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Central Illinois Boat Races Return for Thrilling Summer Event This Labor Day Weekend
Central Illinois – The excitement is building as the highly anticipated boat races return to the Kankakee River for a thrilling summer event this Labor Day weekend, running from August 30 to September 1, 2024. This year’s regatta promises a weekend filled with high-speed action, live music, and a variety of activities suitable for the whole family.
What's that being built along Vance Avenue near South Main in Downtown Memphis?
Update: This story has been updated to reflect a construction loan and property consolidation at the development site. You might have noticed a four-story building going up catty-cornered from The Chisca on Main in Downtown Memphis. The construction site at the intersection of Vance Avenue and Second Street is the future home...
Former Shelby County Judge A. Melissa Boyd booked again after diversion was terminated
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Former Shelby County Criminal Court Judge A. Melissa Boyd was booked back in jail after a judge ordered that diversion be terminated in a harassment case against her, according to court records. Boyd was booked into the Shelby County jail Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2024, following a...
Man breaks church windows, curses pastor, police say
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - The Memphis Police Department is searching for a man accused of vandalizing church property. On August 6, officers responded to the Cordova Baptist Church on C Street regarding a vandalism complaint. According to MPD, officers were informed that an employee of Cordova Baptist Church confronted a...
Crosstown’s multi-faceted entertainment venue Black Lodge closing after 5 years
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Black Lodge is saying farewell to its multi-faceted event venue and dive bar in Memphis’ Crosstown neighborhood. The once-exclusive film library and rental store expanded five years ago to its current location on North Cleveland Street. Its closure was announced Tuesday. Since its opening, the...
TPC Southwind’s adorable golf course dog Millie has better green etiquette than you
This week the FedEx Cup Playoffs kick off with the FedEx St. Jude Championship at TPC Southwind. The grounds crew has been hard at work prepping the course for the arrival of the PGA Tour’s postseason. That includes TPC Southwind’s beloved golf course dog Millie, an 11-year-old border collie who has presided over a whopping eight FedEx St. Jude Championships. She’s picked up a few tricks over the years, as evidenced by this paw-dorable video of Millie’s green etiquette that surfaced on Wednesday. Check it out.
Major Midtown Memphis development planned in Cooper-Young
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The southwest corner of Cooper Street and Central Avenue could soon become home to hundreds of residential units along with a hotel and restaurant. Plans for a new development were filed Friday on behalf of Carlisle Development to redevelop just under six acres around the northern gateway into Cooper-Young. “The Cooper” would […]
Mason, TN residents demand restoration of community center near BlueOval City
Jameison Flemming speaks about her memories growing up at the Bernard Community Center in Mason, Tenn. on August 7, 2024. For 20 years, a small community center in Mason, Tennessee hosted birthdays, reunions, funeral repasts, senior breakfasts and youth movie nights. But since December 2023, the center has remained locked...
National Civil Rights Museum's new phase will tell the post-Martin Luther King Jr. story
Located across the street from the primary campus of the National Civil Rights Museum, the renovated "Legacy Building" will function in part as almost a sequel to the main building by telling the stories of the human rights and social justice warriors who continued the work of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in the wake of the civil rights icon's assassination, officials said Tuesday. "Who are the brave ones who picked up the torch and soldiered on?"...
5 juveniles arrested after property damage at Carbondale splash park
CARBONDALE, Ill. (KBSI) – Carbondale police say they arrested five juveniles after investigating property damage at a Carbondale splash park. Officers responded to the Carbondale Super Splash Park in the 600 block of South Lewis Lane on August 10 at 9:54 a.m. for a report of criminal trespass and criminal damage to property.
7th annual Laid Back on I-55 Truck Show to be held in Perryville
PERRYVILLE, Mo. (KFVS) - The 7th annual Laid Back on I-55 Truck Show will be returning to downtown Perryville this weekend. On August 16 and 17, downtown Perryville will be filled with trucks, big rig light shows, and live music. Those at the event will be able to see some of the finest rigs in action, enjoy delicious food, and support a great cause.
Franklin County Holds Ribbon Cutting for New Coroner’s Office and Morgue
BENTON – State and county leaders, first responders, and community members showed up for Wednesday’s ribbon cutting ceremony and open house at the new Franklin County Coroner’s Office and Morgue in Benton. Franklin County Coroner Marty Leffler. Leffler, who has served as County Coroner for 16 years,...
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