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I-40 W blocked in Lakeland after crash involving semi
LAKELAND, Tenn. (WMC) — A multi-vehicle crash on I-40 West in Lakeland has all westbound lanes blocked, according to the Tennessee Department of Transportation. The crash involves a semi-trailer carrying vehicles near Chambers Chapel Road. All westbound lanes are blocked, including the left and right shoulders. Tennessee Highway Patrol...
TSD e•Edition — In this issue: HERSTORY in the Making; IOTA Schools makes it debut
This e-Edition was originally planned to be a Back to School edition with an education focus, and indeed, we have assembled some good stories for you as you prepare for the start of another academic year. But then Joe Biden exited the race and endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris to...
Man convicted in $90k car auction scheme now in custody
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A man convicted of running a car auction scheme and skipping his trial date has been taken into custody. Leandre Barner was arrested early Friday morning by the DeSoto County Fugitive Division and the Memphis Police Department Fugitive Division. Barner was found guilty several years ago in Shelby County in a car […]
Schools chief says overtime abuse costs district $1M
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Memphis Shelby County Schools Superintendent Dr. Marie Feagins wants to crack down on overtime abuse in the district after claiming it cost the district around $1 million. Some school members are glad the problem is being addressed, while others want to know who the abusers are. “To be transparent, we have an […]
New study presents solutions for combatting Memphis' disproportionately high energy burdens
What’s happening: A study and its ensuing report, conducted by Atlanta’s Greenlink Analytics and commissioned by the Southern Environmental Law Center, has further shed light on an issue that affects nearly half of all Memphians – and an expensive one at that. More than 48 percent of Memphians face high energy burdens, and more than 30,000 families in Shelby County experience what are considered to be severe energy burdens.
MSCS continues to search for teachers ahead of new school year
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - With just weeks away from the first day of school Memphis Shelby County Schools still need to hire hundreds of teachers to fill all classrooms. The next hiring blitz is scheduled for Thursday at 2458 Union, the Teaching & Learning Academy from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m.
Doctors say race, zip code could affect your life expectancy
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — WREG investigators are looking into the illnesses affecting so many in the Mid-South, the toll they are taking, and the fight to turn the tide. All this week, we have been taking an in-depth look at the things in our lives that are wreaking havoc on our health and in many instances, […]
Memphis-Shelby County Schools recommends approval for an all-girls public charter school
The Memphis-Shelby County Schools charter review team recommended school board members approve an application for the Memphis Grizzlies Preparatory STEAM School for Girls at Tuesday’s work session meeting. The proposed school would be one of three all-girls public charter schools in the state. According to Superintendent Marie Feagins, district...
Court being dedicated in memory of Nikki McCray-Penson
A new basketball court is being dedicated in memory of Nikki McCray-Penson on August 3, 10 a.m., at the MyTownMovers Fieldhouse, Collierville High School. Join us for this special court dedication ceremony as we honor the late Nikki McCray-Penson and her remarkable contributions to the game of basketball and our Collierville community.
Collierville Celebrates Opening of New State-of-the-Art Fitness Center Aimed at Community Well-being
The Town of Collierville is flexing its muscles with the grand opening of the Collierville Fitness Center, a state-of-the-art venue that promises to bolster the community's health and wellness. In a ceremony held yesterday, town leaders, including the Board of Mayor and Aldermen and Town staff cut the ribbon to the cheers of gathered residents, inaugurating the facility's service to the public.
Collierville blames ex-employee for utility error; customers’ bills may be higher
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The town of Collierville says utility customers may receive higher-than-normal bills next week because of a mistake by an employee. The town says a new employee either did not perform the meter readings or recorded incorrect dats from May through June. The employee was terminated July 11. “We understand that this adjustment […]
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