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19-year-old killed in Miss. crash
OXFORD, Miss. (WMC) - A 19-year-old from Oxford was killed in a crash this weekend. First responders were called to the scene around 11:30 a.m. Sunday when a vehicle was spotted upside down in a pond on private property on County Road 103. It is believed the crash happened overnight.
Does Mississippi’s new state law restrict citizens’ right to protest? A judge will decide
“It’s the law itself where the problem lies,” said Frank Rosenblatt, a Mississippi College School of Law associate professor who teaches classes about constitutional law and the First Amendment.
Scam callers pose as Mississippi PSC employees
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The Mississippi Public Service Commissioners urged Mississippians to be cautious of scam callers posing as Public Service Commission (PSC) employees. They said the individuals may attempt to solicit personal information or payment. On Monday, the PSC was contacted by a citizen reporting a phone call from someone claiming to be a […]
A look at some 2027 prospects who can play their way onto the 247 Top 100 this year
The initial 247 Sports list of top 100 prospects for the 2027 class was released last Wednesday. On it were five players from here in the state of Mississippi who made this first cut. That's good for them, but they are far from the only talented prospects in the state for that class. So here are some sophomores we believe are worthy of mention among the best in the country in their class.
Body found in Alcorn County, foul play not suspected
CORINTH – Foul play is not suspected in the death of a man whose body was found Sunday evening in rural Alcorn County. Residents riding a side by side Aug. 18 around 7:30 p.m. discovered the recently deceased body of a white male in a wooded area just off of County Road 402. Deputies and investigators with the Alcorn County Sheriff’s Office and Alcorn County Coroner Jay Jones are investigating ...
Man charged with forging $15K check at Regions Bank
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A man was arrested after police say he forged a check for more than $15,000 and deposited it into his Regions Bank account. Brandon Bethune, 30, is charged with forgery of $10,000-$60,000 and identity theft. He was released from jail on his own recognizance. According to reports, the victim filed an offense […]
St. Jude mourns loss of beloved member of St. Jude family, Phil Donahue
MEMPHIS, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug 19, 2024-- St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital© laments the passing of television icon Phil Donahue, a pioneer in American media who shaped the format of the modern talk show. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240819978602/en/ Phil Donahue at the FedEx St. Jude Classic (Photo: ALSAC Photography)
Penny Hardaway hires NBA coach for his staff at Memphis
Penny Hardaway is calling in the reinforcements. Jason Munz of the Memphis Commercial Appeal reported on Monday that Hardaway has hired longtime NBA coach Todd Forcier as the new strength and conditioning coach at the University of Memphis. Forcier will replace Darby Rich, who left Memphis this offseason to become the strength and conditioning coach... The post Penny Hardaway hires NBA coach for his staff at Memphis appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Report: 3 people hit by gunfire over parking spot at Railgarten
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Police say three people were hit by a shotgun blast Friday night in an argument that allegedly began over a parking spot outside Railgarten. Officers responded to the Midtown concert venue and bar on Central near Cooper around 8:30 Friday night. Police at the time said one man was in non-critical condition […]
MSCS contract with Peer Power on track, despite police call, board member says
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The board chair for Memphis public schools says she thinks a contract with Peer Power will be approved, after Superintendent Dr. Marie Feagins filed a police report against one of the nonprofit’s board members. Peer Power, a mentor and tutoring group, has a 20-year relationship with the district and right now, their contract […]
TBI report: Memphis Police Department cleared less than 14% of major offenses in 2023
Of the nearly 125,000 Group A offenses reported in 2023, the Memphis Police Department arrested at least one person in just 17,422 offenses — representing just under 14% of all offenses — according to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation's annual Crime in Tennessee report. The report documents major crime statistics from law enforcement agencies around the state. Each department sends TBI its data, which is then compiled into the report. ...
Woman arrested again in connection to murder of St. Jude doctor
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - A Memphis woman has been arrested a second time in connection with the murder of a St. Jude doctor. Brandy Rucker was booked into the Shelby County Jail on Monday, August 19, according to court records. She was charged with first-degree murder, especially aggravated robbery, attempted aggravated robbery, and aggravated assault. But, it's not the first time she's faced those charges.
Audio recording sheds light on tension between MSCS and resource officers
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - New audio recordings obtained by FOX13 sheds light on the tension between Memphis-Shelby County Schools (MSCS) and the district's school resource officers who had threatened to walk off the job if their demands weren't met. According to the audio shared with FOX13, MSCS Superintendent Dr. Marie Feagins...
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