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Mississippi Highway Patrol hosted job fair this weekend
This weekend, Mississippi Highway Patrol kick started the recruiting process for its next cadet class. Troop K held a job fair Saturday afternoon at its offices north of Biloxi, with troopers talking to potential recruits about what the job entails and new benefits for Mississippi troopers. One new selling point...
Nonprofit Uses 3D Printing to Help People with Disabilities
(TNS) — A few weeks ago, Noam Platt and Philip Dunham set up shop at Camp Dream Street, an overnight camp in Mississippi for children with disabilities. When one camper who uses a wheelchair said he had trouble drawing with a clipboard when he wasn't near a table, Platt and Dunham worked with him to tailor a design that would fit his needs. Overnight they 3D-printed a contoured lap desk fitted to his legs, customized with his name and a Godzilla head sticking out.
Man allegedly chokeslams 9-year-old, fires shots at home with 5 kids
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A man is behind bars after Memphis Police say he assaulted his girlfriend and her nine-year-old, then fired shots at a home with multiple kids inside. Alcus Shell, 40, is charged with Aggravated Assault/Domestic Violence, seven counts of Aggravated Assault and Vandalism $1,000 or less. His bond is set at $60,000. On […]
Tennessee Weather Alert: Severe Storms Possible in Memphis, Nashville
Memphis, TN – Severe storms are forecasted to hit Memphis and Nashville tonight, with damaging winds being the primary concern. According to the US National Weather Service in Memphis, isolated severe storms are possible from 9 PM to 1 AM, impacting northeast Arkansas, southeast Missouri, and northwest Tennessee. Residents are advised to stay weather aware and have a plan to take shelter if needed.
“I hope she makes peace”: Ex-husband of Church’s Chicken shooting victim reacts after suspect arrested
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The ex-husband of a Church’s Chicken employee gunned down outside an Orange Mound restaurant last week is relieved the alleged shooter has been arrested. Monica Williams, 45, was wanted for first-degree murder for the killing of Anitra West. A police source said Williams turned herself in Monday. MPD confirmed Williams was in […]
Memphis basketball coach Penny Hardaway adds former 3A Mr. Basketball Damarien Yates
Memphis basketball coach Penny Hardaway added depth to his revamped roster in junior college forward Damarien "Dink" Yates. The 6-foot-8 Yates prepped at Fayette-Ware, earning Tennessee Class 3A Mr. Basketball honors in 2023, and spent his freshman season at Vincennes (Indiana) University. Yates is expected to join the team as a walk-on. ...
Bluff City Life: Wed, 10 July
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Here’s what’s in today’s show. These beautiful houses are waiting to be turned into homes. We’re touring breathtaking properties in Eads!. Gospel music is taking over the Bluff City. You have a chance to join in praise at this annual convention. Malcolm...
Grizzlies reporter reveals chilling Cam Spencer statement that will get fans hyped
Memphis Grizzlies rookie guard Cam Spencer is turning heads early on in his professional career. Despite falling to the late second round of June's NBA Draft, the reigning NCAA Champion has captivated both teammates and audiences alike with his impressive on-court skill set and unique competitive nature. Already, core members...
LOC Summer Entrepreneurship Program Graduates Celebrate Success
Just weeks away from the start of another school year, it’s still graduation season for a group of talented young people. On July 11, 2024, four young interns graduated from the 2024 Summer Entrepreneurship Certificate Program, hosted by Bank of America in partnership with LeMoyne-Owen College and the City of Memphis’ Office of Business Diversity & Compliance.
MPD: Armed robbers in minivan target woman refueling at Memphis gas pump
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - The Memphis Police Department needs the public’s help to identify a group of suspects who reportedly stole a woman’s car as she was refueling Saturday morning. Police were dispatched to the Marathon gas station at 639 East Shelby Drive at 6:13 a.m. Saturday. The...
Tyler Terry pleads guilty to multi-state killing spree, sentenced to life
Tyler Terry, the South Carolina man linked to two murders in his home state, one in the Memphis area, and two more in St. Louis County in 2021, pleaded guilty on Monday and was sentenced to life for the multi-state killing spree.
SEC MEDIA DAYS: Ole Miss enters 2024 trying to ignore the hype as LSU looks to defy expectations again
DALLAS (AP) — Lane Kiffin learned a lot from former Alabama coach Nick Saban — especially about the dangers of preseason praise and high expectations being placed upon a team by fans and media. “In respect to Coach Saban, this is really, as he said, this is a rat-poison situation here to have all this […]
Two states with Republican trifectas adopted new requirements for voter registration drives
Tennessee and Louisiana joined a group of six other states with Republican trifectas that have adopted laws related to voter registration drives or third-party assistance for voter registration applications since 2020. In Tennessee, Gov. Bill Lee (R) signed HB 1955 / SB 2586 on May 1, prohibiting the pre-filling of...
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