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More than 800 classes will start the year without a teacher in Middle Tennessee
Middle Tennessee is still facing a teacher shortage. That means some classrooms may not have a teacher to start the school year. As of the middle of July, 875 positions still haven’t been filled.
Shelby County deputy charged with stalking, harassing ex-wife
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - A Shelby County sheriff’s deputy is relieved of duty with pay after being arrested. Thadius Gordon, 31, is charged with stalking and harassment. An arrest document shows Gordon used a law enforcement database to track the location of his ex-wife more than 100 times. Gordon...
MPD officer hit by car while breaking up party at Airbnb property
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - A Memphis Police officer was injured while trying to keep our city safe. This time, the officer was hit by a car while trying to break up a party at a vacation rental house near Glenview Park in Southeast Memphis. “I don’t know what to do. It’s...
Finishing Touches Being Placed on Inclusion park Ahead of Aug. 10 Grand Opening
Huntingdon, Tenn. — Volunteers are putting the finishing touches on the new Carroll County Inclusion Park, as it readies for its grand opening Saturday, August 10. The celebration will be held from 10 a.m. to noon. The park is located in Huntingdon across from the Carroll County Civic Center...
For the love of Basketball and Movies: Local filmmaker shooting “Hoop Streets” in Memphis
The community of Memphis yet again has a golden opportunity to showcase its impressive talent pool through the production of its newest independent film “Hoop Streets.”. With production taking place in Memphis, itself several members of the community have come together to bring this large scale of artwork to life. The task of filming this film allowed every member of the community to showcase their talents in the areas of basketball, acting, video editing, and overall film making.
Gov. Lee, along with TDEC Commissioner Salyers, announced that the City of Ripley will receive a $1.42 million loan to enhance its water infrastructure
Chattanooga, TN – According to the state officials, the loan for Ripley is part of a larger $7.12 million package approved by the Tennessee Local Development Authority, which also includes funds for the City of McMinnville. These loans are provided through the State Revolving Fund Loan Program. The City...
Weekend Weather 8-9-11-2024 Pleasant
Sunny, with a high near 90. North northwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Mostly clear, with a low around 64. North wind 5 to 10 mph. Sunny, with a high near 85. North wind 5 to 10 mph. Saturday Night. Partly cloudy, with a...
TBI: 15 indicted in East Tennessee meth distribution investigation
An ongoing investigation by special agents in the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation’s (TBI) Drug Investigation Division and agents with the 5th Judicial District Drug Task Force has resulted in the indictment of 15 people, according to a TBI press release. In December, TBI agents and DTF agents began investigating the sale of large quantities of methamphetamine in Knox County and surrounding areas. During the course of the investigation, agents developed information that Richard Carroll Baker, a member of the outlaw motorcycle gang known as the...
Haywood football aims to bring home a TSSAA state championship after years of being so close
BROWNSVILLE – Haywood football has been so close to its goals for almost a decade. The Tomcats have made four appearances in the TSSAA state championship game, the last coming in 2020. Since 2017, if Haywood hasn’t made the championship game, it has played in the semifinals, including last year’s 48-20 loss to eventual state champion Pearl Cohn. ...
Former FedEx St. Jude Classic director, ‘Hush Ya’ll’ creator Dwight Drinkard dies at 76
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - The Memphis golf community can hardly stay silent in praising the life of a community leader who brought the iconic “Hush Ya’ll” phrase to our city’s annual stop on the PGA Tour. Dwight Drinkard passed away Monday at the age of 76.
Carroll County Fair returns to Huntingdon
HUNTINGDON, Tenn.– The Carroll County Fair returns to Huntingdon. Most attendees are there for the rides, but others are there for the food. “Definitely a funnel cake, candied apple,” shares attendees. “Funnel cake for sure,” another attendee adds. With four jam packed days of fun, the opening...
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