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The Growth in East Tennessee’s Nuclear Industry with Travis Howerton
In this episode of Connect the Knox, host Julia Hurley sits down with Travis Howerton, local entrepreneur, CEO, and co-founder of RegScale. Travis shares his journey through U.S. national security, his roles at Oak Ridge National Lab and Bechtel, and... In this episode of Connect the Knox, host Julia Hurley...
Study finds zoning regulations could be negatively affecting housing in West TN
JACKSON, Tenn. — It’s an issue many across the country are dealing with: A lack of housing. Director of Policy and Research for Beacon Ron Shultis and his team have completed a zoning study on eight counties in West Tennessee. Following the addition of Blue Oval City, the largest single investment in the states history, the state says West Tennessee will need around 70 thousand new homes.
Everyone in Missouri May Have Had Social Security Number Stolen
This is the sort of data breach that should bring a chill to anyone. There are multiple reports that it's very possible every resident in Missouri has had their social security number stolen and the sources saying this are very reputable. I first saw this report on Yahoo News. The...
Memphis ranks second in the nation in highest number of new HIV cases
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Shelby County is topping the charts, but not in a positive way. A report from the Health Department ranks the Memphis area as second in the nation for the highest number of new HIV cases. Now, some Democratic lawmakers are fighting back by asking for the state’s help in curbing the uptick. […]
Hackers targeting Mid-South SNAP benefit cards
SHELBY COUNTY, Tenn. — Sherita Rutledge got a nasty surprise this week when she tried to pick up groceries. Her Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits card had been emptied by someone else hundreds of miles away. Rutledge is the latest victim of hackers who can access a benefit...
Bond set at $3 million for 17-year-old charged with first-degree murder
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - A preliminary hearing resulted in a $3 million bond for a 17-year-old being tried as an adult for first-degree murder, among other charges. Montrell Kinds was in court Wednesday for a preliminary hearing on his four charges: first-degree murder, murder in the perpetration of a felony, especially aggravated robbery, and intentionally evading arrest in a motor vehicle.
‘No one is safe’: Relatives of victim afraid accused killer will get bail
MEMPHIS, Tenn.– Family members of a man gunned down nearly two years ago along Union Avenue say they will be in court Monday to try and prevent his accused killer from getting out of jail. In October of 2022, Bobby Chism, 37, was charged with first-degree murder in the death of Thomas Bonner, 43. Chism, […]
MSCS hires new head of security as district strikes deal with SROs
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - In committee meetings Tuesday, Memphis-Shelby County Schools’ district leaders announced a deal has been struck with district school resource officers (SROs) three days before a planned walkout. School board members also gave key updates on an important project for Whitehaven High School. “We need confidence...
Why Daniel Vieira-Tuck, freshman guard, will not play for Memphis basketball in 2024-25
Daniel Vieira-Tuck will not play for Memphis basketball in 2024-25. More than two months after making a commitment to Tigers coach Penny Hardaway, the 6-foot-4 guard's father, Mack Tuck, confirmed to The Commercial Appeal on Wednesday his son is signing with Overtime Elite. ...
Two women wanted in armed carjacking of man’s truck
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Two women are accused of pulling a gun and carjacking a man who gave them a ride to a Berclair gas station. Memphis Police say the victim told them he agreed to give two women a ride to the Superman Market Gas Station at Summer Avenue and Perkins on July 29. While […]
Shelby Co. Assessor’s Office notifies residents to expect property tax increase in 2025
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Creating housing, specifically affordable housing for residents in Memphis, is important as mortgages, property taxes, and other items are increasing in price. The Shelby County Assessor’s Office recently announced that residents should expect a “substantial increase” in their property taxes for 2025. The...
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