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Woman throws up middle finger during court appearance for carjacking
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The woman accused of carjacking a man at gunpoint with the help of a 16-year-old made her first court appearance on Tuesday. The 21-year-old woman, identified as Asia Shell, was arraigned on several charges including carjacking, aggravated robbery, and contributing to the delinquency of a minor. Shell made it clear she was […]
UT Martin Sets New Record With Veterinary Graduates
A record 28 University of Tennessee at Martin veterinary science graduates will enter veterinary schools across the U.S. and overseas this fall. Dean of the College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences, Dr. Todd Winters, said 20 of those graduates will attend the University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine. UT...
Whitehaven exploring the idea of becoming its own school district
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - It is well known that the Memphis-Shelby County School District is the largest in the state, but one school is looking to make it a little smaller. Whitehaven Schools are looking to become their own school district; it’s something they have been working towards for years, and State Representative Mark White says now is the perfect time.
Tennessee high school football schedule Week 2: Every Jackson area TSSAA game
Week 2 of the Tennessee high school football season is here with two crosstown rivalries set to kick off in the Jackson area and several other blockbuster games around the area. Here is the full Jackson area TSSAA football schedule for the second week of the 2024 season. Stream Tennessee HS football games on...
Non-profit provides hope and opportunity for young men in Memphis
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — It has been five years since an army sergeant from Memphis was shot and killed while trying to break up a fight in Oklahoma. Now, his mother is trying to help other young men find a positive purpose in life. Machelle Pugh created the Christopher A. Pugh Center in honor of her […]
K-State Hosts UT Martin to Open 2024 Campaign
Location: Manhattan, Kan. Stadium: Bill Snyder Family Stadium (50,000) Mark Neely (Play-by-Play) Radio: K-State Sports Network; k-statesports.com (Listen) Wyatt Thompson (Play-by-Play) Stan Weber (Analyst) Matt Walters (Sidelines) SiriusXM Satellite Radio Ch. 160 or 198, and on the SiriusXM App. X Updates: @KStateFB. THE TOP 5. 1) K-State opens its 129th...
UC College & Career Planning Night Set
Union City, Tenn.–Seniors and their parents are encouraged to attend College and Career Planning Night for the 2025 Class of Union City High School on Wednesday night. The meeting will be held in the UCHS Commons Area at 7:30 p.m. Post-secondary options and opportunities for graduating seniors will be discussed and explained by school administrators.
UTM Joins First-Generation Student Network
MARTIN, Tenn. – The University of Tennessee at Martin has been made a member of the FirstGen Forward Network, effective Aug. 1. FirstGen Forward (FGF) is the premier source of evidence-based practices, professional development and knowledge creation for the higher education community to advance the success of first-generation students.
Memphis area high school football rankings: See who made second poll of season
Week 1 of the 2024 TSSAA football season included several exciting results, with some of the top teams in the Memphis area facing off in non-region contests. Here is The Commercial Appeal's ranking of the top 10 high school football teams in the Memphis area headed into Week 2. 1. Houston (1-0): The...
MSCS Superintendent goes door to door enrolling students
MEMPHIS, Tenn.-New Memphis Shelby County Schools Superintendent Dr. Marie Feagins says too many of the 110,000-plus students in the MSCS System are missing school, and she wants to know why. Feagins started a program called “Hey Neighbor,” which consists of looking for students who have not shown up at school and providing them with the […]
Care Closet helps 100 Southwest Memphis students
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — At Westwood High School, DJ’s Care Closet has already helped more than 100 students in three weeks. The concept is that students in need of anything from personal hygiene products to haircare to clothing have a discreet place to shop for what they need with no questions asked and at no cost […]
UC Volleyball Extends Winning Start
Union City, Tenn.–Union City opened the home portion of its 2024 volleyball season with a third straight victory Monday, beating Ripley 3-1 at Marty Sisco Gymnasium. The Lady Tornadoes’ 3-0 beginning matches the best start to a year in the 13-season history of the program. The only other time UC opened the year with three consecutive wins was in 2018.
SKYHAWK VOLLEYBALL WELCOMES IN FRESH START OF 2024 CAMPAIGN THIS WEEKEND
MARTIN, Tenn. – There's been a noticeable change in the environment around the University of Tennessee at Martin volleyball team since the squad began its preseason practice schedule on Aug. 8. After the 2022 Skyhawks captured the program's first Ohio Valley Conference title in two decades, UT Martin fell...
Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium still under construction days before Tigers’ season opener
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Memphis Tigers kick off the football season Saturday against the North Alabama Lions. However, there is a huge hole in the side of their stadium due to construction. From above, it’s easy to tell that it’s not the typical scene for a stadium just days before the season opener. The majority […]
Shelby Co. Clerk Wanda Halbert moves to have new ouster dismissed, cites lack of standing again
Shelby County Clerk Wanda Halbert has filed a motion to dismiss the latest ouster petition brought against her. During her previous ouster suit, Shelby County Circuit Court Judge Felicia Corbin-Johnson denied her initial motion to dismiss. Corbin-Johnson denied that motion as it was premature, adding that motion to dismiss is not a proper response to an ouster petition. Halbert was allowed to file a response after the motion to dismiss was denied and later filed another...
MONOPOLY creating Memphis edition of iconic board game
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - A popular property trading game is moving its pieces to the Bluff City to create a new edition: Memphis MONOPOLY!. In the spring, you can roll the dice and own pricey properties in Memphis like the Peabody Hotel, the Memphis Zoo or even the National Civil Rights Museum!
MAS offering $9.01 adoption fees for 901 Day
MEMPHIS, Tenn,– Have you been thinking about giving a four-legged friend a forever home? If you adopt a pet this weekend in Memphis, you can save big on adoption fees. In honor of 901 Day, MAS is offering $9.01 adoption fees from Friday, 8/30 to Sunday, 9/1. The standard adoption fee is $40 for most […]
MLGW officially providing power to xAI as environmental law firm probes whether facility has permits for turbines
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Elon Musk’s Memphis supercomputer is now powered up thanks to 50 megawatts from Memphis Light, Gas and Water (MLGW). The utility confirmed Monday that it’s now providing power to the xAI facility housed in the old Electrolux building. The official confirmation comes as several...
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