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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...
Complaint filed against Tennessee over lack of language access at driver’s license services
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - A complaint has been filed against the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security (TDOSHS) and its Driver Services Division for not providing meaningful language access for driver’s license services, according to the Our State, Our Languages Coalition. The complaint alleges that the state is...
The Growth in East Tennessee’s Nuclear Industry with Travis Howerton
In this episode of Connect the Knox, host Julia Hurley sits down with Travis Howerton, local entrepreneur, CEO, and co-founder of RegScale. Travis shares his journey through U.S. national security, his roles at Oak Ridge National Lab and Bechtel, and... In this episode of Connect the Knox, host Julia Hurley...
Study finds zoning regulations could be negatively affecting housing in West TN
JACKSON, Tenn. — It’s an issue many across the country are dealing with: A lack of housing. Director of Policy and Research for Beacon Ron Shultis and his team have completed a zoning study on eight counties in West Tennessee. Following the addition of Blue Oval City, the largest single investment in the states history, the state says West Tennessee will need around 70 thousand new homes.
Students Complete UpSkill Training At Jackson State
JACKSON, TENN. – Eight students completed the Jackson State Community College (JSCC) UpSkill Mid-South Grant training last week, earning credentials to help them enter the workforce or make career changes. Successful completion of the curriculum creates a pathway toward the college’s Engineering Systems Technology program. “We’re very proud...
Hackers targeting Mid-South SNAP benefit cards
SHELBY COUNTY, Tenn. — Sherita Rutledge got a nasty surprise this week when she tried to pick up groceries. Her Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits card had been emptied by someone else hundreds of miles away. Rutledge is the latest victim of hackers who can access a benefit...
Man injured in shooting along E. Holmes Rd. near Amazon warehouse
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - A man is in the hospital after a shooting Wednesday evening along East Holmes Road near the MEM5 Amazon Fulfillment Center. The Memphis Police Department says officers were called to the 4400 block of East Holmes at 7:31 p.m. MPD says one victim was found suffering...
Bond set at $3 million for 17-year-old charged with first-degree murder
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - A preliminary hearing resulted in a $3 million bond for a 17-year-old being tried as an adult for first-degree murder, among other charges. Montrell Kinds was in court Wednesday for a preliminary hearing on his four charges: first-degree murder, murder in the perpetration of a felony, especially aggravated robbery, and intentionally evading arrest in a motor vehicle.
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