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Couple living in gated TPC Southwind community wanted a larger home on the golf course.
Christopher and Emily Wiltse were living in the Southwind area, but wanted to find a larger home located on the golf course. They were especially taken with a home known as “The Island House.” “We admired The Island House while golfing and riding in a golf cart on the course,” recalled Emily. “It...
Home efficiency programs are falling short for nearly half of Memphians, data shows
Nearly half of Memphis families face high energy burdens, spending roughly 60 cents of every $10 they earn to keep lights on and climate control running, according to a study released in late June. At the same time, advocates warn as heat waves become more prolonged and common across the south, current home efficiency boosting […] The post Home efficiency programs are falling short for nearly half of Memphians, data shows appeared first on Tennessee Lookout.
How a Briarcrest Christian School student is using her musical talents to help others
For as long as she can remember, Ella Bork has been singing. Now, she's utilizing that talent to make a difference. At just 14 years old, the Briarcrest Christian School freshman is already using her ability as a singer-songwriter to raise money for causes she's passionate about. All proceeds from her first album, "Seeing...
Memphis basketball: A Penny Hardaway rarity, roster outlook, conference realignment
Memphis basketball's eight-week offseason training program is winding down. For the first time since Penny Hardaway became coach, the majority of the Tigers' roster spent the majority of the summer together in Memphis focusing on individual skill development and team-building. Teams are allotted eight total hours a week, only four of which...
Man breaks into ex-girlfriend’s home, shoots her boyfriend, says police
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - A man was injured in a shooting in Orange Mound on Wednesday. It happened at the Pendleton Place Apartments near the intersection of Lamar Avenue and Pendleton Street just after 1:30 a.m. The complaint told Memphis Police she was lying down in bed with her four-month-old...
County code office says worst illegal dumps have been cleaned; hopes citizenry will change littering habits
Hold your breath, knock on wood, hop on one leg, or spit over your shadow. Whatever your good luck custom happens to be, Hunter Lawrence wishes the whole county would cross their collective fingers for a few days. “As of right now, as far as I know, we have all the illegal dumps in Panola […] The post County code office says worst illegal dumps have been cleaned; hopes citizenry will change littering habits appeared first on The Panolian.
Brickbat: Caught a Big One
The city of Memphis, Tennessee, lost $773,000 in a phishing scam in 2022, but officials did not disclose the loss until a local media outlet asked about it recently. The city was making regular payments to a local construction company. "Following a request from who they believed to be Zellner Construction, they changed the account details and wired $773k to an account that was, indeed, not Zellner," city media affairs manager Arlenia Cole said in a statement. Officials said that by the time they discovered the error the time period to reclaim the money had expired.
Luther C. McClellan, Memphis State Eight member, dies at 83
Memphis, Tenn. (TN Tribune)-The University of Memphis is honoring the life and legacy of a trailblazer, Memphis State Eight member Luther C. McClellan, upon the news of his passing July 12. McClellan was 83. “The University of Memphis is deeply saddened by the passing of Luther C. McClellan,” said U...
MPD says it’s dealing with a vehicle shortage; city leaders discuss solutions
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - The Memphis Police Department is grappling with a vehicle shortage. City leaders discussed the ongoing concern at Memphis City Council on Tuesday with MPD’s top brass, including interim Police Chief CJ Davis. MPD has several hundred vehicles in its fleet, including take-home cars and those...
MDOT to hold public meeting to discuss State Route 305 improvements
DESOTO COUNTY, Miss. (WMC) - The Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) will hold a public forum on July 25, in DeSoto County, to give the community a chance to learn about and discuss the proposed improvements to State Route 305 at Bethel Road. During the meeting, citizens will have the...
“There are serious allegations”: Council members get update on MAS problems
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Nearly a month after MAS Director Ty Coleman was placed on leave, Memphis City Council members received an update on conditions at Memphis Animal Services. During a council committee meeting Tuesday, the city’s Chief Operating Officer, Antonio Adams, presented a 30-day—to six-month performance improvement plan for the animal shelter. Adams said the […]
901 Now: Memphis woman uses art studio as a space for socialization
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - A Memphis woman is using her art studio to foster socialization throughout the community. Located in downtown Memphis, there’s Creations Memphis Art Studio. “It’s a hidden jewel that’s what the community likes to say,” Robyn Cook said. Cook is the owner of...
Two people, including child, injured after shooting in North Memphis, police say
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - Two people, including a child, were injured after a shooting Tuesday in North Memphis, police said. Officers responded just after 5:30 p.m. to a shooting at North Hollywood Street and Heard Avenue, according to the Memphis Police Department (MPD). Police said a child arrived at a Memphis...
MLGW shares ‘fact sheet’ detailing xAI’s impact on utility
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Memphis Light, Gas and Water (MLGW) released a fact sheet Tuesday detailing the impact of Elon Musk’s proposed supercomputer project on the utility. xAI’s “Gigafactory of Compute” would be the world’s largest supercomputer. TVA, EDGE, and other governing bodies still need to provide approvals, according to the Greater Memphis Chamber.
Your First Alert to more rain as an unsettled pattern remains
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Clouds and showers remain in the First Alert Forecast as a stalled front remains in close proximity to the Action News 5 coverage area. Showers and a few downpours will impact the day tomorrow along with another day of below average temperatures. TONIGHT: Mostly Cloudy with...
What’s Killing Us? WREG Investigates Drugs
SHELBY COUNTY, Tenn. — The opioid crisis is seeping into every neighborhood in the Mid-South. It’s impacting neighborhoods, families, and lives. “I was of course getting high. Also, selling drugs and got into some trouble,” Regina Reynolds said. We met Reynolds inside 201 Poplar. She said over a decade, she used methamphetamine to cope with […]
Man accused of robbing father and daughter outside Tokyo Grill, charged in two similar crimes
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A man accused of robbing a father and daughter outside Tokyo Grill was arrested for a similar crime in Bartlett on the same day, police say. Enrii Howell, 30, was arrested Monday and charged with aggravated robbery and being a convicted felon in possession of a handgun. Police said Howell and another […]
Tigers make history, picked to win AAC
ARLINGTON, Texas – The Memphis Tigers making history Tuesday as we put a wrap on AAC Media Days in Arlington, Texas. The U of M picked to win the conference title this year, for the first time ever. The Tigers earned 23 of the possible 40 first place votes, making Memphis the overwhelming choice to […]
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