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New proposed legislation targets rising gun thefts from cars in Tennessee
"The fact that we have a glut of stolen weapons on Tennessee streets makes everyone less safe, and let's be clear — this is a problem we in the legislature created," Sen. Jeff Yarbro (D-Nashville) said.
Hot temperatures hamper firefighters as flames destroy home in southwest Shelby County
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Firefighting efforts against a blaze that destroyed a home in southwest Shelby County Wednesday were hampered by the hot temperatures. The Shelby County Fire Department (SCFD) said its firefighters, along with those from Germantown, responded to the fire about 2 p.m. Aug. 28, 2024, in the 7800 block of Parkmont Dr., near Busy St.
Beauty school catches fire, leaves behind damage to building
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) -The Memphis Fire Department extinguished a fire at a beauty school in East Memphis. Around 3:30 p.m., MFD was called to Empire Beauty School on 568 Colonial Road. When the Action News 5 crew arrived, the fire was out, but the building had suffered heavy damage. Action...
St. Jude invests in more downtown Memphis properties
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital has purchased land in the Pinch District to expand its campus. St. Jude announced on Wednesday that they have acquired 23 parcels of land on Main Street, Front Street and other Pinch District streets that were formerly owned by companies operated by New York-based developer Tom Intrator. […]
Five Tennessee schools make Princeton Review's best colleges list
The Princeton Review released its list of top colleges for 2025, and five Tennessee schools made the cut. The private company, which is not affiliated with Princeton University, offers education services like test preparation, admissions support and popular college rankings. Its latest rankings, released Tuesday, were accompanied by several categorical lists and a book entitled "The Best 390 Colleges." ...
Memphis basketball adds Ohio to Tigers 2024-25 schedule | Sources
Memphis basketball has added a home game against Ohio University, finalizing its 2024-25 non-conference schedule, multiple sources confirmed to The Commercial Appeal. The sources requested anonymity because an official announcement has not been made. ...
Controversy erupts after release of Railgarten shooting suspect
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Shelby County District Attorney’s Office says it has filed an emergency request for another court to review the case of a Memphis man released from jail without paying bond. 30-year-old Detawn Gunn is accused of shooting at least four people outside of Railgarten, a Midtown restaurant, earlier this month. But Monday, following […]
2 victims robbed after being led to hotel by teenage girl, police say
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - The Memphis Police Department has arrested and charged suspects accused of leading two victims to a hotel and robbing them for their belongings. On July 27, officers responded to a robbery call at the Hotel Elite on Summer Avenue. When officers arrived, they were informed by...
Will MSCS renew? Peer Power CEO Cortney Richardson shares where its schools contract stands
The future of the Peer Power Foundation’s contract with Memphis-Shelby County Schools is uncertain. Peer Power places college student ‘Success Coaches’ in MSCS classrooms to tutor and mentor students. In this clip, the CEO shares the current status of their contract.
Memphis Botanic Garden to debut new outdoor reading adventure
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Memphis Botanic Garden announced the introduction of a Storybook Trail in the Urban Home Garden. Beginning in September, the Storybook Trail will include Anna McQuinn’s “Lola Plants a Garden” on child-height panels. Families are encouraged to interact with the book by following reading suggestions as they walk the short trail and read together.
Memphis Police Seek Public's Help Identifying SUV in Connection with Fatal Shooting at James Lounge
The Memphis Police Department has released video footage in an attempt to identify a suspect vehicle connected with a deadly shooting outside James Lounge on August 14, 2024. The released footage shows a grey or silver SUV driving by the intersection of Hillcrest and Summer, according to Action News 5. Gunfire from the vehicle resulted in three individuals being shot, with two fatalities reported at the scene.
A/C unit company gives advice as heat temperatures rise
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Near 100-degree temperatures in the Memphis area are keeping AC repair technicians busy this week Oscar Pruitt, owner of Opachs AC and Heating Services, is reminding homeowners to get their AC units checked out before it’s too late. “A lot of the units are aging out real fast,” said Pruitt. “A lot […]
MPD: Two suspects rob phone store with handgun
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A man and a woman were charged with Aggravated Robbery for allegedly stealing multiple iPhones, Android phones, cash, and other devices from a phone store in Midtown. On Monday, two suspects entered Boost Mobile on North Cleveland Avenue asking to see an iPhone. After the employee brought it to the suspects, the male […]
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Oxford US Army veteran gets new tiny home
OXFORD, Miss. (WCBI) – On a Lafayette County road, under a tent to provide some relief from the heat, US Army Veteran Frankie Dunn was the honored guest at a brief ceremony, where he was presented with the key to his new home. After Dunn’s wife passed away, the...
One dead, one injured at 7/9 Split
One dead, one injured at 7/9 Split Staff Report A Sardis man was killed Tuesday, Aug. 20, when the truck he was a passenger in rolled over. According to the Mississippi Highway Patrol, at about 3:22 p.m. troopers responded to a crash on Highway 7 near the Highway 7/9 roundabout. A 2006 Volvo truck carrying […] The post One dead, one injured at 7/9 Split appeared first on The Panolian.
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