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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 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...
John DeFillippo resigns as coach of Memphis Showboats
All UFL coaches became free agents after the 2024. At least one will stay that way. John DeFilippo has resigned as coach of the Memphis Showboats, according to UFLNewsHub.com, via SI.com. DeFillippo, who landed after the XFL-USFL merger in Memphis, took the Showboats to a 2-8 record in the UFL’s...
Memphis Man Charged with Especially Aggravated Kidnapping and Auto Theft, Children Safely Recovered
Memphis, a city that has seen its share of headlines, finds itself the backdrop to another troubling incident this week. The Memphis Police Department has reported the arrest of Harold Thomas, a 31-year-old suspect charged with particularly grievous crimes: the kidnapping of two young children and the theft of a Nissan Rogue. Action News 5 describes how the episode unfolded, alleging that Thomas forcibly took an 8-year-old and a 3-year-old from their custodial parent's home and proceeded to make his escape in the stolen vehicle, driving toward Memphis.
Strictly Business – BUCHANAN REALTY GROUP highlights this week’s activity
Buchanan Realty Group CLICK HERE located in Hamilton Hills Shopping Center, 621 Old Hickory Blvd., sponsors Strictly Business, a weekly column that takes a look at a few of this week’s business highlights. The Buchanan Realty Group – (731) 300-3071 – provides commercial real estate services throughout Tennessee. The...
Community gathers for candlelight vigil in honor of crash victims
JACKSON, Tenn. — Loved ones gather to celebrate and honor the lives of those lost after a tragic accident that happened over the weekend. Family members of Aaliyah Ayala and Conner White gathered at Trinity Christian Academy to have a candlelight vigil to honor their loved ones. Elicia Grubbs,...
Schools gear up for football season with security procedures
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Memphis-Shelby County Schools has released a list of do’s and don’t for spectators ahead of the new football season. The event security procedures posted on Social Media Friday are designed to keep players and fans safe and prevent guns and other weapons from entering any of the athletic facilities. This comes a […]
How Kalen Edwards keeps focus on Dyersburg football after committing to Kentucky
MILAN – Kalen Edwards was one of the loudest people on the Dyersburg sideline on Friday. While Edwards didn’t play in the TSSAA football scrimmage against Milan at Johnnie Hale Stadium to avoid potential injury, he still made his presence felt. Any time his teammates made a big play, he was the first to celebrate. Anytime his teammates made a mistake, he was offering encouragement. ...
Mid-South restaurants join Healthier 901 challenge
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - We are one year into the Healthier 901 Challenge which encourages Mid-Southerners to collectively lose one million pounds in three years. Now local restaurants have joined the mission to make eating healthy on the go easier. “We really believe in health and healthy items, and healthy...
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