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Drag racing continues to be a problem at a Whitehaven intersection, neighbors say MPD is doing little
SHELBY COUNTY, Tenn. — As of this week, drag racing is officially a felony in the state of Tennessee, yet, as drag racing persists in Whitehaven, neighbors remain skeptical that it will lead to any change, as they say MPD is slow to answer. Whitehaven resident Annie Clark says...
The Provost to open in August
The Provost, Southaven’s newest upscale apartment living community, is putting the finishing touches on the building and will be ready to welcome tenants in about a month. Located in the Snowden District at the intersection of Getwell and Nail Road, and within walking distance of Silo Square, Fogelman Properties manager McKenzie Houston said the 92-unit apartment complex offers one and two bedroom apartments ranging from 900 square feet to 1200 square feet with multiple on-site amenities and easy access to shopping and dining.
Memphis, Shelby County first responders traveling to Texas to help those in the path of Hurricane Beryl
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — 44 members of Tennessee Task Force 1, a group consisting of first responders from the Memphis Fire Department and the Shelby County Fire Department, deployed Saturday to Texas to help those in the path of Hurricane Beryl, expected to make landfall between Houston and Corpus Christi, Texas, early Monday morning.
'Clear appearance of bias': Judge booted from defense lawyer's cases after actions 'indicative of personal animosity'
Judge Shelia Renfroe "has created a clear appearance of bias to the attorney, these defendants and their families, long with the rest of the public sitting in her courtroom," a judge found. The post ‘Clear appearance of bias’: Judge booted from defense lawyer’s cases after actions ‘indicative of personal animosity’ first appeared on Law & Crime.
Shelby Co ex-vaccine chief loses legal bid to clear her name after botched rollout
The former leader of Shelby County’s COVID-19 vaccine rollout has lost a legal bid to declare she was wrongly blamed for allowing hundreds of doses to expire during the pandemic. Judy Martin, Shelby County’s former chief of nursing and immunizations lost her job amid public fallout over the lost doses in early 2022. Martin had […] The post Shelby Co ex-vaccine chief loses legal bid to clear her name after botched rollout appeared first on Tennessee Lookout.
Orange Mound splash pad reopens
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - People in Orange Mound now have another way to get a break from the brutal heat and humidity. The Orange Mound splash pad at 2430 Carnes Road reopened on Thursday, July 4, according to Councilwoman Jana Swearengen-Washington. The city councilwoman said members of Memphis Parks worked "diligently" to address the maintenance issues that caused its temporary closure.
Power restored to most MLGW customers after outages in South Memphis
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - About 4,000 Memphis Light, Gas and Water (MLGW) customers were without power Friday morning as the Mid-South is in the midst of a heatwave. According to the MLGW, 4,293 customers were in the dark due to 72 outages as of 8:30 a.m. By 9:45 a.m., less than...
Frayser residents push back against proposed landfill expansion — again
The owners of Memphis Wrecking Company insist that the expansion of the landfill they operate in Frayser will pose no environmental threat. They say that even if they wanted to put hazardous materials and organic waste in their facility — and they don’t — that state law prohibits it.
New interactive hip-hop museum may be coming to Memphis soon
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The City of Memphis known worldwide for its impact on hip-hop music could soon be home to a museum celebrating its artists and culture. Shelby County Commissioner Mickell Lowery is pushing the development of what’s being called an innovative and interactive museum for the Bluff City. When it comes to hip-hop culture, Memphis is globally […]
Neighbor seeks help from city leaders to cut tall grass
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Blight is taking over a neighborhood in Southwest Memphis as the grass is taller than a person and continues growing at one Fieldlark Drive home. Dr. Dorothy Wesson tells WREG she has called 311 repeatedly but it has been a dead end. “I told the lady from 311 and I told her […]
Memphians celebrate 4th of July with food
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Memphians are celebrating the Fourth of July with food, drinks, and most importantly, togetherness. “Let’s take our holiday and put a smile on someone’s face that’s less fortunate,” said Jamarquis Donald. He and his wife set up a grill to give away food to homeless people in the area. “So far, we […]
Central Gardens hosts annual patriotic parade
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A patriotic parade made its way through Central Gardens Thursday morning. This is a long-standing tradition, dating back nearly half a century. During the pandemic, the parade was hosted on York Avenue between McLean Boulevard and Rozelle Street making this the third year at the new location. People have come from far […]
Memphis dog park ranks as one of the top in the nation in new USA Today Best list
A Memphis dog park recently landed a spot as one of the best dog parks in the country. The Outback at Shelby Farms Park in East Memphis was named as one of the best dog parks in the country in a recent USA TODAY list. The park is the only one from Tennessee named to the list.
4th of July happenings this weekend in Memphis and the Mid-South
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - There are plenty of things to do this Fourth of July weekend in Memphis and the rest of the Mid-South — from enjoying a brew, watching parades and fireworks and even celebrating Christmas in July. If these are some of the things you're looking for, FOX13...
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