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Local divers discover sentimental item on bottom of lake, return it to owner
WASHBURN, Tenn. — it's swimming season in Tennessee, with lots of people hitting the water to cool off. For many, that means sunshine and tan lines, but for some, it means losing sunglasses, phones and other items in the deep water. That was the case for one young man...
Collinwood Commission Discusses Paving & Historical Grants
The Collinwood City Commission met in regular session on Monday, July 8, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. in the conference/courtroom of Collinwood City Hall. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Glenn Brown. All commissioners were in attendance, including Mayor Brown, Vice Mayor Jeremiah Stults, Commissioner Debie Pigg, Commissioner Shaundale Hanback, and Commissioner Kim McFall. City Manager Gary Victory and City Recorder Dana Simmons were in attendance as well.
City approves budget with 6-3 vote, may enter further debt for road repair
JACKSON, Tenn. — The Jackson City Council made their final vote Friday morning to pass the largest budget in history for the City in a 6 to 3 vote. There was very minimal discussion regarding the budget before a motion was passed to end the discussion, while some questions were still being asked.
Omega Psi Phi hosts community cookout, school supply giveaway July 27
The Omega Psi Phi Fraternity is hosting a Community Cookout and School Supply Giveaway for kids in grades K through 8 on Saturday, July 27, from noon until 2 p.m. at the Omega House, located at 340 North Hays Avenue in Jackson. Enjoy games, rock climbing, face painting, balloon animals,...
Cecily Freeman named JSCC Foundation Executive Director
JACKSON, TENN. – Jackson State Community College (JSCC) has appointed Cecily Freeman as the new Executive Director of the JSCC Foundation following the restructuring of the college’s Institutional Advancement, Marketing, and Campus Engagement Office. Freeman brings nearly 20 years of experience in the non-profit sector to the role...
Hub City Theatre Company holds improv workshop in downtown Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. — The Hub City Theatre Company held an improv workshop this evening at Turntable Coffee Counter, on East Main Street in downtown Jackson. This two hour workshop included beginner basics, duo and group sketches, and much more. “So improv is great for skills for like anyone who...
Ribbon-Cutting To Commemorate Webb School On National Register
McKenzie, Tenn.–The Webb School Alumni Association will host a ribbon-cutting this Saturday, July 20, to celebrate the former Webb Public School being placed on the National Register of Historic Places. The ribbon-cutting ceremony will be held from 11 a.m. to noon at the school at 938 Walnut Ave. West.
Memphis basketball 2024-25 schedule: Tigers' AAC pairings announced
The conference portion of Memphis basketball's 2024-25 schedule started coming into focus Thursday. The American Athletic Conference announced its scheduling pairings for the 13 teams in the league, including the Tigers. Each team will play 18 conference games − six home-and-home, three home-only and three away-only. Dates and tip-off...
House burglars steal refrigerator, stove, dishwasher
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Memphis police are looking for several suspects who broke the door and front windows of a home to steal a refrigerator, dishwasher and stove. Neighbors say this was just the latest theft this month at the home on South Parkway near Bellevue, where windows and doors are now boarded up. Police sent […]
Zach Edey suffers nasty ankle sprain in Summer League game
Zach Edey had a very scary moment during Thursday’s Summer League game against the New Orleans Pelicans. The Memphis Grizzlies rookie big man Edey sprained his right ankle in the second quarter while attempting to contest a shot. Edey leapt high to try to block a floater by New Orleans’ Jordan Ford and ended up... The post Zach Edey suffers nasty ankle sprain in Summer League game appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Union City Schools mourns passing of student
UNION CITY, Tenn. — Ten-year-old Union City Schools student Jack Gear died Tuesday at Vanderbilt Wilson County Hospital following a jet ski accident, the school system announced. “Our hearts are heavy, and our collective thoughts, prayers, and love are extended to Jack’s family,” UC Director of Schools Wes Kennedy...
MSCS educator's post goes viral amid concerns for teacher pay cuts, job reassignments
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A Memphis Shelby County Schools educator's social media post went viral after laying out concerns about the district's major reassignments or job cuts in their new budget approved last month. Ranasha Chapman said she didn't have any ill intentions expressing the harsh reality for teachers being...
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