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Media Day Scheduled Wednesday for Union City High School Football
Media Day for the upcoming Union City High School football season has been scheduled for Wednesday at War Memorial Stadium. Family members of players and fans of the program are invited to attend the event that starts at 9:00. There will be the opportunity to take photos of players and...
Memphis man sentenced to over 8 years for SNAP fraud, identity theft
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - A Memphis man will spend more than eight years behind bars for a years-long scheme involving SNAP fraud and identity theft, according to the Department of Justice (DOJ). The DOJ said that 56-year-old Willie Williams Jr., also known as Willie Gary, was sentenced to 104 months in...
Spirit Halloween to open in Jackson August 2
JACKSON, Tenn. — Halloween may be a few months away, but one business is helping kick off the spooky season early. Spirit Halloween will once again reopen in the Hub City at the former Macy’s location at Old Hickory Mall. Signage has been placed on the building’s exterior...
The SPARK: Centered in Germantown but Impacting the Mid-South
The theme of The SPARK July 2024 is “Centered in Germantown but Impacting the Mid-South”. Host Jeremy C. Park interviews Marques Brown, Executive Director of the Germantown Community Theatre, a nonprofit providing theatrical entertainment and educational opportunities for Mid-South families; Elaine Hare, Executive Director of the Germantown Education Foundation, an organization mobilizing community resources to support educational programs with the Germantown Municipal School District; and Yelena Ovando, Co-Owner and Executive Director of Music Box, Inc., a music school that’s giving back and using music to transform lives and our community.
UT Martin To Host 26th Annual Ag Finance Conference
Photo – Dr. David Kohl of Virginia Tech University, who has taken part in each of the Mid-South Agricultural Finance Conference at UT Martin, is shown speaking at last year’s event in Watkins Auditorium. This year’s event will take place on Aug. 7, with registration running through July 31.
Memphis celebrates diversity at second annual Asian Night Market
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Vietnamese American Community’s second annual Asian Night Market at Tiger Lane sparked excitement for the Asian community in Memphis over the weekend. Quynh Tran, president of the group that sponsored the event, said that the goal is to introduce the rich cultural heritage of Asia to the Memphis community. “The primary […]
Jones Family of Cos. adds 4th generation, expands team with 4 new execs
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. – Nonwovens supplier the Jones Family of Cos. has added four new executives to its team, including a fourth-generation family member. William Jones has joined the family business as business development manager. Prior to joining the company, Jones was a management consultant in the operations and supply chain segment with RSM International.
Suspects tries to take ATM in Oakhaven
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Two suspects attempted to steal an ATM in Oakhaven. Memphis Police responded to a vandalism on July 18 around 1 a.m. at Bank of America on Winchester Road. Officers said two men riding in a dark gray Ford F-150 pried open the ATM. The suspects then...
Green Jay Athletics at Jackson State under leadership of new director
In charge of all things Green Jay Athletics, Jackson State Community College welcomed its new Director of Athletics on Tuesday, Dr. Kevin Lynum. With 14 years of coaching experience, Lynum says his vision is clear: "to make the Jackson State name resonate across households throughout West Tennessee." ...
Restaurant Inspection Scores, July 16-22
Newest Restaurant Report Card | If you want the latest Shelby County restaurant scores sent directly to your inbox, sign up for it today on WREG’s Newsletter here. Each week WREG is rounding up the highest and lowest scores from Shelby County restaurant inspections. Find more restaurant scores from Shelby County and other Tennessee counties here. Lowest Scores: Corky’s1740 N […]
UC Grads Participate In UT Martin SOAR Event
Martin, Tenn.–James Scates (left) and Maddox Dunn, both graduates of Union City High School, visited the University of Tennessee at Martin July 12 to take part in the university’s Summer Orientation And Registration (SOAR) event. SOAR is a one-day orientation experience that is designed to introduce new students to UT Martin and ease their transition into college life. During SOAR, participants register for their classes and attend a variety of informational sessions. For more information about UT Martin, visit www.utm.edu or call 1-800-829-UTM1 (-8861).
Memphis leaders celebrate xAI, but will its ‘burden’ go unchecked?
Over the last month, a supercomputer has been quietly set up on President’s Island, a gritty river port neighboring Boxtown, a historically Black community in Southwest Memphis. The people who live in Boxtown found out about the gigafactory — a manufacturing facility that makes computer chips — with the...
Elections 2024: Who's running in Bartlett, Collierville, Germantown, Lakeland, Millington?
The fields are taking shape for the Nov. 5 municipal elections in Bartlett, Collierville, Germantown, Lakeland and Millington. The first day to pick up petitions was June 17, and the qualifying deadline for these races is Aug. 15. Candidates have until Aug. 22 to withdraw petitions. Here are the candidates...
Parliamentary mess could resurrect Shelby Co. Land Bank reforms | The Week in Politics
The ordinance that would make major changes to the Shelby County Land Bank passed through the Shelby County Commission on June 17 but was vetoed days later. However, that veto cannot stand, according to Commissioner Britney Thornton. Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris vetoed the ordinance on June 20 and in a letter to current Commission Chairwoman Miska Clay Bibbs, Harris said he could not sign the ordinance into law because it "requires an unacceptable expenditure of...
In a few months, Marie Feagins has made big changes at MSCS, inspiring admiration & anger
When Marie Feagins was asked how many hours of sleep she’s getting, she laughed, and said, “I get a few here, and a few there.”. “But I wake up excited,” she added. “There's so much that needs to be done. It's about just balancing the timing of getting it done with the urgency of needing to get it done. One hundred and fifteen thousand kids can't wait on me. They don't care if I'm getting sleep or not.”
How twin brother co-coaches are continuing the tradition of Melrose football, Orange Mound
When Jarrett Morrow was watching his son Jamarion play football at Germantown during the past few years, something just didn't feel right. Jamarion was playing well; that wasn't the problem. Wins, accolades and college offers swirled around like leaves in an autumn storm. It was the colors that he and...
Ranking top 10 Jackson area high school football coaching hires for 2024 TSSAA season
Football in the Jackson area will look different this season. There are several coaches in new places heading into the 2024 TSSAA football season and some coaches new to West Tennessee. Before the season kicks off, The Jackson Sun ranks the top 10 new coaching jobs in the area for the season. 1....
Couple buys spacious Dogwood Creek home to get their children in Germantown schools
The main motivation for Tadd and Jennifer Willcox to consider a move was that they wanted their children to attend Germantown municipal schools. Also, they wanted more space for hosting gatherings, as they love having people over and they have family who live out of town. The couple contacted Kaylee Oaks, a real...
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