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Mississippi company pulls ads after Olympics 'Last Supper' controversy
Mississippi-based telecommunications company C Spire has pulled its ads from the Paris Olympics, citing a scene it said made a “mockery” of Jesus’ Last Supper. The opening ceremony Friday featured a scene that showed drag performers sitting at a long table around a large, blue-painted man. Paris...
Ranking Jackson area's best DBs in 2024 Tennessee high school football season
It's almost high school football time again in West Tennessee. The TSSAA football season kicks off Monday with official practice opening up and games starting on Aug. 22. Over the offseason, The Jackson Sun has been ranking the top returning players by position group going into the season. Now, it's time for the defensive...
Trump Says He Would Have Prevented Deadly Attacks on Israel: ‘This Would Never Have Happened’
Former President Donald Trump addressed the apparent terror attack against Israeli children who were playing soccer on Saturday after they were struck by rockets the country’s government said were fired by Hezbollah. During the Bitcoin Conference 2024 in Nashville, Trump took to the stage and addressed the horrific attack,...
Trump Reenacts How He Says Democrats Scared Biden From Race: We’ll ‘Institute 25th Amendment On Your Mental Competence’
Former President Donald Trump claimed that President Joe Biden was forced to drop out of the race under threat of the 25th amendment. The post Trump Reenacts How He Says Democrats Scared Biden From Race: We’ll ‘Institute 25th Amendment On Your Mental Competence’ first appeared on Mediaite.
Big Support Shown for “Battle of the Badges” Softball Game
A big crowd gathered at Elam Stadium on Saturday night to support the “Battle of the Badges” softball game fundraiser. The Union City Police Department and the Obion County Sheriffs Office played at Elam Stadium to benefit the annual Christmas season “Shop With a Cop” program.
Moscow Board Does not Have a Quorum for the Fourth Time
The City of Moscow called a special called meeting on Wednesday, July 24, 2024, to discuss two resolutions. Present were Mayor Brenda Mitchell, Vice-Mayor Tony Kennon, and Alderman Tiffany Johnson, along with city attorney Tom Minor. Absent were Mary Hodge, Maxine Griggs, and Lamika Hurt. This was not enough for a quorum and is the fourth straight meeting without one. City business has not been conducted the last four meetings. The two resolutions were #24-072401 to accept the resignation of Alderman Billy Tice and declare an alderman vacancy on the board. The second resolution #24-072402 was to request the Fayette County Election Commission to call an election on Tuesday, November 5, 2024. Positions open are Mayor and 3 alderman who were elected in 2020. Other cities in the county called for their elections much earlier. After waiting about 8 minutes, Mayor Mitchell stated this meeting will be delayed and continued later.
OPMobility to receive $558K toward $3M Spring Hill expansion
(The Center Square) – OPMobility will receive a $558,000 incentive grant from Tennessee toward a $3 million expansion of its Spring Hill plant, which is expected to lead to 186 new jobs in Maury County. The France-based company was renamed OPMobility from Plastic Omnium in March. It will then have 568 employees in Tennessee and more than 200 in Spring Hill after expanding from its 18 current employees in Maury County. ...
Heat Advisories and Heat Warnings. Hot and Humid All This Week!
Heat Advisories and Heat Warnings. Hot and Humid All This Week!. Heat Advisories and Excessive Heat Warnings will be in effect today, Tuesday, and probably extended through late this week for the entire area. Heat index readings will reach or exceed 105 to 110 degrees, especially during the afternoon hours. Rain chances will be very low throughout the period also, around 10% each day.
GloRilla Goes All Out For Her 25th Birthday With A Private Jet, Girlfriends Getaway, & Photoshoot
Gloria Hallelujah Woods is going all out for her birthday. The Memphis rapper, known as GloRilla, turns 25 today and has had a full weekend of trips, events, and photo shoots to celebrate.
Michael Mitchell Jr.’s first time at Ole Miss was an eventful one. He recaps his time at Juice Fest 24
2026 Archbishop Riordan (Calif.) quarterback Michael Mitchell Jr., made it to Ole Miss for Juice Fest 24 this weekend. The post Michael Mitchell Jr.’s first time at Ole Miss was an eventful one. He recaps his time at Juice Fest 24 appeared first on On3.
Police investigate early Sunday shooting
CARUTHERSVILLE, Mo. (KAIT) - Police are investigating an early Sunday morning shooting. According to a news release, Caruthersville police were dispatched Sunday, July 28 at 1:00 a.m. to an address near 7th Street and 20th Street, including other police agencies about a possible shooting. Police reported several gunshots and property...
Want to get a free dental cleaning for your kids in Memphis? Here's how
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - Want to make sure your kids get a dental cleaning before heading back to school?. Well, you're in luck as a free dental clinic is set to take place today in Memphis. Concorde Career Colleges' dental hygiene program will offer free X-rays and cleanings for children between...
Benjamin L. Hooks Library reopens after apparent suicide
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library reopens on Monday following the death of a man after he fell from the third floor. Police believe he took his own life. Events last week were canceled. Library officials said that the closure allowed library staff and the community to...
4 men wanted after smashing into beauty supply store in South Memphis, police say
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - Four men are wanted after they smashed their way through a beauty supply store in South Memphis with an SUV early Monday morning, police said. According to the Memphis Police Department (MPD), officers responded just before 2:15 a.m. to an alarm at 1178 South Bellevue Boulevard, the location of Beauty & Beyond.
3 dead, 5 injured in Hickory Hill crash
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A crash in Hickory Hill has killed several people, left others injured, and shut down lanes of traffic. Memphis Police responded to the crash on Hickory Hill Road near Sunny Morning Drive at 8:03 p.m. Police say three people were pronounced dead on the scene. Four others were taken to Regional One […]
Lady Vols Swimmer Connolly Wins Third Career Olympic Medal
PARIS – For the third time in her career, Erika Connolly (formerly Brown) brought home Olympic hardware, as Team USA’s 4×100 free relay finished second overall on the opening day of competition. After winning silver in the 4×100 medley relay and bronze in the 4×100 free relay...
Weather 7-29-2024 Rain Continues
Localized flooding is possible today so be weather aware. Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 4pm. High near 88. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms. Monday Night. A...
MPD: Man points gun at 2 Dixie Queen employees
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A man was arrested on Saturday after Memphis Police say he pointed a gun at two Dixie Queen employees. At 11:30 p.m., officers responded to an aggravated assault at the Dixie Queen on Getwell Road. One of the victims told them that while they were working, an unknown man walked up to […]
Hackathon 2024 challenges students to build apps involving AI that impact Memphis
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The 10th annual Hackathon competition at Southwest Tennessee Community College teaches students to build apps for a cause on Friday and Saturday. CodeCrew, a Memphis-based non-profit, brings together dozens of students for the app-building competition. This year's theme, 'AI for My City,' encourages youth to understand what issues impact the Mid-South, and program apps implementing AI to help mitigate those concerns.
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