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Tennessee had worst voter turnout in US during 2022 midterms, report finds
Less than 40% of registered voters in Tennessee cast a ballot during the 2022 midterm elections, which was the worst turnout in the country, according to data from the Nashville-based nonprofit think tank, ThinkTennessee.
Tennessee and Wyoming passed anti-red flag law legislation in 2024
New laws in Tennessee and Wyoming passed this year prohibiting the use of extreme risk protection orders (ERPOs), also known as red flag laws. They are the third and fourth states to adopt such laws after Oklahoma did so in 2020 and West Virginia in 2021. ERPOs authorize individuals, typically...
Tennessee preteen charged with first-degree murder after suffocating sleeping 8-year-old cousin to death, DA says
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. (WMC) - An eight-year-old girl was murdered by her older cousin on Monday in Humboldt, Tennessee, according to Frederick Agee, District Attorney General for Tennessee Judicial District 28. Home security video obtained by Humboldt Police Department investigators reportedly shows a 12-year-old girl using bedding to suffocate her sleeping...
Tennessee’s attorney general says Memphis police policy violates a new state law
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - Tennessee’s attorney general said Memphis police policy violates a new state law. State Representative John Gillespie asked the Tennessee attorney general for his opinion on MPD’s general arrest policy. One portion of the policy directs officers not to pull someone over for minor vehicle equipment...
Fire on North Royal Street brings traffic to a halt
JACKSON, Tenn. — Around 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, we received a tip regarding a large first responder presence on North Royal Street in east Jackson. When we arrived on scene the street was blocked off from East Forest Avenue to Martha Street. Fire officials on scene told us the fire...
School mourning after 10-year-old student killed in jet ski accident
UNION CITY, Tenn. (KFVS) - A community in northwest Tennessee is mourning after a 10-year-old boy died on Tuesday. According to a release from Union City Schools, student Jack Gear died on July 16 at Vanderbilt Wilson County Hospital after he was involved in a jet ski accident. “Our hearts...
RIFA’s Pack the Bus food drive to return August 3
JACKSON, Tenn. — The Regional Inter-Faith Association (RIFA) is thrilled to host its Pack the Bus food drive. The 13th annual event will be Saturday, August 3, at five local grocery stores in Jackson. Pack the Bus benefits the snack backpack ministry which provides easy-to-prepare, nutritious food to elementary...
Elvis Presley’s former jet returns to Memphis as mobile home: ‘All we’ve done is vacuum it, wipe it down’
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - On Wednesday, visitors of the Bass Pro Shop at the Pyramid got the opportunity to tour the King of Rock and Roll’s former 1962 Lockheed Jetstar. Elvis Presley bought the jet on December 22, 1976, just shy of eight months before his death. It featured six red velvet passenger seats.
Man out on bond in child’s killing charged in drug bust
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A Memphis man who was out on bond after being charged with shooting and killing a child has been arrested in a major drug bust. Terrell Woods, 40, is now facing various drug charges after a raid at a home on North Watkins. Police seized ecstasy, crack cocaine and marijuana. Three years […]
Woman’s personal information exposed in Facebook dating group
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Looking for love has gone wrong for one woman in the Memphis area after she joined a Facebook group. WREG talked to a woman who wants to remain anonymous because over 32,000 people around the world now know her personal information. “I didn’t say anything out of line. I didn’t say anything […]
NBA legend’s son shines at Summer League
The son of a basketball legend is proving he’s an NBA-caliber player during the Las Vegas Summer League. And it’s not Bronny James. Memphis Grizzlies G Scotty Pippen Jr. (@spippenjr) has been impressive in the NBA Summer League. So far, he’s averaged:18.3 PTS | 5.3 AST | 4 STL Pippen Jr. has shown some elite POA defense, and I’ve been impressed with how well he pushes the pace. He can be a very solid… pic.twitter.com/ifkSUYaxRe— Hitmen Hoops (@HitmenHoops) July 16, 2024 Scotty Pippen Jr. has been a terror on defense for the Memphis Grizzlies Summer League team. On Monday, he had five...
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