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Local track club builds character within students
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Every Tuesday, as part of our Greater Memphis on a Mission series, we highlight organizations making Memphis better. This week, we caught up with a group that believes in mind over results. Veronica Barial is the Head Coach of Revelation Track Club, an AAU program where the kids call her Coach V. Medaling in your […]
Memphis Braces for a Week of Intermittent Showers and Persistent Humidity
Memphis residents can expect a week speckled with sporadic showers and thunderstorms, bringing with it a consistent wave of humidity and mostly cloudy skies. According to the National Weather Service's latest forecast, there's a 70% chance of rain this morning, followed by a reduced but persistent chance of showers through the evening. The Southwest breeze might offer a slight reprieve, though it persists gently at just around 5 mph.
Woman carjacked at gunpoint while loading groceries at Aldi: MPD
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A woman was carjacked by two men while putting groceries in her car at Aldi on Perkins, according to Memphis Police. Gary Baker, 25, is charged with Carjacking, Possession without Prescription Unlawful to wit: Oxycodone, Employment of a Firearm during the Commission of a Dangerous Felony, and being a Convicted Felon in […]
How do Memphis Democrats feel about Kamala Harris' presidential run? 'A great, exciting feeling'
Sunday afternoon, President Joe Biden withdrew from the presidential race in a post on X, formerly known as Twitter. The post came on the back of speculation for weeks that he would be stepping out of the race, with top Democratic leaders calling on Biden to stand down. Minutes after Biden's post,...
Due diligence: Questions surround Musk’s XAI plans
(This story was originally published by The Institute for Public Service Reporting Memphis.) Is Memphis moving too fast in its negotiations with Elon Musk? The question troubles environmentalists like Sarah Houston as Musk fast-tracks plans to open an energy-intensive xAI supercomputer here later this summer. “Data centers like this come with a lot of questions,’’ […] The post Due diligence: Questions surround Musk’s XAI plans appeared first on Tennessee Lookout.
Here's what gamers think of Memphis football in 'EA Sports College Football 25'
"EA Sports College Football 25" has taken the gaming world by storm, with video game website giant IGN reporting that more than 2.2 million enthusiasts paid $100 each for access to the game three days before the official July 19 release date. Memphis football has been discussed in the gamer community as one of the more intriguing dynasty options and arguably the most dynamic non-power conference option in the game. ...
Church fire results in $1.1M loss, MFD reports
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A fire happened at Revival Temple Ministries Tuesday morning, resulting in a $1.1 million loss. Fire crews responded to the 1000 block of East E.H. Crump Boulevard a little before 12:30 a.m. The blaze began at the interior top center of the sanctuary. The Memphis Fire Department told WREG that no injuries […]
Ten Tigers Land ITA Academic Recognition, Team Honored with All-Academic Award
Jul 22, 2024 | Men's Tennis MEMPHIS, Tenn. – The University of Memphis men's tennis team earned a handful of academic honors, including All-Academic Team and 10 individual Scholar-Athlete awards, the Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) announced on Monday. As a team, the Tigers were recognized as an All-Academic Team with a 3.77 team GPA for the 2023-24 academic year, which was the highest GPA total for any male team in the department. To be named an ITA All-Academic team, a program must have a grade point average of 3.2 or above, while all student-athletes on the roster and all varsity...
West Memphis School District Launches Search for New Superintendent after Dr. Terrence Brown's Passing
The West Memphis School District has embarked on a search for a new superintendent, following the passing of Dr. Terrence A. Brown in May. According to Action News 5, Dr. Kimberly Wolfe, president of the West Memphis Board of Education, explained that the successful candidate needs to be well-versed in the community's culture and values, as well as being a leader capable of improving academic achievement and supporting the district’s five-year strategy.
What’s good in the Golden Triangle? Experts say housing market
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) The real estate market has been experiencing some ups and downs recently. “Over the past year and a half, we have dealt with rising interest rates. With that, it has sort of affected the market quite a bit with people looking for homes or keeping their homes that they bought with better interest rates in years past,” said Jody Davis, Hometown Realty Broker/Owner.
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