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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...
2 victims shot while donating plasma; suspect fires shots outside plasma center, police say
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - The Memphis Police Department has arrested and charged a man accused of shooting two victims outside of a plasma center. In April of this year, officers responded to an aggravated assault call at Freedom Plasma on Quince Road. When police arrived, they spoke with two victims...
MPD: Victim recognizes armed robber who took $45k in jewelry
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A man held up at gunpoint at his East Memphis home told police one of the robbers had been welcomed into his house many times before. Police said the robber, identified as Tyler Bell, 21, and two others ambushed the victim at his home on Leatherwood on June 26. The victim said […]
Infant dead after being attacked by dogs
UPDATE: The infant passed away Saturday morning, the Memphis Police confirmed. *********** MEMPHIS, Tenn. — An infant was attacked by dogs at a Hickory Hill apartment Friday, leading officers to shoot the dogs. Memphis Police responded to the Cedar Run Apartments at 5:19 p.m. Two dogs were attacking an infant when officers arrived. Officers shot […]
Countdown to FedEx St Jude Golf Tournament as city prepares to welcome millions of eyes on the Bluff City
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Some of the biggest names in golf will compete in Memphis next week at the FedEx St. Jude Tournament. Friday in downtown Memphis began the countdown to the big event. Food Truck Fridays was used as a kickoff event for the golf tournament at FedExForum. In...
‘Famous Soul Food’ in Humboldt hosts panel discussion on mental health
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. — One establishment in Humboldt is working to end the stigma attached to mental health. Famous Soul Food in Humboldt hosted the ‘Mental Health and Wellness Experience’ to support the urgency to make mental stability a priority. “Every family has some form or fashion of...
Memphis' new interim public works director leads fight against blight and illegal dumping
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — There is a new person in charge of cleaning up Memphis. Joy Touliatos is taking over as Interim Director of Public Works after the retirement of Robert Knecht. Touliatos has worked with the city's youth crime intervention programs and was Shelby County Juvenile Court clerk. “None...
Morrow Twins usher in first season as co-head coaches at Melrose
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — On the sideline this season there will be two headsets leading the Melrose Golden Wildcats. ” We split it up, he’s the head coach of the offense and I’m the head coach of the defense. With both of us being here, we’ve always shared everything, and why not share this experience as […]
'Hoop Street': Go behind the scenes of new made-in-Memphis basketball movie
Now in production in Memphis, the feature film "Hoop Street" is about a hot-headed high-school basketball player working to take his game to the next level — to greater acclaim and to a larger audience. The makers of "Hoop Street" are chasing a similar dream. The production team is determined to achieve success as career filmmakers and eager to reposition Memphis as a force in independent film. ...
Soybean Festival Set to Start on September 3
The annual Martin Soybean Festival will begin Tuesday, September 3rd with the Soybean Parade. The Bell Family will be this year’s Grand Marshall. Musical guests will include include Sammy Kershaw, Shaggy, and the Eagle Maniacs. The Soybean Midway will be set up on Tuesday the third and will be...
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