies from the Henry County Sheriff’s department collaborated and successfully apprehended and charged a man from Morgantown, Kentucky in connection with an arson case.
Tennessee man has been charged in Kansas for suspected $1 million investment fraud
(KANSAS CITY, Kan.) On Friday, July 26, 2024, the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) and the United States Attorney’s Office in the District of Kansas announced that a Tennessee man has been indicted for an alleged $1 million investment fraud scheme. Alcides Roman, 65, from Lebanon, Tennessee, faces...
FOX13 Investigates new law allowing armed teachers at Tennessee schools
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - The start of a new school year is right around the corner for Mid-South students. In Tennessee, this will be the first year under a new law that allows teachers to carry guns in the classroom. The highly controversial law passed in April.
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