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Mississippi River to lower as harvests kick off
If forecasts hold, the Mississippi River level at Memphis will again fall below zero as harvest season takes hold, raising the specter of the last two seasons' higher freight rates, piled up grain and weaker basis. Basis is the difference between the cash price and the futures price for a...
D.A. demands action after latest James’ Lounge shooting; club could face closure
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The District Attorney’s Office is putting a Highland Heights nightclub on notice after a shooting that killed two and injured one Tuesday night. James’ Lounge at 3172 Summer is no stranger to violence. The club has been the scene of at least three shootings in the past five years, and was previously […]
Ky. man using same lottery numbers for over 10 years finally hits big
DAVIESS CO., Ky. (WFIE) - A Daviess County man finally hit big with lottery numbers he’s been using for quite some time. The man, who wishes to remain anonymous, won the $225,000 top prize playing the Kentucky Lottery’s Cash Ball 225 game. According to lottery officials, the man...
Marion woman charged with theft, forgery, wire fraud
MARION, Ill. (KBSI) – A Marion woman faces theft, forgery and wire fraud charges. AnnaMarie E. Cook of Marion faces charges of theft (over $100,000) (Class X Felony), forgery (Class 3 Felony) and wire fraud (Class 3 Felony). Williamson County Sheriff’s deputies executed a search warrant at a home...
Wanted Georgia man arrested in Sesser after traffic stop
SESSER, Ill. (KBSI) – A man wanted for armed robbery in Georgia was arrested after a traffic stop in Sesser, Illinois. Marcus Ware was arrested following a traffic stop in Sesser, Illinois. Ware was wanted for armed robbery in Fulton County, Georgia. Ware was arrested during a traffic stop...
Obion County Fair kicks off this weekend with rodeo
This year's Obion County Fair begins this weekend in Union City through August 24. This Friday and Saturday night features Bullwhip Rodeo, with lots of junior events along with pro bull riding, barrel racing, trick riding and roping events. Saturday afternoon is the Fairest of the Fair beauty pageants, starting...
Tax Credits Issued To Tennessee Firm Aim To Boost Solar Sector
Solar energy systems aren’t possible without the right raw materials, and one of those materials is polysilicon. According to a research note from BNP Paribas, polysilicon is a pure form of silicon that is melted at high temperatures to form ingots. The ingots are then sliced into wafers and processed into solar cells and modules.
Deadline For UT Promise Mentors August 15
MARTIN, Tenn. – Through the expansion of University of Tennessee’s UT Promise scholarship program, two-thirds of students in the state of Tennessee are eligible for free tuition and mandatory fees at the UT campus of their choice: Knoxville, Martin, Chattanooga, Southern (Pulaski) or Health Science Center (Memphis). As...
“No Space For Cancer”: Henry Co. Relay For Life, Survivors’ Dinner Set
Photo: Volunteers from First United Methodist Church serve treats at their booth at the 2023 Relay. Shannon McFarlin photo. Paris, Tenn.–The Relay for Life of Henry County Committee is making plans for the 26th Annual Survivors’ Dinner and the Event Walk. The Relay for Life will be held in downtown Paris Saturday, September 14, and the Survivor’s Dinner will be Saturday, September 7. The theme this year is “No Space For Cancer”.
Corteva, Pioneer Hi-Bred settle lawsuit with farmworkers sprayed with pesticides
A group of migrant agricultural workers who were sprayed with pesticides while working in a central Illinois cornfield in 2019 reached a confidential settlement late last month with Corteva and its subsidiary, Pioneer Hi-Bred International, ending a three-year lawsuit with the seed giants. The case against the companies that owned and operated the aircrafts that sprayed the workers is ongoing.
901 Now: Black Business Association president shares importance of fueling Black businesses
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - August marks National Black Business Month, an opportunity to support and celebrate Black-owned businesses. It’s right on time, as the Black Business Association of Memphis (BBA) celebrates their 50th anniversary of empowering Black businesses in the Memphis community. “We’re working to fill some of those...
Loudon County principal is Tennessee Principal of the Year finalist
A Loudon County Schools principal is a finalist for the 2024-25 Tennessee Principal of the Year. Christie Amburn of Loudon Elementary School is one of eight finalists named by the Tennessee Department of Education, according to a press release. Amburn said she works among some of the strongest school administrators she’s ever known … and being recognized at the district level is an honor. ...
Millions of campaign dollars aimed at tilting school voucher battle are flowing into state races
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — 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 spending...
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