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Dyer County High student dies, found unresponsive at school
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A Dyer County High School student died Wednesday after he became unresponsive at school, the school district announced. The student was immediately given assistance by staff, then taken to the emergency room in Dyersburg, where he was pronounced dead. The student has not been identified, and the district said funeral arrangements have […]
Man Arrested, One Wanted in Memphis Nightclub Shooting Injuring Four (Video)
In a recent and disturbing incident in Northeast Memphis, a nightclub shooting left four people injured, prompting an urgent police investigation. The shooting, which took place just over a week ago, has resulted in the arrest of one suspect, while another remains at large. The Memphis Police Department has released detailed information about the suspects and their actions during the event, painting a picture of a chaotic and violent episode that has shocked the local community.
Woman assaults officer after James Lounge shooting: MPD
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A woman is now in jail for assaulting an officer after a fatal shooting at a nightclub Wednesday on Summer Avenue, according to Memphis Police. Raven Crawford, 32, is charged with assault on a first responder and disorderly conduct. She is being held in jail on a $7,500 bond. MPD says they […]
After major delays, pilot program meant to curb evictions launches
One day last fall, Bryant Woods’ rotted-out flooring opened up beneath his 11-year-old daughter. Major leaks in the rental home had allowed mold to thrive and rot to set in. In the winters, he was forced to use space heaters or his electric oven to stay warm since the heat didn’t work.
Arrest made in deadly shooting, fiery crash on American Way
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A man is now charged in a deadly shooting that led to a fiery crash earlier this month in Parkway Village. Isiah Jones, 22, is charged with first-degree murder. On August 5, officers say they responded to the Extended Stay on American Way around 3 a.m. after someone said they heard more […]
Weakley County FCE Holds Meeting at Farm Bureau
The Weakley County Family and Community Education Club recently met in the Farm Bureau Building in Dresden for their August meeting with 6 members present. Mary Elizabeth Bell, president, welcomed Sue Stewart, Jerry Seamans, JoAnne Gill, Betty Bequette, Pat Potter, Marti Herndon and McKenzie Hurst, County Agent, by reading the Thought for the Day, “If you cannot do great things, do small things in a great way.”-Napoleon Hill.
Germantown Utility crews repair water main break after six hours near busy intersection
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A water main break near a busy Germantown intersection has now been fully restored. A representative of the City of Germantown told ABC24 the break was near the intersection of Wolf River Blvd and Germantown Road. An official said an excavator hit a water line near...
MS Ethics Complaint Filed Against City for Public Records Request Violation
Frustration over transparency in local government has escalated for Jeff Hall, a resident of Ocean Springs, who recently filed a formal complaint with the Mississippi State Ethics Commission. Hall alleges that "the City of Ocean Springs failed to respond to his Public Records Request concerning inquires into the Ocean Springs...
Morgan is ‘Manager of the Year’
Gregg Morgan, general manager of Northeast Knox Utility District, has been named “Manager of the Year” by the Tennessee Association of Utility Districts. TAUD serves some 500 utility districts and businesses across the state. In September, Morgan will have been at NEKUD for 45 years. Northeast Knox was...
Just how old is the damaged Gay Street Bridge? You can't find many older in Tennessee
The Gay Street Bridge, at 126 years old, is the oldest bridge that crosses the Tennessee River in Knoxville and the sixth-oldest bridge in Tennessee that's still in use. The bridge, which normally supports 7,000 drivers a day, has been closed indefinitely since June 25. Inspectors found several distorted and misaligned steel...
Fannie Lou’s Gourmet Chicken & Waffles
Kevin Matthews serves variations of chicken and waffles, plus his iconic cheesecakes. (Photos: Michael Donahue) The Memphis Flyer is Memphis’ alternative newsweekly, serving the metro Memphis area of nearly a million residents. The Flyer was started in 1989 by Contemporary Media, Inc., the locally owned publishers of Memphis magazine. For over 30 years, The Memphis Flyer has hit the streets every Wednesday morning with a blend of serious hard news and Memphis’ best entertainment coverage.
Two Shelby County parks to receive $1.25 million in grants for upgrades
SHELBY COUNTY, Tenn. - Two Shelby County communities are set to receive grants worth $1.25 million from the state for upgrades to public parks. According to a release from State Representative Tom Leatherwood, R-Arlington, the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation will administer the grants through the Local Parks and Recreation Fund, which was approved by members of the Tennessee General Assembly in the 2024-2025 state budget.
Looking for things to do this weekend? Afroman -- yes, THAT Afroman -- performing locally.
Looking for something to do in the Evansville and Henderson area this weekend? Check out our list of local events and activities. Thursday Early Learners Academy 9:30 a.m., cMoe-Koch Family...
Tennessee Department of Financial Institutions Commissioner announced that the maximum effective formula rate of interest in Tennessee is 12.50 percent per annum
Chattanooga, TN – According to the state officials, the Tennessee Department of Financial Institutions Commissioner Greg Gonzales announced that the maximum effective formula rate of interest in Tennessee is 12.50 percent per annum. This rate is based on a ceiling of 4 percent above the weekly average prime loan...
School safety changes: ‘Bulletproof’ vs. ‘shatter-resistant’ windows and doors
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - The tragedy at The Covenant School sparked a state-wide conversation on how to better protect students in our schools. One solution was ‘bullet-resistant glass’, but the film being added to all public schools in Tennessee is not actually bulletproof. Many parents wanted to know...
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