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School mourning after 10-year-old student killed in jet ski accident
UNION CITY, Tenn. (KFVS) - A community in northwest Tennessee is mourning after a 10-year-old boy died on Tuesday. According to a release from Union City Schools, student Jack Gear died on July 16 at Vanderbilt Wilson County Hospital after he was involved in a jet ski accident. “Our hearts...
Elvis Presley’s former jet returns to Memphis as mobile home: ‘All we’ve done is vacuum it, wipe it down’
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - On Wednesday, visitors of the Bass Pro Shop at the Pyramid got the opportunity to tour the King of Rock and Roll’s former 1962 Lockheed Jetstar. Elvis Presley bought the jet on December 22, 1976, just shy of eight months before his death. It featured six red velvet passenger seats.
Man out on bond in child’s killing charged in drug bust
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A Memphis man who was out on bond after being charged with shooting and killing a child has been arrested in a major drug bust. Terrell Woods, 40, is now facing various drug charges after a raid at a home on North Watkins. Police seized ecstasy, crack cocaine and marijuana. Three years […]
Woman’s personal information exposed in Facebook dating group
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Looking for love has gone wrong for one woman in the Memphis area after she joined a Facebook group. WREG talked to a woman who wants to remain anonymous because over 32,000 people around the world now know her personal information. “I didn’t say anything out of line. I didn’t say anything […]
NBA legend’s son shines at Summer League
The son of a basketball legend is proving he’s an NBA-caliber player during the Las Vegas Summer League. And it’s not Bronny James. Memphis Grizzlies G Scotty Pippen Jr. (@spippenjr) has been impressive in the NBA Summer League. So far, he’s averaged:18.3 PTS | 5.3 AST | 4 STL Pippen Jr. has shown some elite POA defense, and I’ve been impressed with how well he pushes the pace. He can be a very solid… pic.twitter.com/ifkSUYaxRe— Hitmen Hoops (@HitmenHoops) July 16, 2024 Scotty Pippen Jr. has been a terror on defense for the Memphis Grizzlies Summer League team. On Monday, he had five...
Man steals $1k in cleaners from dollar store, shoots at witness
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Memphis police say a man walked out of a store with more than $1,000 in laundry detergent and cleaning products, then fired two shots as he made a getaway. The theft happened at 5:30 Saturday afternoon at the Dollar General in the 2400 block of Elvis Presley Boulevard. A man in a […]
Shelby County General Sessions Court Clerk candidate Tami Sawyer talks need for office improvements
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — This is part one of a two-part series covering the upcoming Shelby County Clerk election. ABC24 will be interviewing the Republican candidate in this race, Lisa Arnold, in the near future. In what some are saying is already an overheated political climate nationally, locally in Shelby...
Chattanooga ranks fourth among Tennessee cities with the worst drivers, study finds
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Consumer Affairs released a new study of Tennessee cities with the worst drivers. Chattanooga is ranked fourth on that list, surpassing Nashville. The Study is based on Tennessee cities with a population of 50,000 people or more. It claims that about 6 out of every 100,000...
Winterset friends team up to generously tip restaurant workers
WINTERSET, Iowa — Two best friends from Winterset are wrapping up an annual tradition. It's a road trip with a mission. Brandy Macumber and Tamara Bane shared this year's adventure with us. They take a trip together every summer and collect donations on Venmo to leave servers at restaurants big tips.
Greater Jackson Chamber announces Leadership University participants
Greater Jackson Chamber Announces 2024-2025 Leadership University Class Participants. JACKSON, TENN., July 17, 2024 – The Greater Jackson Chamber is pleased to announce the selected applicants for its 2024-2025 Leadership University class, a leadership development program for high school juniors in Jackson-Madison County. The new class kicked off their...
Jackson Foster Parent Assoc. Seeks Donations for School Uniforms & Supplies
Ahead of the school season, the Jackson Madison County Foster Parent Association says it's in need of school uniforms and supplies for children in foster care. The association says there are currently 68 children in the county's foster care program. They're asking the community to show its support for these children through clothing donations.
Voucher debate on the national stage
Good afternoon! This is Liz Schubauer, city editor at The Tennessean, filling in for education reporter Rachel Wegner. An education debate familiar to Tennesseans took center stage nationally yesterday as Gov. Bill Lee addressed the Republican National Convention. Lee called school choice the "civil rights issue of our time" and criticized the Biden-Harris administration. ...
Williams Honored By State Hospitals Association
The Tennessee Hospital Association awarded State Representative Ryan Williams the 2024 Hospital Hero Award at Cookeville Regional Medical Center Wednesday. The award recognizes lawmakers who prioritize policy issues that contribute to the health and wellness of Tennesseans through support for hospitals. Williams advocated for financial relief for hospitals and secured over $110 million in funding for hospitals across the state. Williams said the work he did was essential to the hospital industry.
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