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Millions of campaign dollars aimed at tilting school voucher battle are flowing into state races
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Millions of dollars are being spent this year to steer voters toward candidates for Republican-led Legislatures who not only support school vouchers, but will become key figures in implementing school choice programs in states across the U.S. Most recently, national pro-voucher advocates declared victory after...
Yes, you could see the Northern Lights from East Tennessee — and if we're lucky we might be able to see them again!
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — East Tennessee had a very rare double feature in the skies Sunday night into early Monday morning. During the peak of the Perseids meteor shower overnight, some stargazers noticed the sky had a slightly faint tint to it. As it turned out, an unexpectedly powerful solar storm was going on at the same time.
Vote for top DL in Jackson area entering 2024 Tennessee high school football season
Who is the Jackson-area's best wide receiver entering the 2024 Tennessee high school football season? The Jackson Sun sought to find out with its definitive ranking of the 10 best DL in the area. Now it's your turn to vote. Make your selection of the area's best DL and be sure to read all of our...
Candy Sold at Major Iowa, Illinois, and Wisconsin Retailers Under Urgent Recall
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has upgraded a recall of nearly two dozen candies and snacks sold at major retailers; ones that are very prominent in Iowa, Illinois, and Wisconsin. This is an urgent recall, for the products in question can cause serious illness, and in rare cases, death.
School District Cancels All Future Field Trips For Odd Reason, Parents Are Furious
Who doesn't remember the most fun and exciting part of school growing up: the field trips. It didn't matter if you were going to see the inner workings of a sewage plant or a museum, you knew you were going to leave school property, and that was epic. But, one...
Shooting at Memphis club leaves 2 dead and 1 critical; not first incident at the establishment
The Memphis Police Department (MPD) is investigating a shooting at a Highland Heights lounge that left two men dead and another in critical condition. MPD said officers were called to the James Lounge on Summer Avenue just after 1 a.m. on Wednesday for a shooting. After arriving on the scene,...
Sun Records to celebrate 70th anniversary of Elvis' "That's All Right"
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - Sun Records will host an event celebrating the 70th anniversary of Elvis Presley's "That's All Right." On Wednesday, August 14, a special event is being hosted at Sun Studios in Memphis. It will include a dynamic Q&A panel hosted by Emmy and Grammy Award-winning writer Robert Gordon, featuring Ruthie Foster, Tyler Bryant, producer Matt Ross-Spang, and Elvis’s former drummer Jerome “Stump” Monroe, Sun Studios said.
National crime stats show Memphis leads nation in homicide rate despite overall decrease in crime
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - This week, the United States Department of Justice announced that violent crime is down in 70 major cities across the country, including Memphis. The Feds called it a “substantial reduction,” but is that true in the Bluff City?. The findings come from the Major...
Memphis Grizzlies' NBA Cup schedule is set: See when they face Steph Curry, other West stars
The Memphis Grizzlies' path to the NBA Cup is officially set. They will begin the in-season tournament on Nov. 15 at Golden State; host Denver on Nov. 19 and New Orleans on Nov. 29; then play at Dallas on Dec. 3. The NBA announced the schedule for the tournament on Tuesday afternoon. The full...
Watch: Thieves raid truck hauling alcohol
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Police are looking for two masked men caught on camera stealing cases of alcohol from a delivery truck parked outside a Walnut Grove Road gas station. Investigators said the truck driver was restocking shelves at the Shell in the 2900 block of Walnut Grove Monday morning when a gray Nissa Murano pulled […]
Group home worker accused of transporting drugs in van carrying residents
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The West Tennessee Drug Task Force says employees of a Jackson, Tennessee, group home took two residents on a ride in the country and picked up five pounds of marijuana during the trip. One of the workers is now facing one count of possession of Schedule VI drugs with intent to sell […]
All-Big Ten transfer guard DeeDee Hagemann commits to Memphis women's basketball, Alex Simmons
Michigan State point guard DeeDee Hagemann has committed to Memphis women's basketball, she confirmed to The Commercial Appeal on Tuesday. The 5-foot-7 Hagemann, who has one season of eligibility remaining, had previously committed to Ole Miss after entering the transfer portal. A second-team All-Big Ten selection last season, she led the Big Ten in assist to turnover ratio (2.84) in 2023-24. She averaged 12.3 points and 5.2 assists per game. ...
T.V. comedy series about golf begins filming in the Heartland
MARION, Ill. (KFVS) - A new golf comedy television series has begun filming in the Heartland. According to a release, filming began Monday, August 12, on the pilot episode of “Tales from the Links,” a new T.V. series by Bogey Men LLC of Indianapolis and GuerrillaFilm of Marion.
Alligator Killed in Hickman’s Elvis Stahr Harbor
An unusual occurrence took place in Hickman on Tuesday, with the killing of an alligator in the Elvis Stahr Harbor. Fulton County Sheriff Chad Parker, who is a retired Kentucky Fish and Wildlife Officer, told Thunderbolt News about the alligator.(AUDIO) Sheriff Parker was asked about the possibility of additional alligators...
Milkman Gets Nod To KGF Hall of Fame
Murray State women's golf coaching legend Velvet Milkman has been inducted into the Kentucky Golf Foundation's Hall of Fame, adding to a prestigious career that includes a spot in the 2024 Murray State Hall of Fame class. Milkman founded the MSU women's golf program in 1993 and led the team to 12 OVC Championships over 29 seasons, remaining a significant figure in collegiate golf until her retirement in May 2022. Her teams performed exceptionally both on the course, with accolades for individual players, and in academics, showcasing a commitment to excellence in multiple arenas.
Dresser Winn in Preseason Camp With Los Angeles Rams
Former Dresden High School and UT-Martin quarterback Dresser Winn is back in preseason camp with the Los Angeles Rams. Winn was signed by the Rams as an undrafted free agent last season, and has again signed a reserve/future contract with the National Football League team. The former Lions Class-A Mr....
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