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Veterans court treatment program at 201 Poplar hosts graduation ceremony
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - Today a graduation ceremony is being held for Veterans who are creating better lives for themselves. The Veteran's court treatment program at 201 Poplar was put in place to help those looking to get their lives back on track and have a fresh start. Veterans must go...
The week in politics: Key voucher ally calls Gov. Lee's school choice plan 'terrible'
Editor's note: This story has been updated to correct a headline about a group endorsing U.S. Rep. Andy Ogles, R-Columbia. A key voucher supporter in the Tennessee House called Gov. Bill Lee's education scholarship proposal "terrible" at a Maury County candidate forum, telling an audience that Lee's "wide open" proposal could have plunged...
Visitors to Tennessee spend whopping $30B in 2023
Tourism to the state of Tennessee continues to reach unprecedented levels, from Graceland to Dollywood and Music City in between. In 2023, direct visitor spending totaled a record-breaking $30.6 billion, according to newly-released data from the Tennessee Department of Tourist Development. Last year's spending was up 6.2% from the year prior. An estimated...
Celebrate National Tender & Wing Days at Slim Chickens
July 25, 2024 – Celebrate National Tender & Wing Days with some fresh, delicious chicken. July 26th through 29th, get 25 Tenders for only $29 or get 20 Wings for only $25. No code necessary. Both items can be found in the Party Trays section. These deals are valid for dine-in, drive-thru, online and App orders at participating locations 7/26 through 7/29.
'She's going to live forever:' East Jackson mural honors historic community figures
A new mural in East Jackson pays homage to decades of prominent leaders and their contributions to the community and history. Located at East Chester Street on the wall of the Jackson-Area Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependency (JACOA), a ribbon-cutting to commemorate its official unveiling was held on July 17. ...
Back To School health event preps students for a healthy, safe school year
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) -The Shelby County Health Department and ShotRx wanted to help kids make sure they were healthy and safe before walking into the first day of school. The Back To School Event featured health screenings and additional resources to keep kids healthy throughout the school year. In addition,...
Fatality On Mississippi River; 13th Boating Fatality Of 2024
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A 47-year-old Millington man lost his life when a 15-foot jon boat capsized on Friday, July 26, 2024, on the Mississippi River in Shelby County. Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency officers responded to a capsized boat in the Mississippi River’s Mud Island Wolf River Harbor area at approximately 9 a.m. on July 26. The Memphis Police Department, Braden Fire Department, Shelby County Emergency Management, Harbor Patrol, Shelby County Sheriff’s Department Search & Rescue, and TWRA searched for the missing boater.
New study presents solutions for combatting Memphis' disproportionately high energy burdens
What’s happening: A study and its ensuing report, conducted by Atlanta’s Greenlink Analytics and commissioned by the Southern Environmental Law Center, has further shed light on an issue that affects nearly half of all Memphians – and an expensive one at that. More than 48 percent of Memphians face high energy burdens, and more than 30,000 families in Shelby County experience what are considered to be severe energy burdens.
Tennessee Weather Alert: Heavy Downpours, Localized Flooding Expected Sunday
Nashville, TN – Tennessee residents should prepare for a dramatic shift in weather as heavy downpours and potential flooding are expected on Sunday. The National Weather Service in Nashville forecasts very heavy rain throughout the day, posing a significant flood risk for low-lying areas and those with poor drainage.
Moneybagg Yo talks 'Speak Now,' "Whiskey Whiskey" and Memphis rappers
Moneybagg Yo released his album Speak Now back in June, and like other artists, it reflects some of his real-life happenings. "I'm a real time artist. I like to record when stuff really going on accurately in my life. That's the mode I was in," he tells Rolling Stone of recording Speak Now. "I feel like whatever I'm going through in a day or that week, or whatever pain I'm enduring, I just use it as an outlet ... I'm really just going in the studio to let it off, get it off, and get going."
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