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Arkansas initiative advances organic farming, diversity
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — With U.S. organic food sales topping $63 billion last year, the Center for Arkansas Farms and Food wants to help Arkansas farmers grab a larger share of that market. Arkansas has 107 certified organic farms, most of which are poultry or egg operations, with 19 fruit...
MLGW officially providing power to xAI as environmental law firm probes whether facility has permits for turbines
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Elon Musk’s Memphis supercomputer is now powered up thanks to 50 megawatts from Memphis Light, Gas and Water (MLGW). The utility confirmed Monday that it’s now providing power to the xAI facility housed in the old Electrolux building. The official confirmation comes as several...
Hurricane Debby leads to blood emergency across the country
(KANSAS CITY, Mo.) The American Red Cross announced on Monday, August 26, 2024, that since Hurricane Debby made landfall at the beginning of the month, many blood drives were cancelled and have lead to a shortage in the blood supply across the country. According to the Red Cross, "In Missouri,...
Tigers eager to finally kick off new season
MEMPHIS – It’s been eight months since the Memphis Tigers beat Iowa State in last year’s Autozone Liberty Bowl. Eight months. But the wait is finally over as it is finally game week again for Memphis. The Tigers gearing up to open things up against North Alabama Saturday night at a new look Simmons Bank […]
Memphis-area law enforcement agencies hosting car safety day
COLLIERVILLE, Tenn. - The Collierville Police Department is partnering with other law enforcement agencies around the Memphis and Mid-South area for a day focused on car safety. Collierville PD, along with the Germantown and Bartlett police departments, the Shelby County Sheriff's Office, and the Tennessee Highway Safety Office will be...
Ostranders Salute Best in Theater
Ostrander night entertainment included an energetic scene by the cast from Hattiloo Theatre’s “Blues in the Night.” Photo: Jon W. Sparks. The Memphis Flyer is Memphis’ alternative newsweekly, serving the metro Memphis area of nearly a million residents. The Flyer was started in 1989 by Contemporary Media, Inc., the locally owned publishers of Memphis magazine. For over 30 years, The Memphis Flyer has hit the streets every Wednesday morning with a blend of serious hard news and Memphis’ best entertainment coverage.
Memphis Showboats re-sign six players including DL Dillon Faamatau
The Memphis Showboats re-signed wide receiver Jonathan Adams, offensive lineman James Tunstall, defensive linemen John Atkins Sr. and Dillon Faamatau, linebacker Jordan Ferguson, and long snapper Turner Bernard on Monday according to the UFL Transactions page. Jonathan Adams is six foot three and weighs 220 pounds. The 25-year-old from Jonesboro,...
Purchase tickets: Arkansas AD Yurachek at TD Club Sept 16th
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Man shot at Dollar General in South Memphis
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Police are investigating a shooting at a Dollar General in South Memphis. It happened just before 8 p.m. Monday in the 2400 block of Elvis Presley Boulevard. Police said the male victim was transported to the Regional One Medical Center. He is expected to recover. Investigators have not released any details about […]
Security guard finds decomposing dog in cage at shopping center
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Memphis animal control officers were called to a Raleigh shopping center Monday after a security guard found a decomposing dog inside a kennel in the back of the parking lot. Steve Palo said he was working at a business in the Austin Peay Plaza along Austin Peay Sunday when he made the […]
Whitehaven exploring the idea of becoming its own school district
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - It is well known that the Memphis-Shelby County School District is the largest in the state, but one school is looking to make it a little smaller. Whitehaven Schools are looking to become their own school district; it’s something they have been working towards for years, and State Representative Mark White says now is the perfect time.
Midtown homeowner claims he hasn’t received MLGW bill in months
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - A Midtown man claims Memphis Light, Gas and Water (MLGW) has not sent him a bill in months. “Why can’t you get things organized and get this solved,” Lynn Garrison asks. He says he hasn’t received an MLGW bill since April. “The last...
Memphis woman concerned about missing SkyCop camera in her neighborhood
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — At our Oakhaven ABC24 Let's Talk gathering last week, we heard from a woman upset about the effectiveness of a Memphis Police SkyCop camera across the street from her home. Many across the city are voicing concerns that MPD SkyCop cameras in their neighborhoods are not...
Lawmakers threaten Memphis’ sales tax revenue due to city’s gun control efforts
House Speaker Cameron Sexton and Lieutenant Governor Randy McNally said the City of Memphis could lose its share of state sales tax revenue over its efforts to "take a shot" at Tennessee's gun laws.
Teen accused of starting police chase that led to deadly crash appears in juvenile court
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The teenager accused of running a red light, causing a deadly crash following a police chase appeared before a juvenile court judge on Monday. WREG was the only media outlet in the courtroom as Erian Watkins heard an attorney lay out the list of accusations against him. Tonight, Watkins will remain in […]
Downtown business owners, residents share ideas with DMC during 'Downtown Connect' forums
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Leaders are opening up the conversation about Downtown Memphis with business owners and community members. This comes during an effort to attract more people to the area as business owners say they are struggling. The Downtown Memphis Commission (DMC) held its “Downtown Connect” forum on Monday,...
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