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20th Buckin' on the River Rodeo Hits Hardin County Fairgrounds
For people in Savannah, it’s time for the 20th Buckin’ on the River Hardin County Rodeo. This July 19 and 20 at the Hardin County fairgrounds, fans can watch as their favorite wranglers compete in contests including steer wrestling, bull riding, and calf roping. Tickets are $10 for...
Tennessee Highway Patrol Attacks the Field at Neyland Stadium
The iconic home of Volunteer Football served as the backdrop for the new THP Dodge Charger and Trooper, which were recently photographed for America’s Best-Looking Trooper Cruisers Contest. The Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) recently participated in the American Association of State Troopers (AAST) 11th Annual America’s Best Looking Trooper...
Tennessee Ranks Among the Most Dangerous States in the Nation
In a recent study, Tennessee has found itself among the most dangerous states in the nation. In a study, US News dove into both the violent crime rates and property crime rates in all 50 states. After combing through all of the data, the outlet was able to determine how well each state fosters public safety.
Williams commits to Harding University Track
During the summer, Chester County Class of 2024 graduate Dillon Williams committed to running track at Harding University. In his time at Chester County, Williams earned three sectional medals and three state medals. In addition to making it to state, Williams placed fourth in a National Scholarship Invitational in Tampa, Florida this past June in which he accomplished finishing the 800 meter race in under two minutes at 1:59.59.
Chester Co. Sweetees advance to the World Series
The Chester County Sweetees will be traveling to Monroe, Louisiana next week to compete in the Dixie Sweetees 5/6 Girls World Series. They shut out Madison South 21-0 on the first day of the state tournament. They ended up having two close games to Savannah on Saturday and Sunday with...
Man steals $1k in cleaners from dollar store, shoots at witness
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Memphis police say a man walked out of a store with more than $1,000 in laundry detergent and cleaning products, then fired two shots as he made a getaway. The theft happened at 5:30 Saturday afternoon at the Dollar General in the 2400 block of Elvis Presley Boulevard. A man in a […]
Memphis nonprofit gives seniors free access to legal services
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Memphis Area Legal Services Inc. hosted its 14th Annual “Give a Little, Help a Lot” clinic to provide senior citizens with free legal services in Memphis. The event took place Wednesday morning at the Orange Mound Community Center. MALS is a nonprofit law firm...
Mom whose 2-year-old died after alleged discipline involving braided dog toy booked on $1M bond
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Shelby County Jail records show Sharday Bakare, 26, was booked Tuesday on a $1,000,000 bond after extradition from Texas. U.S. Marshals in Texas captured Bakare in mid-June. She is charged with first-degree murder, aggravated child neglect, and aggravated child abuse following the death of her two-year-old...
Couple attacked, robbed, raped at gunpoint: MPD
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A couple is now recovering after police say they were allegedly attacked and robbed before the girlfriend was raped at gunpoint Monday night in Oakhaven. A woman told officers it started when she was sitting in a car with her boyfriend around 11:30 p.m. and there was a knock on the window. […]
See where Nashville ranks in top Tennessee hospitals and medical specialties, per US News
U.S. News & World Report released its annual rankings and ratings of the best hospitals in the country Tuesday, and unsurprisingly, Nashville's top hospitals fared well. Health care is the city's largest industry, contributing about $67 billion annually to the local economy. Nashville doctors are also leaders in innovation in numerous medical specializations, including organ transplants.
Church’s Chicken shooting suspect wants case thrown out
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The woman accused of shooting a Church’s Chicken employee to death appeared back in front of a judge Wednesday morning. Monica Williams, 45, is charged with first-degree murder for the fatal shooting that claimed the life of Anitra West. Although Williams was captured on video, the defense says that may not be […]
Gunfire erupts inside of Memphis gas station
MEMPHSIS, Tenn. - Bullets flew inside of a Memphis gas station early Saturday morning, according to the Memphis Police Department (MPD). MPD released video showing part of the shootout. In the video, a man can be seen running up and down an aisle waving a gun. MPD said the shots...
TruGreen moving executives to Franklin
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - TruGreen, one of the biggest companies in Memphis, is opening a new corporate office in Franklin, Tennessee, according to the Memphis Business Journal. TruGreen’s executive team will be moving from Memphis to the Nashville area with the purchase of an office building. TruGreen ranks as...
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