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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...
Dr. Alicestyne Turley talks Emancipation Saturday history and significance
PADUCAH — Hotel Metropolitan hosted Dr. Alicestyne Turley Friday to give a presentation on Emancipation Saturday. Emancipation Saturday, also known as the 8th of August, is when the news of emancipation reached Kentucky, Tennessee, and West Virginia. It is also the day Andrew Johnson, the 17th president of the...
‘The unit comes to you’: New mobile clinic serves rural Tennessee counties battling substance abuse disorders
Certain communities in the state have struggled more than others, which is why two Middle Tennessee organizations have teamed up to bring resources to those who need it most, but may not be able to access help.
DeSoto County Dream Center to hold third annual SMILE Again event
The DeSoto County Dream Center, in collaboration with the Advanced Dental Implant and TMJ Center, has announced the third annual SMILE Again event. This heartwarming initiative is dedicated to offering essential dental care to the underserved in DeSoto County helping them “SMILE Again”. The SMILE Again Event will...
Education leader named Director of UM DeSoto and Grenada campuses
April Holifield-Scott begins new role with eye on workforce readiness. Aug 9, 2024- The University of Mississippi has hired April Holifield-Scott, a 24-year veteran of teaching and administration with DeSoto County Schools and the Senatobia Municipal School District, as the new director for its higher education centers in Southaven and Grenada.
Shelby Co. judge raises bond for inmates deemed threat to society who requested decrease
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Two men accused of several felonies appeared in Shelby County Court for a bail hearing on Thursday, during which they asked for a decrease to their $100,000 bonds. According to the Shelby County District Attorney’s Office, the state argued that the suspects were a threat to...
Shelby County Jail dealing with “significant” plumbing issues, damaged cell locks, and other challenges
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Problems persist at the Shelby County Jail as aging infrastructure is now plumbing issues, leaks, lack of air conditioning at times and broken cell door locks. “I’ve been getting emails from family members about 201 Poplar about the lack of A/C, about the plumbing issues,” said...
Affidavit: Deputy used SCSO database to track ex-wife’s location without her knowledge
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - A Shelby County Sheriff’s deputy is relieved of duty with pay after his ex-wife accused him of stalking her using law enforcement resources. Court records show 38-year-old Thadius Gordon has been divorced from his wife since 2022. Gordon’s attorney, Arthur Horne III, said the two...
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