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Site of former Graceland School in Whitehaven becoming frequent eyesore as trash and blight pile up
SHELBY COUNTY, Tenn. — The site of the former Graceland School in Whitehaven, which closed back in 2013, has become a frequent eyesore for nearby neighbors. Trash often piles up, and the community wants more to be done about it. “If you’re driving down the street you see people...
Vanderbilt baseball commit Grayson Burleson transferring to TSSAA champ Loretto from Summertown
Two-sport Summertown standout Grayson Burleson is transferring to district rival Loretto for his senior year, Loretto basketball coach Greg Tipps confirmed Friday. Burleson, a Vanderbilt baseball commitment, makes the move to the Class 2A state baseball champions with basketball season in mind too. Burleson was named to the TSWA Class 2A all-state basketball team.
City receives final funds for new welcome center
TUSCUMBIA, Ala. (WAFF) - The northwest Alabama area will soon have a new welcome center after Tuscumbia’s mayor received the final funding to begin the project. According to our news partners at the Times Daily, Mayor William Foster was presented with a $669,000 check on Thursday. The money completes...
Two Northeast Mississippi Community College pitchers selected in MLB draft
Two pitchers who played for Northeast Mississippi Community College have been selected in the 2024 Major League Baseball Draft. Aidan Foeller of Southaven and Colby Holcome of Florence, Alabama, were selected in the same MLB First-Year Player Draft Class. Foeller was drafted by the Los Angeles Dodgers while Holcome was picked by the Toronto Blue Jays.
NEMCC to conduct training drill on July 23
BOONEVILLE, Miss. (WTVA) — Northeast Mississippi Community College (NEMCC) will conduct a training drill on Tuesday, July 23. This will be in collaboration with local law enforcement and emergency personnel. It’ll take place at Anderson Hall. The drill is designed to prepare and protect the campus and community...
Authorities find suspect accused of using counterfeit $100 bill at Florence store
FLORENCE, Ala. (WAFF) - The Florence Police Department has found the suspect who allegedly used a counterfeit bill at a Florence store on Friday. Officials said the man, seen with white hair, was accused of using a counterfeit $100 bill at Academy Sports on July 3. Detectives said they have...
Bar-Kays to headline W.C. Handy Music Festival in Florence
FLORENCE – The 42nd annual W.C. Handy Music Festival is underway in the Shoals, and this year’s headlining act is the Bar-Kays. The legendary group will perform July 27 at 7 p.m. at UNA’s Norton Audiotorium. Formed in Memphis in the mid-1960s, the Bar-Kays have faced tragic...
All-female rib cooking contest raises $5K for Family Crisis Services
An all-female rib cooking contest in Jackson, Tennessee raised more than $5,000 for Family Crisis Services of Northwest Mississippi in Oxford. Brandon and Michelle O’Guin, owners of Ain’t it the Life catering, met and befriended Oxonians and fellow barbeque enthusiasts Steve and Holly Jubera several years ago doing barbecue competitions. The Juberas held the Velvet […] The post All-female rib cooking contest raises $5K for Family Crisis Services appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.
Tribe bats come alive in win over Thunder
NEW ALBANY — The Tippah County Tribe have had a strong hitting philosophy all season. On Thursday night, the commitment to that paid off. The Tribe topped the Tupelo Thunder 8-5 in the Cotton States Baseball League at BNA Bank Park. “Our philosophy is to tell our guys to be aggressive at the plate,” Tribe coach Loren Cox said. “We tell them there's gonna be bad calls, but just kind of look at ...
Lane Closures and Road Construction 7-19-25-2024
July 18 – 24, 2024. The resurfacing on I-24 from W of Trough Springs Rd to Robertson Co Line. Nightly, 8 p.m. – 5 a.m., There will be alternating lane closures EB and WB for scoring the shoulders, installing pavement markings, and placing Thermoplastic (MM 11-17). RUTHERFORD COUNTY...
Tennessee MAN SENTENCED to Life for MURDERING NIECE’S BOYFRIEND, Claims Handgun Fired Accidentally
A 61-year-old man in Tennessee will spend the rest of his life in prison after killing a man who was dating his niece, shooting the 42-year-old victim many times, and then claiming his handgun fired “accidentally.”. Knox County Criminal Court Judge Steven W. Sword sentenced Johnny Robert McBee to...
City presents proclamation to Makky Kaylor for 'Tennessee, In My Dreams' as new state song
The celebration of Makky Kaylor's song, "Tennessee, In My Dreams" as an official state song made its way home to Columbia with a special proclamation presented by Columbia City Council. Kaylor's song is one of only 14 official state songs, joining the ranks of other Volunteer State staples like "Rocky Top" and "The...
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