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Tennessee law to let teachers carry guns in schools caused a ruckus, but has drawn little interest
Sign up for Chalkbeat Tennessee’s free daily newsletter to keep up with statewide education policy and Memphis-Shelby County Schools.Josh Arrowood carries his .22-caliber handgun most everywhere he goes in his rural Tennessee community — to church at Freewill Baptist, at the Food City store where he shops for groceries, and in the Greene County Courthouse, where he serves as a commissioner.A new state law that passed this spring would let him, under certain conditions, carry the gun at his workplace, too — South Greene Middle School in Greeneville, where he teaches world history to sixth graders. And Arrowood, who’s had...
Cargill and Goanna Ag Pilot Irrigation Efficiency Technology on Mississippi Delta Cotton Fields
WAYZATA, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug 14, 2024-- Cargill is partnering with Australian company Goanna Ag on a new pilot project focused on advancing irrigation efficiency on cotton fields in the Mississippi Delta. The project will introduce a state-of-the-art technology that aims to transform how and when farmers water their fields, optimizing crop yields, reducing water withdrawals and lowering operational costs. The program is initially available to a select number of cotton growers in Missouri, Tennessee, Arkansas and Mississippi. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240814147825/en/ Cargill is partnering with Australian company Goanna Ag on a new pilot project focused on advancing irrigation efficiency on cotton fields in the Mississippi Delta. The project will introduce a state-of-the-art technology that aims to transform how and when farmers water their fields, optimizing crop yields, reducing water withdrawals and lowering operational costs. (Photo: Business Wire)
Everything You Need to Know About the Tennessee State Fair
The Wilson County Fair/Tennessee State Fair takes place August 15 – 24, 2024 at the James E. Ward Agricultural Center, located at 945 E. Baddour Parkway, Lebanon. Admission Gates: Close at 9:30p Sunday – Thursday, and 10:00p on Friday and Saturday. Armband Sales End at 9:00p (Individual ride...
Tennessee provides update on Lindsey Nelson Stadium renovations
A second consecutive offseason of construction is well underway at Lindsey Nelson Stadium. began its next phase of renovations to the home of its baseball program as soon as it left for the Men's College World Series for the second time in three seasons, where Tony Vitello led UT to its first national championship on the diamond.
Smash-and-grab burglars hit brand-new liquor store
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A new business in the Oakhaven area is picking up the pieces after an overnight smash-and-grab. The grand opening sign still sits in the window outside the Getwell Liquor and Wine store on Getwell Road. But that did not stop criminals from making the business one of the latest targets just after midnight. […]
Former Shelby County Judge A. Melissa Boyd booked again after diversion was terminated
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Former Shelby County Criminal Court Judge A. Melissa Boyd was booked back in jail after a judge ordered that diversion be terminated in a harassment case against her, according to court records. Boyd was booked into the Shelby County jail Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2024, following a...
The 'biggest offseason question' for Grizzlies people seem to be ignoring
For a large portion of the fanbase, 2023-24 is being viewed as a gap season for the Memphis Grizzlies. Being the main reason for their lackluster 27-55 record and 13 seed finish on the year was due to injuries and, in turn, out of their control, it's reletively fair to declare the campaign as such.
Music lineup announced for Cooper-Young Festival
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The 36th annual Guaranty Bank Cooper-Young Festival has announced its 2024 Music Lineup. With several genres of music to listen to, Carla Thomas, queen of Memphis soul, will be the headliner with The Stax Academy Alumni Band. Guaranty Bank says Carla Thomas is best known for her 1960s recordings “Gee Whiz” and […]
Jana Duggar to marry longtime rumored boyfriend Stephen Wissmann as stars take out marriage license in Arkansas
TLC star Jana Duggar and her reported fiance Stephen Wissmann have taken out a marriage license, indicating a wedding is on the horizon. In docs obtained by The U.S. Sun, the former 19 Kids and Counting star said “yes” to her hubby-to-be. Jana, 34, and Stephen, 31, applied for a marriage license in Arkansas on […]
Tyrese, Ginuwine, Tank to perform in Southaven
SOUTHAVEN, Miss. - Organizers at the Landers Center are planning a night of R&B by welcoming the "R&B Forever Tour" on October 27. The Landers Center said that Tyrese, Ginuwine, and Tank are set to take the venue's stage starting at 7 p.m. that Sunday night. Promoters said that the trio, who released their first joint album in 2013, began performing again at the 2024 Essence Festival of Culture.
Weekend Weather 8-16-18-2024 Stormy
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 94. Heat index values as high as 99. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
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