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Brace Yourself, Illinois – Farmers Almanac Predicts Brutal Winter
What else would you expect really? It's not like Illinois isn't accustomed to winters with a lot of snow and cold conditions, but the new Farmer's Almanac prediction says the upcoming winter will be brutal for Illinois in particular. I will say that there's a part of me that feels...
School officers on the job as high school jamborees kick off
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Several MSCS High School Jamborees kicked off Thursday, just days after there had been questions about whether school resource officers would provide security. Those football jamborees will feature almost 30 different high schools and will be held Thursday and Friday nights at stadiums throughout the city. The school district says their school […]
Man shot, house sprayed with gunfire in drive-by shooting, MPD says
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - Memphis Police are looking for information after a man was shot and his home sprayed with bullets in a drive-by shooting. At 5:00 a.m. August 8, officers responded to an aggravated assault call in Whitehaven, Memphis Police said. The officers were told that one man had been shot, and that the people inside his home heard gunshots; officers also saw visible damage to the house, according to police.
Woman accused of stealing $600k from boss, indicted on theft charge, police say
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC)—A woman has been indicted on theft charges after being accused of stealing thousands of dollars from her boss. In November of last year, the victim filed a police report that accused her personal assistant, suspect Ivey Jennings, of having access to her bank account, and using her credit cards without permission.
After merger with Fred L. Davis Insurance, Pete Mitchell & Associates looks to the future
Back in the 1960’s, for black folks, getting insurance was kind of like getting the right to vote — the system was set up to prevent it from happening, and it took some brave pioneers to change that. Fred L. Davis was that pioneer, launching the Fred L....
Arlington Community Schools Superintendent steps down following cancer diagnosis
ARLINGTON, Tenn. (WMC) -Superintendent Jeff Mayo of Arlington Community Schools has announced that he will be stepping down following news of his cancer diagnosis. On July 31, Superintendent Jeff Mayo informed all the parents and employees of Arlington Schools about his cancer diagnosis. Scott Benjamin, ACS Education Board Chairman, commented...
'We were in trouble' | Black Lodge founder speaks out after business closure
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — After Black Lodge's announcement on Tuesday that the business will be shutting down, its founder, Matt Martin, said the closure was years in the making. Black Lodge off Cleveland in Midtown has been at the Cleveland St. location for the last five years and became a local favorite, offering more than 30,000 videos in addition to games, food, drinks and more.
TVA board still has no Memphis members
(This story was originally published by The Institute for Public Service Reporting at the University of Memphis.) More than 11 months since she was nominated to become the only Black member of the Tennessee Valley Authority’s Board of Directors, Memphian Patrice Robinson is still waiting to take her seat. Robinson, a former Memphis City Council […]
Greater Memphis area ranks 2nd in the U.S. for new HIV cases
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - The Greater Memphis area ranks second in the nation for new HIV infection rates, behind Miami, Florida, and just in front of Atlanta, Georgia, according to Shelby County Health Department Director Dr. Michelle Taylor. Both metropolitan areas have higher population rates, making this latest news about...
Grizzlies move training camp to Nashville
MEMPHIS – Less than two months before the start of Grizzlies training camp comes news that the Grizzlies won’t be holding camp in Memphis. With ongoing upgrades limiting space inside FedExForum, the team has decided to move training camp to Nashville. Camp will run from October first thru the third at Ensworth High School. The […]
Former LSU point guard transfers to Murray State to play football
It’s not every day you see a player transfer back to a previous school. It’s even more rare when they return to play a different sport. However, that is exactly what Justice ‘Juice’ Hill is doing. And if anyone is familiar with doing things a little differently – it’s the 6’0 point guard from Little Rock. Hill committed to Arkansas way back as a freshman in high school and was locked in on the Hogs. He even graduated high school early to spend a semester on the bench for Mike Anderson – but when he was fired and replaced by Eric Musselman,...
Murray State set to face Pittsburgh in upcoming season
PADUCAH, KY -- More and more pieces to Murray State's non-conference schedule keep getting revealed as it was reported on Thursday that the Racers will face Pittsburgh this upcoming year. The Racers will face Pittsburgh on the road with the game taking place on November 8th, which would be their...
Excessive Heat Warning and Heat Advisory Issued for Friday
The National Weather Service has issued an Excessive Heat Warning and Heat Advisory for Friday. Forecasters say the Excessive Heat Warning includes the counties of Lake, Obion and Dyer, with a Heat Advisory including Weakley, Henry, Gibson and Carroll County. On Friday, heat index values could range from 109 to...
Sharon Man Arrested in Dresden for Vehicular Theft
A Sharon man has been charged with vehicular theft, evading arrest and other charges after Weakley County Sheriff’s Deputies were called to Palmersville highway 89. At the scene, deputies found a vehicle wrecked and on fire. The owner of the vehicle told deputies that 37 year old Dustin Roberts had stolen her truck after an altercation.
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