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‘Lord, thank you’: Honor student on life support after hit-and-run wakes up
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A Mitchell High honor student put on life support after a hit-and-run crash three weeks ago has been taken off his ventilator and is on the road to recovery, his family says. Sharon Jones said her grandson Thomas Powell woke up Thursday morning and is talking. “This morning when I went up […]
Renters at Whitehaven apartments say management went months without fixing leaking roofs
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — People living at a Whitehaven apartment complex say many of their maintenance requests have gone unanswered, leading to water damage, leaky ceilings and other problems. “There’s something wrong in here,” said one 64-year-old tenant. “There’s something wrong.”. A leaking roof, unreliable electricity...
Tunnel to Towers holds groundbreaking ceremony for Veterans Village Memphis
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — As part of its mission to eradicate veteran homelessness, the Tunnel to Towers Foundation, an organization dedicated to supporting America's first responders, held a groundbreaking ceremony on Thursday for its Veteran Village residential building. After renovating buildings nationwide, Veterans Village Memphis will be the newest facility...
Grizzlies star Ja Morant sends stern warning to NBA as he eyes redemption season
The Memphis Grizzlies are looking to take part in a redemption campaign this coming season after enduring one of their most tumultuous years in nearly a decade in 2023-24. While many factors played into their putrid 27-55 finish, particularly the slew of injuries that impacted the vast majority of coach Taylor Jenkins' roster, easily the most significant was the lack of availability of superstar guard Ja Morant.
MLGW outage: Over 3,000 customers without power after circuit issues
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) -Over 3,000 MLGW customers are experiencing outages after circuit issues. According to MLGW, a circuit outage is affecting over 3,000 customers. The circuit has been for more than an hour. There is no word yet on what caused the circuit issue and when it will be fixed.
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."
'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. ...
Paris, Tennessee Olympic block party canceled due to rain
PARIS, Tenn. (WSMV) - Update: The Paris, Tennessee block party has been canceled due to rain. Earlier: Paris, Tennessee is hosting an Olympic Block Party at Eiffel Tower Park on Friday, July 26 to celebrate the summer games. The city in Henry County is about a two hour drive from...
Empowerment Community Church to host back-to-school giveaway
JACKSON, Tenn. — Empowerment Community Church invites you to their back-to-school giveaway. The event will take place on Saturday, July 27 at 1 p.m. The location is 455 East Main Street. This giveaway includes bookbags stuffed with school supplies. There will also be brand name shoes for every participant.
Lexington welcomes ‘HTeaO’ to Tennessee with ceremony
LEXINGTON, Tenn. — A groundbreaking ceremony was held Friday in Lexington. The upcoming store, HTeaO, specializes in providing a wide range of iced tea flavors with an extensive menu featuring 26 flavors. From classics like Sweet Regular and Unsweet Green to unique blends like Blueberry Summer-ade and Texas Chai,...
Grizzlies reporter drops exciting 5-word take on Jay Huff acquisition
It took nearly a month, but the Memphis Grizzlies finally got in on the action of NBA Free Agency this past Wednesday, as they came to terms on a contract with tweener big, Jay Huff. Agreeing to sign a two-way deal with the franchise, the former Virginia Cavaliers standout and...
Family speaks out about attack against well-known community member
GOSNELL, Ark. (KAIT) - Following a recent attack on a man from Gosnell, the community was left in shock and the family was confused. On Tuesday, July 23, Wayne Lambert went for a walk as he usually did. However, this day turned out to be different for Lambert. “The sheriff’s...
14 men sentenced to federal prison after 2020 gang war
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Fourteen members of the Traveling Vice Lords/Junk Yard Dogs street gang have been sentenced in federal court after convictions in connection to a 2020 gang war in western Tennessee. According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office, the gang members participated in a series of attempted murders and murders of rival gang members throughout […]
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