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Whitehaven residents say overgrown trees threaten Memphis phone lines
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A section of a Whitehaven road is so overgrown with trees, it is difficult to see what look like powerlines running alongside it. Whitehaven resident Carolyn Crump says it’s been years since the trees have been trimmed in the area between 21 East Falls Road and 23 West Falls Road. She brought this to ABC24’s attention during a Let’s Talk townhall meeting in June.
Tennesse House District 93 election: Read our Q&A with primary candidates
Early voting is underway and two Democrats are battling for the Tennessee House District 93 seat. Incumbent Rep. G.A. Hardaway Sr. faces a challenge this year from Lashanta Rudd to get on the November ballot. Republican candidate Renarda Renee Clariett will face whoever wins the Democratic primary, as no other...
Dept. of Health denying teens preventative healthcare, citing new parental consent law
Editors note: This story has been updated to include comment from mental health advocates received after publication. Tennessee public health clinics will no longer give teens access to routine healthcare — including birth control, sexually transmitted infection treatment and pregnancy testing — without parental consent, according to the Department of Health’s interpretation of a new […] The post Dept. of Health denying teens preventative healthcare, citing new parental consent law appeared first on Tennessee Lookout.
Over $300K in Grants Administered to Boost Recycling and Reduce Landfill Waste in Tennessee
July 17, 2024 – The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation today announced $332,953 in grants for Education and Outreach and Organics Management for projects to help reduce landfill waste and increase recycling education in Tennessee. The grant program encourages and supports local communities to meet solid waste and...
It's time for Amazon Prime Day! And we found some of the best deals for Tennessee
It's finally here. It's time for Amazon's 48-hour mega sale. Amazon Prime Day started at 12:01 a.m. PT on Tuesday, July 16. For Tennessee, deals began rolling out at 2:01 a.m. CT/ 3:01 a.m. ET and will continue until 2:01 a.m. CT/3:01 a.m. ET on Thursday, July 18 (which is 12:01 a.m. PT on Thursday, July 18). Don't worry, the hottest deals on tech items, kitchen gadgets and beauty supplies are still coming out every minute.
FHU athlete Scott earns MSC Male Character First Award
Freed-Hardeman track and field and cross country student-athlete Bo Scott has been named the 2023-24 Mid-South Conference Male Character First Award recipient, conference officials announced Wednesday. The honor is the first for Scott and he becomes the first Freed-Hardeman male student-athlete to earn the recognition. Scott is active in his...
LIFELINE Blood Services To Unveil New Bloodmobile Design
Jackson, Tenn.–LIFELINE Blood Services will host an unveiling ceremony for its newest project–a new wrap for the bloodmobile– on July 22, at 9:30 AM at 183 Sterling Farms Drive in Jackson. LIFELINE Blood Services is announcing the unveiling of its updates to their bloodmobile, featuring a striking...
Williams commits to Harding University Track
During the summer, Chester County Class of 2024 graduate Dillon Williams committed to running track at Harding University. In his time at Chester County, Williams earned three sectional medals and three state medals. In addition to making it to state, Williams placed fourth in a National Scholarship Invitational in Tampa, Florida this past June in which he accomplished finishing the 800 meter race in under two minutes at 1:59.59.
Chester Co. Sweetees advance to the World Series
The Chester County Sweetees will be traveling to Monroe, Louisiana next week to compete in the Dixie Sweetees 5/6 Girls World Series. They shut out Madison South 21-0 on the first day of the state tournament. They ended up having two close games to Savannah on Saturday and Sunday with...
THREE-TIME DEFENDING CHAMPIONS PICKED TO WIN BIG SOUTH-OVC FOOTBALL CROWN
BRENTWOOD, Tenn. – With three consecutive conference championships proudly displayed on their fingers, the University of Tennessee at Martin football program has been tabbed as the preseason favorite for the 2024 Big South-OVC Football Association championship as voted on by the association's head coaches. The Skyhawks earned 61 total...
Serial thief tells women their tire is flat, then steals their purses: MPD
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A man is accused of tricking women into thinking their tire is flat so that he can steal their purses, Memphis Police say. Danyell Craft, 42, is charged with Theft of Motor Vehicle $10,000-$60,000, two counts of Motor Vehicle Burglary, Theft of Property $1,000-$2,500, Fraudulent use of six counts of Credit/Debit Card […]
Man allegedly pulls gun on mom over restaurant tab, police say
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A man allegedly pulled a gun out on his mother and beat up her boyfriend after being asked to pay his tab at an East Memphis restaurant on his birthday, according to Memphis Police. Mason Hibbs, 23, is charged with Aggravated Assault and Simple Assault. On July 9, officers responded to an […]
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