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New owner of Aretha Franklin’s childhood home in Memphis on mission to preserve history
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - The new owner of Aretha Franklin’s childhood home says her goal is to preserve the birthplace of the Queen of Soul. Anasa Troutman purchased the home last Friday at auction. She is the same person who purchased Clayborn Temple and said her goal is to make sure history does not fade away.
Grizzlies close the book on disastrous lottery pick
The Memphis Grizzlies had high hopes for forward Ziaire Williams when they traded up to draft him in 2021. Three years later, it cost them a second-round pick just to get rid of him. The Memphis Grizzlies are trading forward Ziaire Williams and a 2030 second-round pick via Dallas to the Brooklyn Nets for Mamadi Diakite, sources tell ESPN. Williams was the 10th pick in the 2021 draft. pic.twitter.com/N4s9vh06mF— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) July 19, 2024 Williams started 50 games in his three seasons with the Grizzlies, but never was able to reach the potential that Memphis saw when they made him the...
Cordova neighborhood feels unsafe as large parties lead to dangerous activities
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Multiple residents in a Cordova neighborhood say pool parties at a house in their neighborhood have gotten out of control, leading to noise complaints, street racing, cars doing donuts and even reports of people carrying guns. “It’s gotten really bad,” Aimory Farris, who does not live...
Memphis' Urban Heat Island and who it impacts the most
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Our Summers are getting hotter, a symptom of climate change but also because of something known as the Urban Heat Island. Many urban corridors in the City of Memphis are swaths of concrete and asphalt with little shade. In a natural field, we would expect temperatures...
MSCS school board member drops from race for re-election
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A sitting member of the Memphis-Shelby County School Board is dropping out of the race for re-election, he announced on social media Friday, meaning the school board will have at least two new members after the Aug. 1 general election. District 7 school board member Frank...
Benefit softball game to support 12-year-old diagnosed with cancer
DYERSBURG, Tenn. — ‘Putting up points, knocking down cancer!’ That’s the theme of a special upcoming event. A benefit softball game for Ma’kyleanna Wilkes is set for Saturday, July 27. The event starts at 9 a.m. at the Dyersburg Activity Center, 12-year-old Ma’kyleanna Wilkes was...
West Tennessee Healthcare announces new AI technology to assist patients, doctors
JACKSON, Tenn. — Healthcare specialists are sharing some new advanced technology that could help patients. West Tennessee Healthcare announced their official launch of artificial intelligence technology that will assist patients and doctors in the operating room. “The technology has been around for about 14 years. Qventus is one of...
Zach Edey's Heartbreaking Seven-Word Message After Nasty Summer League Injury
Memphis Grizzlies fans were totally hyped for the return of Zach Edey after the highly-touted rookie missed the last five games due to a left ankle injury. The No. 9 overall pick of the 2024 NBA Draft returned to action on Thursday against the New Orleans Pelicans. Unfortunately, Edey's time on the ...
Booneville man arrested for enticement of a child
BOONEVILLE, Miss. (WTVA) – A Booneville man is facing charges of enticement of a child. The Booneville Police Department reports that 51-year-old Jason Christopher Smith was arrested Friday for enticement of a child to meet for sexual purposes. On July 8, officers were called to North Second Street for...
Investigation launched after body found along rural Mississippi county road
An investigation has been launched after a body was discovered on a rural Mississippi county road. WTVA in Tupelo reports that the body of a male was found on Thursday, July 18, in the southeastern part of Prentiss County. Prentiss County Sheriff Randy Tolar said the body was found in...
Price Slashed on Iconic Johnny Cash Family Estate for Sale — See Inside! [Pictures]
A historic estate that was a mainstay of Johnny Cash's family is up for sale, and the sellers have reduced the price for the iconic Tennessee property. The official listing from Compass Realty says the former Cash family residence is called Dogwood Estate, and it's located on 20 acres of pristine land on Cash Mountain in the Nashville suburb of Hendersonville, Tenn.
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