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Largest group of bat surveyors to visit Mississippi in two decades net 32 new records
The largest group of bat surveyors in Mississippi’s Bat Working Group in 21 years recently paid a visit to Adams County and the surrounding area to document, learn and share information about the various bat species living here. The 21st annual event brought 50 participants here on July 25...
Chick-fil-A ribbon cutting
The Oxford-Lafayette County Chamber recently celebrated with Chick-fil-A as they opened another restaurant in the Oxford Commons area. Lance Reed, owner went over how in 1946, Truett Cathy opened his first restaurant and invented the boneless breast of chicken sandwich. Since the opening of the first Chick-fil-A Restaurant in suburban Atlanta in 1967, Chick-fil-A has […] The post Chick-fil-A ribbon cutting appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.
Holly Springs Utility Dept. under investigation by Mississippi Public Service Commission after hundreds of customer complaints
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Customers of Holly Spring Utility Department in Holly Springs, Mississippi for years have complained about the department's poor customer service, inaccurate bills, and electricity not staying on. The Mississippi Public Service Commission has announced there will be an investigation into the performance of the Holly Spring's...
David McNeely/Edward Jones Weekend Forecast
Today will be mostly sunny with highs around 85 and lows tonight of 66. Winds will be from the NE at 5-10 mph and our dew points should be in the upper 50’s this afternoon, making for another very nice summer day. Sunday will be mostly sunny with highs...
Hundreds of educator openings in MSCS still open as first week of school ends
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - The first week of classes for thousands of Memphis and Shelby County School students is complete, but not without a rocky start. Memphis Shelby County School parents are ending the first week of school frustrated. “My son is in Craigmont. He does not have a schoolteacher...
Local leaders push for answers after HVAC issues at MSCS
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Cooler Mid-South weather is not enough to make some Memphis Shelby County Schools parents and students forget about a return to hot school buildings. All this week MSCS faced HVAC problems at about a dozen schools, causing early dismissals and not a lot of answers from the district. Some MSCS parents and Shelby County […]
Controversial Red Card Dooms Memphis 901 FC in 3-1 Loss to Charleston Battery
CHARLESTON, S.C. — Memphis 901 FC's struggles in discipline continue as they suffer a 3-1 defeat at Charleston Battery, with a controversial red card to defender Lucas Turci proving costly on Saturday night. Memphis 901 FC remains at the bottom of the 'fair play' table with 60 yellow cards...
2024 FFN Preseason Tour: Osceola
Osceola, Ark. (KAIT) - The Seminoles of Osceola finished with four wins last season, reaching the 2nd round of the 3A playoffs. They welcome back head coach Robert Hooks for his second stint with the team. Hooks believes if healthy, the ‘Noles could make a run. “We have 11...
Arkansas Medical Board revokes license of Little Rock gastroenterologist
After approximately 20 hours of testimony during a two-day hearing, the Arkansas State Medical Board voted to revoke the license of Dr. Alonzo Williams, a Little Rock gastroenterologist accused of sexual abuse and improper prescription practices. The medical board, led by Dr. Ward Gardner, approved 16 of the 17 charges against Williams, many of which […]
ALMOST TIME! Area municipal schools to gather at Arlington next Friday for football jamboree
The 2024 Municipal Schools Jamboree will be held this Friday night at Arlington High School starting at 6 p.m. Tickets are $8 and action on the field will feature the host Arlington Tigers, Bartlett Panthers, Collierville Dragons, Millington Trojans and the defending Class 6A champions Houston Mustangs. You can buy...
Tennessee Woman Sentenced to 40 Years for DUI Crash That Killed 13-year-old
Brittany Norris of Tennessee will spend the next 40 years of her life in jail for her part in a drunk driving accident in 2021 that killed a 13-year-old boy and hurt the boy’s mother and sister permanently. On August 6, John Weddle of the First Circuit District Attorney’s Office posted on Facebook that the term would last for decades.
MLB Speedway Classic will be a home run for the local economy
The first ever Major League Baseball game in the state of Tennessee will be a home run for the local economy. The Atlanta Braves and Cincinnati Reds will play in the Speedway Classic on August 2, 2025 at Bristol Motor Speedway. "It’s huge for restaurants, for vendors up and down...
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