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FDA cracking down on illegal sale of Delta-8 THC snacks
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - Trips Ahoy, Double Stuff Stoneos, and Slushers. Those are a few copycat snacks that look harmless, but actually contain Delta-8 THC, and they are sending Mid-South kids to the hospital at an alarming rate. "We're seeing at least one or two a day, it seems, and that's...
500+ teachers needed at MSCS as 1st day of school quickly approaches
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - The first day of school for Memphis-Shelby County Schools (MSCS) is August 5, and about 520 teachers are needed. Superintendent Dr. Marie Feagins says the open positions listed on the district’s website are, in fact, up-to-date: “So, it is accurate in terms of being transparent, but we [also] have more than 230 offers that are on the table.”
Driver allegedly fires shots at car he followed from Southaven to Memphis
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Memphis Police say an 18-year-old followed his former classmate from Southaven to Memphis and fired several shots at his car, which had two other people inside. Charles King, 18, is charged with three counts of Attempted Second-Degree Murder, three counts of Aggravated Assault, and Use of a Firearm in Commission of a […]
“Let The Games Begin”: Annual Water Fun Run This Weekend
Photo: Aerial photo of Paris Landing State Park Marina during the 2020 Water Fun Run by Granges Digital Advertising. Paris, Tenn.–It’s time for the annual Water Fun Run!. Join hundreds of lake lovers on boats and jet skis for the Paris-Henry County Chamber of Commerce “Water Fun Run,” sponsored by Lewy’s Sod, Landscaping & Dirt Work, on Saturday, July 20th.
Biden-Harris administration to announce major infrastructure funding in Memphis tomorrow
MEMPHIS, Tennessee — The Biden-Harris administration’s Investing in America tour will be in Memphis tomorrow near the Memphis-Arkansas Mississippi River bridge and the site of a proposed new bridge to replace the old bridge. Federal Highway Administrator Shailen Bhatt will join Tennessee Deputy Governor and Tennessee Department of...
Missouri Family Stunned When Wild Peacock Shows Up on Front Porch
Knock, knock. Who's there? If you're a certain Missouri family, it's a wild peacock that suddenly appeared on their front porch. I've seen some pretty wild conversations on the Missouri sub-Reddit, but this one about a lost peacock in Jefferson County, Missouri takes the cake peacock. byu/SovietSkeleton inmissouri. If you're...
Jackson early, Pippen late help Grizzlies stay perfect in Las Vegas
LAS VEGAS — Even with top draft pick Zach Edey missing a fifth straight game with ankle soreness, the Memphis Grizzlies are one win away from playing for a Summer League title in Las Vegas. GG Jackson posted a second straight double double when he scored 27 points and pulled down 13 rebounds as the […]
USJ’s Emily Jones transfers to Union University women’s basketball
JACKSON, Tenn. – Union University Women’s Basketball Head Coach Mark Campbell has announced the signing class for the 2024-25 seasons. Campbell and Associate Head Coach Sean Blackburn, have brought in seven players, including four transfers to complete the 15-person roster. Anni Buisson (Nashville, Tennessee), Alexis Callins (Martin, Tennessee), Emily Jones (Jackson, Tennessee), Kynidi Mason Striverson (Sellersburg, Indiana), Jeremia Montgomery (Gallatin, Tennessee), Aryn Roberts (Allen, Texas), Nora Saffell (Somerset, Ohio) have each signed to play at Union this coming fall.
Is the Tennessee river safe to swim in? Local riverkeeper weighs in
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - With concerns on the quality of the Seine River in Paris, some questions are being raised in our own backyard. David Whiteside, the founder of Tennessee River Keeper said to avoid swimming for up to three days after it rains. The runoff into the Tennessee River can carry any bacteria the rain may touch.
Tennessee campaign finance official questions AG’s Office investigation
A Tennessee Registry of Election Finance board member is criticizing an Attorney General’s Office investigation into two Constitutional Republicans groups, challenging the veracity of its report and raising questions about possible bias. “They did not do even a remotely close to thorough investigation. They just went through the motions,” Registry board member Tom Lawless said […] The post Tennessee campaign finance official questions AG’s Office investigation appeared first on Tennessee Lookout.
Meet the 2024 All-West Tennessee track and field teams, including athletes of the year
Adrian Crawford started his track career last season without a clue of what he wanted to do. Union City coach Wade Maddox worked with Crawford to figure out which events he was good at and which he needed work with heading into his freshman year in 2023. “Most of them...
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