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The Icehouse of Jackson celebrates its grand opening
JACKSON, Tenn. — A new business opens in the Hub City bringing in Louisiana, Texas and Michigan influences for the community to enjoy. The Icehouse of Jackson held their grand opening on Monday, July 15. This is the Cothren’s second business, with the first located in Oakland. The...
Fun weekend events happening in Memphis
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — It’s finally Friday and you know what that means! It’s time to take a look at several of the events happening all across the greater Memphis area this weekend. The Memphis Redbirds will be playing games at Autozone Park all this weekend against the Iowa Cubs Each night you have a chance […]
City officials held ‘Fight Bullets with Ballots’ press event
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC)—State representative G. A. Hardaway, along with several victims of violent crime in Memphis, held the Fight Bullets with Ballots rally today at Mississippi Boulevard Christian Church. This rally was put on specifically for victims of violence and their families to have a voice in voting. Heading...
New owner of Aretha Franklin’s childhood home in Memphis on mission to preserve history
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - The new owner of Aretha Franklin’s childhood home says her goal is to preserve the birthplace of the Queen of Soul. Anasa Troutman purchased the home last Friday at auction. She is the same person who purchased Clayborn Temple and said her goal is to make sure history does not fade away.
Grizzlies close the book on disastrous lottery pick
The Memphis Grizzlies had high hopes for forward Ziaire Williams when they traded up to draft him in 2021. Three years later, it cost them a second-round pick just to get rid of him. The Memphis Grizzlies are trading forward Ziaire Williams and a 2030 second-round pick via Dallas to the Brooklyn Nets for Mamadi Diakite, sources tell ESPN. Williams was the 10th pick in the 2021 draft. pic.twitter.com/N4s9vh06mF— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) July 19, 2024 Williams started 50 games in his three seasons with the Grizzlies, but never was able to reach the potential that Memphis saw when they made him the...
Cordova neighborhood feels unsafe as large parties lead to dangerous activities
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Multiple residents in a Cordova neighborhood say pool parties at a house in their neighborhood have gotten out of control, leading to noise complaints, street racing, cars doing donuts and even reports of people carrying guns. “It’s gotten really bad,” Aimory Farris, who does not live...
Memphis' Urban Heat Island and who it impacts the most
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Our Summers are getting hotter, a symptom of climate change but also because of something known as the Urban Heat Island. Many urban corridors in the City of Memphis are swaths of concrete and asphalt with little shade. In a natural field, we would expect temperatures...
MSCS school board member drops from race for re-election
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A sitting member of the Memphis-Shelby County School Board is dropping out of the race for re-election, he announced on social media Friday, meaning the school board will have at least two new members after the Aug. 1 general election. District 7 school board member Frank...
Benefit softball game to support 12-year-old diagnosed with cancer
DYERSBURG, Tenn. — ‘Putting up points, knocking down cancer!’ That’s the theme of a special upcoming event. A benefit softball game for Ma’kyleanna Wilkes is set for Saturday, July 27. The event starts at 9 a.m. at the Dyersburg Activity Center, 12-year-old Ma’kyleanna Wilkes was...
West Tennessee Healthcare announces new AI technology to assist patients, doctors
JACKSON, Tenn. — Healthcare specialists are sharing some new advanced technology that could help patients. West Tennessee Healthcare announced their official launch of artificial intelligence technology that will assist patients and doctors in the operating room. “The technology has been around for about 14 years. Qventus is one of...
Zach Edey's Heartbreaking Seven-Word Message After Nasty Summer League Injury
Memphis Grizzlies fans were totally hyped for the return of Zach Edey after the highly-touted rookie missed the last five games due to a left ankle injury. The No. 9 overall pick of the 2024 NBA Draft returned to action on Thursday against the New Orleans Pelicans. Unfortunately, Edey's time on the ...
Ft. Campbell to Host Welcome Home Ceremony for 3rd Rakkasans Brigade Combat Team
A welcome home ceremony for the U.S. Army’s 3rd Rakkasans Brigade Combat Team from the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) will be conducted at Fort Campbell Sunday for soldiers redeploying from Eastern Europe. According to Army officials, the Rakkasans are returning to Fort Campbell after a nine-month deployment in...
Emancipation Day Block Party to be held at Dixon Park in Clarksville
CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – An Emancipation Day block party is planned on Aug. 3 from 5-10 p.m. in Dixon Park. The celebration will feature Xzaundra and BWA, Tammy Hall, Burt Steppers and D.J. Folley, plus vendors, music, dance contests, food and prizes. Aug. 8 is Emancipation Day in...
Get Set, Go--Murfreesboro City School's TEACHING SIGNING DAY Monday at Scales Elementary!
Murfreesboro, TN - Are you ready to hear the rumble? New Murfreesboro City School's (MCS) teachers will be signing their contracts, receiving their laptops, and grabbing supplies with the Principal, Director of Schools, family members and school mascots on Monday (7/22/2024). The event will be held at Scales Elementary at 2340 St. Andrews Drive in Murfreesboro.
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