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HOME-HEAVY 2024 SKYHAWK VOLLEYBALL SCHEDULE UNVEILED
MARTIN, Tenn. – A total of 13 home matches – tied for the most in the University of Tennessee at Martin volleyball program's NCAA Division I history – highlight the 2024 Skyhawk schedule, which was announced today by head coach Jaclynn Wilson. The 13 regular season home...
Digital Desk: Talking to children about traumatic events
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) -Following the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump, families, especially those with children, may have felt additional stress. Many parents are looking for healthy, effective methods to communicate to their kids about what happened. Lindsay Pate, a clinical expert, visits the Digital Desk to provide advice...
West Tennessee Comic Con coming to Jackson in September
JACKSON, Tenn. — Pop culture lovers around the Hub City are in for a treat later this year. The inaugural West Tennessee Comic Con will take place on Saturday, September 7 at the Carl Perkins Civic Center. From 10 a.m. – 6 p.m., visitors can shop from vendors, meet...
Arson blamed for Orange Mound apartment fire that caused $250K in damage, MFD says
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - A vacant apartment building in Orange Mound went up in flames early Monday morning, causing $250,000 in damage and leading investigators to believe the fire was intentionally set. The fire was reported just after 3:15 a.m. Monday on the 2800 block of Washington Square Drive, according to...
Teen arrested for kidnapping that ended in chase, crash
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A teen was arrested and charged with kidnapping after police say he tied a man up in his car and threatened him for money. Adrian Starks, 18, was charged with robbery, kidnapping, evading arrest to wit: vehicle, evading arrest to wit: foot, and no driver’s license. His bond has not been set. […]
Man killed in weekend shooting on Beale Street had been out on bond for only a few days after being arrested during MPD operation
MEMPHIS, Tenn — The man killed in a shooting along Beale Street over the weekend had been out of jail for only days after being arrested during the Memphis Police Department’s ‘Operation Saturday Night Live.’. MPD confirmed to ABC24 that 44-year-old Benjamin Murrell was the man shot...
Memphian sentenced for SNAP fraud, identity theft
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - A Memphis man was sentenced to more than eight years in federal prison over SNAP fraud. Willie Williams, Jr., 56, used personal information of more than 100 people to fraudulently acquire SNAP benefits. He later pleaded guilty to aggravated identity theft and food stamp fraud. He...
Elon Musk says training begins for xAI supercomputer project in Memphis
It looks like xAI has begun training, at least in some capacity. Around 5 a.m. Monday, xAI founder Elon Musk posted on the social media app X (formerly known as Twitter and also owned by Musk) regarding the xAI supercomputer in Memphis. In the post, Musk thanks xAI, X and Nvidia as...
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...
UT Martin Hosts Ag Conference
UT Martin will be holding the 26th Annual Mid-South Agricultural Finance Conference on August 7th. The conference, which will be held in the Watkins auditorium, will provide financial tools and economic information for anyone with investments in agriculture. Guest speakers will include Dr. David Kohl, Richard Brock, Dr. Brian Briggerman,...
Back to School ready with Kroger
Kontji Anthony, Live at 9 and Kroger have teamed up to get you back to school ready! With A+ savings on school supplies, quick and easy breakfasts, vaccinations, and sports examinations, Kroger is your one-stop-shop. Watch to learn how you can save big on back to school with Kroger!
Teen Tech Center makes trip to Tennessee
Local teen tech members from the Best Buy Teen Tech Center at Wallace Community College got an opportunity to participate in a regional teen summit located in Memphis, Tennessee. The teens met with other teen tech center members from Florida, Georgia, North Carolina and Memphis to discuss youth activism and...
Grizzlies star Desmond Bane to host back-to-school event for MSCS students next month
As Memphis-Shelby County Schools helps students prepare for the upcoming academic year, it’s getting an assist from a star athlete. Memphis Grizzlies guard Desmond Bane will host a back-to-school giveaway event for MSCS families on Aug. 3, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Held at the Memphis Sports and Events Center, it’s a continuation of “Bane’s Backpacks,” which he has hosted the past three years.
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.
Man, woman steal toilet from house in Hamilton area
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Memphis Police responded to a burglary on July 9 in the Hamilton area. Officers made the scene around 5 a.m. on Pillow Street. Surveillance showed a man and woman stealing a toilet from a home. Officers say they uninstalled the toliet. No arrests have been made.
Mississippi 11-month-old rescued after being found unresponsive on Florida beach
A Mississippi family’s visit to a Florida beach turned into a nightmare when they found their baby unresponsive in the water. WJHG News in Panama City, Florida, reports that an 11-month-old baby was rescued after a family found the child face down in the water Friday evening. Emergency officials...
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 […]
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