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BTH: Future of Christian Brothers University
Nationally, colleges and universities have seen a decline in enrollment, often called an enrollment cliff. The recent drop has been attributed to low birth rates around the time of the Great Recession, the cost of higher education vs. scholarships/financial help received, COVID-19, and more. Christian Brothers University (CBU) recently appointed...
Texas-based company Reconext expanding to Memphis, adding 161 jobs
A Texas-based electronics manufacturer is expanding its operation to Memphis. On Wednesday, the Economic Development Growth Engine for Memphis and Shelby County (EDGE) approved a 10-year payment-in-lieu-of-taxes (PILOT) for Reconext Tennessee LLC. Reconext is based in Grapevine, Texas, and the new LLC is the company's first footprint in the Volunteer State.
Southwest Notes: Kennard, Pelicans, Murphy, Whitmore
Checking in on where things stand between the Grizzlies and Luke Kennard, Damichael Cole of The Memphis Commercial Appeal writes that the sharpshooter’s return to Memphis “still feels inevitable” even though it’s taking longer than expected. The Grizzlies declined Kennard’s $14.8MM team option at the end...
Memphis-Shelby County Schools, Satanic Temple settle First Amendment lawsuit. MSCS to pay $15K
In March, The Satanic Temple sued the Shelby County Board of Education, alleging that Memphis-Shelby County Schools turned a blind eye to the First Amendment and repeatedly tried to dissuade its After School Satan Club from meeting at Chimneyrock Elementary. Now, the two groups have reached a settlement, and the...
Former NBA Defensive Player of the Year Didn’t Hold Back on Toughest Opponent
Former NBA Defensive Player of the Year Marcus Smart recently shared his thoughts on Thursday about the toughest player to guard in the league. On the "Run Your Race" podcast, Memphis Grizzlies guard Marcus Smart discussed with Theo Pinson the most challenging NBA players to defend. The ...
Low market costs bring lower profits for area farmers despite strong crop yields
MCCRACKEN COUNTY, Ky. — Despite strong crop yields this year, Edwards Farms in Paducah expects to take in $150,000 less than it did in 2023. Third generation farmer Daniel Edwards spoke Friday about the impact that major economic trends are having on small-scale farmers like himself. “Just because you...
Man arrested in Cave City in relation to vehicle stolen out of Tennessee
CAVE CITY, Ky. – A man is facing multiple charges after police say they located a vehicle stolen out of Tennessee. The Cave City Police Department says it responded Thursday shortly before midnight to 819 Sanders St. in reference to a male outside of the parking trying to break into vehicles.
Discussion panel to be held at “Twisters” showing in Poplar Bluff
POPLAR BLUFF, Mo. (KFVS) - You may enjoy spending part of your weekend at the movie theater watching whatever’s new but soon, you can watch a new release and then hear from real-life experts. On Saturday, July 27, a showing of the new movie “Twisters” is set for 10...
Prysmian’s Expansion Adds Jobs as Du Quoin Plant Looks to the Future
Sitting just off of U.S. Highway 51 on the south side of Du Quoin, sits a cable manufacturing plant that’s quietly been helping power some of the largest cities and states in the United States for decades. Prysmian, the world’s largest cable manufacturer, took over the Du Quoin plant from General Cable in 2018. Now, the company is making a major investment in Du Quoin, to the tune of $63.8 million to expand production, add employees, and ensure the plant’s future in Southern Illinois.
Paducah 17-year-old Audreya White opens second business
PADUCAH — Audreya White is an upcoming senior at Paducah Tilghman High School. Like many of her classmates, she is preparing for college applications and her last year of high school. What sets White apart from other 17-year-olds — she has two businesses. A7 Smoothies is a shop...
‘I’m Sorry’: Black Woman Killed By Illinois Deputy Hid Behind Cabinets and Apologized After Deputy Threatened to Shoot Her In Her ‘F—ing Face’ Over Pot of Hot Water, Documents Show
A sheriff’s deputy who has been indicted for killing an Illinois Black woman shot her in the face over a pot of hot water, a […] ‘I’m Sorry’: Black Woman Killed By Illinois Deputy Hid Behind Cabinets and Apologized After Deputy Threatened to Shoot Her In Her ‘F—ing Face’ Over Pot of Hot Water, Documents Show
Paducah man facing several charges after running from officers, not stopping for traffic stop
PADUCAH, Ky. (KFVS) - A Paducah man is facing several charges after deputies say he refused to stop for a traffic stop and then ran from officers. Christopher Burrow, 39, was arrested on charges of no tail lamps, disregarding a stop sign, fleeing and evading police (motor vehicle and on foot), possession of a controlled substance (cocaine), possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, speeding 26+miles per hour over the speed limit, operating on a suspended/revoked license and operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol.
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