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Leadership Middle Tennessee Celebrates Class of 2024 Commencement
Leadership Middle Tennessee (LMT) celebrated the commencement of their Class of 2024 on Tuesday, June 18th at the Adventure Science Center. The celebration was the culmination of an 11-month program where class members attended a session each month in one of 10 Middle Tennessee counties to gain a greater understanding of critical issues in the region, learning through interactive presentations, facilitated dialogue, behind-the scenes visits, and experiential adventures.
New networking platform aims to fill manufacturing jobs
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Positions in major companies are filling up thanks to the work of a graduate from the University of Tennessee. Simba Jonga is the CEO and founder of Laborup, a first-of-its-kind platform that operates like LinkedIn or Indeed. The difference, however, is that Laborup focuses on manufacturing.
Tennessee football fans react to early release of 'EA Sports College Football 25' video game
For the first time in more than 4,000 days, college football fans are able to watch their favorite teams play — virtually, that is. The newest edition of "EA Sports College Football 25" is gracing the realm of console gaming, coming more than 10 years after the previous release of the series, "NCAA Football 14."
Tennessee reps irked by state’s failure on gun safe storage campaign
Tennessee’s Department of Safety is failing to follow through on a $1.6 million campaign for safe gun storage in vehicles, despite a major increase in weapon thefts from cars and trucks, lawmakers say. Lawmakers approved the funding in an August 2023 special session on public safety for a firearms public awareness drive that was supposed […] The post Tennessee reps irked by state’s failure on gun safe storage campaign appeared first on Tennessee Lookout.
Neo-Nazi group demonstrates on Tennessee overpass
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - A neo-Nazi group demonstrated on an overpass overlooking Interstate 65 on Monday afternoon. The group identified themselves as the Goyim Defense League, which, according to the Anti-Defamation League is, “...is a loose network of individuals connected by their virulent antisemitism.”. An officer with the Metro...
Oversized load to move through East Tennessee this week
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - A third oversized load will be on the move in East Tennessee this week, according to the Tennessee Department of Transportation. TDOT’s Mark Nagi said there will be rolling road blocks for the oversized load on Wednesday as it works its way from Knoxville to Kingsport.
$900M Memphis bridge moves ahead with IIJA boost
A new bridge is set to be built across the Mississippi River that will connect Memphis, Tennessee, and West Memphis, Arkansas, Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee announced on July 12. Known as America’s River Crossing Project, the new span will fortify one of the nation’s busiest commercial corridors. Earlier...
Expense reports show MPD reimbursed former Asst. Chief Shawn Jones for 10 trips strictly for work
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - One week after the assistant chief of the Memphis Police Department was let go, expense reports show MPD paid for some of Shawn Jones’ trips to Atlanta, where his wife lives in their primary residence. But, records indicate the trips were strictly for work purposes.
Local grocery store forced to close due to frequent thefts
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Rampant crime has led another business to close its doors, this time it’s a neighborhood grocery store. The manager at the Save-A-Lot at Knight Arnold and Perkins said that the large number of thefts has forced them to close. “I was surprised,” shopper Temeka Jones said. “I’m like, what kind of theft?” […]
East Memphis residents take a stand against proposed gas station they believe will produce crime in a quiet neighborhood
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Residents in an East Memphis community are outraged over a proposal to replace a dry cleaning establishment with a gas station in the Sea Isle Park neighborhood. Some residents have shared their frustration on social media. Recently, neighbors who live at Sea Isle Park near Quince...
Penny Hardaway’s “1 CENT” candle collection included in Nike Olympic gift box
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) -1122 Candles, an Atlanta-based soy wax candle company, shared on social media that Penny Hardaway’s new “1 CENT” candle collection is included in the Nike Olympic gift box to give to Olympians. One of the candles highlighted in the social media post is a...
Memphis mom files wrongful death suit against popular baby formula brand after son’s death
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - A Memphis mother filed a wrongful death lawsuit accusing the No. 1 infant formula brand of killing her baby. The 39-page lawsuit claims the makers of Enfamil failed to disclose specific ingredients that resulted in one baby’s deadly intestinal disease. The mother, Nakia Harris, claims...
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