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Former TBI Director Mark Gwyn Dies At 61
Former Tennessee Bureau of Investigation Director Mark Gwyn has died at the age of 61 at his Nashville-area home, from what appears to be natural causes. Director Gwyn, a graduate of Middle Tennessee State University, began his career in law enforcement as a police officer in his hometown of McMinnville in 1985. Three years later, he joined the TBI as a special agent in its Criminal Investigation Division. Eight years later, he promoted to the role of Executive Officer and later served as Assistant Director of the Forensic Services Division. In June of 2004, Governor Phil Bredesen appointed Mark Gwyn to serve as TBI Director, making him the first African-American to hold the post, a position he held until his retirement in 2018.
Digital Desk: Southern HIV/AIDS Awareness
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - WeCareTN, a local Tennessee organization, in collaboration with ViiV Healthcare, is drawing critical attention to the particular and urgent challenges faced by Southern communities—particularly among Black Women and LGBTQ+ populations. Jasmine Tasaki with WeCareTN talked about the disparities on the Digital Desk.
TN officials concerned about responses to Boone Lake water testing
The Boone Lake Association recently-discovered high E. Coli levels in Boone Lake and responses from government agencies have been cause for concern among some state lawmakers. Earlier this month, the BLA found E. Coli above the recommended level for recreation at two testing sites, Point 17 and the popular swimming spot, Boone Dam Beach. The BLA has no regulatory authority but had turned over those test results to state agencies. WJHL sent inquires to those agencies about the findings, and reported receiving conflicting emails from the Tennessee Valley Authority, Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation, and Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency about who’s responsible for the monitoring and enforcement of water quality issues, each naming another agency that should be contacted. The responses troubled State Senator Jon Lundberg, who in turn made inquiries to those agencies which has now prompted a meeting being scheduled between TDEC and TVA. Boone Lake Association President Frank Hahne said he has not yet received an invitation to the TDEC meeting. A TDEC spokesperson says they are now monitoring pathogen levels in Boone lake.
Hundreds of Venezuelans protest for freedom and fair election results in their homeland
Saludos, amigos: Shortly after I arrived in Tennessee 10 years ago, I was pleasantly surprised to find arepas at the Nashville Farmers Market food truck called Caracasville. Arepas, for the uninitiated, are corn cakes − fried or baked − often made into sandwiches stuffed with meats, cheeses and other goodies. It's a Venezuelan...
Pursuit ends with suspect dead after driving into Tennessee River
SALTILLO, Tenn. (WSMV) - An investigation into a cross-county pursuit that ended with the suspect’s vehicle in the water in Hardin County is underway. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation reports that the pursuit stemmed from a traffic stop in Chester County around 9:15 a.m. on Wednesday. The driver allegedly refused to stop for a Chester County deputy and the pursuit began, according to the TBI.
Westview Lady Chargers Beat Chester County 8-0
The Westview Lady Chargers picked up their fourth win of the season with a win over the Lady Eagles Tuesday night. Westview fired 31 shots, with eight finding the back of the net. Chanler Spendlove started the scoring with a header from a corner kick by Ashlee Brent. Cambry Hatler...
Over a dozen residents displaced after fire at Midtown apartments
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - More than a dozen people are calling a new place home Wednesday night after a fire destroyed apartments in Midtown earlier in the day. Investigators said a space heater too close to combustible items caused the fire, leaving many wondering how that could be the cause in the middle of the summer.
2 shot outside South Memphis event center
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Two men are injured after an overnight shooting outside a South Memphis event venue, according to Memphis Police. Officers responded to the shooting just before 1 a.m. Wednesday in the area of 560 South Parkway Street [The Spot], and 547 South Parkway Street [House of Soulz]. Upon arrival, officers found a man […]
Memphis-based brewing company to host hiring fair with pay up to $40 an hour
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - Need a job?. City Brewing Company is hiring with pay up to $40 an hour. The hiring fair is from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 21 at 155 Angelus Street, the location of the American Job Center. The Memphis-based brewery is looking for brewing and packaging operators...
Tom Kim issues apology for damaging TPC Southwind green, says he ‘didn’t realize’ how big of a mark he left
Tom Kim had a no good, terrible, very bad Sunday at TPC Southwind. The (formerly?) affable tour pro tee’d off on the 16th hole sitting 46th in the FedEx Cup standings, safely within the top-50 and seemingly on the verge of qualifying for the BMW Championship. Then he imploded. Kim finished bogey-double-double, becoming the most gut-wrenching casualty of the FedEx Cup’s second cutdown.
Darryl Worley's Wife Undergoes Surgery After Getting In Devastating Crash
Darryl Worley's wife recently had to undergo surgery after she got in a devastating crash while the singer was away performing. Worley said he returned home from a gig in Canada to some bad news. His wife got in a side-by-side off-road vehicle crash. It wrecked the vehicle pretty good and injured her arm.
Federal investigation names 37 suspects in drug pipeline from California to Kentucky
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- A federal drug trafficking investigation ended with nearly 40 suspects from Kentucky and California indicted, and more than a dozen are from Louisville. In a news release Wednesday, U.S. Attorney Michael A. Bennett of the Western Kentucky District said a federal grand jury indicted 37 defendants...
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