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Mississippi state Sen. McLendon is cleared of DUI charge in Alabama, court records show
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — A Mississippi lawmaker said Tuesday that he has been cleared of a DUI charge brought against him last year in Alabama. Republican Sen. Michael McLendon of Hernando was arrested on June 5, 2023, near Foley, Alabama, after law enforcement officers said dispatchers received a call about a reckless driver heading southbound […]
Texas-based company Reconext expanding to Memphis, adding 161 jobs
A Texas-based electronics manufacturer is expanding its operation to Memphis. On Wednesday, the Economic Development Growth Engine for Memphis and Shelby County (EDGE) approved a 10-year payment-in-lieu-of-taxes (PILOT) for Reconext Tennessee LLC. Reconext is based in Grapevine, Texas, and the new LLC is the company's first footprint in the Volunteer State.
Shelby County DA Steve Mulroy, Mayor Lee Harris update bail process after public complaints
MEMPHIS, Tenn — Shelby County District Attorney Steve Mulroy and Mayor Lee Harris announced Thursday, July 18, an update for the bail process for those accused of a crime after complaints about the process arose from the public. The announcement comes after many Memphians have questioned a system that...
Shelby County General Sessions Court Clerk: Q & A with candidates
Early voting is underway for the Shelby County General Sessions Court Clerk race. Former Shelby County Commissioner Tami Sawyer won the Democratic nomination earlier this year and former criminal court clerk office employee Lisa Arnold secured her spot on the ballot as the only Republican to qualify. The election in...
Community celebrates Dr. Feagins’ first 100 days as superintendent
MEMPHIS, TN — Superintendent Dr. Marie N. Feagins marked her 100-day milestone in office with a comprehensive review of transformative initiatives aimed at enhancing educational outcomes across Memphis-Shelby County Schools (MSCS). In a special address – with nearly 700 in attendance and 9,000 watching online, “Building a Legacy: The First 100 Days with Superintendent Feagins,” drew enthusiastic support from the community and highlighted the district’s progress under her leadership.
MSCS employee complains her pay was cut
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A Memphis Shelby County Schools employee whose job was cut and pay reduced took her concerns to Facebook in a post that went viral. Rashana Chapman’s Facebook post has more than 300 shares and hundreds of comments from around the country. “I am here today because nobody wanted to speak up. I […]
Elvis Presley’s former jet returns to Memphis as mobile home: ‘All we’ve done is vacuum it, wipe it down’
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - On Wednesday, visitors of the Bass Pro Shop at the Pyramid got the opportunity to tour the King of Rock and Roll’s former 1962 Lockheed Jetstar. Elvis Presley bought the jet on December 22, 1976, just shy of eight months before his death. It featured six red velvet passenger seats.
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.”
Man out on bond in child’s killing charged in drug bust
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A Memphis man who was out on bond after being charged with shooting and killing a child has been arrested in a major drug bust. Terrell Woods, 40, is now facing various drug charges after a raid at a home on North Watkins. Police seized ecstasy, crack cocaine and marijuana. Three years […]
100 N. Main gets $1.8M loan from EDGE board. Here's where the Downtown project stands.
The developers behind Downtown Memphis' tallest building received additional capital from the Economic Development Growth Engine for Memphis and Shelby County (EDGE) board on Wednesday. On July 17, the EDGE board approved an additional $1.8 million in commercial loan funding for the project, although the exact use remains unspecified. The...
Case against men accused of shooting family in act of road rage on I-240 heads to grand jury
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - A Shelby County Criminal Court judge found enough probable cause to move forward with the case against two men charged with shooting a family of five on I-240 last month. The case now heads to a grand jury. Both Kendrick Ray and Lorenzo Watson are charged...
Man steals $1k in cleaners from dollar store, shoots at witness
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Memphis police say a man walked out of a store with more than $1,000 in laundry detergent and cleaning products, then fired two shots as he made a getaway. The theft happened at 5:30 Saturday afternoon at the Dollar General in the 2400 block of Elvis Presley Boulevard. A man in a […]
Hospice care provider provider agrees to pay $19.428 million to settle case involving false claims for patients
Gentiva, successor to Kindred at Home, has agreed to pay $19.428 million to resolve allegations that Kindred at Home and related entities (Kindred) knowingly submitted false claims and knowingly retained overpayments for hospice services provided to patients who were ineligible to receive hospice benefits under various federal health care programs. Gentiva’s hospice operations, headquartered in Atlanta, include entities that previously operated Kindred at Home hospice locations under the names Avalon, Kindred, SouthernCare and SouthernCare New Beacon.
Lafayette firefighters tackle home fire
The Lafayette County Fire Department responded to a house fire Wednesday afternoon. At about 2:13 p.m., firefighters were dispatched to County Road 317 for a report of a structure fire. The residents at the house had evacuated from the structure before crews arrived. Engine 15 was the first to arrive on the scene and reported […] The post Lafayette firefighters tackle home fire appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.
Man sentenced to 40 years after guilty plea of 2nd-degree murder
DESOTO, Co. (WMC) - A 21-year-old was sentenced to prison after pleading guilty Thursday. Jaheem Cunningham, 21, pleaded guilty to one count of second-degree murder and he will serve 40 years in prison. According to DeSoto County District Attorney’s Office, Cunningham intentionally shot his cousin while lying on the couch...
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