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Memphis-Shelby County Schools Launch Two-Day High School Football Jamboree Amid Enhanced Security and Community Excitement
The Memphis-Shelby County Schools (MSCS) district is set to ignite the 2024 high school football season with its annual High School Football Jamboree. The event, for the first time, will be held over two days, as Action News 5 reports, promising a more streamlined experience and hoping to ease the traffic woes of previous years. Various schools are teeing up for the gridiron showcase for tomorrow and Friday, ready to put their practice and off-season efforts to the test.
Man allegedly steals $61K worth of TVs from train in Midtown
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A man accused of stealing over $61,000 worth of TVs during a train heist in Midtown is now in jail, police say. Paul McQuarter, 30, is charged with burglary of a building, theft of property $60,000 – $250,000, and destroying/interfering with a utility line. He is being held in jail on a […]
Housing and Hope in Orange Mound: Upcoming construction of new homes bring more than just shelter
Carl Strong wasn’t exactly invited to the groundbreaking ceremony for four new homes on Semmes Avenue in Orange Mound. But he had a front row seat — it was happening right across the street as he sat on the porch. And admittedly, he wasn’t really thinking about becoming...
Kirk makes an ace and leads St. Jude. Matsuyama right behind with new caddie and no coach
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Hideki Matsuyama lost his wallet in London and lost his caddie and coach for the start of the FedEx Cup playoffs from thieves who snatched their bag. None of that seemed to bother the Japanese star Thursday to start of the PGA Tour’s postseason.
Virginia Megachurch Gives $1 Million to Rescue Children in Ghana
A Baptist missions organization has received a $1 million donation from a Virginia megachurch, boosting its efforts to help girls in Africa. Lott Carey, a predominantly Black organization long known as the Lott Carey Baptist Foreign Mission Society, has traditionally had fundraisers as part of its annual gathering, which occurred this past week in Memphis, Tennessee.
Volunteer helps keep FESJC going for 32 years
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Driving around TPC Southwind, we meet Russ Beatse, a 32-year volunteer for the FedEx St. Jude Championship. “If I can help anybody that’s getting the most devastating news, that your child has cancer, if we can help with that there is nothing more than I want to do than to help out,” […]
JMCSS’ King responds to admonishment from watchdog group
When Jackson-Madison County Schools Superintendent Marlon King scheduled the teachers’ in-service day at Carl Perkins Civic Center, he wanted to put together a program that would inspire the teachers and other district staff to hit the ground running on the school year that would officially begin the following Monday.
Collin Morikawa’s special TaylorMade staff bag is turning heads
Even if pros disagree on the current FedEx Cup playoff format, you can be certain no one in this week’s FedEx St. Jude Championship field is questioning the opportunity to earn a boatload of cash. Major championships, they are not. But there’s no doubt the three playoff events are still in a special tier on the Tour schedule.
Proposal from Hardin County asks USPS to move mail sorting out of Memphis
When you have to hand deliver the county commissioners’ agenda packets, that’s sad.”. A resolution urging the U.S. Postal Service to do a better job is on the Hardin County Commission’s upcoming agenda. The proposed resolution contends that since the relocation of USPS mail processing operations from...
It's like a Disney World of hospitals: The impact of St. Jude on families
OKLAHOMA CITY (KOKH) — There's still time to participate in the St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway and support a good cause. One of the biggest challenges of cancer treatment is the treatment itself, and it's not cheap. Elnora Lee, the mother of a patient at St. Jude in Memphis,...
WATCH THIS: Crews tear down press box at Liberty Bowl
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Memphis Tigers shared a video of crews working on the Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium amidst renovations. Back in March, Memphis Athletics announced updated plans and timelines for the renovations at the Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium in a press release. This video shows crews tearing down...
Ryan Amberg Named Police Chief for City of Hickman
The City of Hickman has hired Ryan Amberg as their new Chief of Police. The new chief is a Fulton County High School graduate and longtime law enforcement officer. Amberg was selected to lead the department following an interview process by the City of Hickman. The Hickman City Commission voted...
John Lansing, former CEO of NPR and WPSD Local 6 employee, dies at 67
PADUCAH — NPR reports that its former chief executive, John Lansing, died on Wednesday, Aug. 14, at his lakeside home in Wisconsin. He was 67 years old. Lansing started his career in journalism at WPSD Local 6 as a studio technician and camera operator. Lansing's death comes six months...
Biden designates national monument for 1908 Illinois race riot
President Biden on Friday designated a new national monument at the site of the 1908 Springfield, Ill., race riot, a deadly incident that paved the way for the creation of the NAACP. In remarks from the Oval Office, Biden said the riot “shocked the conscience of the nation.” The president signed the proclamation flanked by…
Carbondale PD requests public help finding Richard E. Slomkowski, 67
CARBONDALE, Ill. — The City of Carbondale Police Department asks for assistance finding missing person Richard E. Slomkowski, 67, of Carbondale. According to the department, Richard was last seen on August 13 at about 7:00 p.m. in the area of West Main Street and New Era Road in Carbondale.
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