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CDC says COVID is at 'very high' activity levels in some US states: See latest data
Recent data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shows that over half of the United States have reported "very high" levels of COVID-19 activity. Using wastewater or sewage, the CDC tests the water to see if there are any traces of an infectious disease within a community, the government agency says. ...
Commissioners consider ‘equitable’ raises for Shelby County employees
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Months ago, Shelby County commissioners signed off on a new budget and pay raises for county employees. But instead of raising salaries by six percent across the board, commissioners are now deciding whether some full-time workers should get a bigger piece of the pie. Under a new plan, the county’s lowest-paid workers […]
Bottom Line: Rocket fuel in our food
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) -Rocket fuel and mac and cheese might have more in common than you ever imagined—so much so that you might be eating them! A new Consumer Reports investigation reveals a harsh chemical more commonly used by rockets, missiles, and explosives is making surprise appearances at your family’s dinner table, with potentially dangerous health consequences.
WATCH: Nonprofit, city leaders break ground on Orange Mound affordable housing units
Nonprofit, city leaders break ground on Orange Mound affordable housing units. Dozens of people gathered at Semmes and Douglass on Tuesday to break ground on four affordable housing units. Organizers hope it's the first step to building wealth and sustaining homeownership.
In rural Tennessee, domestic violence victims face barriers to getting justice
(This story was originally published by ProPublica.) ProPublica is a Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative newsroom. Sign up for The Big Story newsletter to receive stories like this one in your inbox. Before rural Scott County remade itself into a model for managing domestic violence, Jade Peters didn’t know where to turn for help. Her ex-boyfriend was […]
LIMITED TICKETS STILL AVAILABLE FOR UT MARTIN ATHLETICS HALL OF FAME CLASS OF 2024 LUNCHEON
MARTIN, Tenn. – Exactly one month away from the University of Tennessee at Martin Athletic Hall of Fame luncheon, a limited number of tickets are on sale to the general public for $25 per guest. The Class of 2024 induction ceremony will take place on Saturday, Sept. 14 at the Russell Duncan Ballroom in the Boling University Center at 11 a.m.
Gov. Bill Lee appoints lawyer to review Tennessee State's records at new board's request
The Tennessee Attorney General's office hired a former U.S. attorney earlier this summer to "review" Tennessee State University financials and corporate governance, a probe TSU said its newly appointed board of trustees requested. The external review comes after the state spent millions on multiple audits that ultimately found leadership issues but no evidence of fraud or malfeasance amid a governance tug-of-war between TSU administration and General Assembly Republicans that came to a head earlier this year. ...
Soccer Game Recap: Calloway County Comes Up Short
Calloway County entered their contest against Henry County on Tuesday without any home losses, but there's a first time for everything. The Calloway County Lakers lost 6-3 to the Henry County Patriots. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Lakers of the 7-2 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in August of 2022.
Two dead, one hurt in Summer Avenue nightclub shooting
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — An overnight shooting at a nightclub in the Highland Heights area left two people dead and one injured Wednesday morning. Memphis Police responded to a shooting at the James Lounge along Summer Avenue near Pope Street around 1:30 a.m. Two men were pronounced dead on the scene, and another was taken to […]
Five people face Livingston County drug charges
Several people are facing drug charges following the execution of a search warrant in Livingston County on Monday. Deputies from the Livingston County Sheriff's Office went to home on Stringtown Road in Grand Rivers. Deputies said they found approximately 17 grams of methamphetamine, drug paraphernalia indicative of illicit drug trafficking, and marijuana.
Wet snow, rain expected to start in November for Midwest, including Kentucky. What to know
Although last winter was the warmest on record, people in the Midwest Region, which includes Kentucky, can expect a cold and wet 2024-2025 season, according to the Farmers' Almanac. The upcoming winter should be wet and milder for most of the U.S., according to the almanac. The 208th edition of the Farmers' Almanac, out now, foresees a "Wet Winter Whirlwind," for the upcoming 2024-2025 winter season. ...
See the Silent But Deadly New Stealth Bomber Coming to Missouri
If you thought the current fleet of stealth bombers that make their home at Whiteman Air Force Base in Missouri were intimidating, you should see the new silent but deadly new model that is next in line. The current B-2 stealth bomber fleet is a common sight in and around...
Kentucky Braces for Scattered Thunderstorms Friday and Saturday: Weekend Outlook
Louisville, KY – A warm, dry day is expected across Kentucky today before a change in weather begins Thursday afternoon. The National Weather Service in Louisville forecasts increasing chances of scattered showers and thunderstorms late Thursday, becoming more likely overnight and into Friday. According to the NWS, temperatures today...
Tennessee answers 89% of 988 calls in-state, advocates say more investments needed
"To the state's credit, they have put their money where their mouth is in a big way and have added more funding for mental health crisis services. There can be a lot more investments to really make things better for folks," Elliot Pinsly, president and CEO of the Behavioral Health Foundation said.
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